Denver stay good to Lynch

ENGLEWOOD - John Lynch expressed but one regret regarding his time with the Broncos, and no, it wasn’t about his sudden departure from Denver this summer, when he decided he couldn’t be a locker room leader if …

N.F.L. Roundup: Browns Topple the Bills With a 56-Yard Field Goal
Thanks to Donovan McNabb, players around the league now must know there does not have to be a winner or a loser in every regular-season game.

N.F.L.: For Several Tense Minutes, a Call Was Worth Millions
Pittsburgh bettors were delirious, Chargers bettors distraught, but all joined in communal confusion when referee Scott Green signaled that the final play of Sunday night?s game was being reviewed.

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Cowboys’ Pacman still in limbo with NFL (AP)
Suspended Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones must keep waiting to find out whether he can resume his NFL career. When commissioner Roger Goodell punished Jones last month, he said the suspension would be reviewed after four games — and the fourth was Sunday. So now the wait is on for Goodell to make a ruling.

Referee call in Steelers-Chargers game costs some bettors big money
The Pittsburgh Steelers walked off the field Sunday just happy they had won. A lot of bettors in this gambling city were more …

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First-place Jets begin preparing for 10-0 Titans
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets had a few days off to celebrate their big win at New En…

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Bucs’ Cadillac Williams sits out against Vikings
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Carnell “Cadillac” Williams’ return to game action for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers …

Like old times: Elam welcomes Broncos to Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Before every game, Jason Elam envisions himself lining up for a game-winning field g…

Orton, rest of Bears turn in pitiful performance
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The end came appropriately for Kyle Orton. Facing fourth-and-10 midway throu…

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Late Season Pick-Ups: Fantasy Basketball
The NBA season is rapidly approaching the conclusion of a historically close race for the playoffs in the Western Division. While this tension is enough to suffice the average fan, fantasy owners are forced to watch the theatrics on ESPN SportCenter as they scramble for the perfect, last second roster fit to win that last category in tight Roto and H2H leagues. Below are some players to scoop up

Phew! Jets need OT to overcome Patriots rally

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Titans‘ passing attack efficient, effective
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans finally have made it tough on defenses. Kerry Collins …

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Big hits create bigger confusion

The NFL has always known how violence is inherent and celebrated in its sport a ‘ from the once-famous “Jacked Up” segments on ESPN, to the still-famous “Hit Stick” on the “Madden NFL ‘09″ video game and the …

Rotter’s rankings: Week 11
Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne rank first at their spots in Roger Rotter’s rankings. Review all of Week 11’s positional ratings.

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Law passes physical, practices with Jets (AP)
Ty Law walked through the locker room, looking comfortable again in Jets green and white, when Kerry Rhodes yelled over to him. “Hey, Ty!” Rhodes said with a big grin. “I love you, Ty!” Talk about a warm welcome back. The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback passed his physical and practiced with New York on Tuesday after signing a one-year deal to rejoin the team he played for three seasons ago.

Ravens place McAlister, Landry on IR (AP)
The Baltimore Ravens placed cornerback Chris McAlister and strong safety Dawan Landry on injured reserve, ending their seasons. McAlister underwent surgery Monday to repair his posterior cruciate ligament and cartilage damage on his right knee in Coral Gables, Fla. McAlister, who leads the Ravens with three interceptions, has had problems with the knee dating to last season.

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Man pleads not guilty to shooting of Jags’ Collier

The man charged with shooting Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier 14 times has pleaded not guilty.

Tyrone Romaro Hartsfield stood silently as public defender Ann Finnell entered pleas of not guilty on Monday to charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The 32-year-old Harstfield was charged in the Sept. 2 shooting that left Collier paralyzed from the waist down and resulted in the amputation of his left leg.

Hartsfield is being held without bond and the judge set another hearing for Dec. 1.

Chargers Make a Change on Defense
Feeling they’ve been outscored too often this season, the San Diego Chargers have fired defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and promoted linebackers coach Ron Rivera. Cottrell had been the coordinator since 2007 - or about a season and a half - and was fired because he had not coached the defense to significant improvement. “The same things [...]

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The Jets? David Bowens Has Talent to Spare
Jets linebacker David Bowens says he has found only one thing that compares to the thrill of a sack ? seeing bowling pins awhirl.

A Presidential Salute, in Black and White
On Thursday night, Brandon Marshall attempted to show his support for Barack Obama by wearing a black and white glove, but was stopped by his teammates, who feared a penalty.

Big Men Brainstorm to Edit the Giants? Playbook
The Giants? defensive line sets the personality for the defense and perhaps an entire team of defending Super Bowl champions.

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