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49ers Prepare to Move Forward Without Aldon Smith

49ers Prepare to Move Forward Without Aldon Smith

(AP) 49ers prepare to move forward without Aldon SmithBy JANIE McCAULEYAP Sports WriterSANTA CLARA, Calif.The San Francisco 49ers are prepared to go forward without star linebacker Aldon Smith for as long as it takes for him to get clean, healthy

Emmy Telecast Ratings Biggest in 8 Years

Emmy Telecast Ratings Biggest in 8 Years

(AP) NEW YORK–The Nielsen Co. says Sunday’s Emmy broadcast scored a one-third audience spike over last year. Prelimary ratings figures indicate the 3-hour telecast on CBS averaged 17.6 million viewers, compared to 13.3 million viewers for last year’s Emmy show

Bears Stay Unbeaten, Top Sloppy Steelers 40-23

Bears Stay Unbeaten, Top Sloppy Steelers 40-23

(AP) Bears stay unbeaten, top sloppy Steelers 40-23By WILL GRAVESAP Sports WriterPITTSBURGHThe Chicago Bears are unbeaten. The Pittsburgh Steelers can’t stop beating themselves. Major Wright returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, and Julius Peppers

Russell Wilson Leads Seattle's 45-17 Rout of Jaguars

Russell Wilson Leads Seattle's 45-17 Rout of Jaguars

(AP) Wilson leads Seattle’s 45-17 rout of JaguarsBy TIM BOOTHAP Sports WriterSEATTLEAfter just 2 1/2 quarters, Russell Wilson traded his helmet for a baseball cap. The Seattle Seahawks’ domination of Jacksonville went as everyone expected. Wilson matched his career high

RG3 Bobbles, Lions Rally to Top Redskins 27-20

RG3 Bobbles, Lions Rally to Top Redskins 27-20

(AP) RG3 bobbles, Lions rally to top Redskins 27-20By JOSEPH WHITEAP Sports WriterLANDOVER, Md.Robert Griffin III went head-first instead of sliding, so when the ball popped out it was a fumble. Aldrick Robinson had a touchdown catch in his hands,

Newton, Defense Lead Panthers Past Giants 38-0

Newton, Defense Lead Panthers Past Giants 38-0

(AP) Newton, defense lead Panthers past Giants 38-0By STEVE REEDAP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C.Cam Newton threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Carolina’s defense sacked Eli Manning seven times as the Panthers handed Tom Coughlin his worst defeat as

Rick Reilly Changes Mind, Now Against Redskins Name Change

Rick Reilly Changes Mind, Now Against Redskins Name Change

ESPN columnist Rick Reilly recently likened the clamoring to change the Redskins nickname to putting Indians on reservations and said he will not “fall in line” with other sportswriters that are refusing to call team by their nickname. Reilly noted

Ex-NFL Player Sees Teens Trashing NY Home on Twitter

Ex-NFL Player Sees Teens Trashing NY Home on Twitter

(AP) Ex-NFL player’s NY home trashed by partying teensBy CHRIS CAROLAAssociated PressALBANY, N.Y.Former NFL offensive lineman Brian Holloway initially thought the Twitter photos showing young people partying at his family’s second home in upstate New York were a hoax. Then

Virgin NFL Cornerback Nicknamed 'Black Tim Tebow'

Virgin NFL Cornerback Nicknamed 'Black Tim Tebow'

New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara is in his third year in the NFL, and, despite certain countless temptations, has never consumed alcohol and is proud to be a virgin. His commitment to sexual and personal purity has apparently earned

Colts Get Trent Richardson from Browns in 'Monster Trade'

Colts Get Trent Richardson from Browns in 'Monster Trade'

Indianapolis Colts’ owner Jim Irsay encouraged fans to “sit down” in preparation for a “monster trade” on Wednesday. He delivered. Running back Trent Richardson, the #3 overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Alabama and arguably one of

Broncos Become Top Team in AP Pro32 Poll

Broncos Become Top Team in AP Pro32 Poll

(AP) Broncos become top team in AP Pro32 pollBy DAVE CAMPBELLAP Pro Football Writer Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos dismantled the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in the season opener. Then they delivered a convincing victory on the

Fed Court Nixes NJ Appeal in Sports Betting Case

Fed Court Nixes NJ Appeal in Sports Betting Case

(AP) Fed court nixes NJ appeal in sports betting caseBy DAVID PORTERAssociated PressNEWARK, N.J.A federal appeals court dealt another blow to New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports gambling Tuesday, upholding a ruling that the state’s betting law conflicts with federal

Bengals Drop Steelers to 0-2 with 20-10 Victory

Bengals Drop Steelers to 0-2 with 20-10 Victory

(AP) Bengals drop Steelers to 0-2 with 20-10 victoryBy JOE KAYAP Sports WriterCINCINNATIThe balance of power is shifting in the AFC North. Running back Giovani Bernard scored his first two NFL touchdowns on Monday night, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat

Attendance Sparse at Jacksonville 'Sign Tebow' Rally

Attendance Sparse at Jacksonville 'Sign Tebow' Rally

Attendance at “Sign Tebow” rally that started in Jacksonville at 3:16 PM EDT on Monday at the parking lot of Everbank field was sparse. The rally “is scheduled to last three hours and 16 minutes. The starting time of the rally

CT House Holds Clues in Hernandez Case

CT House Holds Clues in Hernandez Case

(AP) In Hernandez case, a Conn. house holds cluesBy PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated PressBRISTOL, Conn.Two friends of Aaron Hernandez were hanging out at the blue Cape-style house in Bristol when the NFL star beckoned them for an outing that ended with another

Seahawks Pummel 49ers After Rain Delay in NFC West Showdown

Seahawks Pummel 49ers After Rain Delay in NFC West Showdown

(AP) Seahawks ride Lynch to 29-3 blowout of 49ersBy TIM BOOTHAP Sports WriterSEATTLERichard Sherman celebrated by dancing with cheerleaders, Marshawn Lynch cut, plowed and walked his way to three touchdowns and Pete Carroll got one rousing birthday gift. The awaited