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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:04 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_GIANTS_PIERCE_INJURED?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_CONCUSSIONS_OBSERVE__REPORT?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:27:17 GMT By HOWARD FENDRICH http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_CONCUSSIONS_OBSERVE__REPORT?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_NFL_FINES?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:53 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_NFL_FINES?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_SAINTS_BUSH?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:20 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_SAINTS_BUSH?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_NFL_CONCUSSIONS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:53 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_NFL_CONCUSSIONS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BROWNS_CRIBBS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:32 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BROWNS_CRIBBS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_OBIT_STEFANIE_SPIELMAN?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:54:44 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_OBIT_STEFANIE_SPIELMAN?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_VIKINGS_CHILDRESS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:44:50 GMT By JON KRAWCZYNSKI http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_VIKINGS_CHILDRESS?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_VIKINGS_METRODOME?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:22:20 GMT By JON KRAWCZYNSKI http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_VIKINGS_METRODOME?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PANTHERS_SMITH_ACCIDENT?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:50:08 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PANTHERS_SMITH_ACCIDENT?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BILLS_WILSON?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:15:50 GMT By JOHN WAWROW http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BILLS_WILSON?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PACKERS_KAMPMAN_CONCUSSION?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:13:10 GMT By CHRIS JENKINS http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PACKERS_KAMPMAN_CONCUSSION?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_OBAMA_AD?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has played in dozens of important games and hung out with some of the biggest stars in sports.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:18 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_OBAMA_AD?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_DUNGY_PLAYER_FORUM?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:16:21 GMT By BARRY WILNER http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_DUNGY_PLAYER_FORUM?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PATRIOTS_FOOTBRIDGE?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT BOSTON (AP) -- A Massachusetts panel has given approval to use $9 million in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the owner of the New England Patriots.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:02:53 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PATRIOTS_FOOTBRIDGE?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_STEELERS_RESTORE_THE_RUN?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:54:25 GMT By ALAN ROBINSON http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_STEELERS_RESTORE_THE_RUN?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_JETS_TEARY_REX?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Rex Ryan stepped to the podium and motioned for a staffer to hand him something.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:53:50 GMT By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_JETS_TEARY_REX?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BROWNS_QUINN_FINED?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs. After throwing an interception in Monday night's 16-0 loss to the Ravens, Quinn dived at Suggs' knees while trying to bring down cornerback Chris Carr, who had picked him off. Suggs had to leave the game and could miss significant playing time.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:23:28 GMT By TOM WITHERS http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BROWNS_QUINN_FINED?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BILLS_FEWELL_TAKES_OVER?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Bills have a new starting quarterback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. They practiced in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:08:53 GMT By JOHN WAWROW http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_BILLS_FEWELL_TAKES_OVER?SITE=MOPAR&SECTION=FOOTBALL&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT