Browns stun Giants 35-14
Associated Press
Jamal Lewis of the Cleveland Browns scores a second quarter touchdown in Cleveland Monday night, where the Browns may have flipped around their season, handing the New York Giants their first loss of the season, 35-14.
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Romo has broken finger, out several weeks
IRVING, Texas, 11:21 a.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger on his throwing hand and could be out for up to four weeks.
Romo broke his right pinkie on the first play of overtime in a 30-24 loss at Arizona on Sunday.
Week 6 results
INDIANAPOLIS, 1:27 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Colts acknowledge Manning had second knee surgery: One surgery wasn't enough to fix Peyton Manning's left knee. Colts coach Tony Dungy confirmed Monday, after nearly two months of deflecting questions, that Manning was operated on a second time before returning to the field in late August.
NEW YORK, 2:16 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
John Madden to skip this weekend's TV game: John Madden will miss calling an NFL game this weekend after working 476 in a row. The 72-year-old Sunday Night Football analyst, who travels by bus because of a fear of flying, will take a break to spend time with his family instead of making three straight cross country trips, NBC said Monday.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 4:43 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Chiefs' Gonzalez awaits word on trade: Tony Gonzalez practiced with the Kansas City Chiefs for what could be the last time Monday and then went home to await word on whether he's been traded.
GREEN BAY, Wis., 4:46 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Packers QB Rodgers proves he's tough enough: At this point, even the folks wearing No. 4 New York Jets jerseys to Lambeau Field would have to admit that Aaron Rodgers is pretty tough – and pretty good.
OAKLAND, 4:51 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Cable remains high on Russell: JaMarcus Russell had one of the worst games of his career against New Orleans on Sunday but Oakland coach Tom Cable doesn't see it a setback for the Raiders' young quarterback.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 1:35 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Marinelli mum on Lions' QB situation: The Detroit Lions nearly won a football game Sunday. On Monday, things seemed to be slipping back into a state of confusion.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., 12:22 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Judge allows Matt Jones into drug treatment: A judge allowed Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones to enter a drug treatment program Monday after being arrested on a cocaine charge earlier this year.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., 12:18 p.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
NFL Briefs: Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was back at work a week after being knocked out in Buffalo's Week 5 loss to Arizona and said he expects to play Sunday when the Bills (4-1) host San Diego (3-3).
12:56 a.m. Oct. 13 (AP)
Fantastic finishes: 5 NFL games down to the wire: By The Associated Press Ryan Longwell made a field goal with nine seconds left to give Minnesota a comeback win over Detroit.
GLENDALE, Ariz., 5:17 p.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
Blocked punt gives Arizona 30-24 overtime victory: Sean Morey blocked Mat McBriar's punt and Monty Beisel scooped up the ball and scored from 3 yards to give the Arizona Cardinals a crazy 30-24 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J., 3:34 p.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
Bengals don't Bungle, just lose: The main attraction in the Cincinnati Bengals' locker room after they lost 26-14 to the New York Jets on Sunday was a player who never took the field.
CLEVELAND, 11:36 a.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
Browns stagger back into Monday night spotlight: Braylon Edwards left his first Monday night game angry at the world. He had gone to the Pontiac Silverdome in 1995 as an excitable seventh grader with dreams of playing in the NFL. He sat in the stands with his dad expecting to see a rout.
BEREA, Ohio, 11:59 a.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
Browns' Kellen Winslow leaves hospital: Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow has been released from a hospital after a four-day stay for tests and evaluation related to an undisclosed illness.
Oct. 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Ed Zieralski's NFL Picks: Teams listed first are selected to cover the wagering lines. Home teams are in CAPS. SUNDAY
WASHINGTON, 7:26 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
FCC sides with NFL Network in dispute with Comcast: The Federal Communications Commission has sided with the National Football League in a long-running programming dispute with Comcast Corp., ruling that Comcast should carry the league's NFL Network on its popular digital cable package.
IRVING, Texas, 5:04 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
NFL's review of 'Pacman' scuffle not completed: The NFL's review of Adam “Pacman” Jones' scuffle with his bodyguard won't be completed until next week.
CINCINNATI, 5:04 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Bengals' Palmer won't start against Jets: Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says quarterback Carson Palmer will not start Sunday's game against the New York Jets because of a sore right elbow but that he could play.
BILLINGS, Mont., 4:13 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Montana court appearance set for Henry: Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court Oct. 30 on cocaine trafficking charges.
SAN DIEGO, 4:11 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
SD-based Pony bucks Bolts in favor of Moss: Executives at San Diego-based Pony will put business before loyalty when the shoe company's top NFL pitchman, wide receiver Randy Moss of the New England Patriots, faces the hometown Chargers on Sunday night.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 4:08 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Little Winfield having big year for Vikings: Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Antoine Winfield and his family lived by a motto that preached humility and grace in handling success.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 3:59 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
NFL fines 3 Vikings for actions in Saints win: The NFL fined Antoine Winfield $10,000 for his celebration of a touchdown on Monday night against the Saints.
GREEN BAY, Wis., 3:55 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Packers' QB Rodgers ready to shoulder load again: Despite not making a single throw in practice this week, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is prepared to start for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Seattle.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 3:37 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Giants MLB Antonio Pierce misses practice again: Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce plans to play against the Cleveland Browns on Monday despite missing two straight practices with a thigh injury.
RENTON, Wash., 2:57 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Hasselbeck likely out for Seattle: Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck served as spectator all week during practice. He'll likely reprise that role Sunday for the Seahawks (1-3).
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 2:49 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Erin Henderson practices for Vikings: Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson returned to practice Friday for the first time since suffering a concussion on Monday night against New Orleans.
TEMPE, Ariz., 2:29 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Cardinals safety Wilson fined for QB hit: Arizona Cardinals strong safety Adrian Wilson has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for a hit on Buffalo quarterback Trent Edwards last Sunday.
SAN JOSE, 2:27 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Maroney won't talk about 'issues' affecting play: Laurence Maroney says there's a very good reason he's not running the ball particularly well for the New England Patriots.
MIAMI, 2:19 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
3 Dolphins teammates fined for celebrating: Ronnie Brown and two Miami Dolphins teammates were fined $10,000 each by the NFL for excessive celebrating.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 1:57 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Jacksonville's Walker sidelined for Sunday: The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without wide receiver Mike Walker for Sunday's game at Denver.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 1:53 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Baby Mangini gets middle name Brett after Jets QB: There's a new Brett in Eric Mangini's life. Zack Brett Mangini was born early Friday – also Brett Favre's 39th birthday – and the New York Jets coach and his wife, Julie, gave their third son a middle name fit for an iconic, gunslinging quarterback.
BEREA, Ohio, 1:52 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Browns' Winslow in hospital: Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow will spend a second night in the hospital with an undisclosed illness that could keep him out of Monday night's game against the New York Giants.
ASHBURN, Va., 1:46 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Redskins DE Taylor practices again, set to play: Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor practiced for the second straight day Friday and appears set to play in Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., 1:19 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Falcons WR White questionable: The Atlanta Falcons listed Roddy White as questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago after the receiver missed a second straight practice Friday.
OWINGS MILLS, Md., 12:30 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Ravens CB Washington ruled out against Colts: Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington will miss Sunday's game against Indianapolis with a dislocated right shoulder, further thinning a secondary poised to face Peyton Manning.
PHILADELPHIA, 12:20 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Westbrook won't play Sunday: All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Philadelphia Eagles visit San Francisco on Sunday.
ST. LOUIS, 11:51 a.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Rams promote Stanley from practice squad: The St. Louis Rams promoted receiver Derek Stanley from the practice squad Friday, while Dane Looker said additional tests on his brain after a spot was found have not yet revealed answers.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 9:35 a.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Gross, Otah practice: The Carolina Panthers could have two of their three injured offensive linemen back for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
PITTSBURGH, 7:29 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Steelers safety Clark's career nearly vanished: Ryan Clark's life was upended on a football field, and not because of a big hit, a bad knee or a damaged hamstring.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 6:29 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Titans head into bye eager to rest, heal: Food, football on TV or in person and lots of rest. It's a simple recipe for a quiet weekend, and nothing fits the Tennessee Titans better for their bye where nobody wants to be the one to mess up what's working so well.
DAVIE, Fla., 5:12 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Dolphins assistant Jim Reid home following surgery: Miami Dolphins assistant coach Jim Reid is home recovering from surgery and an undisclosed illness.
RENTON, Wash., 4:55 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Hasselbeck out again, but not for Sunday's game: Status quo for Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Still no practice. Still on for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 4:55 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
RB Michael Pittman's role expanding for Broncos: Michael Pittman has been doing everything he can to convince the Denver Broncos that he deserves more carries.
TEMPE, Ariz., 4:48 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Some Cardinals on mend in preparation for Cowboys: The bulk of the wounded Arizona Cardinals took part in at least a portion of the team's practice on Thursday.
IRVING, Texas, 4:42 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
'Pacman' won't be punished by Cowboys for scuffle: Troubled cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones won't be disciplined by the Dallas Cowboys for a scuffle with his bodyguard that team owner Jerry Jones said resulted from joking banter that got out of hand and was quickly settled.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., 4:39 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Jets LB Gholston still trying to grasp defense: Vernon Gholston used some of the down time during the New York Jets' bye week to catch up on some heavy reading.
SAN JOSE, 4:29 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Pats' D regains confidence before facing Chargers: Rodney Harrison didn't get terribly worried when the New England defense was humiliated by the lowly Miami Dolphins last month.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 4:25 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Broncos praise police on handling of Williams case: The owner and the coach of the Denver Broncos praised the Denver Police Department for its dogged determination to bring charges in the slaying of Darrent Williams 21 months after the rising young star was gunned down in a drive-by shooting that shook the franchise.
DENVER, 4:06 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Travis Henry released from jail on drug charges: Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry was released from jail after posting a $400,000 bond on federal drug charges.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 4:00 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Lions sign FB Moran Norris, cut RB Marcus Thomas: The Detroit Lions signed fullback Moran Norris and cut running back Marcus Thomas on Thursday.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., 3:53 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Lions' Kitna misses another practice with bad back: Jon Kitna's 36-game starting streak with the Detroit Lions is in jeopardy. Kitna missed a second straight practice Thursday because of an injured back, leaving Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton to split snaps.
OAKLAND, 3:52 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Fargas returns to Raiders lineup: Interim coach Tom Cable made it clear he wants the Oakland Raiders to be more balanced on offense now that he's in charge. The return of starting running back Justin Fargas back should help.
CONCORD, N.C., 3:27 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Hamlin cleared to race at Lowe's: Denny Hamlin was cleared to race Saturday night despite an overnight stay in an Alabama hospital following his hard wreck at Talladega Superspeedway.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 2:45 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Hixon has come a long way since joining Giants: Replacing Plaxico Burress in the New York Giants' lineup this past weekend looked rather easy for Domenik Hixon.
BEREA, Ohio, 2:41 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Browns' Winslow misses practice: The Cleveland Browns sent tight end Kellen Winslow to the doctor for tests after he missed his second straight day of practice with an unspecified “illness.”
HOUSTON, 2:38 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Green, Slaton team up to power Texans' ground game: Ahman Green is finally healthy, but he hasn't returned to the role he once had. The 31-year-old four-time Pro Bowl running back is now Houston's backup to rookie Steve Slaton.
ASHBURN, Va., 2:06 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Redskins DE Jason Taylor returns to practice: Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor practiced Thursday for the first time since the emergency surgery on his left calf.
FANTASY FOOTBALL, 1:49 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
LT, other first-round fantasy picks, not so great: Every year one of the top guys taken in fantasy football drafts turns out to be a dud. Kansas City's Larry Johnson left fantasy owners in the lurch when he finally limped away midway through last season with a career-low 3.5 yards a carry. In 2006, Seattle's Shaun Alexander only played 10 games as his career started sputtering.
BEREA, Ohio, 1:49 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Browns keep locker room united in political season: The country is divided into states colored red and blue. Cleveland coach Romeo Crennel wants to keep his locker room shaded only brown and orange.
INDIANAPOLIS, 1:01 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Consistency, passion key to Colts' jump-start: Colts coach Tony Dungy didn't mince words this week. He called on the team to play with more passion, more consistency, more urgency.
ST. LOUIS, 12:39 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Rams' Saunders takes pride in Redskins' rise: Al Saunders wants the Washington Redskins to win the rest of their games. Except for the next one, of course.
PHILADELPHIA, 2:44 p.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Colts' Harrison sued by man saying he was shot by player: Marvin Harrison is being sued by a man who says he was shot in the hand and body in April by the Indianapolis Colts star.
IRVING, Texas, 2:09 p.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
T.O says he's in good spirits: Tears shed on the sideline after a touchdown catch. The vague statement after the game, and then not answering any questions.
SAN ANTONIO, 1:41 p.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Goodell says NFL faces economic challenges: The NFL faces challenges in weathering the economic downturn despite the game's popularity, commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday.
METAIRIE, La., 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Saints put Gramatica on IR, sign Mehlhaff: The New Orleans Saints placed kicker Martin Gramatica on injured reserve and re-signed sixth-round draft pick Taylor Mehlhaff.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 1:03 p.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Giants playing like Super Bowl champions: The Super Bowl champion New York Giants came into the season with a chip on their shoulders, and they still have it – even with some people now calling them the NFL's best team after a 4-0 start.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 11:33 a.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Panthers place Robinson on IR: The Carolina Panthers placed kick returner Ryne Robinson on injured reserve Wednesday after he failed to make progress from a preseason knee injury.
ASHBURN, Va., 12:32 p.m. Oct. 7 (AP)
Zorn's attitude has Redskins on a roll: Given a chance to brag, Jim Zorn was asked whether coaching has something to do with the startling early success of the Washington Redskins.
Sept. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Players of substance: The list of 185 names contains players at every position, from every team, and from virtually every year over the past three decades.
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Timeline :Milestone moments in the NFL's performance-enhancing drug history, along with baseball, NCAA milestones...
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
'89 suspensions signaled new era:It was the first steroids scandal in NFL history, and it remains the biggest. On Aug. 29, 1989, 13 players from eight teams were suspended for flunking steroid tests. To this day, many of the 13 wonder why they were singled out.
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Why less outrage over drugs in the NFL?:Baseball fans have loudly vilified Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and others in recent years for their alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs. But where's the outrage for football users?
Sep. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A detailed history:The San Diego Union-Tribune has done its own “Mitchell Report” of sorts on performance-enhancing drugs in pro football. The baseball Mitchell Report had 85 names going back to about 1993.
Union-Tribune season preview
Sept. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Window of opportunity?: From the meeting rooms on the south end to the equipment room on the north, around the locker and training and weight rooms downstairs, up to the offices and conference rooms, and in the airy two-story foyer edged by the swooping staircase, there is a feeling permeating Chargers Park.
Sep. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Sep. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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Sep. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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MIAMI, 1:24 p.m. Sept. 4 (AP)
Daunte Culpepper retires from NFL: Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback.
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