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  • October 2008

    • Cowboys Nearly Cough Up 17-Point Lead

      DallasCowboys.com  |  Oct 5, 08 6:28 PM CDT

      Cowboys Nearly Cough Up 17-Point Lead

      (Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys nearly blew a big lead today, and the Indianapolis Colts overcame one against the winless Houston Texans: The Cincinnati Bengals whittled down the Cowboys' 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but blew it when receiver Miles Austin couldn't catch an endzone pass, Dallascowboys.com reports. Cowboys 31, Bengals 22. The Colts scored 21 points in just over 2 minutes in the fourth quarter, beating the Texans 31-27. Peyton Manning threw two TDs and linebacker Gary Brackett returned a Houston fumble for another score, USA Today reports. More »

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      NFL  • Washington Redskins  • Peyton Manning  • Indianapolis Colts  • Houston Texans

  • September 2008

    • Pats Top Jets 19-10 Without Brady at Helm

      Associated Press  |  Sep 14, 08 6:31 PM CDT

      Pats Top Jets 19-10 Without Brady at Helm

      (Newser) - Matt Cassel stepped in to lead the Tom Bradyless New England Patriots today, as Peyton Manning sparked a late Indianapolis Colts rally and Eli Manning showed why the New York Giants are champs: Tom who? In his first start since high school, Matt Cassel led the Patriots to a 19-10 victory over Brett Favre's New York Jets. Cassel went 16 for 23 for 165 yards but didn't toss a touchdown, the AP reports. Peyton Manning narrowly avoided his first 0-2 start since his rookie season 10 years ago, rallying the Colts from a 15-0 deficit in the third quarter to beat the Minnesota Vikings 18-15, USA Today reports. More »

    • Cowboys NFL's Richest at $1.6B

      Bloomberg  |  Sep 11, 08 11:37 AM CDT

      Cowboys NFL's Richest at $1.6B

      (Newser) - The NFL is the richest pro sports league in the world, with the average value of each franchise topping $1 billion, reports Bloomberg. The combined value of the league jumped 7% from last year and has more than tripled since Forbes began ranking the teams 10 years ago. The jump is primarily attributed to new stadiums and increased sponsorship deals. The Dallas Cowboys remain at the top of the list, with a value of $1.61 billion. More »

    • Giants Beat Skins in Opener

      Associated Press  |  Sep 4, 08 9:19 PM CDT

      Giants Beat Skins in Opener

      (AP) - The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else—defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season. More »

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      NFL  • New York Giants  • Washington Redskins

    • Champ Giants Still Underdogs

      New York Daily News  |  Sep 4, 08 11:09 AM CDT

      Champ Giants Still Underdogs

      (Newser) - They’re the Super Bowl champions, but when the New York Giants take the field against the rival Redskins to begin the NFL season tonight, they’ll feel like underdogs. “Nobody really has a lot of respect for us,” says Plaxico Burress. “Even when we won the Super Bowl, everything was a fluke.” New York has lost five starters, and many doubt they’ll recover. More »

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      NFL  • New York Giants  • Washington Redskins  • Michael Strahan  • Osi Umenyiora

  • July 2008

    • Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins

      Miami Herald  |  Jul 21, 08 5:54 AM CDT

      Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins

      (Newser) - Dancing With the Stars hunk Jason Taylor is a Dolphin no longer. After spending his career in Miami, the defensive end will head for Washington after the teams agreed on a trade that sends two Redskins draft picks to the Dolphins, the Miami Herald reports. "I love Miami, will always cherish my 11 years with the Dolphins," said Taylor, promising to remain a fan. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Washington Redskins  • trade  • Miami Dolphins  • draft pick

  • April 2008
  • February 2008

    • Redskins Name Zorn Head Coach

      Washington Post  |  Feb 9, 08 8:24 PM CST

      Redskins Name Zorn Head Coach

      (Newser) - Two weeks ago, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder shocked the NFL by hiring Jim Zorn as offensive coordinator before he had hired a head coach. Today, Snyder topped that by making Zorn his head coach, reports the Washington Post . "I've always dreamed of being a head coach with a franchise rich in tradition like the Redskins," Zorn, 54, said. More »

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      NFL  • Washington Redskins  • Daniel Snyder  • Steve Spagnuolo  • coaching hires

    • Giants Reward Spagnuolo for Staying

      New York Times  |  Feb 8, 08 1:07 AM CST

      Giants Reward Spagnuolo for Staying

      (Newser) - The Washington Redskins loss is the New York Giants gain. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo took himself out of the running for the Redskins coaching job and instead accepted a three-year contract from the Giants yesterday, reports for New York Times. The contract, which pays $2 million a season, makes Spagnuolo one of the highest paid defensive coordinators in the NFL. More »

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      NFL  • New York Giants  • Washington Redskins  • Daniel Snyder  • Steve Spagnuolo

    • Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class

      Associated Press  |  Feb 3, 08 4:55 AM CST

      Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class

      (Newser) - What has been a rough season for the Washington Redskins got a little brighter yesterday when both Darrell Green and Art Monk were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports AP. New England linebacker Andre Tippett, San Diego/San Francisco defensive end Fred Dean, Minnesota/Denver tackle Gary Zimmerman and  Kansas City cornerback Emmitt Thomas were also elected. More »

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      NFL  • New England Patriots  • Washington Redskins  • Kansas City Chiefs  • San Francisco 49ers  • Denver Broncos  • Minnesota Vikings

  • January 2008

    • Redskins Dump Williams and Saunders

      Washington Post  |  Jan 26, 08 6:16 PM CST

      Redskins Dump Williams and Saunders

      (Newser) - Last week it looked like Gregg Williams would be the head coach of the Washington Redskins. Today Williams is looking for a job. Williams, the Redskins defensive coordinator, and Al Saunders, Washington's offensive coordinator, were released by the team today, according the Washington Post . Greg Blache takes over for Williams and Jim Zorn replaces Saunders. More »

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      NFL  • Washington Redskins  • Daniel Snyder

    • NFL Exit Puts Gibbs Back in NASCAR Seat

      USA Today  |  Jan 9, 08 7:56 AM CST

      NFL Exit Puts Gibbs Back in NASCAR Seat

      (Newser) - When Joe Gibbs stepped down as Redskins' head coach yesterday at age 67, it wasn't to head off to the golf course—Gibbs is expected to retake the reins of his NASCAR team, reports USA Today . "I guess it's a good thing I never moved into his office," cracked son JD Gibbs, who's been running the show since dad's 2004 return to football. More »

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      Washington Redskins  • NASCAR  • Kyle Busch  • Joe Gibbs Racing  • Joe Gibbs

    • Gibbs Blindsides 'Skins, Resigns

      Washington Post  |  Jan 8, 08 11:25 AM CST

      Gibbs Blindsides 'Skins, Resigns

      (Newser) - Joe Gibbs is retiring again, stepping down as both coach and president of the Washington Redskins, the team he’s spent a total of 16 years leading, the Washington Post reports. Gibbs will stay with the team somehow, perhaps as a consultant to owner Dan Snyder. No announcement of a replacement followed Gibbs' surprise decision. More »

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