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Romo Almost Gives Away the Game for Dallas

Oct 9, 2007 4:22 AM CDT

Romo Almost Gives Away the Game for Dallas

But Rookie Folk's 53-yard field goal lifts Cowboys over Bills 25-24

(Newser) - The Cowboys managed to stay undefeated with an improbable comeback in a madcap game that involved six interceptions, a fake punt, a failed two-point conversion, and two last-second, game-winning field goals. Dallas quarterback Tony Romo threw five passes into the hands of the Buffalo Bills, twice for touchdowns, but kicker...

Delhomme Opts For Surgery

Oct 8, 2007 11:23 PM CDT

Delhomme Opts For Surgery

Carr will steer division-leading Carolina for the rest of the season

(Newser) - After a disappointing throwing session today, Panthers gunslinger Jake Delhomme will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, ceding the starting spot to Houston castoff David Carr, who himself played through serious back pain to lead Carolina over New Orleans last weekend. Delhomme, a Pro Bowler, will require a rehab...

Spinal Injury Ends Seahawk's Career

Oct 8, 2007 11:20 PM CDT

Spinal Injury Ends Seahawk's Career

15-year fullback Mack Strong bows out with herniated disc

(Newser) - After 201 games for the same team, Seattle's workman-like Mack Strong is calling it a career to avoid further damage to a spinal injury. Fifteen years of using his body as a battering ram has led to a herniated disc that his doctors believe will heal without surgery. The condition...

Bears Come Back Against Packers

Oct 8, 2007 5:36 AM CDT

Bears Come Back Against Packers

Green Bay crumbles, 27-20, to leave the ranks of undefeated

(Newser) - Until the third quarter of last night's game, Brett Favre looked as dominant as he has in the Packers' first four wins this season. But two critical interceptions gave the game away to the Chicago Bears in a second half that saw them scoring 17 unanswered points after a fiery...

Pittsburgh's Depleted D Pitches Shutout

Oct 7, 2007 10:58 PM CDT

Pittsburgh's Depleted D Pitches Shutout

Rematch of Super Bowl XL has same result; Seahawks fall, 21-0

(Newser) - Despite injuries to Pittsburgh's strong safety and nose tackle—linchpins of its 3-4 defense—the Steelers prevailed over the Seahawks, 21-0, in an echo of Super Bowl XL. Signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger was also missing his top two receivers, yet went a creative 18-of-22, including a 13-yard touchdown strike to close...

G-Men Rally, Win Battle of NY

Oct 7, 2007 8:49 PM CDT

G-Men Rally, Win Battle of NY

Jets fall 35-24 despite fumble, kickoff returns for TDs

(Newser) - The Giants overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and their own wildly uneven play to beat the Jets for four years of bragging rights in New York. Brooding, Brobdingnagian Plaxico Burress put his team ahead for good with a 53-yard touchdown catch-and-run, highlighted by a ferocious stiff-arm on Jets corner Andre Dyson,...

Broncos' Henry Won't be Deterred

Oct 6, 2007 6:26 AM CDT

Broncos' Henry Won't be Deterred

Veteran running back will start despite sprains, failed drug test

(Newser) - Travis Henry, the injured Broncos running back who leads the NFL in rushing yards but faces a year's suspension for violating league drug policy, has announced his determination to suit up this Sunday against the Chargers. Coach Mike Shanahan agreed that Henry will play, provided the knee and ankle he...

Union May Save Vick $22M

Oct 4, 2007 10:59 PM CDT

Union May Save Vick $22M

Lawyers for Vick, Falcons argue over forfeiture of bonus

(Newser) - Arguing that the collective bargaining agreement signed last year by the NFL player's union protected all bonus money, Michael Vick's lawyers fought the Falcons' ongoing attempt to recover $22 million in bonuses it had paid the quarterback and convicted dog abuser. The CBA is alleged to override any such forfeiture,...

Is Coach Leaving Home Drama at Home?

Oct 4, 2007 10:30 PM CDT

Is Coach Leaving Home Drama at Home?

Reid's family issues perhaps to blame for uninspired play-calling

(Newser) - The legal problems of his sons can't help but have distracted Philadelphia coach Andy Reid, opines the Philadelphia Inquirer, and his lack of focus is evident from the results on the field. One son is under house arrest and the other is in prison for sundry drug-, gun-, and DUI-related...

Rich Get Richer: Pats Star Back

Oct 3, 2007 11:44 PM CDT

Rich Get Richer: Pats Star Back

Harrison rejoins an already stacked Patriots defense after HGH suspension

(Newser) - Having served his four-game suspension for using the banned substance HGH, stud safety Rodney Harrison will retake his place this week with a Patriots defense that has looked plenty stalwart without him. Harrison stayed in shape during his forced sabbatical with weights, yoga, and Pilates; it is unclear whether he...

Now the Falcons Want $16M

Oct 3, 2007 3:26 PM CDT

Now the Falcons Want $16M

Case advances in state court as team seeks settlement

(Newser) - First the dogs and dope, now the cash: the Falcons want payback from Michael Vick. And they'll argue for $16 million of it in a hearing set for tomorrow. It's all bonus money that the Falcons say Vick owes, because his guilty plea on federal dogfighting charges violates his 10-year,...

Ricky Williams in Bid to Return

Oct 2, 2007 4:39 AM CDT

Ricky Williams in Bid to Return

Dolphins running back, suspended for drug use, applies for reinstatement

(Newser) - Ricky Williams submitted a request yesterday that the NFL lift his indefinite suspension for violating league drug policy, reports the AP. Williams, still under contract with the Miami Dolphins, was booted from the NFL in April 2006 when he tested positive for marijuana. He failed another test a year later....

Cincinnati is New England's Fourth Victim

Oct 2, 2007 3:48 AM CDT

Cincinnati is New England's Fourth Victim

Patriots roll over Bengals 34-13

(Newser) - Tom Brady threw three touchdowns and the Patriots netted 404 yards in their 34-13 victory over Cincinnati on Monday Night Football last night, reports the Boston Herald. Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer passed for 234 yards, three more than Brady, but couldn't overcome a glut of penalties and the absence of...

Steelers Bend to Former Coaches' Cardinals, 21-14

Oct 1, 2007 6:32 AM CDT

Steelers Bend to Former Coaches' Cardinals, 21-14

Rookie Breaston's punt return seals Pittsburgh's first loss

(Newser) - Former Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and line coach Russ Grimm had their ex-team's number yesterday, leading their Cardinals to a 21-14 victory, reports the Arizona Republic. Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw an interception in the end zone and was sacked four times, and Cardinals rookie Steve Breaston broke the...

Romo Scrambles Past Rams to Stay Unbeaten

Oct 1, 2007 6:28 AM CDT

Romo Scrambles Past Rams to Stay Unbeaten

Dallas crushes St. Louis in sometimes slapstick 35-7 showdown

(Newser) - Tony Romo was the star last night in an extravaganza that lifted the Cowboys to their fourth victory in a so-far perfect season. Though he passed for 339 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another, Romo's shining moment was recovering a botched snap by running 65 yards for a...

Victory Is in the Bag for Giants

Oct 1, 2007 5:57 AM CDT

Victory Is in the Bag for Giants

New York ties NFL record, sacking McNabb 12 times in 16-3 win

(Newser) - A week after Donovan McNabb pulled the Philadelphia Eagles to dizzying heights with 56 points against the Lions, he found himself dragged back the the ground—repeatedly—by the Giants' defense. New York put up a team-record 12 sacks, six by Osi Umenyiora, and held the Eagles to a single...

Falcons Score Season's 1st Win

Oct 1, 2007 5:49 AM CDT

Falcons Score Season's 1st Win

Harrington, Atlanta get season's first win, 26-16 over Houston

(Newser) - Joey Harrington answered his critics last night by putting up impressive numbers in his team's 26-16 defeat of the Houston Texans, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Harrington threw two touchdowns to Michael Jenkins and completed 23 of 29 passes for 223 yards to give Bobby Petrino his first win as Atlanta's...

Buccaneers Pillage Carolina

Oct 1, 2007 3:30 AM CDT

Buccaneers Pillage Carolina

Carr demolished, Cadillac banged up in 20-7 drubbing of divisional rivals

(Newser) - Tampa Bay took sole possession of first in the chaotic AFC South with a 20-7 blowout over rival Carolina, but the trouncing demanded a stiff toll. Starting tailback Carnell "Cadillac" Williams and tackle Luke Petitgout both suffered season-ending injuries. Williams tore his right patellar tendon, Petitgout the ACL in...

Favre Breaks All-Time TD Record

Sep 30, 2007 3:55 PM CDT

Favre Breaks All-Time TD Record

Packers beat Vikings as QB passes Dan Marino's old mark

(Newser) - Brett Favre zinged a 16-yard pass into history in today’s Packers-Vikings contest. With 4:56 to go in the first, Favre connected with Greg Jennings for his 421st career touchdown, breaking Dan Marino’s all-time record. He then rushed into the end zone and hoisted Jennings onto his shoulders,...

Vick Tests Positive for Pot

Sep 26, 2007 2:55 PM CDT

Vick Tests Positive for Pot

QB violates plea deal, faces tighter restrictions

(Newser) - The hits—of the self-inflicted variety—just keep coming for Michael Vick, who tested positive for marijuana in a sample submitted two weeks after entering a plea deal on felony dog-fighting charges. The suspended NFL quarterback will be confined to his home from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m....