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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 ...
Tebow could step in at RB for short-handed Jets
Tim Tebow might add a new job title to an already-lengthy list. The do-it-all backup quarterback could see time at running back in the New York Jets' ...
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 ...
AP Interview: Pioli admits 'I've made mistakes'
The worn-out notebook with the blue cover that Scott Pioli drags out of pile of paperwork on his desk is from 1994. The handwriting inside of it, ...
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 ...
Beyonce set for Super Bowl halftime show
All the single ladies will be watching the upcoming Super Bowl along with football lovers — that's because Beyonce is the halftime show performer.
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 ...
Manning's 3 TD passes spur Broncos' comeback
Down 24-0 at halftime, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos reveled after one of the biggest comebacks in NFL regular-season history. On the flip ...
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 ...
Falcons still unbeaten after edging Raiders 23-20
Asante Samuel won't be lingering over the Falcons' latest win. He's already looking forward to his return to Philadelphia. Samuel brought back an ...
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 ...
Seattle's late rally stuns Patriots 24-23
In the midst of watching his team rally with 14 points in the final 7½ minutes, Seattle coach Pete Carroll forgot about his history as a one-time ...
Greene powers Jets to 35-9 runaway over Colts
Mark Sanchez was at dinner with his running backs last week when Shonn Greene's meal arrived at the table. Talk about a heaping helping. "I think ...
Rodgers throws 6 TDs in Packers' rout of Houston
Aaron Rodgers ran into the end zone, spiked the ball and performed the "championship belt" gesture that's become his trademark. A holding call wiped ...
Packers lead Texans 28-17 after 3
Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns, three to Jordy Nelson, and the Green Bay Packers led the Houston Texans 28-17 after three quarters on Sunday ...
Byrd's picks help Bills top Arizona 19-16 in OT
A record kick tied it for Arizona, a tipped one kept Buffalo in the game, and Rian Lindell's chip shot field goal from 25 yards gave the Bills an ...
Wilson leads Seattle past Patriots 24-23
Tom Brady and the best offense in the NFL got upstaged by an undersized rookie. In the final minutes, it was Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks ...
Bryant's kick pushes Falcons past Raiders 23-20
Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons have plenty of mistakes to work on during their bye week. Of course, it's sure easier to fix the problems when ...