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Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter will start the Pittsburgh Steelers' opener Sunday against Tennessee despite sitting out all four preseason games and most of training camp ...5.2

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Kevin Burnett will miss the season opener, and maybe more games, because of a left knee injury.5.1

Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman practiced again on Thursday while wearing a brace on his sprained left knee, and was upgraded on the injury report from ...4.8

Steve Rosenbloom chats with ex-Bear Leslie Frazier You pick 'em Pick the winners for the pro football games.2.9

Two years ago, the Panthers zoomed into the forefront of NFL consciousness with their improbable ascension to the Super Bowl.4.5

Jeremy Newberry made it through a full practice in pads without any complications Thursday and will start at center for the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's season opener ...3.4

There are high expectations for the Buffalo Bills this season. With a strong finish last year the Bills feel it's important to begin this season fast to establish themselves ...2.9

Five teams traded players just before the last roster cuts to get teams down to the 53-player maximum.2.9

The Miami Dolphins players voted their team captains for the 2005 season, Head Coach Nick Saban announced today.2.9

Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick isn't likely to be surprised by anything Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy might come up with for Sunday night's regular-season opener.3.4

Bill Parcells is letting someone else call the offensive plays, an unusual relinquishment of control for the Dallas Cowboys coach.5

Steve McNair says he and backup Billy Volek can handle the pressure of being the only quarterbacks on the Tennessee roster right now.3.2

The Tennessee Titans are teaming up with the America Red Cross and Bridgestone Firestone for a weekend blood drive.3.3

Hoosiers continue to respond to the call of Hurricane Katrina victims. Everyone from the Indianapolis Colts to the Indianapolis Police Department is getting into the act.2.9

Linebacker Mike Peterson was embarrassed by Jacksonville's run defense last season.3.1

NFL Designates Sept. 18-19 'Hurricane Relief Weekend' posted 09/08/2005 MONDAY NIGHT FUND-RAISING TELETHON TO CAP ACTIVITIES The National Football League has designated week ...4

With Jerry Rice out and Barry Bonds on the way back in, the notion of what constitutes a star anymore is getting jumbled, particularly in the Bay Area.3.1

BEREA - The Browns and Cincinnati Bengals have met 63 times, and in No. 63, Rudi Johnson accomplished something that Leroy Kelly, Mike Pruitt, Corey Dillon and Ickey Woods ...4.5

DAVIE Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge stemming from a July incident with his wife and two other charges were dropped Thursday in ...4

Well, the Bristol match was not quite the start we were looking for, however let's see how last weekend's results affected the new ERE Fantasy League.3.2

The Chryslers Classic shifts control to a non-profit organization. Greensboro, NC -- The News and Record of Greensboro reports in today's editions that the local Jaycees ...4.5

Abraham rushed to the mall Wednesday night to get his hat done up after watching Darren Woodson rip him on ESPN.4.9

New York Giants running back Tiki Barber has signed a two-year contract extension with the team, he said Thursday.4.8

Move over T.O. Brian Westbrook is making his way to the top of the line of disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles.6.3

ST. LOUIS - When St. Louis opens the season at San Francisco on Sunday, defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy will be looking to erase a memory from last season.3.4

Kansas City's Ryan Sims is not speaking with the media these days, but Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil is.5

With their home stadium storm damaged and their suburban headquarters commandeered by government agencies, the Saints in 2005 will be a New Orleans team in name only.5.9

GREEN BAY, Wis. --Brett Favre doesn't know all of their names yet and even coach Mike Sherman has lost count.5.8

Joey Harrington was the No. 3 pick in the 2002 NFL draft. If the Detroit Lions had other options at quarterback, Harrington probably wouldn't have been rushed into action.3.1

WTVM News Leader 9 brings you an inside look at the 2005 Atlanta Falcons. Join Dave Platta and Kirsten Olesen for "Defending the South: A Look Inside the 2005 Atlanta ...2.9

Former McMaster star Jesse Lumsden has come to terms with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. A source confirmed that the running back has agreed to a one-year contract plus an option.4

The New England Patriots made two practice squad moves Wednesday, signing linebacker Andre Torrey and releasing safety Raymond Ventrone.3.7

Former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach has been hospitalized in Washington, the Boston Globe reported.3.1

Mich. Included were conversations with Spartans players without coaches present.2.9

No one around the Nebraska program will soon forget Barrett Ruud, no matter what Bo Ruud does.3.1

Leonard Weaver is Seattle's backup fullback. E-mail article Print view Search Most e-mailed Most read KIRKLAND - The first time Leonard Weaver touched the football in the ...2.9