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Associated Press
Indianapolis' Peyton Manning passes against the Texans Sunday in Houston's hurricane-delayed home opener. Houston appeared to have the game won with a late 27-10 lead, but the Colts scored 21 points in 3½ minutes, rallying past the stunned Texans 31-27.
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Bills lose Edwards, first game of season to Cards
GLENDALE, Ariz., 4:34 p.m. Oct. 5 (AP)
The Buffalo Bills lost their quarterback and, emphatically, their first game of the season.
Rookie Tim Hightower had a pair of touchdown runs and Kurt Warner threw to Larry Fitzgerald twice for scores to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a 41-17 victory over the Bills on Sunday.
Week 5 results
MIAMI, Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Bolts dropping split decisions: It might well be only a fractional problem, a half a game being the issue.
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
NFL: Quick hits:
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2:00 p.m. Oct. 5 (AP)
KC's Gonzalez sets tight end yardage record: Tony Gonzalez got his record, but not much else. The Kansas City star broke the NFL's career mark for yards receiving by a tight end Sunday, but finished with just three catches for 17 yards in a 34-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Gates is in line for Gonzalez's glory: At this rate, in five or six years or maybe 10 years, it could be Antonio Gates going through all this. For better and worse. Mostly better.
HOUSTON, 11:08 a.m. Oct. 5 (AP)
Goodell calls Raiders' dispute 'unfortunate': NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not received a grievance from former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin in the wake of his bitter split with team owner Al Davis last week.
Oct. 5
Today's matchups: Week 5 matchups around the NFL.
8:47 a.m. Oct. 4 (AP)
Al Davis' mixed legacy: Two decades ago, Al Davis and Bill Parcells were chatting during an NFL owners meeting when Davis' new coach strolled by.
ALAMEDA, 3:37 p.m. Oct. 4 (AP)
Raiders try to rebuild under Tom Cable: Al Davis has had an easy time changing coaches in recent years, with Tom Cable becoming the fifth coach of the Oakland Raiders in the past six years when he replaced the fired Lane Kiffin this week.
CINCINNATI, 12:16 p.m. Oct. 4 (AP)
Bengals activate WR Chris Henry: Receiver Chris Henry was activated Saturday by the Cincinnati Bengals, setting up a possible matchup with Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, a former college teammate who has been in even more trouble.
TEMPE, Ariz., 11:37 a.m. Oct. 4 (AP)
Cardinals WR Boldin has surgery: The Arizona Cardinals' Anquan Boldin is out indefinitely following surgery on a facial bone fractured in a helmet-to-helmet hit during last Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
Oct. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Feeling appreciated: It's only fair, when you think about it, that Ricky Williams should have some preconceived notions of his own. Even about himself.
Oct. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Ed Zieralski's NFL Picks :
OAKLAND, 2:52 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Oakland QB: Me and Kiffin are fine: Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was caught off-guard by a claim by owner Al Davis earlier this week that former head coach Lane Kiffin was against drafting Russell last year.
ASHBURN, Va., 2:57 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Redskins ride turnover-free football to 3-1 record: So many good things – too many to count, actually – happen when a team doesn't turn over the ball. For the Washington Redskins, it starts with field position.
IRVING, Texas, 3:57 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Next pass Cowboys intercept will be 1st of season: One by one, the Dallas Cowboys defensive backs went through the drill – backpedaling, sliding right toward the sideline, then breaking in on the ball and catching it.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., 4:01 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Bills WR Evans reaches 4-year contract extension: Receiver Lee Evans signed a four-year contract extension worth $37.25 million on Thursday in a deal that prevents the Buffalo Bills' star from becoming a free agent after this season.
CINCINNATI, 1:53 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Bengals need RB Benson right away: Four games into the season, oft-injured Chris Perry is the last Cincinnati Bengals running back still standing.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 1:12 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Gross' streak still in jeopardy after concussion: Jordan Gross has started every game for the Carolina Panthers since he was drafted. Now the streak is in jeopardy as he recovers from a concussion.
ASHBURN, Va., 1:11 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Springs appears unlikely for Redskins vs. Eagles: The Washington Redskins likely will be without two defensive starters for Sunday's NFC East game against the Philadelphia Eagles: Shawn Springs and Jason Taylor.
DAVIE, Fla., 1:09 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Motormouth Porter silences his critics: Leaning back in a chair at his locker, All-Pro motormouth Joey Porter was in the midst of another monologue, bemoaning media spin, the robotic nature of NFL interviews and the copious baloney they produce.
METAIRIE, La., 12:14 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Ellis leaves Saints practice to check knee: Saints starting defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis left practice on Thursday to have his right knee examined.
HOUSTON, 2:06 a.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Take 'Dre away and Walter and Daniels make plays: Here's something new: Neither the player leading Houston in touchdown receptions or the one with the most yards receiving is named Andre Johnson.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 1:38 a.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Jets' Westhoff happy to be back after leg surgery: Mike Westhoff was in a hospital bed a few months ago, a titanium rod inserted into his left leg and unsure when he'd be able to walk – let alone coach again.
GREEN BAY, Wis., 4:15 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Light duty for Packers' Rodgers in practice: He'll take an injection. He'll try wearing a shoulder harness. He'll push himself through painful rehabilitation exercises.
SANTA CLARA, 3:44 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Niners willing to trade sacks for scores: J.T. O'Sullivan knows he's in for a beating this year, and he doesn't mind. To be at the controls of San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz's high-risk, high-reward schemes, the veteran coach's quarterbacks over the last seven seasons had to absorb more than their share of sacks.
DENVER, 3:39 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Travis Henry arrested after alleged cocaine deal: Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry has been arrested following an alleged cocaine deal, the Drug Enforcement Administration said Wednesday.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 3:26 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Shanahan: Al Davis liked Lane Kiffin more: Mike Shanahan feels Lane Kiffin's pain – or is it relief? Like Kiffin, who was jettisoned by the Oakland Raiders this week, Shanahan was fired by Al Davis four games into the 1989 season with a pledge by the enigmatic owner not to pay him what was left on his contract.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 2:58 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Belichick denies tampering accusation by Davis: Patriots coach Bill Belichick denied Wednesday the claim by Raiders owner Al Davis that New England had a workout with Randy Moss before obtaining him in a trade with Oakland.
ST. LOUIS, 2:54 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Green not surprised he's a backup again: Even after his quick demotion back to the St. Louis bench, Trent Green is glad he's still playing.
PITTSBURGH, 2:52 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
RBs Davenport, Russell back with Steelers: Down to one healthy running back, the Pittsburgh Steelers brought back two players from last season by re-signing Najah Davenport and promoting Gary Russell from the practice squad on Wednesday.
CINCINNATI, 2:18 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Henry rejoins Bengals, could play in Dallas: Receiver Chris Henry rejoined the Cincinnati Bengals in practice Wednesday, an uncomfortable reminder that the owner and the head coach are not on the same page on major decisions.
BALTIMORE, 1:52 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Former Colts cornerback Milt Davis dies at 79: Milt Davis, an All-Pro defensive back who helped the Baltimore Colts win two NFL championships in the 1950s, has died. He was 79.
11:34 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Raiders owner takes this coach firing personally: The usual protocol when it comes to firing coaches in the NFL is for the owner or general manager to get in front of a microphone, explain that things just didn't work out, and wish the not-so-dearly departed well.
ALAMEDA, 6:57 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Raiders fire Kiffin 4 games into second season: When Al Davis finally broke his silence about Lane Kiffin on the day he fired his coach, he had plenty to say in response to the one-sided verbal attack Kiffin had been launching at the organization for months.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 6:23 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Broncos place WR Russell on reserve-injured list: The Denver Broncos placed wide receiver Clifford Russell on injured reserve Tuesday and signed free-agent wide receiver Glenn Martinez.
5:58 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Letter Al Davis said he gave to Lane Kiffin: Here is the text of a letter provided by the Oakland Raiders that owner Al Davis said he gave to Lane Kiffin on Sept. 12, telling him that if he violated terms of his contract he would be fired for cause:
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 4:39 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Kearse's hearing postponed until Jan. 6: A preliminary hearing on a drunken-driving charge for Tennessee defensive end Jevon Kearse has been continued until Jan. 6.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 4:34 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Edwards: Snapping losing streak good for everybody: Going almost a year without winning can play tricks on a man's mind. Just ask coach Herm Edwards, who had trouble sleeping Sunday night after his Kansas City Chiefs halted a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a 33-19 victory over Denver.
OWINGS MILLS, Md., 4:29 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
McGahee injures ribs, status uncertain for Titans: Baltimore running back Willis McGahee has a rib injury and his status for the Ravens game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday is unclear.
ST. LOUIS, 2:07 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Marc Bulger restored to Rams starting QB job: St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger ducked the media last week, afraid of what he might say after getting benched by Scott Linehan.
CINCINNATI, 2:01 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Bengals QB Fitzpatrick could be better vs Cowboys: Ryan Fitzpatrick had only one practice to run the Cincinnati Bengals' offense before making his first start in three years. It quickly showed.
CINCINNATI, 1:52 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Bengals sign ex-Bears RB Cedric Benson: Running back Cedric Benson signed Tuesday with the Cincinnati Bengals, who needed another runner and were undeterred by two alcohol-related arrests in Texas that prompted the Chicago Bears to let him go.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 1:51 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Favre, Coles connecting on field for Jets: The New York Jets' most important handoff this season might have come on the sideline last Sunday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 12:56 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Titans' best move? Subbing veteran for Young at QB: Vince Young tried to walk off the field, then slumped back to the ground in pain from a sprained knee.
PITTSBURGH, 12:29 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Parker still out, so Steelers look for RB help: The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't been this thin at running back since losing 1,000-yard rushers Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier to injuries before the 1976 AFC championship game.
NEW YORK, 11:15 a.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Mandarich admits steroid use in TV interview: Former NFL draft bust Tony Mandarich says he used steroids at Michigan State and faked a drug test before the 1988 Rose Bowl.
ATHENS, Ga., 5:52 a.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Giants running back arrested on alcohol charge: New York Giants backup running back Danny Ware has been arrested and charged with an alcohol offense while walking in the road.
IRVING, Texas, 1:04 a.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
First loss doesn't shake Cowboys' confidence: The Dallas Cowboys eliminated one huge distraction with their first loss of the season. “I guess now we can be alleviated from going 16-0,” Bradie James said Monday, a day after the Cowboys lost 26-24 at home to NFC East rival Washington.
ST. LOUIS, 12:38 a.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Rams give Haslett second chance: Jim Haslett won a division title and had a 10-6 record in his first year as an NFL head coach, then produced only one winning record in his last five seasons with the New Orleans Saints before being fired in 2005.
METAIRIE, La., 12:28 a.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
McAllister, receivers, answer Saints' questions: When Sean Payton described the wild mood swings occurring across the NFL each week, it seemed fitting that a coach in New Orleans would say it's either a “carnival or crisis.”
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 12:20 a.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Broncos defense giving up nearly 30 points a game: Broncos coach Mike Shanahan intervened on behalf of his disparaged defensive players Monday, taking umbrage at placing the blame on them for the Kansas City loss.
ST. LOUIS, 1:26 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Rams fire Linehan, turn to Haslett: After experiencing the wild highs and lows of the Mike Martz years, the winless St. Louis Rams opted for cool, calm, reserved Scott Linehan as their next coach.
PITTSBURGH, 10:51 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Steelers lose two players for season: The Pittsburgh Steelers lost starting right guard Kendall Simmons and first-round draft pick Rashard Mendenhall to season-ending injuries during their 23-20 overtime victory over Baltimore on Monday night.
RENTON, Wash., 7:07 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Branch readies his mind for return: Deion Branch has an unusual plan for dealing with that first hit, that first physical – and mental – test of his reconstructed knee against the rugged New York Giants on Sunday.
SANTA CLARA, 6:41 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Davis calm again after Niners' loss in New Orleans: Vernon Davis claims he left his frustrations in New Orleans. The rest of the San Francisco 49ers can only hope to emulate their mercurial tight end after a 31-17 loss that exposed every problem in their promising start to the season.
PITTSBURGH, 9:29 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Reed's FG gives Steelers OT win over Ravens: Jeff Reed kicked a 46-yard field goal in overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a 10-point deficit, numerous injuries and a late Baltimore comeback to outlast the Ravens 23-20 on Monday night.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 1:57 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Doctors: Shot Jacksonville lineman is paralyzed: Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier, who was shot earlier this month, is paralyzed below the waist and had his left leg amputated.
12:39 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
T.O no team man: Terrell Owens' love affair with Tony Romo and the rest of his Dallas teammates may be turning down the rocky path that his relationships with Donovan McNabb and Jeff Garcia followed. At least it seemed that way after the Cowboys lost Sunday for the first time this season.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 4:28 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Jets' Smith suspended 1 game for hit on Boldin: New York Jets safety Eric Smith was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
1:16 p.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
Packers' Rodgers may play despite shoulder sprain: Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says quarterback Aaron Rodgers sprained his shoulder but intends to play against Atlanta on Sunday.
IRVING, Texas, 4:48 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)
Zorn, Redskins take down Cowboys 26-24: New Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn was looking for something to help him build up a healthy dose of hate for the Dallas Cowboys. Turns out, he kinds of likes playing his team's archrival.
NEW YORK, 6:14 a.m. Sept. 29 (AP)
The Boss to play Super Bowl halftime: Another Super Bowl, another rock 'n' roll superstar at halftime. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at this year's Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Fla., the NFL and NBC announced Sunday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 2:05 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)
Chiefs end 12-game losing streak by beating Denver: So much for Denver's lucky streak and so long to the longest losing streak in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs.
TAMPA, Fla., 4:33 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)
Bucs'Bryant plays despite death of infant son: Matt Bryant choked back tears. A day after burying his 3-month-old son in Texas, the Tampa Bay kicker booted three field goals to help the Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 30-21 on Sunday.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2:32 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)
Hochuli makes another questionable call: Referee Ed Hochuli was at the center of another questionable call Sunday, flagging Julius Peppers for a roughing-the-passer penalty that wiped out Carolina's interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter against Atlanta.
Sept. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Today's Week 4 matchups: 4 stars: Redskins at Cowboys Time: 1:15 p.m. (Ch. 5/69)
ALAMEDA, 3:00 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Raiders head into Chargers game banged up: Justin Fargas will miss this week's game against the San Diego Chargers and Darren McFadden is questionable as the Oakland Raiders head into the division showdown dealing with key injuries at running back and on defense.
OAKLAND, Sep. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Oakland memories, and fade to black: Excuse me. This is where I get off. In Oakland. End of career, if what a newspaper guy does can be called a career. I would call it a joy.
Sep. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Jerry Magee's NFL Top 10 :
Sept. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Jerry Magee's NFL Picks: Teams listed first are selected to cover the wagering lines. Home teams are in caps. SUNDAY
ST. LOUIS, 5:10 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Holt tries to put distractions aside: With “madness” swirling at Rams Park, receiver Torry Holt is trying to put aside the turbulence after the team's 0-3 start.
DENVER, 3:57 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Elway to marry former Raiders cheerleader: Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway is engaged to a former Oakland Raiders cheerleader.
INDIANAPOLIS, 3:34 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Colts S Sanders has knee scoped: Colts safety Bob Sanders, already out with a sprained right ankle, has had arthroscopic surgery on a knee.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 3:29 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Jets face big test in covering Cards' top WRs: Darrelle Revis knew this would be an intense week of preparation as soon as the New York Jets' schedule came out.
PHILADELPHIA, 2:44 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
McNabb practices, Westbrook sits out for Eagles: Donovan McNabb returned to practice Friday, but the Eagles could be without Brian Westbrook for Sunday's game at the Chicago Bears.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 2:33 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Vikings fill-in LT has had plenty of tests: Next week, perhaps Artis Hicks can catch his breath. For now, though, he faces one more challenge in protecting his quarterback's blind side – and possibly the toughest of all.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 2:07 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Favre listed as questionable for game vs. Cards: Brett Favre was listed as questionable Friday for the New York Jets' game against Arizona with a sore left ankle, but is expected to start against the Cardinals.
WASHINGTON, 2:03 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Cards' Boldin tweaks hamstring, expected to play: Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin tweaked his hamstring during practice Friday. The injury is considered minor and he is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
GREEN BAY, Wis., 1:58 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Coach: Packers' Harris out at least 3 weeks: The outlook for injured Packers cornerback Al Harris is encouraging. Harris suffered a spleen injury in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys and has been ruled out for this Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
OWINGS MILLS, Md., 1:49 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
DB Rolle out for Monday: The Baltimore Ravens ruled out starting cornerback Samari Rolle for Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of shoulder and neck injuries.
CHICAGO, 1:36 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Buccaneers' Trueblood, Bears' Tillman fined $5,000: Tampa Bay's Jeremy Trueblood and Chicago's Charles Tillman were each fined $5,000 by the NFL for their roles in a skirmish during last week's game between the Buccaneers and Bears.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 1:34 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Panthers hope Wharton, Robinson provide boost: Ryne Robinson has ditched the brace, but Travelle Wharton is taking no more chances with his knees.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., 1:20 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Bills' Hardy steps up after Parrish injury: Rookie receiver James Hardy hasn't made much of an impact for the undefeated Buffalo Bills. He'll get a chance to change that over the next month.
ASHBURN, Va., 12:52 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
RT Jansen likely to start for Redskins vs. Cowboys: Washington Redskins right tackle Jon Jansen appears set to start Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys after Stephon Heyer was limited in practice Friday with a sprained shoulder.
HOUSTON, 12:29 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Texans to play at Reliant on Oct. 5: The Houston Texans will play their home opener against Indianapolis on Oct. 5 in hurricane-damaged Reliant Stadium with the roof open.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 10:33 a.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Adv27: Something a fresh-faced Kansas City rookie said in 1997 caused a crusty old veteran to “go nuts.”
PITTSBURGH, 1:24 a.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Steelers don't need game plan to know Ravens' plan: Willie Colon doesn't need to be warned what the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line will see Monday night.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 1:16 a.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Once labeled a bust, Pace making plays for Jets: Calvin Pace brought his appetite when he met with the New York Jets for the first time. “We went to Nobu and he ate a lot,” coach Eric Mangini recalled Thursday. “We were both hungry that night.”
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 1:08 a.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Godfrey's learning curve as Panthers' starting FS: Charles Godfrey had no time to ease into the NFL. Six days after the Carolina Panthers selected him in the third round of the draft, Godfrey was working with the first team at free safety in a minicamp practice.
COMMENTARY, 5:17 p.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
What's so hard about picking up the phone?: Plaxico Burress couldn't find his cell phone in time to tell the New York Giants why he was blowing off Monday's practice. Four days later, he's still having trouble finding his voice. Unfortunately, that's never been a problem for his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
CINCINNATI, 1:19 p.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
Missouri, Ohio are combined 0-for-12 in NFL: Three weeks into the season, folks in the Show-Me State can't bear to watch anymore. Pro football fans in Ohio feel like they're living in the Blackeye State.
SANTA CLARA, 5:27 p.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
Niners to retire Steve Young's No. 8: The San Francisco 49ers will retire Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young's No. 8 jersey in a halftime ceremony during their game against New England on Oct. 5.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 1:52 p.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
Favre's ankle appears to be healing quickly: Brett Favre walked with only a slight limp Thursday. The 38-year-old Jets quarterback twisted his left ankle Monday night in New York's loss at San Diego. Though the ankle was tightly wrapped, Favre appeared to walk comfortably through the locker room before practice.
VIENNA, Va., 10:17 a.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
Cardinals' Berry out for Jets game with groin tear: Arizona Cardinals defensive end Bertrand Berry will miss Sunday's game at the New York Jets with a groin tear.
OWINGS MILLS, Md., 12:57 a.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
McClain punishes defenses, with or without ball: Le'Ron McClain is built to punish opposing defenses, usually as a bruising fullback running in front of a slick-footed ball carrier.
IRVING, Texas, 12:49 a.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
Cowboys happily riding 'Marion the Barbarian': When a four-year starter leaves and his backup takes over, there's supposed to be lots of angst and questions, even more when the team seems to hedge its bets by spending its top pick on a guy who plays the same position.
ALAMEDA, 6:42 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Injuries force Raiders OL Wakefield into key role: As recently as the third game of the preseason, Fred Wakefield was an offensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders trying to figure out how to best block defenders.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 2:20 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Favre uncertain if injured ankle will limit him: Brett Favre was uncertain Wednesday how limited he'll be by a sore ankle during practices this week.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 2:24 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Giants suspend WR Plaxico Burress for 1 game: A yearlong ankle injury could not keep Plaxico Burress out of the New York Giants' lineup last season. The lack of a telephone call this week apparently is going to cost him a game and more than $235,000.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 1:56 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Lions fire president Millen after 31-84 record: The Detroit Lions fired president Matt Millen, more than seven years after the former linebacker and TV analyst took over one of the NFL's most mediocre franchises and made it the worst.
CINCINNATI, 1:41 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
WR Ocho Cinco has 0 touchdowns, only 88 yards: The first season of Ocho Cinco isn't going so well. Eight inconsequential catches for only 88 yards. Zero touchdowns in three games. Back when he was known as Chad Johnson, the Cincinnati Bengals' Pro Bowl receiver would have better numbers in a game, let alone three.
BEREA, Ohio, 1:57 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Browns decide to stick with QB Derek Anderson: There wasn't any satisfaction in Derek Anderson's voice and no outward display of happiness. For a guy who nearly lost his starting job, Cleveland's easygoing quarterback was seemingly unchanged.
ASHBURN, Va., 1:59 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Redskins' DE Taylor: Injury was career-threatening: Jason Taylor didn't understand why there was such a rush to get him into the operating room. True, his leg did feel a bit funny, but surely there was time for a second opinion.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., 2:03 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Bills WR Parrish out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury: Receiver Roscoe Parrish will miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb, leaving the Buffalo Bills without their fastest and one of their most elusive threats.
ST. LOUIS, 1:03 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Rams release cornerback: A day after switching quarterbacks, the St. Louis Rams stayed in shake-up mode and released cornerback Fakhir Brown, a starter the previous two seasons but hampered by injuries this year.
INDIANAPOLIS, 1:03 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Staggering Colts need jump start on offense: Peyton Manning expects more from himself and the Indianapolis Colts. He's thrown more interceptions than touchdowns, been sacked five times in three weeks and still hasn't seen Joseph Addai produce a 100-yard game.
VIENNA, Va., 12:51 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Cardinals play tourist before getting down to work: With a day off and the splendor of the nation's capital at their disposal, Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald instead did the jet-setter thing and went to New York for a Broadway show.
GREEN BAY, Wis., 12:29 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
McCarthy: Harris' spleen injury may not end season: Cornerback Al Harris has a “serious” spleen injury that requires a cautious approach, but he hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the season, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 12:07 p.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
QB Huard will start Sunday for Kansas City: For the third week in a row, winless Kansas City is making a change at starting quarterback. Coach Herm Edwards said Wednesday that Damon Huard, the 12-year veteran backup, will get the nod against the unbeaten Denver Broncos. Tyler Thigpen, the former seventh-round pick from Coastal Carolina who got his first NFL start last week, is headed back to the bench.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 11:45 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Luck's been a lady for blessed Broncos so far: The Denver Broncos can thank their lucky stars for their 3-0 start. From Brandon Marshall's reduced suspension to Ed Hochuli's premature whistle and Martin Gramatica's sudden inaccuracy, the Broncos have caught a season's worth of breaks before the leaves even turn color.
11:29 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Falcons try to beat a good team this week: While Detroit, St. Louis and some other members of the NFL's 2007 bottom tier continue to struggle, the Atlanta Falcons have started off nicely.
METAIRIE, La., 11:13 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
NFL Briefs: The New Orleans Saints released reserve quarterback Joey Harrington on Wednesday, only five days after signing him.
BOSTON, 11:10 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Athletes to donate brains for concussion study: Sixteen athletes, including six former NFL players, have agreed to donate their brains to a program that will study the long-term effects of concussions, a founder of an organization running it said Wednesday.
MIAMI, 10:11 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Bucs fans could again be subject to pat-downs soon: After a three-year legal battle, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might finally be able to resume pat-down searches of fans at home games.
NEW YORK, 9:00 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Former Giants player, radio voice Dick Lynch dies: Dick Lynch, who starred at cornerback for the New York Giants during their glory years in the late 1950s and early 1960s and was a longtime radio analyst for the team, has died. He was 72.
BEREA, Ohio, 8:43 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Browns stick with QB Anderson against Bengals: Derek Anderson has kept his starting quarterback job with Cleveland for now. Anderson, who was ineffective during the Browns' three-game losing streak, will start Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 8:21 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Patriots sign wide receiver Maurice Price: The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Maurice Price, added offensive lineman Ryan Wendell to their practice squad and released defensive back Mark Dillard on Wednesday.
TAMPA, Fla., 7:44 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Judge: Bucs can resume pat-downs at stadium: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been cleared to resume pat-down searches of fans entering the stadium.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 2:13 a.m. Sept. 24 (AP)
Johnson helps Lions run ball, but is it enough?: Rudi Johnson finally gave the Detroit Lions a semblance of a running game. His teammates aren't sure if that's going to be enough to end their slide.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 3:53 p.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Chiefs' Huard could start Sunday against Broncos: Saddled with a 12-game losing streak, the rebuilding Kansas City Chiefs may decide they need a win more than a long look at a young quarterback.
DALLAS, 3:25 p.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
It's good to be TO: New book, endorsement: Terrell Owens has all sorts of reasons to “love me some me” these days. His Dallas Cowboys are 3-0.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 3:27 p.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Broncos place C Nalen on injured reserve: Center Tom Nalen, the last link to the Broncos' Super Bowl titles of the late 1990s, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season and likely spelling the end of his career in Denver.
HOUSTON, 3:38 p.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Texans lend a hand at food bank: Duane Brown's home still doesn't have electricity more than 10 days after Hurricane Ike plowed into southeast Texas.
MINNEAPOLIS, 1:26 p.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Former Vikings linebacker Hilgenberg dies: Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Wally Hilgenberg died after a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease Tuesday. He was 66.
CLEVELAND, 1:38 p.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Browns' Anderson on short leash: Maybe it was fitting that Derek Anderson spent his day off at an adoption center for cats and dogs. Cleveland's starting quarterback is on a short leash.
HOUSTON, 12:08 p.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
McNair expects Texans to play at Reliant: Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said Tuesday he would be “shocked” if his team doesn't play its home opener at hurricane damaged Reliant Stadium on Oct. 5.
PITTSBURGH, 10:06 a.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Steelers' Parker, Hampton out for Ravens game: The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without injured Pro Bowl running back Willie Parker and nose tackle Casey Hampton for Monday night's home game against Baltimore.
ST. LOUIS, 10:05 a.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Rams will start Green on Sunday against Bills: Rams coach Scott Linehan says Trent Green will replace Marc Bulger at quarterback for Sunday's home game against the Buffalo Bills.
TAMPA, Fla., 12:51 a.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Griese sparks Buccaneers offense: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers concede that throwing 67 times in a game isn't a recipe for long-term success.
METAIRIE, La., 12:42 a.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
Payton frustrated with short-yardage failures: When it comes to Deuce McAllister, Sean Payton sees a difference between being healthy and being ready.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., 12:41 a.m. Sept. 23 (AP)
NFL sacks leader John Abraham defers to coaches: John Abraham shrugged when asked what the Carolina Panthers can expect from the Atlanta Falcons' pass rush.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 5:19 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Patriots work on rebounding from blowout, boos: New England Patriots fans had little to cheer about in the team's worst home loss in 10 years. They even booed the club that had won three Super Bowls in the past seven seasons.
ALAMEDA, 4:57 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Kiffin remains Raiders coach for now: Lane Kiffin went over the injury report and the aftermath of the Oakland Raiders latest loss before the questions predictably turned to his shaky job status amid more reports that his firing as coach would be imminent.
LAKE FOREST, Ill., 4:34 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Bears say Buccaneers didn't play clean: Charles Tillman jumped on the pile, took a swing and got flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty at the worst possible time for the Chicago Bears.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 4:27 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Winless Chiefs now losers of 12 in a row: The NFL had four 4-12 teams last year, and two of them in the past two weeks have thrashed the woeful Kansas City Chiefs by a combined score of 61-22.
IRVING, Texas, 4:05 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Cowboys not only 3-0, also showing few flaws: The Dallas Cowboys showed off their defense in the opener, strutted their stuff on offense in the second game and won the third with a nice combination.
CINCINNATI, 3:26 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Winless Bengals not feeling hopeless: After watching film of their latest loss, the winless Cincinnati Bengals came away with a little bounce in their step and a sense that things are about to get a whole lot better.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 3:43 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Broncos' offense can hardly keep up with defense: The Denver Broncos lead the league in points and perspiration. They've sweated out back-to-back home wins over San Diego and New Orleans despite jumping out to seemingly safe 21-3 second-quarter leads both times.
INDIANAPOLIS, 3:01 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Colts worried about porous running game: The list of running backs who have gained more than 100 yards against Indianapolis is long enough to last an entire season.
METAIRIE, La., 3:03 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Shockey out 3-6 weeks with a sports hernia: Tight end Jeremy Shockey, the Saints' second-leading receiver through three games, is expected to be out for three to six weeks because of a sports hernia.
Sep. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
NFL notables:
DAVIE, Fla., 2:17 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
New formation helped Dolphins upset Pats: The Miami Dolphins found a solution for their chronic problem at quarterback: Don't snap him the ball.
DETROIT, 2:01 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Ford Jr.: Lions' Millen should leave team: Bill Ford Jr. has seen enough of the way team president Matt Millen is running his father's Detroit Lions.
NEW YORK, 1:08 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
GM opts against Super Bowl ad amid cost cutting: General Motors Corp. said Monday that will not air a TV advertisement during the 2009 Super Bowl, as the automaker continues to slash expenses as part of its restructuring plan.
VIENNA, Va., 1:09 p.m. Sept. 22 (AP)
Whisenhunt looks for production on 2-minute drill: A veteran quarterback who was twice the NFL's MVP. Two Pro Bowl-caliber wideouts. With those type of weapons, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt expects good things from his 2-minute offense.
Sept. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Players of substance: The list of 185 names contains players at every position, from every team, and from virtually every year over the past three decades.
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Timeline :Milestone moments in the NFL's performance-enhancing drug history, along with baseball, NCAA milestones...
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
'89 suspensions signaled new era:It was the first steroids scandal in NFL history, and it remains the biggest. On Aug. 29, 1989, 13 players from eight teams were suspended for flunking steroid tests. To this day, many of the 13 wonder why they were singled out.
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Why less outrage over drugs in the NFL?:Baseball fans have loudly vilified Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and others in recent years for their alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs. But where's the outrage for football users?
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A detailed history:The San Diego Union-Tribune has done its own “Mitchell Report” of sorts on performance-enhancing drugs in pro football. The baseball Mitchell Report had 85 names going back to about 1993.
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Tomlinson at common turning point:Mostly opinions, all mine: We have seen the best of LT. He has thrilled us, but running backs who have been exposed as long as he has to the trauma that running backs absorb tend to find that their skills are not eternal.
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Jerry Magee's NFL Top 10 :
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Today's matchups:
PITTSBURGH, 11:55 a.m. Sept. 20 (AP)
Steelers cut Russell, add rookie LB Bailey: The Pittsburgh Steelers added rookie linebacker Patrick Bailey to their roster on Saturday and released second-year running back Gary Russell.
Sept. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Jerry Magee's NFL Picks: Teams listed first are selected to cover the wagering lines. Home teams are in caps. Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis., 3:09 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Packers linebacker will appeal NFL fine: Packers linebacker Nick Barnett said Friday he would appeal the second fine he received in as many weeks from the NFL.
GREEN BAY, Wis., 3:02 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Packers' Grant, Woodson probable for Sunday's game: The Green Bay Packers should be in good shape for their Sunday night game against Dallas, listing running back Ryan Grant and cornerback Charles Woodson as probable on the injury report.
CLEVELAND, 2:26 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Browns' Edwards questionable for Sunday: Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards was limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
INDIANAPOLIS, 1:29 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Colts don't plan defensive changes without Sanders: The Indianapolis Colts don't expect a change in their defensive game plan against Jacksonville, even with second-year safety Melvin Bullitt subbing for injured Bob Sanders, the NFL Defensive Player of the Year last season.
ST. LOUIS, 1:17 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Rams receiver says QB needs better protection: Receiver Torry Holt blames the offensive line for much of the Rams' problems when they have the ball.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., 12:55 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Lynch ends silence to talk about resurgent Bills: It's been nearly three months since Marshawn Lynch last spoke with reporters. On Friday, and at least for one day, he ended that media boycott.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 12:46 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Jaguars' Porter likely to miss another game: Jaguars receiver Jerry Porter likely will miss a third consecutive game Sunday at Indianapolis.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 12:21 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Peterson limited in practice, game-time decision: Star running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice Friday with the Minnesota Vikings, but he was limited in his work and remained questionable for Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 12:15 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Titans WR Justin Gage misses third practice: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Gage missed his third consecutive practice with a groin injury on Friday and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game with the Houston Texans.
PHILADELPHIA, 12:03 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Jackson shrugs off silly goof: Next time DeSean Jackson is racing toward the end zone, the rookie wide receiver should tuck the ball tightly under his arm, take it with him to the sideline and put it away for safekeeping.
PHILADELPHIA, 10:22 a.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Andrews doubtful for Eagles vs. Steelers: Two-time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews is doubtful for the Eagles' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday because of back spasms.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 12:34 a.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Kevin Boss is being patient despite no catches: Imagine Jeremy Shockey two weeks into the New York Giants' season with no catches. His arms would be waving at Eli Manning after plays, his mood would be sour and sooner or later there would be a locker room blowup that made front-page headlines.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 12:33 a.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Jets' new punter focused on kicks, not skin color: Reggie Hodges still gets an occasional funny look when he tells people what he does for a living.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., 12:32 a.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Pats backup QB won't take bait from the fish: Even though he's only started one game for New England, Matt Cassel has learned plenty about the Patriots' way of doing things.
DAVIE, Fla., 12:17 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP)
Pennington optimistic about sputtering Dolphins: For Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington, this season is like being stuck in big-city traffic at rush hour: He figures progress will eventually come.
5:01 p.m. Sept. 17 (AP)
Meet the new Raider boss, same as the old boss: Al Davis loves wide receivers who run like the wind, and coaches who know how to listen. He's done well with the combination over the years, even as the game changed and largely passed him by.
BEREA, Ohio, 12:27 a.m. Sept. 16 (AP)
Browns confident they'll overcome rough start: The head coach is under attack for some questionable decisions and clock management. The star wide receiver has as many drops as catches. The high-powered offense has scored one touchdown in eight quarters. The defense just lost another starter to a serious injury.
ALAMEDA, 5:14 p.m. Sept. 15 (AP)
Kiffin remains Raiders coach for now: Lane Kiffin went through his usual routine Monday, watching game film, meeting with the media and doing all the other tasks as Oakland Raiders head coach.
INDIANAPOLIS, 1:26 p.m. Sept. 15 (AP)
Colts ground game grinds to halt: Indianapolis wants to get back to basics. Sure, it can rely on Peyton Manning and his Pro Bowl receivers to produce big numbers and improbable comebacks. But if the Colts intend to win another Super Bowl, they know it takes more than Manning's trusty right arm.
Union-Tribune season preview
Sept. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Window of opportunity?: From the meeting rooms on the south end to the equipment room on the north, around the locker and training and weight rooms downstairs, up to the offices and conference rooms, and in the airy two-story foyer edged by the swooping staircase, there is a feeling permeating Chargers Park.
Sep. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers roster: How they rank:
Sep. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Sep. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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MIAMI, 1:24 p.m. Sept. 4 (AP)
Daunte Culpepper retires from NFL: Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback.
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