Clemmons: What's behind Matty Ice?
Falcons rookie QB Matt Ryan is all business on the field. When he unwinds, though, he's like any other Madden, Popeyes and reality TV-loving kid -- who's earning $72M, Anna K. Clemmons writes.
Bengals deactivate Ocho Cinco for rules violation
The Cincinnati Bengals have deactivated receiver Chad Ocho Cinco for Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for violation of a team rule.
Jones takes some blame for Pacman's suspension
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday that one of the reasons he is willing to take another chance on Adam "Pacman" Jones is because he feels partly to blame for the cornerback's latest trouble.
49ers' Martz fined $20K for blaming refs after loss
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz, who publicly blamed the officials for the chaotic ending to the Nov. 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals, has been fined $20,000 for those comments.
Browns GM apologizes to fan for profane e-mail
Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage has apologized to a fan whom he sent a profane e-mail to following Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills.
Cowboys rookie RB Jones done for the season
Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones is done for the season and will be placed on injured reserve with a big left toe injury.
Joseph, Ndukwe out of Bengals lineup vs. Steelers
Wide receiver Chad Ocho Cinco wasn't the only starter missing from a Cincinnati Bengals lineup that was filled with backups Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
NFLPA narrows field of candidates for director
The search committee seeking a replacement for the late Gene Upshaw to run the NFL Players Association has narrowed the field to a little more than a dozen candidates, a person with knowledge of the search told The Associated Press.
Rams coach blames holdout for Jackson's injury
Steven Jackson's persistent thigh injury is no surprise to St. Louis Rams coach Jim Haslett, who factored in down time after the running back's 27-day training camp holdout.
Bulluck practices for first time since injuring rib
Linebacker Keith Bulluck practiced Thursday for the first time since hurting a rib on Nov. 2, and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch also practiced as he tries to return after missing three of the past four games.
Norv must go? No, say Chargers GM, president
The general manager and team president of the Chargers both reaffirmed their support of coach Norv Turner, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
