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Dec 9, 2007 7:33 PM CST

Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East

Green Bay pounds Oakland while the Dolphins drop to 0-13

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter and won on Jason Witten's 16-yard TD catch with 18 seconds remaining, 28-27. Witten had fumbled near the goal line to kill a drive earlier in the quarter, but redeemed himself with the last of a career-high 15 catches....

Giants Win Defensive Battle With Eagles

Dec 9, 2007 5:57 PM CST

Giants Win Defensive Battle With Eagles

Elsewhere, Bucs and Panthers both get thumped on the road

(Newser) - The New York Giants had a less-than-stellar day on offense, but it was just enough in a 16-13 win as Philadelphia's long field goal attempt hit the upright with no time left. The ho-hum game featured 12 punts and only one pass play longer than 20 yards as the visiting...

Tebow, Three Others Vie for Heisman

Dec 5, 2007 10:44 PM CST

Tebow, Three Others Vie for Heisman

McFadden, Brennan and Daniel hope to beat out Florida QB for top football honor

(Newser) - Florida’s sophomore quarterback Tim Tebow may be the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy but he will face stiff competition from Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, who was last year’s runner-up. Also vying for college football’s top individual prize are Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel and Hawaii signal-caller...

Favre Nails Sportsman of Year

Dec 5, 2007 2:34 AM CST

Favre Nails Sportsman of Year

Recognizing Favre's impact on and off the field

(Newser) - Brett Favre is Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, a title earned due to his astounding resurrection on the field, and for his many charitable and social efforts off it, the magazine says. The player teammates call "the ultimate warrior" has already surpassed Dan Marino's records for touchdown passes...

Henry Wins Appeal of Drug Test

Dec 5, 2007 1:15 AM CST

Henry Wins Appeal of Drug Test

Denver running back won't be suspended for year, cleared to play

(Newser) - While the Denver Broncos may have lost this past week to divisional rival Oakland they did emerge victorious in another matter. Running back Travis Henry won his appeal of a one-year suspension in relation to a failed drug test from August. Henry’s appeal was heard in mid-November and he...

3,000 Bid Farewell to Taylor

Dec 3, 2007 5:11 PM CST

3,000 Bid Farewell to Taylor

Mourners decry gun violence at football star's funeral

(Newser) - Friends, family, and teammates paid final respects to Sean Taylor today at the slain football star’s funeral, the Miami Herald reports. About 3,000 people crowded FIU’s Pharmed Arena, including dozens of current and former NFL players, O.J. Simpson among them. In his eulogy, Jesse Jackson looked...

Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss

Dec 2, 2007 6:02 PM CST

Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss

Elsewhere, Minnesota rips Detroit, Carolina crushes San Fran

(Newser) - The Philadelphia Eagles, missing starting QB Donovan McNabb, nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback today after a 64-yard punt return by do-it-all running back Brian Westbrook. But Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu intercepted A.J. Feeley for the third time with seconds to go in the game sealing a 28-24 victory...

Cops Arrest 4 in Taylor Murder

UPDATED

Nov 30, 2007 8:46 PM CST

Cops Arrest 4 in Taylor Murder

Men aimed to rob football star, police say

(Newser) - Miami-Dade cops arrested four today in the killing of NFL star Sean Taylor, the Miami Herald reports. Eric Rivera, 17, Charles Wardlow, 18, Jason Mitchell, 19, and Venjah Hunte, 20, will all be charged with murder. They aimed to rob Taylor's house and thought no one was home on the...

Cops Hold 3 in Taylor Murder

UPDATED

Nov 30, 2007 2:39 PM CST

Cops Hold 3 in Taylor Murder

Police suspect incident was botched burglary

(Newser) - Miami police are questioning three men, including two teenagers, in the shooting death of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, the Miami Herald reports. Police say the suspects were trying to rob Taylor's house and did not expect him to be there. Taylor died Tuesday after being shot in his Miami-area...

LSU Will Let Michigan Speak With Miles About Job

Nov 28, 2007 10:18 PM CST

LSU Will Let Michigan Speak With Miles About Job

Coach will meet with Wolverines next week

(Newser) - LSU confirmed that Michigan officially requested to speak with Les Miles about becoming the school’s next football coach. The talks will not begin until next week, after LSU plays Tennessee for the SEC championship game. Miles is a Michigan alum and met his wife at the school. His contract...

Creator of Gatorade Dies

Nov 27, 2007 9:36 PM CST

Creator of Gatorade Dies

Dr. Robert Cade invented the sports drink for Florida's football Gators

(Newser) - The University of Florida researcher who invented Gatorade 40 years ago to hydrate his school football team died today at age 80. Dr. Robert Cade's first batch tasted a bit like "toilet bowl cleaner," but a little sugar and lemon juice fixed that. Today, the ubiquitous sports drink...

Sherman Named New Coach at A&M

Nov 26, 2007 11:10 PM CST

Sherman Named New Coach at A&M

Gailey fired at Georgia Tech, Nutt steps down at Arkansas, Doba canned at WSU

(Newser) - Mike Sherman will replace Dennis Franchione as head football coach at Texas A&M. Sherman coached the Aggies offensive line during two separate stints in the 1990s. He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans and coached the Green Bay Packers from 2000 to 2005. Sherman called coaching...

Redskins Star Critical After Shooting

Nov 26, 2007 11:21 AM CST

Redskins Star Critical After Shooting

Pro Bowl safety Taylor wounded in incident at Miami home

(Newser) - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor is in critical condition after being shot by an intruder at his Miami home and airlifted to the hospital early today, the Miami Herald reports. Taylor, 24, a 2004 first-round draft pick from the University of Miami, has been out of commission with a sprained...

Feds: Vick Should Pay
$1M for Dogs

Nov 20, 2007 10:11 PM CST

Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

Prosecutors hope to beat creditors to NFL star's assets

(Newser) - The feds want Michael Vick to pick up the nearly $1-million tab for the 48 pit bulls they seized from his home. Prosecutors say the Atlanta Falcon, who surrendered to authorities yesterday to begin serving his time, should pay for the seizure, care, and adoption of the dogs, which they...

Beware of Boobs at Jets Games

Nov 20, 2007 3:42 PM CST

Beware of Boobs at Jets Games

Home crowd 'tradition' includes jeering at women to expose their breasts

(Newser) - At Giants Stadium for Sunday's Jets game, some fans had expectations of more than the upset they got from their team: an informal "halftime show" of a few temporarily topless women. The Times reports on a years-old tradition of fans congregating around the spiral Gate D pedestrian ramp to...

Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

Nov 19, 2007 5:47 PM CST

Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

Disgraced QB reports to prison 3 weeks before dogfighting sentencing

(Newser) - Scandal-dogged quarterback Michael Vick reported to federal custody today, starting his sentence before his Dec. 10 sentencing hearing so he can get out as soon as possible, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions and his self surrender further demonstrates that...

Everett Leaves Hospital, Thanks Buffalo Fans

Nov 19, 2007 1:00 PM CST

Everett Leaves Hospital, Thanks Buffalo Fans

'It’s been special to me,' injured Bills tight end tells crowd on video

(Newser) - Buffalo tight end Kevin Everett left the hospital last week and thanked his team and its fans for their support in a video message that played before last night's game. "Just letting you guys know it’s been special to me and I just want to say, come on...

NFL Commish Reinstates
Ricky Williams

Nov 14, 2007 9:57 PM CST

NFL Commish Reinstates Ricky Williams

Dolphins now control date of return from fourth pot smoking suspension

(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...

Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?

Nov 13, 2007 11:48 PM CST

Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?

Foot injury may be severe enough to end Pro Bowler's season

(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...

Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain

Nov 13, 2007 5:45 PM CST

Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain

Jones will get one year of probation in exchange for testimony

(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...