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Sep 19, 2007 4:24 AM CDT

Falcons Sign New QB Leftwich

Former Jacksonville Jaguar adds depth to position

(Newser) - The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich in an effort to sew up the spot left vacant by Michael Vick, who was suspended indefinitely after pleading guilty to dogfighting. Joey Harrington has run the offense for the first two games of the season, both losses, but...

Redskins Upset Eagles, 20-12

Sep 18, 2007 4:00 AM CDT

Redskins Upset Eagles, 20-12

Underdog Washington holds Philadelphia to field goals

(Newser) - The Washington Redskins held the favored Eagles to field goals to stay undefeated while Philadelphia fans booed their team's inauspicious 0-2 start. The Redskins struggled early but sputtered into gear at the end of the first half to take the lead with a little help from an Eagles time-out, reports...

49ers Squeak Past Rams, 17-16

Sep 17, 2007 8:07 AM CDT

49ers Squeak Past Rams, 17-16

St. Louis's chance slips through Hall's hands, Niners now 2-0

(Newser) - The St. Louis Rams could have clinched their first win a number of times yesterday, but their attempts in the fourth quarter fell short and finally fell through, Sportsline reports. Dante Hall dropped a punt return, which led to a 49ers field goal, and Jeff Wilkins' own 56-yard attempt went...

Out For Patriot Blood, Chargers Come Up Empty

Sep 17, 2007 6:52 AM CDT

Out For Patriot Blood, Chargers Come Up Empty

Brady leads chastened New England to 38-14 thumping of San Diego

(Newser) - The Patriots answered criticism over their illegal cameras with a picture-perfect clobbering of the San Diego Chargers last night. Starting out no-huddle once again, the Pats' offense was electric: Tom Brady completed 25-of-31 for 279 yards, 105 of those from Randy Moss, who caught two of Brady's three touchdown passes.

Browns Survive Ohio Shootout

Sep 17, 2007 2:58 AM CDT

Browns Survive Ohio Shootout

Bengals tumble 51-45 despite Palmer's 6 touchdowns

(Newser) - In a remarkable display of offensive fireworks, or perhaps just defensive ineptitude, Cleveland survived six touchdown passes and 400 yards from Cincinnati's Carson Palmer to win 51-45. The Browns got five scores from Derek Anderson, who replaced last week's starter, the woeful Charlie Frye. The teams combined for over 1,...

Favre Grabs Most Wins Ever in QB History

Sep 17, 2007 2:56 AM CDT

Favre Grabs Most Wins Ever in QB History

Grizzled gunslinger helps Packers rout Giants 35-13

(Newser) - Grizzled Green Bay gunslinger Brett Favre passed John Elway to claim the most wins in NFL quarterback history with 149 victories under his belt. He did so with a characteristic second-half performance featuring 14 straight completions and two of his three touchdowns, which brings him within three of Dan Marino's...

HS Football Players Hide Head Injuries

Sep 15, 2007 2:18 PM CDT

HS Football Players Hide Head Injuries

Concussions more risky for teens who don't know—or don't tell

(Newser) - Behind the Americana of high school football lurks the deadly consequences of concussions. In the last 10 years some 50 players have sustained serious head injuries on the gridiron—some fatal, the New York Times reports. And teenage players, whose brains are more fragile, often don't know what a concussion...

At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

Sep 14, 2007 6:41 AM CDT

At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

Dallas tops Redskins, Yankees, and Manchester United

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys have toppled the Washington Redskins from their 7-year reign as the world's most valuable sports franchise, Forbes reports in its annual rankings of NFL teams. Dallas edged out the Redskins ($1.467 billion) and stayed well ahead of other top franchises: the New York Yankees ($1.2...

Anguished Pats Nation: Say It Ain't So, Bill

Sep 13, 2007 3:31 AM CDT

Anguished Pats Nation: Say It Ain't So, Bill

Coach apologizes as cameragate spying taints top team

(Newser) - After a Patriots employee was caught videotaping the Jets coaches signaling during Sunday's blowout in the Meadowlands, commissioner Roger Goodell is weighing the punishment for football's most stacked team. Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said he was sorry about the incident. "I want to apologize to everyone who has been...

Call on Pats: Caught Stealing

Sep 12, 2007 9:48 AM CDT

Call on Pats: Caught Stealing

Commissioner concludes New England taped Jets' signals

(Newser) - Confiscated video evidence has confirmed suspicions that the Patriots taped the Jets' defense during Sunday's 38-14 win, ESPN reports. Roger Goodell has reviewed the footage taken from the Pats' sideline and determined that the team violated league rules by recording signals. The commissioner is considering sanctions, which could be as...

Browns Ditch Frye, Quinn
Now No. 2

Sep 12, 2007 6:48 AM CDT

Browns Ditch Frye, Quinn Now No. 2

Quarterback shuffle brings the rookie closer to starting

(Newser) - The Cleveland Browns simplified the question of which of their three quarterbacks to start—by trading starter Charlie Frye to Seattle. Frye, who won out over backup QB Derek Anderson during the preseason, threw for 34 yards with one interception and five sacks last weekend against Pittsburgh. Cleveland parted with...

Injured Bills Player May Walk Again: Doc

Sep 12, 2007 2:29 AM CDT

Injured Bills Player May Walk Again: Doc

Optimism grows as Everett recovers movement

(Newser) - Severely injured Buffalo Bills player Kevin Everett can now move all his limbs, giving hope to his relieved surgeon that he may walk again. The good news comes a day after his doctor said he would likely remain paralyzed and could even lose his life in the wake of a...

Ravens Turn Over Win to Bengals

Sep 11, 2007 10:11 AM CDT

Ravens Turn Over Win to Bengals

NFL's best offense breaks through best defense to win 27-20

(Newser) - Six turnovers by the much-hyped Baltimore Ravens confirmed Chad Johnson's promise that last night's season opener would be "ridiculous," the Washington Post reports. Quarterback Steve McNair, who had four turnovers, hurt his groin in the first quarter, and three other valuable Ravens starters also left the field with...

Niners Battle Back in
Nail-Biter

Sep 11, 2007 9:56 AM CDT

Niners Battle Back in Nail-Biter

San Francisco bags improbable 20-17 win over Cardinals

(Newser) - The 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals last night for the first time since 2004, successfully converting a last-minute fumble by (their own) wide receiver Arnaz Battle. Battle recovered the fumble and zig-zagged it into the end zone with 22 seconds on the clock to cap a riveting final drive and...

'Catastrophic' Injury Leaves Bills Tight End in Grave Condition

Sep 11, 2007 4:34 AM CDT

'Catastrophic' Injury Leaves Bills Tight End in Grave Condition

Everett paralyzed, faces fight for life

(Newser) - Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett may never walk again and faces a fight for his life after suffering serious injuries in Sunday's game, doctors said yesterday. Everett , 25, suffered a fractured spine and damage to his spinal cord on a helmet-to-helmet hit during the second-half kickoff of a loss...

Giants, Manning Nurse Bruises

Sep 11, 2007 4:16 AM CDT

Giants, Manning Nurse Bruises

Shoulder likely to keep Manning out of Packers game; Jacobs, Umenyiora also iffy

(Newser) - The Giants denied that quarterback Eli Manning would miss a month because of a sore shoulder, but acknowledged that he might not play against the Packers Sunday. The sprain occurred when Dallas linebacker Anthony Spencer sacked Manning, mashing his shoulder against the turf, during the Cowboys' 45-35 win. Running back...

Videotaping Patriots Accused of Stealing Signals

Sep 11, 2007 4:10 AM CDT

Videotaping Patriots Accused of Stealing Signals

NFL confiscates camera used on sidelines during game against Jets

(Newser) - In a move recalling previous incidents, the New England Patriots are facing allegations that they stole signals from the competition by illegal videotaping the Jets en route to Sunday's 38-14 rout, ESPN reports. "It's not their first time," said a source. NFL officials confiscated a camera after it...

Quinn Could Take the Snap For Browns

Sep 11, 2007 3:18 AM CDT

Quinn Could Take the Snap For Browns

Fans clamor for rookie QB to start, but is he ready?

(Newser) - After seeing their experienced quarterbacks pounded by Pittsburgh in the season opener, it's looking more and more likely hat Cleveland will start rookie Brady Quinn—possibly as early as this week, reports AP. Browns coach Romeo Crennel wouldn't comment on what he called a "personnel decision," but also...

Romo Vaults Cowboys
Over Giants

Sep 10, 2007 6:37 AM CDT

Romo Vaults Cowboys Over Giants

Injuries, Owens plague New York, Manning

(Newser) - Four touchdowns and 312 yards from Eli Manning wasn't enough for the New York Giants last night, as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo burned up the field with four TD passes, one TD run, and an average of 23 yards per completion. Terrell Owens kicked into gear in the second...

Big Ben Sets TD Record in Blowout Opener

Sep 10, 2007 3:23 AM CDT

Big Ben Sets TD Record in Blowout Opener

Are the Steelers that good, or are the Browns that bad?

(Newser) - Quarterback Big Ben Roethlisberger threw a personal record four touchdown passes in the Steelers' 34-7 dominant win in their season opener over the Cleveland Browns last night, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Pittsburgh put on a show for new coach Mike Tomlin, rushing for 206 yards and bagging two interceptions and...