Football

Column: Sport can help lead us down a better path
There are times when sports bring out the best in us. Like Victor Cruz writing a heartfelt message on his cleats, dedicated to a 6-year-old victim of ...
No. 1 Notre Dame has underdog in its DNA
The rankings say Notre Dame is No. 1 going into the BCS championship against Alabama. Plenty of folks aren't buying it, starting with the oddsmakers ...
Peterson remaining focused while chasing Dickerson
The record many thought would never be broken is right there in front of him, and Adrian Peterson can smell it. His powerful legs have been chewing ...
Russell Wilson soars as Seahawks rout Bills 50-17
Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller breaks into a big chuckle when reminded about how many NFL teams passed up on drafting Russell Wilson.
ON FOOTBALL: Predicting the NFL is a fool's game
So you think you know the NFL? Perhaps you can predict the future, tame the weather and forecast winning lottery numbers, too. Those claiming to know ...
Falcons make big statement in 34-0 rout of Giants
Maybe now, the Atlanta Falcons will get a little respect. Certainly, no one can accuse them of lacking a quality win. Not after the pounding they gave ...
Cousins shines in Redskins' 38-21 win over Browns
The Redskins were unwilling to risk their future. Kirk Cousins took care of their present. With star quarterback Robert Griffin III sidelined with a ...
Broncos rout Ravens 34-17 for 9th straight win
The Denver Broncos are gathering momentum and confidence as they head toward another trip to the playoffs. And the Baltimore Ravens? Well, after three ...
Packers clinch NFC North with 21-13 win over Bears
The Green Bay Packers have better things to do than trash talk with the Chicago Bears. Like win the NFC North. And a few other titles, perhaps.
Peterson runs for 212 as Vikings top Rams 36-22
After holding Adrian Peterson to 8 yards rushing on eight carries in the first quarter, and then getting the tying touchdown early in the second ...
Texans clinch AFC South with 29-17 win over Colts
The Houston Texans won the AFC South on Sunday and immediately shifted their focus to the future. "We have bigger goals," Andre Johnson said after ...
Carr pick sends Cowboys past Steelers in OT, 27-24
Brandon Carr figured Ben Roethlisberger was throwing his way. Thousands of Terrible Towel-waving Pittsburgh fans at Cowboys Stadium weren't happy with ...
49ers withstand comeback, top Patriots 41-34
LaMichael James awaited the kickoff, determined to regain the momentum for the 49ers after they quickly lost all of a 28-point lead. "We need a ...
49ers clinch playoff berth, 41-34 over Patriots
Jim Harbaugh might have learned more about his San Francisco 49ers during 20 minutes of sleepwalking than at any other time in his two years as their ...
Moments of silence around NFL for shooting victims
The New England Patriots silenced their "End Zone Militia" on Sunday night, taking the muskets away from the Revolutionary War re-enactors who fire ...
49ers lead Patriots 31-17 early in 4th quarter
Colin Kaepernick threw three touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers led the turnover-prone New England Patriots 31-17 early in the fourth ...
Cowboys top Steelers in overtime 27-24
Brandon Carr found a way to silence thousands of Terrible Towel-waving Pittsburgh fans at Cowboys Stadium and send the Dallas crowd home happy.
Ryan throws 3 TD passes, Falcons rout Giants 34-0
The Atlanta Falcons wanted to make a statement. Boy, did they deliver one Sunday to the defending Super Bowl champions. Coming off an ugly loss and ...
Griffin not playing for Redskins
Robert Griffin III won't be running wild or throwing passes for the Redskins. He can only watch them. Washington's electrifying rookie quarterback is ...
7 leaving Big East to build basketball conference
The seven Big East schools that don't play major college football are separating from the conference many of them founded so they can build a league ...
Cousins to start for injured RG3 on Sunday
Robert Griffin III's sprained right knee will keep him out of the starting lineup Sunday when the Washington Redskins visit the Cleveland Browns in ...
Utah State routs Toledo 41-15 in Idaho Potato Bowl
Utah State running back Kerwynn Williams was having a quiet day when things took a turn for the worse in the fourth quarter when he fumbled deep in ...
Arizona overcomes Nevada 49-48 in New Mexico Bowl
Matt Scott watched helplessly as Nevada kicked a field goal to pad its lead. The Arizona quarterback had already thrown two interceptions, and now ...
Valdosta St. tops Winston-Salem 35-7 for D-2 title
Matt Pierce returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown and freshman Cedric O'Neal ran for 140 yards and a score to lead Valdosta State to ...