Articles filed under Football
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McCoy tells paper he'll return to TexasDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas quarterback Colt McCoy confirmed that he'll return to the Longhorns for his senior season in 2009. McCoy has led No. 3 Texas (11-1) to a Fiesta Bo...
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Goodell to players: Avoid unsafe situationsDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has a simple mantra when it comes to players feeling the need to carry a gun: Avoid those situations. "The real issue t...
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Longtime EIU coach to return for 2009Dec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - CHARLESTON -- Longtime Eastern Illinois University football coach Bob Spoo says he'll be back for the 2009 season. Spoo is 71 years old and has been at head coach at Eas...
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Bears' defense braces for NFL's premier passing attackDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - In his last two games against the Bears, Drew Brees has thrown for 674 yards and 5 touchdowns. But the New Orleans Saints quarterback threw 109 passes in those two games...
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NFL upholds 3-game suspension of Jacksonville WR JonesDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones will serve a three-game suspension for violation the NFL's substance-abuse policy after his appeal was den...
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Union appeals suspension, fine of BurressDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The NFL Players Association filed a grievance on Tuesday challenging the suspension and fine given to Plaxico Burress by the New York Giants aft...
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Economic slump causes NFL to cut staffDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The NFL pays its players billions of dollars a year and fans pack its stadiums every week. But even the deep-pocketed league is shedding jobs. Commissioner R...
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Williams powers Panthers past Bucs 38-23Dec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Given a national stage, the Carolina Panthers made a pretty good case to be included among the NFL's top teams. Running all over Tampa Bay with their ...
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Giants, Jets both get ambushedDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The host New York Giants finally found some bigger distractions than Plaxico Burress: Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook and the desperate Eagles. But they still clinched t...
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Here are answers to your BCS questionsDec 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The Bowl Championship Series inevitably creates more questions than answers. Often there are no good answers, just dissatisfying explanations. As best we can, let's try ...