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Narrower goal posts could add intrigue to NFL games

By Sam Farmer

Through Oct. 14, NFL kickers had made 325 of 371 field goals (87.6%) and are on pace for their most accurate season. Tighter uprights could make field-goal and extra-point attempts more interesting.

NFL Sunday night spotlight: Steelers vs. Bengals

Roger Goodell turns Saints bounty case over to Paul Tagliabue

By Sam Farmer

The NFL commissioner calls upon his predecessor to hear the appeals and render a final decision.

Jets' Tim Tebow trademarks 'Tebowing' so it's used 'right way'

49ers turn back Seahawks, 13-6

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San Francisco finally plays a division opponent and moves into first in the NFC West with the victory.

Your average NFL team? Well, they're all about average

Son of Eagles Coach Andy Reid died from accidental heroin overdose

A coroner rules that Garrett Reid, who was found dead on Aug. 5, died as a result of a self-injected lethal dose of heroin. He was 29.

Arizona Cardinals hope to stop free fall

NFL again urges judge to uphold bounty punishments

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49ers to play host to Seahawks on Thursday night

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It's a record day for USC in win over Colorado 10/20/2012, 6:55 p.m.
USC vs. Colorado: live game updates 10/20/2012, 6:35 p.m.
Dwight Howard update: Lakers play the waiting game 10/20/2012, 4:15 p.m.
Lakers make roster cuts by waiving Ronnie Aguilar, Reeves Nelson 10/20/2012, 2:31 p.m.
No. 6 LSU rallies to defeat No. 20 Texas A&M;, 24-19 10/20/2012, 2:05 p.m.
Daily Dodger in Review: The two seasons of Jerry Hairston Jr. 10/20/2012, 1:47 p.m.
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller injured in overtime win 10/20/2012, 1:18 p.m.
Cardinals reload lineup by building through their farm system 10/20/2012, 1:09 p.m.
'Tough' week comes to a close for Lance Armstrong 10/20/2012, 11:17 a.m.
Frankel finishes career with 14th consecutive victory 10/20/2012, 10:34 a.m.
Tim Tebow trademarks 'Tebowing' 10/19/2012, 3:11 p.m.
Lakers' Pau Gasol winning fans, one tweet at a time 10/19/2012, 2:45 p.m.

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Sam Farmer's Week 7 NFL picks

NFL power rankings: Peyton Manning leads Denver to the top 10

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Mike Holmgren out as Jimmy Haslam takes ownership of Browns

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Philadelphia Coach Andy Reid fires defensive coordinator Juan Castillo.

Broncos go nuts on Bolts in 35-24 comeback victory

By Bill Dwyre

San Diego squanders a 24-0 halftime lead, as Peyton Manning and the rest of Denver bring on what will be forever remembered as the Collapse at Qualcomm.

Broncos erase 24-point halftime deficit, beat Chargers, 35-24

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Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes in the second half as the Broncos score 35 unanswered points to stun the Chargers, 35-24.

Ravens lose Ray Lewis, Lardarius Webb for the season

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Linebacker Ray Lewis, a 13-time Pro Bowl invitee, suffered a torn triceps Sunday against Dallas. Cornerback Lardarius Webb tore a knee ligament in the same game.

Aaron Rodgers throws 6 TDs as Packers rout Texans

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Rodgers set a career high with six touchdowns, three to Jordy Nelson and two to James Jones as Green Bay defeats Houston, 42-24.

Change you can believe in? It's business as usual in the NFL

By Sam Farmer

Browns and Jets win? Vikings and 49ers lose? Up is down and down is up as league steps through the looking glass again. In other words, it's a week like any other.

NFL Monday night preview: Broncos vs. Chargers

By Lance Pugmire

San Diego can open a two-game lead in the NFC West with a victory over Denver.

NFL Sunday night spolight: Packers vs. Texans

By Lance Pugmire

Super Bowl XLV champion Green Bay travels to unbeaten Houston in desperate need of a victory.

Buffalo's off-season defensive moves have yet to pay off

By Sam Farmer

The Bills' defense has somehow gotten worse and is ranked 31st in the NFL. In the last two games, Buffalo has given up 1,201 yards.

Sports Q&A: 'Monday Night Football' commentator Jon Gruden

ESPN's Jon Gruden assesses the state of the NFL, as well as Monday's Broncos-Chargers matchup in San Diego, where he won a Super Bowl as Tampa Bay coach in 2003.

Falcons avoid upset loss to Raiders, Giants crush 49ers

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Shonn Greene and Jets rout Colts, Bills top Cardinals in Arizona, RG3 leads Redskins past Vikings, Lions beat Eagles in OT and Seahawks upend Patriots.

Brady Quinn to replace Matt Cassel as Chiefs' starter Sunday

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Kansas City starting quarterback Matt Cassel to sit out because of a concussion

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