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Broken Pinkie KOs Romo
 Broken Pinkie 
 KOs Romo 
Oct 13, 2008 4:04 PM CDT

Broken Pinkie KOs Romo

(Newser) - Cowboys quarterback and Jessica Simpson boytoy Tony Romo will miss 4 weeks after breaking his right pinkie in yesterday's 30-24 loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Morning News reports. Chike Okeafor sacked Romo on the first play of overtime for a 7-yard—and three-game—loss. Forty-year-old Brad Johnson, who last...

Cardinals Shock 'Boys in OT
 Cardinals Shock 'Boys in OT 
nfl roundup
Oct 12, 2008 5:12 PM CDT

Cardinals Shock 'Boys in OT

Manning looks sharp as the Colts rout Ravens 31-3

(Newser) - The Arizona Cardinals made NFL history by winning on a blocked punt in OT today, after the St. Louis Rams and Atlanta Falcons both won with last-minute field goals:
  • The Cardinals kicked off their game against Dallas with  93-yard TD return, and ended by scoring off the blocked OT punt
...

Punch-Up Lands Pacman Back in Trouble

Cowboys cornerback scuffles with bodyguard in Dallas hotel

(Newser) - Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may have to explain himself to commissioner Roger Goodell—again—after scuffling with his own bodyguard at a Dallas hotel yesterday, ESPN reports. The Dallas player appeared to be intoxicated before he attacked one of the guards hired to keep him out of trouble,...

Pal: Convicted OJ 'in Shock'
 Pal: Convicted OJ 'in Shock' 
Oct 6, 2008 10:40 AM CDT

Pal: Convicted OJ 'in Shock'

Former football star an't fathom why he's in jail for 'nothing incident'

(Newser) - OJ Simpson is “in shock” over his conviction and the prospect of spending the rest of his life behind bars. “I can't believe I'm in here for this nothing incident,” he said. “He's strong. He's just in shock,” a friend told the New York Daily ...

Cowboys Nearly Cough Up 17-Point Lead
Cowboys Nearly Cough Up 17-Point Lead
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Oct 5, 2008 6:28 PM CDT

Cowboys Nearly Cough Up 17-Point Lead

Colts stun Texans with late surge; Redskins run over Eagles

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys nearly blew a big lead today, and the Indianapolis Colts overcame one against the winless Houston Texans:
  • The Cincinnati Bengals whittled down the Cowboys' 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but blew it when receiver Miles Austin couldn't catch an endzone pass, Dallascowboys.com reports. Cowboys 31,
...

It's Official: Raiders Fire Kiffin

Coach let go three games into season after lengthy dispute with Oakland owner Davis

(Newser) - The Oakland Raiders today fired head coach Lane Kiffin, who had been told he would be released following the team's 24-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 21, ESPN reports. Team owner Al Davis called Kiffin, whose 5-15 record with the team included fourth-quarter leads in 11 games, to...

Jaguars Player Paralyzed, Loses Left Leg

Lineman suffered infections from 14 wounds in shooting

(Newser) - Jacksonville Jaguar Richard Collier has lost a leg and is paralyzed below the waist from a shooting earlier this month, doctors said today. The third-year player suffered serious infections from 14 bullet wounds, but is close to recovery and going home. He is “very fortunate to have survived his...

The Boss Will Rock Super Bowl

Springsteen to perform at halftime

(Newser) - Another Super Bowl, another rock superstar at halftime. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform during the Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 1, reports the AP. Since 2004's debacle, the big game's halftime performers have been oldies but goodies—the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney,...

Grieving Dad Scores Big Win for Tampa Bay

Bucs' kicker Matt Bryant boots 3 field goals day after burying infant son

(Newser) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Green Bay Packers yesterday with crucial support from a player who had just buried his infant son the day before, reports USA Today. Kicker Matt Bryant’s 3-month-old son died last week of causes that are still unknown, but Bryant connected on three field...

Favre's 6 TDs Lead Jets Past Cardinals, 56-35
Favre's 6 TDs Lead Jets Past Cardinals, 56-35
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Sep 28, 2008 4:51 PM CDT

Favre's 6 TDs Lead Jets Past Cardinals, 56-35

Redskins topple unbeaten Cowboys; Titans notch 4th win

(Newser) - Brett Favre topped his career touchdown pass record against Arizona today, the AP reports, as the Redskins ousted unbeaten Dallas and the Jaguars upset an upset:
  • Favre threw six touchdown passes, including three to Laveranues Coles as the New York Jets clobbered the Arizona Cardinals 56-35.
  • Jason Campbell tossed two
...

NFL's Newest Treat: Trick Plays
 NFL's Newest Treat: Trick Plays 
Sep 25, 2008 4:54 PM CDT

NFL's Newest Treat: Trick Plays

Dolphins' 'Wildcat' formation not only way offenses trying to fool defenses this season

(Newser) - Sunday’s four-touchdown performance from Miami running back Ronnie Brown may signal the year of the trick play in the NFL, USA Today reports. The Dolphins’ “Wildcat” formation, in which the running back takes a direct snap, seems likely to catch on. “This is a copycat league,”...

Millen Out as Lions' President
 Millen Out as Lions' President 
Sep 24, 2008 12:12 PM CDT

Millen Out as Lions' President

Ugly era ends in Detroit for former NFL star

(Newser) - Matt Millen’s tenure as the Detroit Lions’ president and GM is over, Fox Sports reports. His removal came after an executive meeting last night, and Millen reportedly packed up his office this morning. Millen, 50, was among the most reviled executives in sports—with even the son of owner...

Athletes to Donate Brains for Concussion Study

New research center studies the effects of concussions

(Newser) - A dozen athletes have agreed to donate their brains to a new research project that will study them for the long-term effects of concussions, the New York Times reports. The Boston University center has already  examined the brains of six deceased NFL players, finding brain damage in five cases. Former...

1958 Classic Still Rings True
 1958 Classic Still Rings True 
glossies
Sep 22, 2008 4:58 PM CDT

1958 Classic Still Rings True

Legendary Giants-Colts matchup looks odd to Eagles' Reid, but remains 'awesome'

(Newser) - Pigskin was served up differently 50 years ago, and Atlantic scribe Marc Bowden learned just how differently by watching the 1958 New York Giants-Baltimore Colts classic with current Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid. “You can’t even do that today," Reid said of the Colts' first play. “...

Lowly Dolphins Stun Patriots in Blowout

(Newser) - Ronnie Brown and the lowly Miami Dolphins ended the Patriots' record winning streak and made New England's defense look as shaky as its Tom Brady-less offense today, the AP reports. Brown scored a team record four touchdowns rushing and threw for another—with four of the scores coming on direct...

Cowboys Top Eagles in Instant Classic

Dramatic Monday Night shootout lives up to hype

(Newser) - From relieved Cowboys fans to heartbroken Eagles diehards, every can agree on one thing: Last night’s contest “will not soon be forgotten,” writes Todd Archer of the Dallas Morning News. The final Monday Night game in Texas Stadium was a spectacular 41-37 affair that Tony Romo likened...

Incomplete? Fumble? Controversy Is Only Sure Thing

Replay bites Chargers, though Denver makes most with gutsy late conversion

(Newser) - The controversy surrounding Denver’s 39-38 victory over San Diego yesterday seems likely to linger, USA Today reports, with the call that allowed the Broncos to hang onto the ball overshadowing coach Mike Shanahan’s all-or-nothing 2-point conversion attempt in the final seconds. “It was a fumble. I think...

Is Brady's Injury a Financial Disaster?

CBS execs expect to lose millions, but hope Favre will draw viewers

(Newser) - Tom Brady’s season-ending knee injury may have crippled the New England Patriots, but what will it cost in dollars and cents? As the NFL’s marquee player, Tom Brady is a money-making machine—yet executives at CBS, which pays $622 million for the AFC package, won't say how many...

Cops: Young Mentioned Suicide

(Newser) - Nashville police reports shed a little more light on the Vince Young saga of earlier this week. The Titans asked police to look for him because he had mentioned suicide to his therapist after Sunday's loss and left his house with a gun, City Paper reports. The QB was tracked...

Titans QB Young Seeks to Quell Rumors: 'I Am OK'

(Newser) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young admits he got a little rattled by boos from the hometown fans, but he says he's otherwise "fine" and eager to rejoin the team once his leg heals, the Tennessean reports. Young sought to put to rest the swirling rumors that he's suffering from...

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