Houston’s problems disappear in 29-6 win over struggling Oakland RaidersHOUSTON — The problems that have plagued the Houston Texans were nowhere to be found on Sunday. Cutler, Bears refuse to let Lions make it 2 straight with 48-24 win; Stafford injures kneeCHICAGO — Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears weren’t about to let Detroit make it two straight wins. Manning makes wins, milestones look easy as Colts roll past Seahawks 34-17INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning is back in his old groove. David Garrard, Mike Sims-Walker help Jaguars keep Titans winless, 37-17JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars should be able to sell a few more tickets now. Redskins rally from 10 down; Campbell throws 2 3rd-quarter TDs in 16-13 win over BuccaneersLANDOVER, Md. — The Washington Redskins were booed off the field again, down 10 points at halftime to a winless team. In the third quarter, they found some of the energy, life and momentum missing all season. NY Giants’ QB Eli Manning has bruised heel during game against KCKANSAS CITY, Mo. — New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning bruised his heel in the fourth quarter against Kansas City on Sunday and left the game. Ravens LT Jared Gaither has movement in both arms and legs, taken to hospital for tests.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Baltimore left tackle Jared Gaither has movement in both arms and legs after being taken off the field on a stretcher. Favre’s flip-flop has only fueled bitter Packers-Vikings border rivalry that runs deepMINNEAPOLIS — These Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have much in common, including an intense dislike of each other’s football teams. Dodgers clinch NL West, home-field advantage through NL playoffs with 5-0 win over RockiesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. Cleveland Browns place rookie running back James Davis on injured reserve with shoulder injuryCLEVELAND — Browns rookie running back James Davis had a short run in his first NFL season. Cowboys move up RB Chauncey Washington from practice squad, release S Marvin WhiteIRVING, Texas — Needing another running back, the Dallas Cowboys moved Chauncey Washington up to the 53-man roster on Saturday and are likely to have him active Sunday against the Denver Broncos. In matchup of high school’s consensus top 2 teams, St. Thomas Aquinas prevails over ByrnesFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Another mythical high school national championship seems like a very real possibility for Florida power St. Thomas Aquinas. Broncos guard Ben Hamilton listed as doubtful for game against Cowboys on SundayENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are dinged up on the offensive line as left guard Ben Hamilton is listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury. Westhoff’s special teams unit has been big factor in Jets’ 3-0 startFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mike Westhoff is never satisfied, no matter how the New York Jets’ special teams unit performs. Texans TE Hill hospitalized with swine flu, NFL’s first confirmed case; rest of team OKHOUSTON — Houston Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in the first confirmed case in an NFL player this season. NFLPA forms concussion and traumatic brain injury committeeWASHINGTON — The NFL Players Association has formed a committee to address the issue of head trauma among players. Gunslinging days gone? Favre still brings the heat, but his velocity is no big deal for VikesEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The zing on Brett Favre’s passes has long been legendary, but at this stage of his career he’s more of a crafty thrower than the gunslinger his image was previously centered around. NFL players get briefing on situation in tsunami-stricken SamoasWASHINGTON — NFL players of Samoan background are getting updates directly from the U.S. government on recovery efforts in the tsunami-stricken Samoas. QB Matt Hasselbeck ‘very doubtful,’ Walter Jones all but out for Seahawks’ game at IndyRENTON, Wash. — The wounded Seahawks’ date with Peyton Manning and the undefeated Indianapolis Colts is one of the most daunting challenges in Jim Mora’s four seasons as an NFL head man. Houston’s Ryan Moats hopes his story will help raise awareness about breast cancerHOUSTON — Ryan Moats was denied the chance to say a final goodbye to his mother-in-law Jonetta Collinsworth as she succumbed to breast cancer because of an ugly incident with a police officer that gained national attention. Brain-donor Tatupu not fazed by dementia study: ‘Hey, you’re going to die of something, too’RENTON, Wash. — Lofa Tatupu has had multiple concussions. He’s one of the first three active NFL players who have agreed to donate their brains for research after death. Lack of continuity on offensive line contributing to winless Chiefs’ woesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Take a football stadium crammed with 90,000 people. Now pick out the only five guys with their backs to the ball during a play. Former Chargers, Patriots LB Junior Seau: ‘Tell Belichick to call me.’BOSTON — Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau is trying out some new careers this fall as part of a television show called “Sports Jobs.” 49ers look to rookie Glen Coffee while Gore recovers from ankle injurySANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are putting their offense in the hands of rookie running back Glen Coffee. Seahawks coach Mora thought Manning was better than NFL QB even in high schoolRENTON, Wash. — Though now isn’t the best week for the Seahawks to learn this, Jim Mora loves Peyton Manning. To Marinelli, Bears’ game against Lions is no different from any other though ‘I failed’LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rod Marinelli might not recognize the guys on the other side when the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Saints’ Payton and Jets’ Ryan are aggressive masterminds on opposite sides of ballFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Call it a meeting of the masterminds in New Orleans. NY Giants safety Kenny Phillips has microfracture surgery on left kneeEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips has had microfracture surgery on his left knee and will have to wait about five months before he can start to run. Short-yardage lapses a concern but Broncos say they just need to execute betterENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Amid the Denver Broncos’ 3-0 start, one disquieting element has been the team’s difficulties in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Jaguars blacked out again, only team not to be televised locally in Week 4NEW YORK — The Jacksonville Jaguars’ game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday will be blacked out on local TV. The Showdown in Motown didn’t decide AL Central: Twins beat up Tigers 8-3 avoiding eliminationDETROIT — The AL Central is still up for grabs. Ace pitcher Chris Carpenter hits grand slam, drives in 6 for Cardinals in 13-0 rout of RedsCINCINNATI — Ace pitcher Chris Carpenter hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, getting the St. Louis Cardinals back on track with his arm and bat in a 13-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Can’t keep ‘em away: Sports fans still find time, money for games in bad economySports fans are familiar with pain that’s supposed to end their love affair with the game. There are the labor spats between billionaire team owners and millionaire athletes. The off-field antics that land players in handcuffs. The losing seasons. Favre says he’s not out for revenge, backpedals from comments about Packers GMGREEN BAY, Wis. — One minute, Brett Favre sternly insists he isn’t out for revenge against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. The next, he says it’s only human for him to feel like he has something to prove to the team that traded him. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez earning respect, praise from Jets teammates with gritty playFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez realizes it wasn’t the safest move to dive headfirst into the end zone after taking a hard hit. |
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