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NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions

The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. Complete Story...

Packers Havner fined $5K for late hit vs. Cowboys

Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner has been fined $5,000 for a late hit out of bounds during last week's 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Giants LB Pierce out indefinitely with neck injury

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.

Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide

The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.

Bush questionable for Tampa Bay

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Union says NFL concussion expert is biased

The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.

Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount

Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.

Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17

Ricky Williams is 32 and far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.

Childress signs extension with Vikings

The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42

Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.

Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer

One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.

Pompei: Nothing's normal for NFL coaches — ‘it's all ball’

Of course Jon Gruden just re-upped with ESPN to continue as a broadcaster. The lifestyle of a talking head has got it all over the lifestyle of an NFL coach.

Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident

Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.

Kampman on concussion: cautious approach is best

Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Mass. panel OKs $9 million for Patriots footbridge

A Massachusetts panel has given approval to use $9 million in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the owner of the New England Patriots.

NFL's Browns-Lions gets TV blackout in Motor City

The Detroit Lions' home game against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out on local TV.

Dungy to lead player advisory forum

Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has played in dozens of important games and hung out with some of the biggest stars in sports.

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming

Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again.

Fewell makes impression on 1st day as Bills coach

The Bills have a new starting quarterback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. They practiced in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember.

Adams joins owners behaving badly

Roger Goodell was hanging with the common folks last Sunday, enjoying the experience of an NFL game from end zone seats in Tennessee. It was, he would say later, a perfectly fine day to watch football.

Gradkowski takes over starting QB gig for Raiders

The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.

Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync

Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

Foot sidelines Dolphins' Brown for rest of season

Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury — again.

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Colts put unbeaten record on line against Ravens
Source: NBC Sports

BALTIMORE (AP) -The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds.

Trent Edwards on his way out in Buffalo?
Source: NBC Sports

The Buffalo News believes the addition of Brian Brohm is a sign that the Bills are "prepared to move forward without Trent Edwards."

Pats-Jets rematch has different look than 1st game
Source: NBC Sports

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -The New England Patriots are determined to bounce back from their big loss.

No Brown, no problem - Ricky lifts Dolphins
Source: NBC Sports

Ricky Williams rushed for two touchdowns and caught a pass for another as the Miami Dolphins went on to beat the Carolina Panthers 24-17 on Thursday night.

Vikings' star on Hutch: 'It's still funny to me how you let this guy go'
Source: blog.seattlepi.com

The funny part is that the Vikings haven't won a single playoff game since pulling the single most classless stunt in sports franchise history. AP is so overrated, almost as good as Shawn Alexander's daughter.

Bowe suspension stretches Chiefs thin at receiver
Source: NBC Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -First, they release their leading running back and now the scruffy Kansas City Chiefs have said so long to their top wide receiver.

Belichick coaching tree isn't good, just arrogant
Source: NBC Sports

Howard: In case you didn't hear the head-banging coming from certain precincts of New England, Ohio and South Bend, Ind., the past few days, it was a lost weekend for the Bill Belichick coaching tree. Even worse gloom seems just ahead.

Sanchez says he goofed by reading statement
Source: NBC Sports

Mark Sanchez might keep his notes to himself from now on. The New York Jets rookie quarterback was criticized by some members of the media after opening his postgame news conference Sunday by reading from a statement he prepared after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

'No One Feels Worse Than I Do,' Says Brady
Source: TheBostonChannel.com

BOSTON -- Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said the team is behind coach Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth down on the call that led to the team's stunning loss against the Indianapolis Colts.

Schein 9: For Chargers, it's in Rivers we trust
Source: Fox Sports

So whom do I trust? One man, and one man alone. His name is Philip Rivers. According to Adam Schein

Bills fire Jauron and tag Fewell as interim coach
Source: NBC Sports

Coordinator Perry Fewell was pegged by Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson to take over as interim coach because of the job he did in holding together the team's ragtag, injury-depleted defense.

Agent: Suggs may have season-ending injury
Source: NBC Sports

According to agent Gary Wichard, Ravens OLB/DE Terrell Suggs\' Week 10 knee injury may cost him the rest of 2009.

Belichick Was Right
Source: deadspin.com

I enjoy a national shanking of Bill Belichick as much as anyone, but I'm with Neon here: Belichick, who has won three Super Bowls treating football the way an actuary treats a term life policy, made the smart call yesterday. Hmmm.

Report: Larry Johnson is officially a Bengal
Source: NBC Sports

Free agent Larry Johnson has reached an agreement with the Bengals, according to Profootballtalk.com.

Ravens handle punchless Browns with ease
Source: NBC Sports

For 30 minutes, the Baltimore Ravens were inefficient, unproductive and disorganized. In 17 seconds, they changed all that.

L.T.'s 'surreal' TDs help Chargers stop Eagles
Source: NBC Sports

LaDainian Tomlinson scored twice to continue his climb up the career rushing and scoring lists, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 on Sunday to pull into a tie atop the AFC West with the slumping Denver Broncos.

Belichick defends call: 'It was our best chance'
Source: NBC Sports

Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted Monday of the call that led to the New England Patriots stunning loss.

Titans owner Adams fined $250K for gesture
Source: NBC Sports

The NFL has fined Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for making an obscene gesture at Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee's victory over the Bills.

Westbrook's status uncertain after concussion
Source: NBC Sports

Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained another concussion in Philadelphia's 31-23 loss at San Diego.

Defending Belichick's Fourth-Down Decision
Source: The New York Times

Numbahs don't lye.

Court won't hear complaint about Redskins name
Source: NBC Sports

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who think the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins football team is offensive.

Adams apologizes for obscene gesture
Source: NBC Sports

Titans owner Bud Adams apologized Monday for making an obscene gesture to Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee's victory over the Bills.

Bengals 18, Steelers 12
Source: NBC Sports

PITTSBURGH (AP) -Maybe it wasn't a concession speech, even if it sounded like one. The Bengals spent most of the last 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, and now it's the other way around, and the Steelers realize it's a decidedly uphill climb.

Ugly a thing of beauty for North-leading Cincy
Source: NBC Sports

Rosenthal: The Bengals are not only the best team in the AFC North - they are the toughest. Cincinnati watched Pittsburgh and Baltimore dominate the division over the last three years with defense, running, more defense, and timely quarterback play.

Ex-NFL Players Bully Teens At Charity Game, Say Parents
Source: TheBostonChannel.com

BOSTON -- Stow police are investigating complaints against five former New England Patriots players who parents say roughed up several high school students during a charity basketball game on Saturday night.

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