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Falcons, Giants 1-2 in AP Pro32 power rankings
Being the NFL's only unbeaten team has its perks — at least this week. The Atlanta Falcons had their bye weekend and still remained first in the AP ...
Texans get first win over Ravens 43-13
It looks like the Houston Texans' defense will be just fine without Brian Cushing. The Texans scuffled a week ago in their first game without the star ...
Depleted Steelers beat Bengals 24-17
Ben Roethlisberger took the snap and went to his knee for the final play, tucking the ball under his left arm before heading to the locker room.
Texans dominate Ravens 43-13
The Houston Texans look like the new bullies in the AFC — at least for now. Matt Schaub threw two touchdown passes, Arian Foster ran for two scores ...
OLB Suggs activated for Ravens
Baltimore outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has been activated for Sunday's game at Houston. Suggs, the league's defensive player of the year in 2011, ...
Man in court on Hines Ward extortion charges
A man who claims his girlfriend had a "physical relationship" with retired Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward was in custody Friday, accused ...
Ravens vie to fix struggling 26th-ranked defense
For years, the Baltimore Ravens have won because of their defense. Now they're winning in spite of it. That does not sit well with defensive ...
Ryan says Obama lacked new solutions during debate
President Barack Obama failed to bring any new ideas that could revive the economy during the second presidential debate, Republican vice presidential ...
Banner hopes to make Browns winners
Joe Banner didn't want to make any promises or predictions. It's not his nature. But just as he helped transform the Philadelphia Eagles into ...
Ravens LB Lewis 'designated to return'; Suggs back
Ray Lewis has been placed on injured reserve with the "designated to return" tag, which provides him the chance to play again this season. Lewis tore ...
Harrison: I've had "double-digit" concussions
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison didn't want to wait for the NFL to do something about protecting his head, so the four-time Pro Bowler ...
Browns sale to Haslam approved; Holmgren to leave
New owners want their own people running things. Jimmy Haslam III is sticking to one of the oldest adages in sports, which means Mike Holmgren is out ...
Falcons soar to top of AP Pro32 NFL power rankings
A close call on the field, a clear win in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings. The Atlanta Falcons soared to the top of the rankings Tuesday after a 23-20 ...
Lynx star speaks out against MN marriage amendment
Seimone Augustus has always preferred to stay out of the public eye even as her basketball career has taken her to the heights of an Olympic gold ...
Ravens happy to go 5-1 with 31-29 win over Cowboys
The Baltimore Ravens have no intention of apologizing for giving up 489 yards to the Dallas Cowboys and blowing most of an 11-point lead in the second ...
Column: Fun times for NFL rookie quarterback crop
Andrew Luck's first working trip to New York didn't exactly go to plan, though some punishing defense by the Jets had a lot to do with that. All part ...
Jones' kick return lifts Ravens over Cowboys 31-29
Eight yards deep in the end zone when he caught the kickoff, Jacoby Jones had an instant to decide: take a knee or run. He ran — all the way into the ...
Titans edge Steelers 26-23 on Bironas' 40-yard FG
Coach Mike Munchak likes his football history, and he told his Tennessee Titans how the 1993 Houston Oilers started 1-4 before winning 11 straight to ...
Bironas' FG gives Titans 26-23 win over Steelers
The Tennessee Titans gave themselves a little breathing room with a much-needed victory, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still can't win away from Heinz ...
Browns LB Fujita criticizes Commissioner Goodell
With as much purpose as any tackle he's ever made, Scott Fujita delivered a shot to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Angered by Goodell's handling of ...
Giants rally, keep Browns winless, 41-27
Ahmad Bradshaw got furious at himself, and took it out on the Cleveland Browns. Bradshaw fumbled on the first play from scrimmage, setting up a ...
Suisham drills winner as Steelers top Eagles 16-14
Backed up deep in their own territory, their slow start to the season in danger of turning into a legitimate freefall, the Pittsburgh Steelers did ...
Steelers S Troy Polamalu aggravates calf injury
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter after aggravating his strained right ...
Cheers as NFL refs return: 'It's good to be back'
The final pass of the game sailed out of the end zone, saving the regular refs from the same type of call that brought the replacements to the height ...