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AP Source: Arizona fines Dockett '6 figures'
Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has received a "six-figure" fine from the Cardinals for his behavior in the waning seconds in a 7-6 loss to ...
Vols hire Cincinnati's Jones as new football coach
Butch Jones was pondering whether to leave Cincinnati this week to coach Colorado when he received a text message that inadvertently foreshadowed his ...
Te'o and Manziel hit Manhattan with Heisman hopes
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was looking forward to a break after a five-city-in-five-days tour, during which he has become the most decorated ...
Man falls from upper deck at Oakland Raiders game
A football fan appeared to deliberately jump from the upper deck at the Oakland Coliseum during an NFL game between the Raiders and Denver Broncos, ...
Former NFL player David Boston gets 6 months
Former NFL wide receiver David Boston has been sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation for punching a woman last year.
Rubio knows big expectations await his return
Wait 'till Ricky comes back. It seems like that's been the hopeful mantra for the Minnesota Timberwolves all season long. Guards getting torched by ...
Texans WR Johnson asks teammates to push for more
Andre Johnson sometimes has to tell his teammates how lucky they are to be on one of the NFL's best teams. For years, Johnson languished on terrible ...
Browns' Cribbs not in favor of banning kickoffs
Kickoffs have defined Josh Cribbs' career in the NFL, and made him an invaluable weapon for the Cleveland Browns. So the thought of the league ...
Tebow will travel with Jets, be game-time decision
Tim Tebow is heading home — possibly as only a sideline spectator. It will be a game-time decision as to whether the New York Jets' backup quarterback ...
NBA's Stern scolds Christie on sports bet effort
NBA Commissioner David Stern scolded Gov. Christie and said New Jersey "has no idea what it's doing" by seeking to allow sports betting in the state ...
3 sites raided day after search of Fabini property
Authorities who raided Indiana properties owned by former New York Jets offensive lineman Jason Fabini and his brother searched three more Fort Wayne ...
Vikings lead NFL with 5 players from Notre Dame
Notre Dame is one of the few college football teams that truly can boast a national following. Why, there's even an alumni chapter in the Minnesota ...
On economics, foreign policy, Corker eager to act
Republican Sen. Bob Corker is spending a lot of time lately talking to Democrats. The freshman lawmaker from Tennessee unveiled his own 10-year, $4.
Israeli beverage maker takes on soda super-giants
An Israeli maker of home soda machines hopes to make a splash in the U.S. soft drink market through a global advertising campaign it will launch ...
Notre Dame's Te'o eyes Heisman after Maxwell win
Manti Te'o is one of the most important leaders for undefeated Notre Dame, having played in a ton of big games for the Fighting Irish. Even so, he had ...
Manning leads Broncos past Raiders 26-13
Going on the road in a short week is a tough task for any NFL team. Now the Denver Broncos get the reward for beating the division rival Oakland ...
Column: Falcons are content just winning, baby
Al Davis would've loved these Atlanta Falcons. All they do is win, baby. Sure, it's rarely with a lot of flare. Who cares? There's no voters to ...
Steelers' Roethlisberger to start against Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't taking any chances with their franchise quarterback's sprained right shoulder and dislocated rib. Though the Steelers ...
Te'o leads Irish defense, key to perfect season
If Manti Te'o's career at Notre Dame has seemed like something straight out of a Hollywood script, perhaps it's fitting the linebacker is cast as an ...
Relative: Woman slain by Chiefs player brought joy
The slain girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher was a loyal friend who brought joy to others with her smiles and laughter, a ...
Schwartz decisions dissected in disappointing year
Over their last three home games, the Detroit Lions have been good enough to be ahead of some of the NFL's better teams — Green Bay, Houston and ...
Wisconsin turns to former coach for the Rose Bowl
When Wisconsin linebacker Mike Taylor was a kid, he used to watch the Badgers and dream of playing for Barry Alvarez. He's finally getting his wish.
NFL, teams offer support for players in crisis
Brady Quinn can't help but wonder whether he missed something in the final days of Jovan Belcher's life. Could the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback ...
Romo, Cowboys trying to hang on in uneven season
Tony Romo threw 13 interceptions in the first seven games and has just two since. He was booed lustily in two mistake-filled home losses, then broke ...
Minn. gov.: No plan to redo Vikings stadium plan
Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday downplayed the sluggish start of a statewide gambling initiative being counted on to help fund the new Minnesota Vikings ...