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Edwards leaves Bills practice with thigh bruise
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:52:53 EDT

Raiders Hall may have to wear cast on hand
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:44:51 EDT

Cincy re-signs Henry 4 months after cutting him
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:41:26 EDT

Unhappy Boldin asks Cardinals to trade him
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:36:49 EDT

Horn gets his wish as Falcons dump veteran WR
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:27:37 EDT

Manning ends silence, hopes to play in opener
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:52:08 EDT

Don Banks: Turner set to break out in Atlanta
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:13:07 EDT
Halfway through the fake schedule, SI.com's Don Banks checks in with preseason thoughts on the Falcons' new star, Brady Quinn, Kyle Orton and much more.

Shockey ready to play
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:26:41 EDT

Bears pick Orton over Grossman as starting QB
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:37:54 EDT

Patriots' Brady may miss third preseason game
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:24:54 EDT

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Dooley noted for unique duality at Louisiana Tech
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:26:06 GMT
Derek Dooley never imagined happily ever after would take him to Ruston, La. Just 12 years after embracing his passion for football ...

Quarterbacks provide Ohio State a wealth of options
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:00:01 GMT
A year ago, Todd Boeckman faced questions about whether he could win the starting quarterback job at Ohio State.

BCS playoff and bowls can coexist
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:05:50 GMT
The BCS is many things: Biggest Cop-out in Sports, Barely Competent Setup, Brainless, Cockeyed and Stupid OK, I'm behaving childish ...

Louisville QB Simms suspended for 4 games
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:30:24 GMT
Louisville quarterback Matt Simms has been suspended for the team's first four games of the season by coach Steve Kragthorpe ...

Purdue RB Taylor to miss 2008 season
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:28:40 GMT
Purdue running back Jaycen Taylor will miss the 2008 season because of a torn knee ligament.

Warren ruled eligible to play for Tennessee
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:39:02 GMT
The wait was excruciating for Tennessee's Brandon Warren. But in the end, it was worth it. The standout tight end had his waiver ...

Craft gets UCLA starting QB job
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:07:50 GMT
Redshirt junior Kevin Craft will start at quarterback for UCLA in its season opener against No. 18 Tennessee.

'The Herd' stampedes onto ESPNU
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:26:10 GMT
In the cathedral of cross-promotion that is ESPN, another radio show is about to show up on TV, too. Colin Cowherd, who replaced ...

USC QB Mark Sanchez hopes to play in opener
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:50:06 GMT
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez, who dislocated his left kneecap and was carted off the practice field earlier this month, is feeling ...

Harper is in lead position to make Clemson roar in ACC
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:58:31 GMT
Cullen Harper, starting quarterback for Clemson and the Atlantic Coast Conference's preseason player of the year, is one of the ...

QB Locker back at practice for Washington
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:59:18 GMT
Washington quarterback Jake Locker returned for a full practice on Monday the first time he had done so since he injured his ...

Auburn is going on the offensive with switch to spread
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:14:14 GMT
Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville puts little stock in polls and predictions, but he smiled when the news media picked the Tigers ...

Tennessee eager to return to top
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:54:33 GMT
A decade has passed since Tennessee defeated Florida State in the Fiesta Bowl to win the first Bowl Championship Series title, ...

AP poll follows coaches' lead: Georgia the preseason No. 1
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:36:26 GMT
By the time Georgia was done demolishing Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl, it was apparent the Bulldogs were well on their way to being ...

LeFevour creates spike in temperature at Central Michigan
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:42:56 GMT
At Comerica Park in Detroit, fans walking to ballgames this summer were greeted by a billboard featuring a 60-foot high photograph ...

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Affidavits implicate ex-Marshall coach (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:24:42 PDT
Sworn affidavits in a federal lawsuit implicate former Marshall football coach Bob Pruett in an academic scandal and a jobs program for athletes that drew NCAA violations. The NCAA sanctioned Marshall in 2001 but did not name Pruett. Marshall was placed on four years' probation and lost football and basketball scholarships for violating NCAA rules.
Georgia adjusts after losing Sturdivant (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:43:57 PDT
Top-ranked Georgia is working with a new mix of starters on its offensive line after losing left tackle Trinton Sturdivant to a season-ending knee injury. Another returning starter, guard Clint Boling, was suspended by coach Mark Richt for the Aug. 30 opener against Georgia Southern following an alcohol-related arrest in the spring.
Washington QB Locker back at practice (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:38:18 PDT
Much to his relief, Jake Locker no longer has to be a spectator. Washington's star sophomore quarterback returned to practice this week after missing 11 days with a hamstring strain that had many fans concerned about his availability for the Huskies opener on Aug. 30 at Oregon. "I don't expect to be anything less" than 100 percent, Locker told reporters on Tuesday.
NCAA clears TE Warren to play for Vols (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:55:57 PDT
Tight end Brandon Warren made his first appearance as an official member of Tennessee's football team on Tuesday looking relaxed and sporting a big grin on his face. Earlier in the day, the NCAA informed the Volunteers that Warren, who caught 27 passes for 301 yards as a freshman at Florida State in 2006, would be cleared to play for No.
Purdue RB Taylor to miss 2008 season (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:54:23 PDT
Purdue running back Jaycen Taylor will miss the 2008 season because of a torn knee ligament. Taylor had an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of damage to his injured right knee, Purdue spokesman Tom Schott said. He will have surgery and miss the season but will return for his fifth year of eligibility in 2009.
Louisville QB Simms suspended 4 games (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:26:48 PDT
Louisville quarterback Matt Simms was suspended for the team's first four games of the season by coach Steve Kragthorpe on Tuesday for breaking team rules. Simms, a redshirt freshman, was competing with Tyler Wolfe for the backup spot behind starter Hunter Cantwell. Simms is the son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms and the brother of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms.
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Clayton: History working against Favre, Jets
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 06:39:07 PDT
Jets fans shouldn't expect Brett Favre to deliver a championship. When Hall of Fame QBs switch teams late in their careers, the results are usually unspectacular, writes John Clayton.
Unhappy Cardinals WR Boldin asks to be traded
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:28:52 PDT
Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin has asked to be traded.
With WR corps hurting, Bengals bring back Henry
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:32:24 PDT
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed Chris Henry, four months after they released the wide receiver following his fifth arrest since 2005.
Peyton's goal: to start opener vs. Bears
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:44:30 PDT
Peyton Manning made it to his first practice of the season Tuesday, then ended his self-imposed silence by saying he wanted to play in Indianapolis' first regular-season game Sept. 7 against Chicago.
Source: Browns' Anderson has 'mild' concussion
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:14:24 PDT
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has a "mild" concussion, the result of a second-quarter sack in Monday's preseason loss to the Giants, a source told ESPN.com on Tuesday.
Raiders' Hall may need protective cast on hand
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:46:08 PDT
Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall has ligament damage in his right hand and may have to wear a protective cast for the rest of the preseason.
Agent shopping Horn after Falcons cut receiver
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:41:23 PDT
Joe Horn got his wish Tuesday when the Atlanta Falcons granted the receiver his release, his agent, Ralph Vitolo, said.
No connection: Pats cut veteran tight end Pollard
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:21:07 PDT
The New England Patriots released 13-year veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Tuesday.
Pats' Brady: Foot injury not same as previous one
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:18:19 PDT
Tom Brady told a Boston radio station Monday that the foot injury that kept him out of Sunday's preseason game against the Buccaneers is a different injury than the one that he had during the Super Bowl.
Vikings' Jackson preparing to play on injured knee
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:27:45 PDT
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is preparing to play on Saturday against Pittsburgh despite a sprained right knee.
Saints add former Pro Bowl S Schulters to mix
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:55:50 PDT
The New Orleans Saints signed former Pro Bowl safety Lance Schulters on Monday.
Bengals' Johnson lands on shoulder, leaves game
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:14:47 PDT
Bengals receiver Chad Johnson landed awkwardly while trying to make a catch in the first quarter of a preseason game Sunday night, then left the game to have his left shoulder treated.
Polamalu may practice with Steelers on Tuesday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:14:26 PDT
Steelers Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu could return to practice Tuesday.
New-look Dolphins top Jags in Pennington's debut
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:05:07 PDT
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Rex is not our quarterback: Orton is Bears' starter
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:52:44 PDT
Kyle Orton will start as the Bears opening day quarterback -- beating Rex Grossman in a competition that lasted through training camp and two preseason games.
Lucas back on field for first time since Smith punch
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:09:46 PDT
When Steve Smith broke the huddle and lined up wide right, Ken Lucas was there to meet him on the other side of the line of scrimmage. This time, no punches were thrown.
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