Football
Browns quarterback Quinn out for the season
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn will miss the rest of the season with an injury to his right index finger, coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday.
Michael Vick pleads guilty on state charges
SUSSEX, Virginia (Reuters) - Former NFL star Michael Vick pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges on Tuesday in a plea deal that nets him no additional jail time and resolves his remaining criminal charges.
Giants rout Ravens 30-10 to underline superiority
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New York Giants ran over the Baltimore Ravens 30-10 on Sunday to underline their status as top team in the NFC and serious threats to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
Unbeaten Titans beat Bears for ninth successive victory
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Tennessee Titans won their ninth consecutive game this season on Sunday, beating the Chicago Bears 21-14 to remain the NFL's only undefeated team.
Alabama Tightens Grip on the Top Spot as No. 3 Penn State Falls
BATON ROUGE, La. — Nick Saban had done his best to dodge the passion and rage of his return to Louisiana State, but he finally joined the fray before it was too late for No. 1 Alabama. Saban marched into the locker room at halftime here Saturday a...
Culpepper agrees terms with Lions
DETROIT (Reuters) - Three-times Pro Bowl quarterback Daunte Culpepper is coming out of retirement to play for the winless Detroit Lions.
Seahawks' Mora releases statement saying he's not a candidate at Washington
A day after refusing to talk about whether he wanted to be a candidate for the Washington coaching job, Jim Mora, a Seattle Seahawks assistant slated to replace Mike Holmgren as head coach in 2009, released a statement saying he wasn't interested ...
Hasselbeck dodges surgery, won't play
The news was both good and bad for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on Tuesday. Hasselbeck, who has missed three straight games with a bulging disk in his back, told Seattle radio station KIRO that he will not need surgery.
49ers coach: Davis not among team's 'cancers'
Mike Singletary acknowledged Monday that there are a few "cancers" in the 49ers' locker room. Vernon Davis, however, apparently isn't one of them.
Rams stun Romo-less Cowboys with another big upset
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The lowly St Louis Rams shocked the Dallas Cowboys 34-14 to pull off their second successive major upset on Sunday.
Cowboys’ Adam Jones Suspended
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When they acquired him during the off-season, the Dallas Cowboys gambled that Adam Jones could straighten out his life and strengthentheir secondary. Jones had a long track record of trouble, and had already been suspended f...
USC's Mark Sanchez ready to start
Barring a setback because of swelling, USC quarterback Mark Sanchez is set to start Saturday against Arizona State at the Coliseum after completing the eighth-ranked Trojans' entire practice today.
Titans and Colts receive a little help in late escapes
Indianapolis, helped greatly by gifts from Houston, topped the Titans' comeback with an even more improbably turnaround for a 31-27 victory.
Raiders fire head coach Kiffin
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Oakland Raiders fired embattled head coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday after weeks of speculation over his future.
Steelers win but pay a price
PITTSBURGH: The Pittsburgh Steelers were down by 10 points, and down to their fourth and last running back. Somehow, they found an offense that was missing for most of three quarters and a way to win a game that easily could have been lost.
USC returns to scene of 2006 defeat to face Oregon State
The No. 1-ranked Trojans, with a goal of an undefeated season, are back for the first time to face the Beavers in their Pac-10 opener. Here's a look at some of the key issues and matchups.
Steelers record 10th straight victory over Browns
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns for the 10th consecutive time on Sunday, the 10-6 victory maintaining the visiting team's unbeaten start to the season.
NFL average team value tops $1 billion: Forbes
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The average team in the National Football League is now worth more than $1 billion, marking the first time any sports league has surpassed that level, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Pressure on Cassel after Brady season cut short
MIAMI (Reuters) - The New England Patriots began life without Tom Brady on Tuesday, with two free-agent quarterbacks visiting the team, but it will be long-term back-up Matt Cassel who starts against the New York Jets on Sunday.
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