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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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  • September 2007
    • At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

      At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

      (Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys have toppled the Washington Redskins from their 7-year reign as the world's most valuable sports franchise, Forbes reports in its annual rankings of NFL teams. Dallas edged out the Redskins ($1.467 billion) and stayed well ahead of other top franchises: the New York Yankees ($1.2 billion) and Manchester United ($1.453 billion). More »

    • Call on Pats: Caught Stealing

      Call on Pats: Caught Stealing

      (Newser) - Confiscated video evidence has confirmed suspicions that the Patriots taped the Jets' defense during Sunday's 38-14 win, ESPN reports. Roger Goodell has reviewed the footage taken from the Pats' sideline and determined that the team violated league rules by recording signals. The commissioner is considering sanctions, which could be as severe as stripping the Pats of multiple draft picks. More »

    • Browns Ditch Frye, Quinn Now No. 2

      Browns Ditch Frye, Quinn Now No. 2

      (Newser) - The Cleveland Browns simplified the question of which of their three quarterbacks to start—by trading starter Charlie Frye to Seattle. Frye, who won out over backup QB Derek Anderson during the preseason, threw for 34 yards with one interception and five sacks last weekend against Pittsburgh. Cleveland parted with Frye for a sixth-round draft pick, the AP reports. More »

    • Ravens Turn Over Win to Bengals

      Ravens Turn Over Win to Bengals

      (Newser) - Six turnovers by the much-hyped Baltimore Ravens confirmed Chad Johnson's promise that last night's season opener would be "ridiculous," the Washington Post reports. Quarterback Steve McNair, who had four turnovers, hurt his groin in the first quarter, and three other valuable Ravens starters also left the field with injuries. More »

    • Niners Battle Back in Nail-Biter

      Niners Battle Back in Nail-Biter

      (Newser) - The 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals last night for the first time since 2004, successfully converting a last-minute fumble by (their own) wide receiver Arnaz Battle . Battle recovered the fumble and zig-zagged it into the end zone with 22 seconds on the clock to cap a riveting final drive and pull of a 20-17 upset. More »

    • 'Catastrophic' Injury Leaves Bills Tight End in Grave Condition

      'Catastrophic' Injury Leaves Bills Tight End in Grave Condition

      (Newser) - Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett may never walk again and faces a fight for his life after suffering serious injuries in Sunday's game, doctors said yesterday. Everett , 25, suffered a fractured spine and damage to his spinal cord on a helmet-to-helmet hit during the second-half kickoff of a loss to the visiting Broncos. More »

    • Quinn Could Take the Snap For Browns

      Quinn Could Take the Snap For Browns

      (Newser) - After seeing their experienced quarterbacks pounded by Pittsburgh in the season opener, it's looking more and more likely hat Cleveland will start rookie Brady Quinn—possibly as early as this week, reports AP. Browns coach Romeo Crennel wouldn't comment on what he called a "personnel decision," but also wouldn't rule Quinn out as a starter. More »

    • Romo Vaults Cowboys Over Giants

      Romo Vaults Cowboys Over Giants

      (Newser) - Four touchdowns and 312 yards from Eli Manning wasn't enough for the New York Giants last night, as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo burned up the field with four TD passes, one TD run, and an average of 23 yards per completion . Terrell Owens kicked into gear in the second half after a quiet start, finishing with two touchdowns. More »

    • Falcons In Dog House Sans Vick