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October 13, 2008 11:38:36 AM CDT



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Started by S Goldstein; Last updated Feb 22, 08 9:36 PM CST by S Goldstein | View history

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The road to the Super Bowl in 2007 goes through the defending champion Indianapolis Colts

With more and more headlines focused on the players' actions off the field, the NFL and new commish Roger Goodell are set on cleaning up the sport.

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  • November 2007
    • Patriots Juggernaut Flattens Bills

      Patriots Juggernaut Flattens Bills

      (Newser) - Randy Moss racked up his franchise-record four touchdown receptions before halftime last night in the Patriots' 56-10 trouncing of Buffalo, and Tom Brady lobbed five touchdowns to become New England's all-time leader with 185. As Bills fans threw curses down, the punt-eschewing Pats compiled 510 yards and cruised to tie a franchise-high score, reports the Boston Globe. More »

    • Flukey FG Gives Stunned Ravens 33-30 OT Loss

      Flukey FG Gives Stunned Ravens 33-30 OT Loss

      (Newser) - Baltimore fans and players alike thought the game was over when Buffalo's last-second field goal bounced harmlessly off the crossbar, but after five minutes of zebra-striped deliberation a tie was announced. Phil Dawson's kick had gone through the uprights before ricocheting, and his next kick gave the Browns a 33-30 overtime win, reports the Baltimore Sun. Elsewhere in the AFC: More »

    • NFL Commish Reinstates Ricky Williams

      NFL Commish Reinstates Ricky Williams

      (Newser) - Embattled running back Ricky Williams was reinstated to the NFL after an 18-month absence caused by his fourth violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. Miami coach Cam Cameron has not indicated whether the 0-9 Dolphins would reactivate Williams. Even if the team chooses not to use Williams this year, they could trade him in the offseason, reports the Miami Herald . More »

    • Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?

      Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?

      (Newser) - Though swelling so far has hindered a definitive diagnosis, a source told ESPN yesterday that Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney's left foot might prove to have a Lisfranc injury, requiring season ending surgery.  The defensive end suggested following Sunday's loss that the damage might have been caused when a Chargers blocker stepped on his foot. More »

    • Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain

      Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain

      (Newser) - Adam 'Pacman' Jones will take a plea deal which will get him a year's probation in exchange for testimony about a shooting that took place during his Las Vegas strip club brawl, the AP reports. Pacman will plead no contest to conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct and receive a suspended one-year sentence. More »

    • 49ers Get Nothing in 'Hawks Win

      49ers Get Nothing in 'Hawks Win

      (Newser) - The 49ers and Seahawks each had two turnovers in last night's matchup, and that was the only equal stat in an embarrassingly lopsided game. The Seahawks, who won 24-0, racked up twice as many yards and controlled the ball twice as long as the Niners, who had just one first down in the first half, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. More »

    • Giants TOed by Dallas, Again

      Giants TOed by Dallas, Again

      (Newser) - Dallas took convincing control over the NFC East by thumping New York, their closest division rivals. The Giants had a six-game winning streak, but they could not overcome another stellar game from Tony Romo—four touchdowns, including two long lobs to Terrell Owens—plus costly penalties that eliminated a touchdown run and a long kickoff return. More »

    • Goodell Upholds Pacman Ban

      Goodell Upholds Pacman Ban

      (Newser) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell firmly squashed the campaign of Adam "Pacman" Jones's camp to reduce his full-season suspension, reiterating to the Titans defensive standout that he cannot rejoin his team until fall 2008. Tennessee, whose overall defense has improved significantly this year, said they had been prepared for that eventuality. More »

    • Big Ben Rings in Rout of Ravens

      Big Ben Rings in Rout of Ravens

      (Newser) - Ben Roethlisberger put on a show on the Monday Night stage last night, overcoming both the Ravens' defense and an injured hip to throw five touchdowns in the Steelers' 38-7 win over Baltimore. When Roethlisberger wasn't on the field, linebacker James Harrison was, picking up nine tackles, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and an interception, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. More »

    • TO, Romo Help Cowboys Clip Eagles' Wings

      TO, Romo Help Cowboys Clip Eagles' Wings

      (Newser) - Terrell Owens sealed the Cowboys' victory over his former team by running through, around and over the Eagles to rack up 174 yards on 10 catches, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer . The 3-5 Eagles are now 0-3 against NFC East opponents, and all that's soaring in Philly now are doubts about coach Andy Reid and quarterback Donovan McNabb. More »

    • Browns Overcome Seahawks in OT

      Browns Overcome Seahawks in OT

      (Newser) - Sunday's late day NFL action was dominated by the Patriots and Colts, but there were two other games going on as well, including an overtime thriller: The Browns survived a tying FG at the end of regulation by Seahawk kicker Josh Brown and the loss of the overtime coin flip to win 33-30 on a 25-yard FG. More »

    • Pats Take Super Bowl XLIS

      Pats Take Super Bowl XLIS

      (Newser) - The Roman number for "1/2" is "S" and today's game between the Patriots and Colts, falling midway between Super Bowls XLI and XLII, had all the makings of a regular season title game. There were huge momentum swings, incredible individual plays, and a classic comeback by the road team over the defending Super Bowl champs. It all added up to a 24-20 win for the still-undefeated Patriots. More »

    • Peterson Sets Rush Record

      Peterson Sets Rush Record

      (Newser) - Move aside, Jamal Lewis, there's a new holder of the single-game rushing record, and he's a rookie. In a spectacular performance, Adrian Peterson ran over, around, and through the San Diego Charger defense on the way to 296 yards in only his 8th pro game, one yard better than the mark Lewis set four years ago. He also became the first rookie to rush for more than 200 yards at least twice in a single season. More »

    • Pack Go to 7-1 in Early Sunday NFL Action

      Pack Go to 7-1 in Early Sunday NFL Action

      (Newser) - Brett Favre and the Packers won for the second straight week on the road in a tough AFC West setting, this time downing the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium 33-22, thanks to 17 straight fourth-quarter points. Green Bay moved to 7-1 on the year and maintained its one game lead in the NFC North. In other 1:00 EST game action: More »

  • October 2007
    • Jaguar Looking at Suspension

      Jaguar Looking at Suspension

      (Newser) - One of the aging bulwarks of Jacksonville's stout defense, tackle Marcus Stroud has tested positive for an undisclosed banned substance, reports the Florida Times-Union. Stroud may appeal, but the team may have already decided he is better off serving his four-game suspension sooner rather than later in the season. More »

    • Pats, Colts Are Breaking Records—for the Bookies

      Pats, Colts Are Breaking Records&mdash;for the Bookies

      (Newser) - If fans are excited about this Sunday's showdown between the undefeated Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots, it's nothing to what sports bookies are feeling. The game has already racked up four times the usual number of bets, and those in the know expect "the most wagered-on game of the 2007 regular season," reports the Times. More »

    • Is Belichick Breaking an Unwritten Rule?

      Is Belichick Breaking an Unwritten Rule?

      (Newser) - Following Sunday's 52-7 crushing of the Redskins, which included fourth down conversions when ahead 38-0 and 45-0 in the fourth, Pat's coach Bill Belichick is coming under fire for violating an unwritten code of conduct in his unwillingness to concede bl