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Raiders rally past Bengals 20-17

Bruce Gradkowski provided more than a spark for the struggling Oakland Raiders. He delivered a much-needed comeback victory that the Cincinnati Bengals handed over to Oakland. Complete Story...

7-2 Bengals in control of AFC North

Black, long-sleeve shirts were hanging in the Cincinnati Bengals' lockers on Monday morning when they showed up at Paul Brown Stadium, a gift from coach Marvin Lewis reminding them not to get too caught up in their panoramic view atop the AFC North.

Benson guarded in reaction to Johnson

Most Cincinnati Bengals players are accepting the addition of troubled running back Larry Johnson as a move to improve the team.

Rosenthal: Ugly a thing of beauty for North-leading Cincy

The Bengals are not only the best team in the AFC North — they are the toughest.

Bengals beat Steelers 18-12, lead AFC North

Finally after 40 years of being pushed around and dominated by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals refused to be bullied any more.

Bengals' Benson leaves game with hip injury

Cincinnati Bengals rushing leader Cedric Benson was pulled during the second quarter of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh with an unspecified hip injury, returned for one series, then left the game.

Bengals' Ochocinco fined $20,000 for $1 'bribe'

Chad Ochocinco's pretend $1 bribe is going to cost him a lot more. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver was fined $20,000 and reprimanded by the NFL for taking a dollar bill onto the field during an officials' review of one of his catches last Sunday. Ochocinco held the dollar in his right hand at his side but didn't give it to the official, who motioned for him to stay away.

Bengals WR Henry breaks left forearm

Bengals receiver Chris Henry wasn't sure whether he'd play again this season after he broke his arm during a 17-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Rosenthal: NFL’s contenders, pretenders separated Sunday

The first few months of the NFL season are about positioning. Now halfway home, this separation Sunday saw many teams open up breathing room in the race toward the playoffs.

Bengals hold on to beat Ravens 17-7

No last-minute comeback needed this time. With Cedric Benson topping 100 yards again, the Bengals got ahead early and ground one out.

Benson gets revenge, Bengals drub Bears 45-10

Cedric Benson got his revenge on Chicago, all right. The rest of the Bengals' offense had a sweet time, too.

Bengals WR Ochocinco trying to break news

Chad Ochocinco is used to making news. Now, he's trying to break some.

Bengals WR Ochocinco has iPhone app

Chad Ochocinco has a new iPhone application that was created with the help of Bengals quarterback Jordan Palmer and breaks new ground for the media-savvy receiver. It also puts him one-up on buddy Terrell Owens — for a few weeks, anyway.

Bengals DE Odom hurt

Defensive end Antwan Odom has a severe Achilles' tendon injury that will leave the Cincinnati Bengals without their top pass rusher indefinitely.

Schaub's 4 TDs beat Bengals 28-17

With four touchdown passes, Matt Schaub deprived the Bengals of another day for drama.

Palmer practices, thumb not a problem

With a black glove supporting his left hand, quarterback Carson Palmer went through a full practice on Wednesday, an indication that his sprained thumb won't be a problem this week.

Bengals living on edge, sitting in first

If Limas Sweed holds onto the ball in the end zone or Joe Flacco hits his wide-open receiver down the sideline, nobody is talking about the Cincinnati Bengals as a surprise team. They'd be back in the pack, trying to catch up to the big boys.

First-place Bengals still grieving death

The fourth quarter was starting, and the game was getting crazy. In the Cincinnati Bengals defensive huddle, players blocked out the raucous Baltimore crowd and reminded each other that a lot more was at stake than first place.

Curran: Gosh, Josh was right — Broncos for real

Knee-jerk reactions and drawn-out conclusions on a Sunday so unusual that a quarterback not named “JaMarcus” went 2 for 17. And won.

Late score lifts Bengals over Ravens 17-14

In a duel for first place in the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bengals found a way to win another close game.

Bengals promote LB Dan Skuta from practice squad

The Bengals have added to their depth at linebacker by promoting rookie Dan Skuta from their practice squad.

Bengals squeak past Browns 23-20 in OT

Marvin Lewis wanted to play it safe. The Cincinnati Bengals wanted more.

Bengals WR Caldwell is effective — but not flashy

One locker is filled with eye-catching items. There's a shiny pair of golden cleats resting in the shoe rack. A laminated list that says "Sweet Revenge" in Spanish is tacked to the side, naming every cornerback that the Bengals receiver plans to burn this season.

Bengals rally to beat Steelers 23-20

Sam Cook's song "A Change is Gonna Come" played on a continuous loop in the Cincinnati Bengals' locker room, providing the musical score for a groundbreaking win.

Steelers S Carter will start despite injury

Steelers safety Tyrone Carter was in the starting lineup against the Bengals despite a bruised left thigh that forced him to miss practice during the week.

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Ocho Cinco fesses up: He kissed coach
Source: NBC Sports

Never a dull moment with Ocho Cinco Johnson.

Breakdown of the Winless Teams in the NFL
Source: pastthepylon.blogspot.com

Currently there are 5 teams in the NFL who have not recorded a win this season after playing 3 games. They are the Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns.

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Are the Saints Marching To Indianapolis?

My freshman Geology professor at the University of Connecticut, Robert Thorson, once wrote a piece in the Hartford Courant proclaiming that rebuilding New Orleans after Katrina was useless and that no matter what improvements they planned to make there was no way to fully protect …

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Has Ocho Cinco Lost His Mind, I Mean Name?

Chad Johnson has always been viewed as an odd ball for his on the field antics, but his past shenanigans don't compare to what he just did off the field this week.

Hello Chad Ocho Cinco
Source: myespn.go.com

According to Miami radio station 790 The Ticket, which is in Johnson's hometown, the receiver has legally changed his last name to "Ocho Cinco." Johnson's -- sorry -- Ocho Cinco's reported name change has been rumored in NFL circles for weeks, and according to the station today,  …

NFL Quarterbacks Pre-Season Progress Report

Only 8 Days Left To Sign Up For The All American Touchdown Derby: www.passitdeep.com Tom Brady Team: Patriots Last game: 17-27 loss vs. Eagles Results: DNP…Brady missed yet another preseason game, but says he'll be ready for the opener. Tony Romo

NFL Pre-Season Injury Report 8.24.2008

Arizona Cardinals Matt Leinart: According to team reports, Leinart has officially been benched in favor of Kurt Warner. Leinart's 4 for 12 & 3 INT performance is what did him in.

What we learned in week 2 of the NFL pre-season

* Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice will one of the top handcuffs come draft day. With Willis McGahee still nursing injuries and after watching Rice break off a 42-yard run on his first carry and score on a 6-yard run later, GTD is confident the rookie will make impact in 2008

AFC Quarterbacks Showdown

AFC East New England Patriots The news out of Patriots camp is that there is no news. Tom Brady sat out another preseason game. Buffalo Bills

NFC Quarterback Showdown

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Cincinnati Bengals Draft Preview

The most disturbing acts by the Bengals during this offseason have been the deals for first DT Shawn Rogers from the Detroit Lions and next DT DeWayne Robertson from the New York Jets that were agreed to in principle and then collapsed like a cheap suit in a flan.

Judge rips NFL for penalty
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer

A judge told suspended Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman on Tuesday that the NFL was wrong to suspend him for the coming season over a drunken-driving conviction.

Chad Johnson Promises TD Celebration That 'Will Live On For a Lifetime'
Source: www.footballnews-247.com

Here we go! Bengals WR Chad Johnson told a group of reporters after practice that he's cooked something up for us for the season opener against the Ravens on Monday Night Football.

The conduct of NFL players makes British footballers look like squabbling schoolkids
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Several on- and off-field incidents in the Premiership recently have seen football removed from the sports pages and dumped unceremoniously into the comment section for every societal columnist to have his or her say.

Florence Police Probe Claims That Two Bengals Assaulted Teens
Source: wcpo.com

Chris Henry and Reggie McNeal have denied involvement in Friday's incident however the police believe that the two teens are telling the truth. This could be interesting as there is no evidence other than the teens verbal account of the assault.

Source: Assault Claims Against Bengals Receiver Unfounded
Source: wlwt.com

False accusations against Odell Thurman and Chris Henry in the span of one week. It sounds like the claims that Henry assaulted a 16 year old boy are unfounded as well.

Assault Accusation Against Bengals' Henry
Source: wcpo.com

9News has learned that Florence police interviewed Henry, along with Bengal Reggie McNeal on Tuesday

Marvin Lewis Could Be First NFL Coach Fired In 2007
Source:

Mike Brown, the owner of the Cincinnati Bengals, may not be able to tolerate much more from his head coach Marvin Lewis.

Conflicting information now on Henry drug test
Source: local12.com

It appears that the prosecutor on the case may have released some bad information on wide receiver Chris Henry. Edmondson now says one test negative, another still in question ; Bengals release statement on the matter

Bengals receiver fails drug test
Source: ESPN.com

Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry apparently failed a drug test and will have to serve 88 days in jail. This puts his status in the NFL in question after commissioner Roger Goddell made the following comments after suspending Henry for the first 8 games of the 2007 season.

Not all NFL players are criminals
Source: bengals.com

With all of the image problems the NFL is having right now it is refreshing to hear something positive about a player off the field. Domata Peko of the Cincinnati Bengals pulled an elderly man from his car that had flipped on Route 18 in Kentucky on Sunday afternoon.

The Tragedy of Ohio Sports

Last week finalcut seeded this article about the worst franchises in sports. ESPN rated the top 46 worst teams to root for across all professional American sports, and on ESPN's list being terrible isn't the worst possible fate.

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