Tag: NFL

(AP) With Rodgers sidelined, Bears beat Packers 27-20By NANCY ARMOURAP National WriterGREEN BAY, Wis.The Chicago Bears have a better insurance policy than Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Josh McCown, playing in place of the injured Jay Cutler, threw

(AP) Broncos coach John Fox undergoes heart surgeryBy ARNIE STAPLETONAP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo.One of John Fox’s favorite sayings is “Next man up.” Whenever a starter goes out, his replacement needs to step right in and keep things rolling. This

Richie Incognito, the problem child who has a history of drug abuse, violence off the field, spitting on players, and verbally abusing NFL officials, reportedly threatened to kill Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin, harm his family, and defecate in his

(AP) Texans coach to stay hospitalized after collapseBy KRISTIE RIEKENAP Sports WriterHOUSTONTexans coach Gary Kubiak will remain hospitalized until at least Tuesday after collapsing on the field at halftime of Houston’s 27-24 loss to Indianapolis. The team said the 52-year-old

(AP) Fla. man convicted in killing of Redskins’ TaylorBy CURT ANDERSONAP Legal Affairs WriterMIAMIA 23-year-old man was convicted of second-degree murder Monday in the 2007 slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor during what witnesses say was a botched burglary.

The Miami Dolphins locker room is on the verge of imploding as veterans on the team are reportedly forcing and intimidating younger players to subsidize their lavish lifestyles.  Miami offensive lineman Jonathan Martin left the team last week may never

(AP) Miami’s Incognito suspended in Martin caseBy STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterMIAMIThe Miami Dolphins suspended guard Richie Incognito late Sunday for misconduct related to the treatment of teammate Jonathan Martin, who abruptly left the team a week ago to receive help

(AP) Seattle overcomes 21-point deficit to beat BucsBy TIM BOOTHAP Sports WriterSEATTLEMore than an hour after watching Steven Hauschka kick the winning field goal in overtime, Russell Wilson stood behind the interview podium after getting beaten and battered again. Overcoming

(AP) Foles throws 7 TDs, Eagles beat Raiders 49-20By JOSH DUBOWAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif.Nick Foles didn’t know he had etched his name in NFL history until after he came out of the game. That must have been because he was

(AP) Late stand helps Redskins top Chargers 30-24 in OTBy JOSEPH WHITEAP Sports WriterLANDOVER, Md.Ball in hand, Danny Woodhead reached for the pylon. The official’s hands went up. Touchdown _ and certain victory _ for the San Diego Chargers. Defeat

(AP) Chiefs stay perfect with 23-13 win over BillsBy JOHN WAWROWAP Sports WriterORCHARD PARK, N.Y.Linebacker Tamba Hali and cornerback Sean Smith returned turnovers for touchdowns in extending the Kansas City Chiefs’ perfect start to nine straight games with a 23-13

(AP) Folk and defense lead Jets past Saints 26-20By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.Nick Folk remained perfect this season by kicking four field goals, and Rex Ryan’s defense outperformed twin Rob’s unit as the New York Jets upset

(AP) Panthers top Falcons 34-10 for fourth straight winBy STEVE REEDAP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C.Cam Newton overcame a shaky start, throwing for one touchdown and running for another as the Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-10 Sunday for their fourth

(AP) Reports: John Fox needs heart operationBy ARNIE STAPLETONAP Pro Football WriterDENVERBroncos coach John Fox needs heart surgery and will miss several weeks, team spokesman Patrick Smyth confirmed Saturday night. Fox will undergo aortic valve replacement surgery early next week

On Saturday, Denver Broncos head coach John Fox was reportedly taken to the hospital after he experienced symptoms of a heart attack According to ESPN: Fox was on a golf course in Charlotte when he experienced the symptoms and was

(AP) AP source: NFL union to look into Martin caseBy STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterMIAMIThe NFL Players Association will investigate possible harassment of Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin by his teammates, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday. The person

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the worst team in the NFL, and it just got worse for them. Their one decent offensive weapon, wide receiver Justin Blackmon, was suspended indefinitely for violating the substance abuse policy. He missed the first four

On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it intends to get rid of its sports blackout rules, which would free cable providers to show sporting events even if local broadcasters have blacked out the games to their audiences. 

(AP) Jury still deliberating Sean Taylor slaying caseBy CURT ANDERSONAP Legal Affairs WriterMIAMIA South Florida jury has resumed deliberations in the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor during an ill-fated 2007 burglary. The

Former Alabama great middle linebacker Rolando McClain, whom Alabama coach Nick Saban said was a coach on the field and who helped lead Alabama to their first national title since 1992 in 2009, was constantly pressured for money by his

Former Alabama great Rolando McClain, a player Alabama coach Nick Saban often said was an extension of himself on the field, left the game of football because he felt that he could be the next Aaron Hernandez “I felt like

The Miami Dolphins reportedly bullied offensive lineman Jonathan Martin for having intelligent parents. Martin left the team this week after what was reportedly “the last straw” when his teammates left the table in the team’s cafeteria when Martin sat down. 

(AP) Dolphins beat Bengals 22-20 on OT safetyBy STEVEN WINEAP Sports WriterMIAMI GARDENS, Fla.With the Miami Dolphins needing any kind of score to end a four-game losing streak, two points were plenty. Cameron Wake sacked Andy Dalton for a safety