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AFC West preview: Chargers' route wide open
The Raiders, Broncos and Chiefs may be improved but they are just extras. The Chargers remain the stars of the AFC West, and only an injury to franchise QB Philip Rivers can change that.
AFC West - Philip Rivers - Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers - Oakland Raiders
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EST
NFC West preview: 49ers get shot at beast of least
Cardinals? Headed for a post-Warner slide. Seahawks? A Pete Carroll mystery. Rams? Stuck in rebuild mode. The Niners get a wide-open look, but Clark Judge wonders if they can knock it down.
NFC West - Pete Carroll - Seattle Seahawks - Arizona Cardinals - NFL
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:27:00 EST
AFC East preview: Brady-Belichick still rule
The AFC East is usually one of the toughest divisions, and this season is no different. While the Jets are the trendy favorites, Pete Prisco looks past the hype and puts his trust in the Patriots to again win the title. AFC East Preview
AFC East - Bill Belichick - sport - New England Patriots - National Football League
Publ.Date : Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:48:00 EST
Goodell reduces Roethlisberger ban to four games
Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Roger Goodell - National Football League - NFL - Ben Roethlisberger - sport
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:18:00 EST
Lions' Suh fined $7,500 for roughing up Delhomme
Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been fined $7,500 by the NFL for his roughing-the-passer penalty on Cleveland quarterback Jake Delhomme.
Detroit Lions - Ndamukong Suh - NFL - Defensive tackle - Sports
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:20:00 EST
Freeman: Greed trumps good sense in sked push
NFL owners don't make enough billions, so now they want an 18-game regular season. The players, who worry for their health and well-being, are opposed. Too bad greed trumps good sense every time, Mike Freeman says.
NFL - National Football League - Season - sport - Football
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:01:00 EST
Cardinals give Leinart permission to seek trade
While rumors swirl that the Arizona Cardinals have been attempting to attract a trade partner for quarterback Matt Leinart, league sources told The Sports Xchange on Thursday that the four-year veteran and his representatives have been granted permission to seek potential suitors for a deal.
Arizona Cardinals - Matt Leinart - sport - NFL - Quarterback
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:36:00 EST
Anderson starts, Leinart plays in Cards' win
Max Hall, the undrafted rookie from BYU completed 7 of 9 passes for 126 yards and scored on a 6-yard run in the Cardinals' 20-10 victory Thursday night over a Washington Redskins team made up almost entirely of reserves.
Washington Redskins - Arizona Cardinals - NFL - sport - Football
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:02:00 EST
Jones-Drew expects to practice next week
Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew expects to be back at practice next week.
Maurice Jones-Drew - Running back - Sports - Running - Jack Del Rio
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:40:00 EST
Davis defends criticizing Crabtree in front of team
Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it -- and for everyone to see.
San Francisco 49ers - Michael Crabtree - Vernon Davis - NFL - Pro Bowl
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:51:00 EST
Tebow overcomes mistakes, but Broncos fall
Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place.
Denver Broncos - Tim Tebow - NFL - Sports - Rookie
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:28:00 EST
Vick gets first start in years as Jets drop Eagles
Vick led the Eagles to a field goal in two series and Kurt Coleman scored on two fumble returns, but the New York Jets beat Philadelphia 21-17 in their preseason finale Thursday night.
New York Jets - Philadelphia Eagles - sport - NFL - Football
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:46:00 EST
Buehler makes case, kicks winner for Dallas
David Buehler kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Dallas past Miami 27-25 in the preseason finale Thursday night.
Field goal - Miami - Dallas - David Buehler - Dallas Cowboys
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:23:00 EST
Rams' Bradford makes final pitch to start in win
Sam Bradford made another favorable impression in his second preseason start, going 6 for 6 for 68 yards and a touchdown to open the St. Louis Rams' 27-21 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night.
St Louis Rams - Sam Bradford - Touchdown - NFL - Sports
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:06:00 EST
Eli looks sharp as Giants rally past Patriots
Rhett Bomar may have nailed down the job as the New York Giants' backup quarterback, throwing a 60-yard scoring pass to Duke Calhoun with 1:49 to play as the Giants rallied for a 20-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
New England Patriots - New York Giants - Rhett Bomar - NFL - Sports
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:38:00 EST
Roundup: QB McCoy looks sharp, Browns win
Thursday's NFL preseason roundup: Rookie Colt McCoy got his first pro start and went a perfect 13 of 13 for 131 yards in two-plus quarters as the Browns beat the Bears 13-10.
National Football League - NFL - Football - sport - American
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:41:00 EST
