Napa police forward investigation into alleged Raiders coach assault to DA’s officeALAMEDA, Calif. — The Napa police have finished their investigation into allegations that Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted one of his assistants and forwarded the case to county prosecutors. Coach ‘Crazy’: Mora remains optimistic Seahawks’ season is about to changeRENTON, Wash. — Maybe it’s the Seahawks’ unending string of injuries. Or their chronic misplays on defense. Or the penalties and mistakes on a depleted offense. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb returns to practice and is expected to start against BucsPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb returned to practice Monday and is expected to start Sunday when the Eagles host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lions say QB Matthew Stafford is day to day after he twisted right knee against BearsALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions are publicly holding out hope Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, might be healthy enough to play the Pittsburgh Steelers. Giants QB Eli Manning has inflamed right foot _ plantar fasciitisEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning is going to have to play in pain if he wants to continue as the New York Giants quarterback. Ryan, Jets back to work after falling from ranks of unbeaten in New OrleansFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Rex Ryan sidled over to Mark Sanchez on the New York Jets’ flight home from New Orleans and offered some perspective for the rookie quarterback. Arizona’s Rodgers-Cromartie struggling in second pro seasonTEMPE, Ariz. — Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie walked off the practice field Monday with his right index finger in a brace. Bengals at their best in the final minutes, start 3-1 while living on the edgeCINCINNATI — For 59 minutes, the Cincinnati Bengals can look like an absolute mess, botching kicks and throwing away chances. In the final minute, they become a totally different team. Mendenhall runs over Chargers a week after Steelers won’t give him the ball.PITTSBURGH — They gave Rashard Mendenhall a new blocker, and the opportunity to redeem himself following one of the most embarrassing weeks by any Pittsburgh Steelers running back. Singletary says he would still like to have Crabtree play for 49ers this seasonSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that the San Francisco 49ers would still like to have first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree play for the team this season. Texans team doctor hasn’t confirmed any more swine flu cases on teamHOUSTON — Only one of three Houston Texans ill this weekend was suffering from flu-like symptoms, and the team doctor didn’t call it swine flu. Broncos shore up deficiencies on defense to become 1 of top units in leagueENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos’ defense was the laughingstock of the league over the last few years, giving up a profusion of points and forcing precious few turnovers. Shaq roots for Steelers, but admits he’s a bandwagon football fanINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — First LeBron James swore his love to the Yankees and Cowboys. Now Shaquille O’Neal is siding with the Steelers. Giants QB Eli Manning having MRI on right leg but thinks it’s ‘nothing to be worried about’EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While his right heel is a little sore, quarterback Eli Manning hopes to practice with the New York Giants on Wednesday. Giants QB Eli Manning having MRI on right legEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants fans seemingly can exhale. Brett Favre, now with the Vikings, faces his old team, the Packers, tonightMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre’s presence in Minnesota Vikings’ purple galls most fans in Packers Nation. And the nausea level among Cheeseheads could be off the charts Monday night if Favre leads his latest team past the one he quarterbacked so successfully for so long. Last-minute Bengals convert late 4th down to slip past Browns for 23-20 victory in overtimeThe Cincinnati Bengals were involved in yet another nail-biter — and it’s a trend quarterback Carson Palmer would like to see end soon. After 5 nerve-racking months, Tigers and Twins must wait for Favre to leave the buildingJim Leyland deserved better. After five months of nerve-racking stops and starts, the closest thing he got to a break was the chance to prop his stockinged feet on the desk of his office in Detroit for a few minutes. Mendenhall has 95 yards, 2 touchdowns; Steelers lead Chargers 28-7 at end of 3rd quarterPITTSBURGH — Rashard Mendenhall had 95 yards rushing and the first two touchdowns of his career and the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the San Diego Chargers 28-7 after three quarters Sunday night. NFL Today, Week 4Green Bay at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. EDT). Brett Favre faces his former team for the first time since being traded from the Packers to the New York Jets last year to cap a bitter divorce. He retired after last season, only to return again to play for the Packers’ biggest rival. Mendenhall has 80 yards, 2 touchdowns; Steelers lead Chargers 21-0 at halftimePITTSBURGH — Rashard Mendenhall had 80 yards rushing and the first two touchdowns of his career and the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the San Diego Chargers 21-0 at halftime Sunday night. Mendenhall, Moore score as Steelers lead Chargers 14-0 at end of 1st quarterPITTSBURGH — Rashard Mendenhall scored his first career touchdown, Mewelde Moore added a 19-yard scoring reception and the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the San Diego Chargers 14-0 at the end of the first quarter Sunday night. Person familiar with Pennington’s operation says he could return next seasonMIAMI — Chad Pennington’s shoulder surgery was less extensive than feared, and the Miami Dolphins quarterback should be able to play next season if he so chooses, a person familiar with the results of the operation told The Associated Press on Sunday. Undefeated Saints force QB Mark Sanchez into 4 turnovers in 24-10 victory over JetsNEW ORLEANS — A vastly improved defense with a penchant for big plays has the New Orleans Saints undefeated through four games for the first time since 1993. Champ Bailey, Denver defense lead Broncos past Dallas Cowboys 17-10 for 4-0 startDENVER — Champ Bailey figured the last play was his to make. Undefeated Saints force Sanchez into 4 turnovers in 24-10 victory over JetsNEW ORLEANS — A vastly improved defense with a penchant for big plays has the New Orleans Saints undefeated through four games for the first time since 1993. 49ers score in all ways to beat winless Rams: offense, defense, special teamsSAN FRANCISCO — Coach Mike Singletary delivered another one of his motivational halftime speeches and the San Francisco 49ers woke up in a hurry. Dolphins control ball for 37 minutes to steamroll Bills for 1st win 38-10MIAMI — Terrell Owens made three catches Sunday — not great, but not bad considering his team seldom had the ball. Saints force Sanchez into 4 turnovers in 24-10 victory over JetsNEW ORLEANS — A vastly improved defense with a penchant for big plays has the New Orleans Saints undefeated through four games for the first time since 1993. Houston’s Wilson sits out against Raiders, 2 other players also illHOUSTON — Houston safety Eugene Wilson was inactive against the Oakland Raiders because of an illness, and two other Texans were available to play but were also ill on Sunday. Twins, Tigers head to 1-game playoff for AL Central title; other matchups setThe chase for the AL Central championship once again is going to extra innings. Redskins rally from 10 down at half, chase the boos away with 16-13 victory over winless BucsLANDOVER, Md. — Within the first two minutes, the Washington Redskins had given up two sacks and lost a fumble. Graham’s 31-yard field goal in overtime sends last-minute Bengals to 23-20 win over BrownsCLEVELAND — Marvin Lewis wanted to play it safe. The Cincinnati Bengals wanted more. Tom Brady, fourth-down defense carry Patriots to 27-21 win over RavensFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Mark Clayton got open and waited for the fourth-down pass that could keep the Ravens’ chances alive. Eli Manning throws 3 TD passes and unbeaten Giants beat winless KC 27-16KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The greatest offensive line in the world couldn’t have protected Eli Manning from this injury. |
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