Jets acquire WR Edwards from Browns for WR Stuckey, LB Trusnik, draft picksFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Braylon Edwards’ arrival was picture-perfect for the New York Jets. Saints’ Thomas confident he’s overcome knee sprain, sickness, weight loss to lead ground gameMETAIRIE, La. — Pierre Thomas put on more than 10 pounds during the offseason, hoping that would make him more in the mold of former Saints power runner Deuce McAllister. Alexi Casilla’s single in 12th lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreakerMINNEAPOLIS — The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an AL Central race — and a thrilling tiebreaker — that didn’t want to end. Casilla’s single in 12th lifts Twins to thrilling 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreaker
Alexi Casilla’s single in the 12th lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreakerMINNEAPOLIS — Baseball’s only real pennant race needed an extra game and extra innings to finish off an AL Central thriller that got better with every pitch. Alexi Casilla singled home the winning run with one out in the 12th and the Minnesota Twins rallied past Detroit 6-5 in their tiebreaker Tuesday night, completing a colossal collapse for the Tigers. Casilla’s single in the 12th lifts Twins to 6-5 win over Tigers in AL Central tiebreakerMINNEAPOLIS — Baseball’s only real pennant race needed an extra game and extra innings to finish off an AL Central thriller that got better with every pitch. Cowboys issue statement explaining why Romo might not have thought final play was 4th downIRVING, Texas — Tony Romo really can count to four, at least the Dallas Cowboys say so. Giants LB Michael Boley has knee surgery, LB Bryan Kehl has finger surgeryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are dealing with the loss of linebackers Michael Boley and Bryan Kehl, who both had surgery and will sit out this weekend against Oakland. 49ers officials meet in person with unsigned receiver Michael Crabtree, agentSAN FRANCISCO — Three top San Francisco 49ers executives met in person Tuesday with unsigned wide receiver and top draft pick Michael Crabtree and his agent, Eugene Parker. Goodell: NFL watching as authorities probe assault allegation by Raiders assistant coachLYNDHURST, N.J. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is watching as authorities investigate allegations that Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted one of his assistants. Redskins hire consultant Lewis to be ‘fresh set of eyes’ _ but ‘not a threat at all’ to ZornWASHINGTON — Their offense languishing, unable to make much headway even against the NFL’s worst defenses, the Washington Redskins called in some help Tuesday for coach Jim Zorn. His arm healthy again, Favre is slingin’ it like the days of oldEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The big 4-0 is right around the corner for Brett Favre. You’d never know it. Redskins hire veteran NFL assistant Sherman Lewis to aid offense, ‘not a threat’ to ZornASHBURN, Va. — The scoring-challenged Washington Redskins have added longtime NFL assistant Sherman Lewis to their staff as an offensive consultant. With Oklahoma’s national title hopes fading, QB Bradford still hoping to return this seasonNORMAN, Okla. — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford may or may not play against Baylor this Saturday with that injured right shoulder. But he has no regrets that he decided to come back to Oklahoma and pursue a national title instead of heading to the NFL early. Rush Limbaugh and Blues owner join up in bid for St. Louis Rams, one of NFL’s worst teamsST. LOUIS — The lowly Rams have someone who loves them. WALKER ON FOOTBALL: Roster moves, mistakes part of Titans’ surprising 0-4 startNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jeff Fisher tried to joke when asked if his Tennessee Titans had trouble fixing the mistakes that cost them their first three games. Will Billingsley, member of Dolphins practice squad, charged with battery, resisting officerWILTON MANORS, Fla. — A player on the Miami Dolphins practice squad has been arrested after a domestic incident in South Florida. NFL investigating accusations Browns receiver Braylon Edwards punched man outside nightclubCLEVELAND — The NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league’s conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub. Rush Limbaugh, Blues owner Dave Checketts join up in bid for St. Louis RamsST. LOUIS — The lowly Rams have someone who loves them. Redskins’ Zorn doesn’t want to keep winning ugly: ‘I’m not going to accept that possibility’ASHBURN, Va. — So, Jim Zorn, all you’ve got at the one-quarter mark of the season are two narrow, ugly victories over a pair of winless teams. Now your quarterback is saying this might be the way it is, that the Washington Redskins don’t need to be “trying to win games the way people want us to win games.” Running back Jerious Norwood calls concussions ‘a serious deal’ as he returns to FalconsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Jerious Norwood is running out of locker space. Brett Favre takes it to his former team, throws 3 TDs in Vikings’ 30-23 victory over PackersMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre was clearly uncomfortable this week with all the attention on this reunion, trying to downplay the significance of playing the Green Bay Packers and stumbling through denials that his main motivation to unretire last year was revenge. 49ers rank among top teams but still trying to ignite offenseSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have taken early command of first place in the NFC West despite an offense that ranks among the worst in the NFL. Packers returner Blackmon helped off field with leg injury against Minnesota Vikings
Favre takes it to his former team, throws 3 TDs in 30-23 Vikings victory over PackersMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre proved to the Green Bay Packers he has plenty of fire left inside, and in his right arm. Favre Bowl I: Favre on fire against Packers; Vikings lead 28-14 after 3 quarters
Favre Bowl I: Favre on fire against Packers; Vikings lead 28-14 after 3MINNEAPOLIS — An amped up Brett Favre was nearly perfect in the first three quarters against his former team, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdowns to help the Minnesota Vikings to a 28-14 lead after three quarters over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Favre Bowl I: Favre on fire in 1st half against Packers; Vikings lead 21-14MINNEAPOLIS — An amped up Brett Favre was nearly perfect in the first half against his former team, throwing for 154 yards and two touchdowns to help the Minnesota Vikings to a 21-14 halftime lead over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Favre Bowl I: Favre on fire in 1st half against Packers; Vikings lead 21-14 at halftimeMINNEAPOLIS — An amped up Brett Favre was nearly perfect in the first half against his former team, throwing for 154 yards and two touchdowns to help the Minnesota Vikings to a 21-14 halftime lead over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Favre Bowl I: Favre, Rodgers trade TD passes in 1st quarter; Vikings 7, Packers 7MINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre got off to a rousing start for the Minnesota Vikings and his replacement in Green Bay responded in impressive fashion. Both quarterbacks have struggled running offense for winless RamsST. LOUIS — One thing the St. Louis Rams do not have is a quarterback controversy. They’ve been shut out twice — once with Marc Bulger taking the snaps and again on Sunday with Kyle Boller getting the start. Pounded by Steelers, Chargers will spend bye week trying to get betterSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers aren’t off to the fast start they envisioned, especially after getting pounded by the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Jets LB Calvin Pace back with team after serving 4-game suspensionFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Calvin Pace is eager to finally get his season started. Fisher: Sticking with Collins, who won 13 games in 2008, over Young at QB despite 0-4 startNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The messages are flying on Facebook and Twitter. Fans are calling for change on talk radio. Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher isn’t budging. From bad to worse: Struggling Raiders offense now must deal with knee injury to McFaddenALAMEDA, Calif. — Add yet another low to a long list of them for the Oakland Raiders during a seven-year run of losing. |
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