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Giants 'mind-boggled' by third straight...

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Three weeks ago, the New York Giants were 5-0 and looked like the best team in the NFC, maybe the best in the NFL. Optimistic ...

Browns allow Jay Cutler, Bears a tune-up...

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Pounded the previous week and losers of two straight, the Chicago Bears couldn't afford to go down again. Good thing for them ...

From benched to hero: Ginn's kick-return...

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Texans overcome sloppiness to beat Bills...

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Running back Ryan Moats, taking over after starter Steve Slaton lost yet another fumble, scored three touchdowns on consecutive ...

Women accuse Raiders' Tom Cable of battery...

USAToday :: Posted 2 weeks 5 days ago
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The former wife of Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable and a recent girlfriend claim Cable has a history of violent behavior toward ...

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook out vs. Giants

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How it happened: Inside the Brett Favre-...

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The lightning striking directly over Lambeau Field was nothing compared to the storm rolling in behind it. Somewhere in that ...

Once devoted to Brett Favre, Pack fans now...

USAToday :: Posted 2 weeks 6 days ago
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Brett Favre's homecoming to Lambeau Field wearing the uniform of the bitter NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings has inflamed passions...

Larry Johnson's agent, Chiefs continue talks...

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Westbrook questionable for Eagles; Colts...

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 5 hours ago
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With two starters ruled out and two others, including running back Brian Westbrook, listed as questionable, the Philadelphia ...

The Bell Tolls: What is Favre thinking?...

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 10 hours ago
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Joe Montana was on the other end of the line this week, typically cool but with a distinct edge in his voice when recalling his ...

Second chance: Titans move to Vince Young...

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 19 hours ago
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McNabb's phone ploy a factor as Giants,...

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 19 hours ago
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Last January, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb picked up a telephone on the New York Giants sideline. He may have ...

Week 8 NFL game previews

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 21 hours ago
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USA TODAY previews all the games from Week 8 of the NFL season.

Favre's return plays like an ugly family...

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 21 hours ago
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Hidden gems: Little hype, but lots of results...

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago
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As the NFL season rounds in Week 8, USA TODAY looks at five players who typically fly below the national radar but are prized ...

'Tired of the booing,' Browns fans to protest...

USAToday :: Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago
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One of the most loyal Dawg Pounders is done barking about the sad state of his beloved Cleveland Browns. It's time to bite. Lifelong...

Seahawks lose LB Lofa Tatupu for rest of...

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Lofa Tatupu is the latest Seahawks star to go on the injured reserve list. A team spokesman said Seattle's three-time Pro Bowl ...

NFL Insider: Colts' Caldwell quietly on...

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Tony Dungy spoke to his Indianapolis Colts successor, Jim Caldwell, at 1:30 Monday morning, congratulating his...

President tackling kids' obesity, public...

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President Obama is exercising executive privilege to get youngsters to off their butts and to urge all Americans...

Sophomore slump slowing flight path of Falcons...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 hours ago
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Halfway into his sophomore season, Matt Ryan is suddenly playing like a freshman. Second-year quarterbacks are...

Doctors: Eagles' Brian Westbrook has improved...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 22 hours ago
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has improved significantly since Sunday when he sustained a second...

Concussions hidden, feared by NFL players...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 22 hours ago
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Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped...

NFL appoints Tony Dungy to lead player advisory...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 9 hours ago
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Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Dungy will lead a...

NFL fines Brady Quinn for hit on Terrell...

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his chop block on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs...

Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, promote...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 20 hours ago
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The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job...

NFL vs. unruly fans: League out to protect...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 9 hours ago
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Conflicting views of NFL fans' behavior on game day show the challenge facing the nation's most popular and powerful...

'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped...

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Andre Johnson leaned back in his locker and laughed. The memory of the Houston Texans' inability to stay on the...

Vikings extend Brad Childress' contract...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 17 min ago
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The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while. The Vikings signed...

Top youngsters: Who's in the lead for top...

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With the NFL season firmly into its second half, USA TODAY examines the top defensive rookies who could be vying...

Week 11 NFL game previews

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USA TODAY previews Week 11 of the NFL season.

Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of...

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As he has done in the past, look for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to do an array of his own gestures...

Ralph Wilson: Bills prepared to revamp entire...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 13 min ago
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Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season and warned...

Big Ben accepts blame for Steelers' loss...

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He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling...

Beyond bad: Browns' offense in midst of...

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With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed the 1976-77 Bucs (7 TDs) regarded as one of the...

NFL Insider: Colts' Caldwell quietly on...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 hours ago
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Sophomore slump slowing flight path of Falcons...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 hours ago
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Halfway into his sophomore season, Matt Ryan is suddenly playing like a freshman. Second-year quarterbacks are usually expected ...

Doctors: Eagles' Brian Westbrook has improved...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 22 hours ago
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has improved significantly since Sunday when he sustained a second concussion ...

Concussions hidden, feared by NFL players...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 22 hours ago
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NFL appoints Tony Dungy to lead player advisory...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 9 hours ago
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Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Dungy will lead a new NFL player ...

NFL vs. unruly fans: League out to protect...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 9 hours ago
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President tackling kids' obesity, public...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 3 hours ago
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President Obama is exercising executive privilege to get youngsters to off their butts and to urge all Americans to volunteer ...

NFL fines Brady Quinn for hit on Terrell...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 20 hours ago
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Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, promote...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 20 hours ago
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'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 11 min ago
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Andre Johnson leaned back in his locker and laughed. The memory of the Houston Texans' inability to stay on the field in past ...

Vikings extend Brad Childress' contract...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 17 min ago
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Top youngsters: Who's in the lead for top...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 41 min ago
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With the NFL season firmly into its second half, USA TODAY examines the top defensive rookies who could be vying for Defensive ...

Week 11 NFL game previews

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 1 hour ago
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USA TODAY previews Week 11 of the NFL season.

Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 23 min ago
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As he has done in the past, look for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to do an array of his own gestures and arm-waving ...

Ralph Wilson: Bills prepared to revamp entire...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 13 min ago
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Big Ben accepts blame for Steelers' loss...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 4 hours ago
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He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He ...

Beyond bad: Browns' offense in midst of...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 5 hours ago
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With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed the 1976-77 Bucs (7 TDs) regarded as one of the sorriest squads ...