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Brown runs for 2 TDs as Giants rout Panthers 36-7
Just walking by the parking lot outside the Carolina Panthers' stadium got Andre Brown's blood pumping. The Panthers, like four other teams since ...
Manning, Brown help Giants rout Panthers 36-7
Eli Manning didn't need a fourth-quarter comeback Thursday night. The two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, running back Andre Brown and the rest ...
NFL's aerial fireworks show continues unabated
With last year's lockout a distant memory, defenses had a full offseason to better prepare for the league's high-octane offenses. Yet, the NFL's ...
Redskins' RG3 says he can take hits, chides Rams
Pushed and shoved throughout a game he felt was "unprofessional" and "dirty," Robert Griffin III finally heard the obvious from one of the St.
Flags by replacements, regular refs about the same
The numbers say there isn't much difference in the NFL with replacement officials. Comments from players and coaches say otherwise. As fan outrage ...
Panthers look to prove themselves vs. Giants
Cam Newton is enough reason to tune into any NFL game. That Newton and Carolina come off an upset of New Orleans and now face the inconsistent ...
Faclons RB Turner apologizes for DUI arrest
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner has apologized to his team and its fans for his drunken driving arrest. Turner said Wednesday that he made ...
Column: Sabol brought the NFL down to eye level
Without ever playing a down in the pros, Steve Sabol got millions to fall hard for the NFL. The older you are, the more likely that is. Before Sabol ...
49ers take top spot in AP Pro32 power rankings
An efficient Alex Smith and a rock-solid defense have the San Francisco 49ers on top of the AP Pro32 power rankings. Smith threw for 226 yards and two ...
Manning: Decisions, not health, were the problem
Even while he was trying to tamp down expectations, Peyton Manning couldn't have envisioned this scene playing out. Three times, the Broncos ...
Smith, Hargrove visit NFL for talks on bounties
Will Smith and Anthony Hargrove met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday about the Saints bounty scandal and Scott Fujita's meeting was ...
Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner arrested for DUI
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was jailed on charges of drunken driving and speeding early Tuesday, just hours after he scored a ...
Cutler says he was wrong to shove Webb
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler acknowledged Tuesday that he was wrong to shove teammate J'Marcus Webb on the sideline during the loss at Green ...
Replacement officials taking heat
One official was pulled from duty because he's a fan. Another negated a touchdown without ever throwing a penalty flag. Several others had difficulty ...
Ryan, Falcons beat mistake-prone Broncos 27-21
Peyton Manning knew there would be some stumbles along the way. There had to be after four neck surgeries, a year away from the field, and the ...
Cowboys .500 team again after 2 different games
Just like that, the Dallas Cowboys are a .500 team again. While only two games into the new season, this team has insisted things had to different ...
Buccaneers didn't break any NFL kneel-down rules
Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano didn't break any NFL kneel-down rules and still isn't apologizing for his aggressive tactics of going after the New York ...
Column: Time to replace the NFL replacements
It's time to stop playing games with the games. By now even the casual fan has figured it out it's just not working. The NFL's replacement referees ...
QB Newton helps lead Panthers over Saints 35-27
Cam Newton says the attitude is changing in Carolina. The second-year quarterback said there's a new swagger and confidence permeating the ...
Colts, Luck find way to hold off Minnesota 23-20
Minnesota gave Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts too many chances Sunday. Eventually, the No. 1 draft pick made the Vikings pay. Indy's new ...
Vick rallies Eagles for late 24-23 win over Ravens
Michael Vick threw two more interceptions, LeSean McCoy lost another fumble and the offense squandered three chances inside the red zone. All that ...
Cards hold on to beat Pats 20-18 after missed FG
The Arizona Cardinals block field goal attempts better than any other team. Just the threat of that happening could make even the most reliable ...
Rams rally in 2nd half, beat Redskins 31-28
One snap in and the St. Louis Rams were already down a touchdown to Robert Griffin III & Co. In the middle of the second quarter, the deficit was 15 ...
As Eli Manning goes, so go the Giants, beat Bucs
Two games into the season, one thing remains constant for the New York Giants. As Eli Manning goes, so go the Super Bowl champions. And that's why ...