McNabb isn’t alone in not knowing games can end tied

Turns out Donovan McNabb wasn’t the only NFL player who didn’t know a regular season game could end in a tie.

Niners OT Jennings goes on IR again

The San Francisco 49ers placed right tackle Jonas Jennings on injured reserve Tuesday for the third time in his four seasons with the club.

Arizona looks to clinch NFC West vs. Giants

The Arizona Cardinals can clinch the NFC West this weekend. The Cardinals have a four-game lead over the San Francisco 49ers.

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Browns‘ Winslow to have MRI on shoulder
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow will have an MRI on his right shoulder…

Iyer: NFL Power Poll: Giants move to top of the line
They form the most dominant group in professional football, yet none of them made the Pro Bowl la…

Culpepper Wants to Un-retire
It may not be as big as Brett Favre announcing his un-retirement, but there’s a chance at least some team will be satisfied with the news that former Oakland Raiders quarterback Daunte Culpepper has reconsidered retirement. Culpepper, who surprised some earlier this season when he retired at age 31, was contacted by the Kansas City [...]

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Eagles, Bengals play to 13-13 tie

Given the way Donovan McNabb played, the Philadelphia Eagles were lucky to get the tie.

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Bears QB Orton active, starts vs. Pack
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was active and started Sunday’s game ag…

Bush among Saints‘ inactives
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After hoping all week to get Reggie Bush back in the lineup, the New Orlean…

Sanders, Okoye out in Texans-Colts game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts safety Bob Sanders, last season’s NFL Defensive Player of the Year, was i…

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Vick wants to play, but what team would risk it?
Michael Vick lives in a prison in Kansas, making 12 cents an hour while plotting his return to the N…

My Profile: Mike Smith, Falcons head coach
Sporting News Today’s My Profile with Falcons head coach Mike Smith.

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Rams‘ Jackson out
Rams running back Steven Jackson will not play Sunday against the 49ers because of his injured right thigh, and coach Jim Haslett said he won’t even

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Chargers’ Chambers has first full practice since injury
Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers went through his first full practice since spraining his ankle Oct. 5.

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‘Hawks QB Hasselbeck to start; Branch to try to play
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is finally ready to start again and wide receiver Deion Branch will try to play his first full gam

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Jacobs set for Ray run-in

Brandon Jacobs is fired up to see Ray Lewis on the other side of the line of scrimmage on Sunday.

Feely’s field goal in OT gives Jets 34-31 win

The New York Jets stand alone atop the tight AFC East standings, barely.

Jay Feely kicked a 34-yard field goal on the first series of overtime after New England tied the game on Matt Cassel’s pass to Randy Moss with one second left in regulation and the Jets survived a Tom Brady-like comeback with a 34-31 victory Thursday night.

The win broke a tie for the division lead between the teams and gave the Jets (7-3) sole possession of first place for the first time since Nov. 19, 2001, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The Patriots (6-4) have won the AFC East the last five seasons and six of the last seven.

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Brady’s Career in Jeopardy?
The career of quarterback Tom Brady could be in jeopardy, according to new reports. Brady, who had surgery earlier this season to repair a torn ACL and MCL, is now facing an infection that doctors are trying to fend off. If the doctors are not successful, it could mean another surgery for Brady which could [...]

Chargers sign ex-Buccaneers RB Bennett (AP)

Running back Michael Bennett signed with the San Diego Chargers on Wednesday, hours after being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bennett, an eight-year pro, carried only seven times for 12 yards with the Buccaneers, an average of 1.7 yards per carry. “He’s a capable running back and he was released,” coach Norv Turner said.

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Ravens place McAlister, Landry on IR (AP)
The Baltimore Ravens placed cornerback Chris McAlister and strong safety Dawan Landry on injured reserve, ending their seasons. McAlister underwent surgery Monday to repair his posterior cruciate ligament and cartilage damage on his right knee in Coral Gables, Fla. McAlister, who leads the Ravens with three interceptions, has had problems with the knee dating to last season.

Cardinals deny 49ers upset bid

Arizona beat San Francisco, 29-24 Monday night. The Cardinals stopped Michael Robinson on a run from the two-yard line as time ran out.

NFL rescinds fine against Pats WR Moss (AP)
The NFL has rescinded a $20,000 fine levied against New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss for his comments about officiating. The fine was withdrawn by Ray Anderson, the league’s vice president of operations, after a review, league spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday. Moss’ remarks came after the Patriots lost 18-15 at Indianapolis on Nov.

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Jets bring back CB Law to face Pats (AP)

Ty Law is back with the New York Jets — just in time to play against the New England Patriots. The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Jets on Monday after sitting out the first 10 weeks of the season as a free agent. “Things appear to be headed in that direction,” a person familiar with the signing told The Associated Press.

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