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NOW says Cable should be suspended
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The National Organization for Women says Oakland Raiders Coach Tom Cable should be suspended because he has a "history of violence" against women.
NFL tight ends having big seasons
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The recent leg injury suffered by Washington's Chris Cooley underscores how important the tight end has become in most NFL offenses.
Poll: Hines Ward the NFL's dirtiest player
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- A Sports Illustrated poll of 296 players indicates his peers see Pittsburgh wide receiver Hines Ward as the NFL's dirtiest player.
Favre is NFC Player of the Week
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing four touchdown passes against his former team, Green Bay.
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after a franchise-record 228 yards against Jacksonville last Sunday.
PARKVILLE, Md., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- A quartet of Baltimore Ravens players led by veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason serenaded residents of a suburban retirement community with a karaoke night.
SEATTLE, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The Seattle Seahawks said Tuesday they have released running back Edgerrin James.
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided Tuesday to jettison kicker Shane Andrus and bring in Connor Barth.
NFL: New Orleans 35, Atlanta 27
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Drew Brees passed for 308 yards and two TDs Monday and the New Orleans Saints held off a late threat to get a 35-27 win over Atlanta.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Cleveland Browns General Manager George Kokinis is no longer with the team, the Browns announced late Monday.
Panthers QB Delhomme said feeling OK
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme was feeling good Monday, a day after injuring his chest in a game against Arizona, Coach John Fox said.
Chargers cut receiver Chris Chambers
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers announced Monday they've released wide receiver Chris Chambers, who had been with the team since 2007.
Texans' tight end Daniels out for season
HOUSTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Injured Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels will undergo knee surgery and miss the rest of the season, Coach Gary Kubiak announced Monday.
PLEASANTON, Calif., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- A California boys' football coach says former Oakland Raiders player Jeremy Brigham injured him in a fight over alleged stolen plays.
NFL: Carolina 34, Arizona 21
PHOENIX, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Carolina's defense came up with six turnovers Sunday and led the Panthers to a 34-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
NFL: San Diego 24, Oakland 16
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- LaDainian Tomlinson's two touchdowns Sunday keyed the San Diego Chargers' 24-16 win over Oakland.
NASHVILLE, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Chris Johnson gained a franchise-record 228 yards rushing and scored twice Sunday, leading the Tennessee Titans to a 30-13 win over Jacksonville.
NFL: Minnesota 38, Green Bay 26
GREEN BAY, Wis., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Brett Favre threw four touchdown passes Sunday, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 38-26 win and a season-sweep over his former team, the Green Bay Packers.
NFL: Baltimore 30, Denver 7
BALTIMORE, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The Baltimore Ravens scored on a 95-yard kickoff return by Lardarius Webb and a Joe Flacco pass Sunday en route to a 30-7 win over previously unbeaten Denver.
NFL: Dallas 38, Seattle 17
DALLAS, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Tony Romo led Dallas to its third straight win Sunday, passing for 256 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-17 Cowboys' romp over the Seattle Seahawks.
NFL: Indianapolis 18, San Francisco 14
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Matt Stover kicked four field goals and Joseph Addai passed for a touchdown Sunday, carrying unbeaten Indianapolis past the San Francisco 49ers 18-14.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Miami's Ted Ginn Jr. returned kickoffs 100 and 101 yards for third-quarter touchdowns Sunday, highlighting a 30-25 Dolphins' victory over the New York Jets.
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