Newswire Archive

    Between November 2, 2009 and December 3, 2009
  1. Aging veterans holding Saints' defense together

    By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La.(AP) — Darren Sharper said that the New Orleans Saints had about 50 years of combined experience in their defensive backfield during their much-heralded victory over the New England Patriots...

    About about 3 hours ago 8 reads 0 comments

  2. Steelers bring back CB Madison for special teams

    PITTSBURGH — Former Steelers special teams captain Anthony Madison has re-signed with the team, one day after being cut by the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers have struggled in kick coverage all season...

    About about 3 hours ago 11 reads 0 comments

  3. Forsett turns rejection into NFL success

    By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash.(AP) — Justin Forsett and Charlie Weis have something in common: Both have been dumped by Notre Dame...

    About about 3 hours ago 10 reads 0 comments

  4. Pats' Brady must bounce back after being outplayed

    By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass.(AP) — Tom Brady rarely gets outplayed by the opposing quarterback. Rarely, though, is that quarterback as good as Drew Brees...

    About about 3 hours ago 3 reads 0 comments

  5. Cowboys coach Phillips says he gets little respect

    By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas(AP) — Despite having won 30 of 44 games as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Wade Phillips knows he better keep winning over the next month if he’s going to keep his job...

    About about 4 hours ago 12 reads 0 comments

  6. Redskins' '3 Horsemen' finally show their stuff

    ASHBURN, Va.(AP) — The Washington Redskins’ wait-and-see class of sophomore second-rounders finally had a game worth seeing...

    About about 4 hours ago 11 reads 1 comments

  7. Subterfuge aside, QB change likely in Carolina

    By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) — The Panthers were in full secrecy mode Wednesday, with Jake Delhomme hiding his hand in his pocket and coach John Fox talking in circles...

    About about 4 hours ago 8 reads 0 comments

  8. Ex-Pats McDaniels, Cassel reunite Sunday

    By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Josh McDaniels and Matt Cassel will catch up with each other this weekend, nine months after the idea of a reunion was first raised, changing the course of both men’s careers...

    About about 4 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  9. Backup QB Boller aims to eliminate mistakes

    By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS — If Kyle Boller is auditioning for a new deal with the St. Louis Rams, he has yet to impress...

    About about 5 hours ago 7 reads 0 comments

  10. Brett Favre's 40-year-old arm holding up just fine

    By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.(AP) — When Brett Favre walks into the Minnesota Vikings’ headquarters the day after a game, there is no magic potion or cutting-edge ...

    About about 5 hours ago 19 reads 0 comments

  11. Game-by-game look at Colts' winning streak

    By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Here is a game-by-game look at the Indianapolis Colts’ 20-game regular-season winning streak that has them on the verge of tying the ...

    About about 5 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  12. Singletary calls for better tackling from 49ers

    By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif.(AP) — Tackling is the theme of the week for Mike Singletary. In August, Singletary began his first training camp as 49ers head coach with intense tackling drills...

    About about 5 hours ago 9 reads 0 comments

  13. T.O. eager to play in T.O. when Bills host Jets

    By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer TORONTO — Turns out, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis just might get an invitation to the big birthday bash Terrell Owens is planning in New York City this weekend...

    About about 5 hours ago 15 reads 0 comments

  14. Slowing Jones-Drew key to success against Jags

    By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Maurice Jones-Drew enjoyed his last game against the Texans. The Jaguars’ stalwart back ran for 119 yards and tied a season-high with ...

    About about 5 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  15. Dixon's strong debut impresses Steelers

    By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a game and found a quarterback. They already have a franchise quarterback who’s won two Super Bowls in four seasons – a guy named Ben Roethlisberger...

    About about 5 hours ago 8 reads 0 comments

  16. Cowboys LB James: `We need to get the job done

    By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas(AP) — Cowboys defensive captain Bradie James had so many messages to send Wednesday that he didn’t bother waiting for any questions...

    About about 6 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  17. Butter fingers: Chiefs' Charles must stop fumbling

    By DOUG TUCKER AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) — Amid all the lopsided losses and fans’ pot shots that have marred his first year as a head coach, the last thing Todd Haley ...

    About about 6 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

  18. Welcome back, No. 7: Vick returns to Atlanta

    By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Roddy White looks forward to seeing Michael Vick. Just don’t expect the Falcons receiver to don another T-shirt showing his support for No...

    About about 6 hours ago 13 reads 0 comments

  19. At 6-5, Giants need division sweep

    By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) — If the New York Giants can snap out of their funk in the next three weeks, they could take control of an NFC East where, for now, they are also-rans...

    About about 6 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  20. Patriots-Saints 2nd most-watched cable telecast

    BRISTOL, Conn.(AP) — The New Orleans Saints’ win over the New England Patriots was the second-most-watched cable telecast of all time. The Saints’ 38-17 win to improve to 11-0 on “Monday Night Football” on ESPN was seen by 21

    About about 8 hours ago 41 reads 0 comments

  21. Colts trying to hit 21 without busting streak

    By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts view numbers with a certain disdain. To them, they’re nothing more than a distraction, something pundits can debate in their spare time – even if the Colts do hit 21

    About about 9 hours ago 31 reads 0 comments

  22. Disgruntled Raiders fans ask Davis to hire GM

    OAKLAND, Calif.(AP) — Disgruntled Oakland Raiders fans are making a high-profile plea for owner Al Davis to step down as the team’s general manager. A billboard was posted on the freeway near the Oakland Coliseum this week, saying “MR...

    About about 9 hours ago 39 reads 0 comments

  23. Giants could come up short at RB

    By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) — Injuries at running back could leave the New York Giants short-handed for Sunday’s key NFC East matchup with the Dallas Cowboys...

    About about 11 hours ago 23 reads 0 comments

  24. Browns' Pool out with concussion

    By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio(AP) — Cleveland Browns safety Brodney Pool may be facing a decision on his NFL career after sustaining another concussion...

    About about 12 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  25. Packers not gloating about No. 1 defensive ranking

    By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis.(AP) — OK, so no spontaneous shouts of, “We’re No. 1!” broke out in the Green Bay Packers’ locker room Tuesday...

    About about 18 hours ago 42 reads 0 comments

 


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