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  • Bears QB Cutler fined $20,000 by NFL (AP)

    A bad season for the Chicago Bears just got worse. The NFL said Friday that quarterback Jay Cutler had been fined $20,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official during a 41-21 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. Cutler drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty with 6:24 left in the third quarter after an incomplete pass to tight end Greg Olsen on a fourth-down play with the Bears…

  • Ochocinco fined $20,000 for $1 ‘bribe’ (AP)

    Chad Ochocinco's pretend $1 bribe is going to cost him a lot more. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver was fined $20,000 and reprimanded by the NFL for taking a dollar bill onto the field during an officials' review of one of his catches last Sunday. Ochocinco held the dollar in his right hand at his side but didn't give it to the official, who motioned for him to stay away.

  • NFL fines Falcons coach Smith $15,000 (AP)

    FILE - This is a Nov. 8, 2009, file photo showing Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith(notes) in the middle of a scuffle on the sidelines after quarterback Matt Ryan(notes) was forced out of bounds by the Washington Redskins, who were penalized for unnecessary roughness, during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday Nov. 8, 2009. A person familiar with the situation says Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline altercation involving former Atlanta cornerback DeAngelo Hall(notes).

    Two people familiar with the situation say Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline scuffle, while Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall avoided any punishment. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not officially commented on the situation.

  • Browns go back to Quinn at QB vs. Ravens (AP)

    Brady Quinn is getting his second chance at starting. Quinn, benched just 10 quarters into the season for Derek Anderson, will start Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. He was pulled at halftime of the Browns' 34-3 loss to Baltimore on Sept. 27, and will make his return against one of the NFL's toughest defenses.

  • Appeals court: Vick can keep $16M bonus (AP)

    A federal appeals court is backing the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday affirmed Judge David Doty's order saying Vick had already earned the bonuses before his dogfighting conviction, so the money wasn't subject to forfeiture.

  • Chiefs bar RB Johnson over gay slur (AP)

    FILE -- This is a Sept. 20, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson(notes) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Kansas City, Mo. Not only are they 1-6 and coming off a 37-7 rout by San Diego, but running back Larry Johnson is popping off, raising the possibility of deepening player discontent with coach Todd Haley's harsh ways.

    Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson issued his second apology in 12 months Tuesday and was told to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a gay slur. As Johnson was releasing his apology, a national gay rights advocacy organization called on the league and the team to take disciplinary action against the two-time Pro Bowler.

  • Goodell expects multiple games in London (AP)

    FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2009, file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks on during pre-game festivities before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Goodell expects the league to start playing multiple regular-season games in Britain in the next few years _ an expansion that could lead to putting a franchise in London.

    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects the league to start playing multiple regular-season games in Britain in the next few years — an expansion that could lead to putting a franchise in London. Goodell said Friday that "every indicator" shows the British market can support more games and that having a franchise here is of "tremendous interest" to the league.

  • Colts’ Sanders may make ’09 debut Sunday (AP)

    FILE -- This is an Aug. 3, 2009, file photo showing Indianapolis Colts defensive back Bob Sanders(notes) during the NFL team's football training camp in Terre Haute, Ind. Colts safety Bob Sanders is on track to make his season debut Sunday at St. Louis. The 2007 NFL defensive player of the year is expected to participate in most of Indianapolis' workouts this week. Coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2009, the team hopes he can play against the Rams but the decision will be made later this week.

    Bob Sanders hopes to make his season debut Sunday at St. Louis. The 2007 NFL defensive player of the year, who has not played in a game since January, is expected to participate in most of the team's practice work this week. For the first time this season, Sanders was not listed on the team's injury report Wednesday.

  • Bucs trade DE Adams to Bears for pick (AP)

    The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded underachieving defensive end Gaines Adams to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft. The deal Friday night came four days before the NFL trade deadline. Adams was the fourth overall pick in the 2007 draft out of Clemson and had 13 1/2 sacks in two-plus seasons with the Bucs, failing to play up to expectations that he'd help revive a…

  • NFL fines LB Lewis $25K for 2 incidents (AP)

    The NFL fined Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis $25,000 on Friday for two separate plays, including a helmet-to-helmet hit on Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco. The Ravens said Lewis will appeal the fine. Both plays occurred in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's 17-14 loss on Sunday. The league deemed that Lewis "unnecessarily kicked the opponent" and later…

  • Animal rights group set to protest Vick (AP)

    A Bay Area animal rights group is planning a protest against Michael Vick before his game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The group In Defense of Animals says it will protest outside Oakland Coliseum before Vick plays his first road game for the Philadelphia Eagles since being reinstated to the NFL following an 18-month prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring.

  • Limbaugh: Checketts said NFL cleared me (AP)

    Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh lashed out at NFL union leader DeMaurice Smith, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and the media a day after being dropped from a group trying to buy the St. Louis Rams. On his syndicated show Thursday, Limbaugh said he was approached by St. Louis Blues chairman Dave Checketts earlier this year about participating in a Rams bid.

  • The Penguin Stopped From Buying NFL Team!

    Posted by: The Connector

    Once again, Rush Limbaugh’s (aka The Penguin) been pushed away from the NFL — the talk-show host has been officially dropped by a group looking to buy the St. Louis Rams. A rep from the group claimed Rush got the boot because his participation complicated the effort. Ever since word got out that the conservative mouthpiece was interested in the team, several people lashed out against it — including the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, the head of the NFL Player’s Association and even Al Sharpton. It might be the best thing that happened to Rush — the Rams haven’t won a single game this season.

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  • Report: LB Seau re-signs with Patriots (AP)

    In the Oct. 7, 2007 file phtoo, New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau(notes) reacts after the first of his two interceptions against the Cleveland Browns in a football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Seau is back with the Patriots, ready to play linebacker again at age 40. Tuesday's announcement was made by Versus, the television network on which Seau has a show. The Patriots have not announced the signing, although the team said he had a physical.

    Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract Tuesday for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker. The signing of the 12-time Pro Bowl player was announced by Versus, the television network on which Seau has a show. The Patriots have not announced the signing, which had been expected, although the team said he had a physical and a workout…

  • NFL probing alleged assault by Edwards (AP)

    Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards(notes) (17) jousts with cornerback Brandon McDonald(notes) (22) during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cleveland. Browns coach Eric Mangini said he has spoken with wide receiver Braylon Edwards about an alleged fight outside a Cleveland nightclub Monday morning. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that a 28-year-old man accused Edwards of punching him in the face following an argument.

    The NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league's conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub. Edwards allegedly punched promoter Edward Givens, a friend of NBA star LeBron James, early Monday morning following an argument in downtown Cleveland.

  • Favre’s 3 TDs lift Vikings over Packers (AP)

    Green Bay Packers' Ryan Grant(notes) is tripped up by Minnesota Vikings' Antoine Winfield(notes) (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 30-23.

    Brett Favre added another feat to his overflowing resume: He's the first quarterback in history to beat all 32 NFL teams. Well, he saved the best for last: The Green Bay Packers. Favre's first game against his former team was all fun for the Minnesota Vikings and all frustration for the Packers, as the graying quarterback kept his cool and connected for three touchdown passes and 271 yards…

  • Big-play defense lifts Saints past Jets (AP)

    New Orleans Saints cornerback Randall Gay(notes) (20) gets a help by by defensive end Anthony Hargrove(notes) (69) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Gay intercepted a New York Jets pass late in the game.The Saints defeated the Jets 24-10 to remain unbeaten.

    A new start with the New Orleans Saints has put "the shake" back in 33-year-old Darren Sharper. The NFL's active leader in career interceptions added two more against rookie Mark Sanchez, returning one a club-record 99 yards for a touchdown to help the unbeaten Saints hand the New York Jets their first loss of the season, 24-10 on Sunday.

  • Browns rookie RB Davis out for season (AP)

    Browns rookie running back James Davis had a short run in his first NFL season. Davis, whose impressive exhibition season led to speculation about Jamal Lewis' future in Cleveland, will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The Browns placed him on injured reserve Saturday. Davis got hurt in the Browns' season opener against Minnesota on a hit by Vikings cornerback Antoine…

  • Texans’ Hill first in NFL with swine flu (AP)

    FILE -- This is a 2009 file photo showing Houston Texans football player Anthony Hill(notes). Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in what may be the first confirmed case in an NFL player this season. Hill is the only player on the team believed to have swine flu and other players are being monitored, Texans vice president of communications Tony Wyllie said Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.

    Houston Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in the first confirmed case in an NFL player this season. Hill is the only player on the team believed to have swine flu and other players are being monitored, Texans vice president of communications Tony Wyllie said Friday.

  • Vikings’ Peterson says he’ll play Sunday (AP)

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said Thursday that his back injury is "not a big deal at all," meaning he should play against San Francisco this weekend. Peterson has been limited in practice the last two days because of the injury. He rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown last week against Detroit, and leads the NFL in rushing heading into the Vikings' home opener…

  • Vikings’ Peterson limited in practice (AP)

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was limited in practice Wednesday with a back injury. The NFL's leading rusher was listed on the team's injury report, three days after rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown against the Lions. The team hosts San Francisco this Sunday. Vikings middle linebacker E.J.

  • 105,121 watch Cowboys lose on final play (AP)

    New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes(notes) (9) and guard Rich Seubert(notes) (69) celebrate Tynes' last-second field goal against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. The score gave the Giants a 33-31 win.

    Lawrence Tynes sent home the largest regular-season crowd in NFL history muttering about what might've been. Tynes kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired, giving the New York Giants a 33-31 victory over the turnover-prone Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night and ruining the debut of their rival's $1.15 billion stadium.


  • Vick eligible to play in third game (AP)

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) is seen during afternoon practice at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009.

    Michael Vick got the green light for full reinstatement in the NFL on Thursday when commissioner Roger Goodell said the disgraced quarterback could play later this month instead of waiting until October. Vick, recently signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, will now be able to play in the Sept. 27 game at home against the Kansas City Chiefs.

  • Vick scores first TD since 2006 (AP)

    Michael Vick has scored his first NFL touchdown since the 2006 season, giving the Philadelphia Eagles a 14-7 lead over the New York Jets early in the second quarter. Playing in his second game with the Eagles, Vick lined up at quarterback, faked a handoff and ran up the middle from 2 yards out 25 seconds into the quarter Thursday night.

  • Patriots LB Bruschi announces retirement (AP)

    New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo(notes), left, speaks with the media about the retirement of Tedy Bruschi(notes), not pictured, in the locker room at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Aug. 31, 2009.

    Tedy Bruschi retired Monday after a 13-year NFL career in which he won three Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and made a gallant return from a stroke. The inside linebacker played for no other team and leaves football with only one unachieved goal — a fourth championship. "I'm 36 years old," Bruschi said at a news conference.