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Patriots on top of AP Pro32 power rankings
While Tom Brady cares for his damaged nose, New England Patriots fans can gain comfort from having their team lead the AP Pro32 power rankings.
Big Ten contenders looking out of it early
Fall is still more than a week away and the Big Ten is already down to one team with a realistic chance of playing for the national championship.
AP source: NFL has 5-week schedule for officials
The NFL has devised a temporary five-week schedule for using replacement officials. A person familiar with the schedule told The Associated Press on ...
Reed INT for TD helps Ravens beat Bengals 44-13
In one exciting jaunt down the sideline, Ed Reed ran his way into the record book and took the heart out of the Cincinnati Bengals. The Baltimore ...
Chargers beat Raiders 22-14 in opener
The San Diego Chargers know quite well how shoddy special teams can doom a team. They were happy to be on the receiving end of kicking woes for a ...
Flacco carries Ravens past Bengals 44-13
The Baltimore Ravens' new no-huddle offense gave the Cincinnati Bengals no chance to win. Joe Flacco threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns, Ed Reed ...
Browns' Haden suspended 4 games
The Cleveland Browns had Joe Haden for one game. They'll be without their best cornerback for the next four. Haden was suspended Monday without pay ...
Brady gets win, and nose job in Tennessee
Tom Brady went to work and left with a win and a nose job. A day later, he's still not sure if it's broken. The New England Patriots quarterback's ...
Ravens open up 34-13 lead after 3 quarters
Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes and Ray Rice ran 7 yards for a score to give the Baltimore Ravens a 34-13 lead over the Cincinnati Bengals after ...
Manning shows no rust from long layoff
Mike Tomlin needed only two words to describe the guy who ripped apart the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense in the Mile High City. "He's Peyton," the ...
Injured Tulane player still stable after surgery
It's still too early to know the long-term effects of the Tulane safety's spinal injury, the school's athletic director said Monday. Devon Walker was ...
49ers, Cowboys, Redskins, Jets start well
Yes, it's one game in a four-month season. Many teams that sizzle in September disappear in December. Yet the statements made by the 49ers, Cowboys, ...
Razorbacks remain steadfast in support of Smith
John L. Smith did his best to keep the mood light, opening with his usual touch of self-deprecating humor about the color of his shirt. "I'm trying ...
Marshall delivers in Bears debut
Brandon Marshall insisted it's a new day. The way he connected with Jay Cutler, it sure seemed like old times. The Pro Bowl receiver got off to a good ...
Falcons CB Grimes tears Achilles tendon
So much for Atlanta having to worry about playing time for three top cornerbacks. The Falcons lost one of them in their very first game. Brent Grimes ...
Big 12 teams embracing run game, at least for now
Big 12 teams are piling up crazy stats again, just like they do every September. The difference this year? The numbers are not all through the air.
49ers stop Rodgers' rally, beat Packers 30-22
With the arrival of Randy Moss and a few other additions in the offseason, quarterback Alex Smith knew the San Francisco 49ers were serious about ...
Bucs make Schiano only new coach to win Sunday
Greg Schiano separated himself from every other new NFL head coach who spent Sunday on the sideline. He won. The first-year guy with the Tampa Bay ...
USC's Barkley, UCLA's Franklin take national leads
The Pac-12 had one of its best weekends in years, led by a Los Angeles-based duo that put themselves in the national lead in rushing yards and passing ...
Griffin stars and Redskins down Saints 40-32
Robert Griffin III lifted his head from the Superdome turf so he could witness the fruits of his sacrifice, then raised both arms in the air as he ...
Manning, Porter magnificent in Denver debuts
Now that they're teammates, Peyton Manning can celebrate when Tracy Porter returns an interception for a touchdown. Three seasons ago Porter denied ...
Manning successful in Denver debut, 31-19
After 611 days away, Peyton Manning couldn't wait to get back on the field. Ben Roethlisberger seemed determined to keep him on the sideline.
Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints, 40-32
Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. Showing a veteran's composure by ...
Kolb in for hurt Skelton, leads Arizona win 20-16
Kevin Kolb lost the fight for the Cardinals starting quarterback job, then said there's no time to sulk in the NFL. How right he was. Less than four ...