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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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  • October 2007
    • Ricky Williams in Bid to Return

      Ricky Williams in Bid to Return

      (Newser) - Ricky Williams submitted a request yesterday that the NFL lift his indefinite suspension for violating league drug policy, reports the AP. Williams, still under contract with the Miami Dolphins, was booted from the NFL in April 2006 when he tested positive for marijuana. He failed another test a year later. It could take 60 days for the NFL to make its decision. More »

    • Cincinnati is New England's Fourth Victim

      Cincinnati is New England's Fourth Victim

      (Newser) - Tom Brady threw three touchdowns and the Patriots netted 404 yards in their 34-13 victory over Cincinnati on Monday Night Football last night, reports the Boston Herald . Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer passed for 234 yards, three more  than Brady, but couldn't overcome a glut of penalties and the absence of two key linebackers—or the Patriots' dominating lines. More »

    • Sport's Top 100 Power Players

      Sport's Top 100 Power Players

      (Newser) - In sports you're really only a winner or a loser, so BusinessWeek compiled a list of the 100 most powerful people in sports—whether they're on the field or behind a desk: Roger Goodell, commissioner, NFL Tiger Woods, golfer David Stern, commissioner, NBA More »

    • Steelers Bend to Former Coaches' Cardinals, 21-14

      Steelers Bend to Former Coaches' Cardinals, 21-14

      (Newser) - Former Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and line coach Russ Grimm had their ex-team's number yesterday, leading their Cardinals to a 21-14 victory, reports the Arizona Republic . Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw an interception in the end zone and was sacked four times, and Cardinals rookie Steve Breaston broke the game open with a 73-yard punt return. More »

    • Romo Scrambles Past Rams to Stay Unbeaten

      Romo Scrambles Past Rams to Stay Unbeaten

      (Newser) - Tony Romo was the star last night in an extravaganza that lifted the Cowboys to their fourth victory in a so-far perfect season. Though he passed for 339 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another, Romo's shining moment was recovering a botched snap by running 65 yards for a four-yard gain, the Dallas Morning News reports. More »

    • Victory Is in the Bag for Giants

      Victory Is in the Bag for Giants

      (Newser) - A week after Donovan McNabb pulled the Philadelphia Eagles to dizzying heights with 56 points against the Lions, he found himself dragged back the the ground—repeatedly—by the Giants' defense. New York put up a team-record 12 sacks, six by Osi Umenyiora, and held the Eagles to a single field goal, reports the New York Times. More »

    • Falcons Score Season's 1st Win

      Falcons Score Season's 1st Win

      (Newser) - Joey Harrington answered his critics last night by putting up impressive numbers in his team's 26-16 defeat of the Houston Texans, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Harrington threw two touchdowns to Michael Jenkins and completed 23 of 29 passes for 223 yards to give Bobby Petrino his first win as Atlanta's head coach . More »

  • September 2007
    • Favre Breaks All-Time TD Record

      Favre Breaks All-Time TD Record

      (Newser) - Brett Favre zinged a 16-yard pass into history in today’s Packers-Vikings contest. With 4:56 to go in the first, Favre connected with Greg Jennings for his 421st career touchdown, breaking Dan Marino’s all-time record. He then rushed into the end zone and hoisted Jennings onto his shoulders, as even Minnesota fans applauded the accomplishment, the AP reports.