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Packers Havner fined $5K for late hit vs. Cowboys

Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner has been fined $5,000 for a late hit out of bounds during last week's 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:50 pm

Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide

Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide

The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:15 pm

Giants LB Pierce out indefinitely with neck injury

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:40 pm

NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions

NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:25 pm

Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:40 pm

Bush questionable for Tampa Bay

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:30 pm

Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount

Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:20 am

Union says NFL concussion expert is biased

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:20 am

Browns' Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday

Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:05 am

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42

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.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:55 pm

Dolphins lead Panthers 14-3 at halftime

Dolphins lead Panthers 14-3 at halftime

Ricky Williams had a 14-yard touchdown catch and ran for a short score in the final 4 minutes of the second quarter to give the Miami Dolphins a 14-3 halftime lead against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:00 pm

Panthers lead Dolphins 3-0 after 1st quarter

Panthers lead Dolphins 3-0 after 1st quarter

John Kasay kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Carolina Panthers a 3-0 lead against the Miami Dolphins after the first quarter Thursday night.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:10 pm

Childress signs extension with Vikings

The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:45 pm

Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer

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.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:20 pm

Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident

Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:50 pm

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming

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.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:15 pm

Kampman on concussion: cautious approach is best

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.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:15 pm

Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has played in dozens of important games and hung out with some of the biggest stars in sports.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:10 pm

Dungy to lead player advisory forum

Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

Nov 19, 2009 | 2:15 pm

Mass. panel OKs $9 million for Patriots footbridge

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.

Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 pm

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