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Movements in the world of football Friday: The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 11:40 PM | 0

  1. Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has bulging disk in neck, out indefinitely

    New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 8:48 PM | 0

  2. Coroner says mother of New Orleans Saints QB Brees died of drug overdose

    GRANBY, Colo. - The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 10:06 PM | 0

  3. Fewell well-prepared for challenge when Bills offered chance to be interim coach

    Sitting in a hot tub overlooking a postcard-perfect panoramic view of the sun setting behind the Smoky Mountains. Perry Fewell never had an inkling his long-imagined opportunity of a lifetime of being an NFL head coach hung on the misty horizon. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 6:08 PM | 0

  4. New contract in hand. Vikings coach Childress also has endorsement of his players

    EDEN PRAIRIE. Minn. - Last month. a blurry photo featuring Minnesota coach Brad Childress dressed as a flight attendant with a black wig and a pink apron appeared on one of his player's Twitter pages. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 6:08 PM | 0

  5. Plenty of culprits for Panthers' struggles a year after NFC South title

    From Jake Delhomme's struggles to suspect tackling to key injuries and just plain bad luck, there are plenty of reasons for Carolina's 4-6 record. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 6:08 PM | 0

  6. Montreal Alouettes' defence get ready for East final against Printers, Lions

    MONTREAL - They were the best defence in the CFL all season and the Montreal Alouettes know they will have to play like that when they face Casey Printers and the B.C. Lions in the East Division final. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 5:38 PM | 0

  7. A workhorse once again, Ricky Williams thriving with Dolphins at age 32

    DAVIE, Fla. - Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 5:36 PM | 0

  8. Many NFL players mixing fantasy with reality in online football leagues

    NEW YORK - Fantasy and reality collided at the one-yard line for Maurice Jones-Drew. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:44 PM | 0

  9. Bills LB Ellison season's over after starter placed on injured reserve

    Bills linebacker Keith Ellison's season is over after he was placed on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:38 PM | 0

  10. Saints running back Reggie Bush questionable for game against Tampa Bay

    NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:12 PM | 0

  11. Seattle Seahawks forced to use backup cornerbacks due to concussions

    RENTON, Wash. - Nate Burleson has had about a half dozen concussions since he's been in the NFL. At least he thinks so. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 7:50 PM | 0

  12. Philadelphia Eagles shuffle linebackers ahead of showdown with Chicago Bears

    PHILADELPHIA - For the second consecutive week, the Eagles will go with a different look at linebacker because of a knee injury to weakside starter Akeem Jordan. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:40 PM | 0

  13. Pittsburgh Steelers missing Troy Polamalu, Travis Kirschke on Sunday

    PITTSBURGH - Steelers safety Troy Polamalu did not practice all week because of a left knee injury and will not play Sunday in Kansas City. He may miss the Nov. 29 game at Baltimore as well. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:42 PM | 0

  14. New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard questionable for game against Patriots

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice Friday with a broken right thumb. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:44 PM | 0

  15. Ravens' DE Dwan Edwards plans appeal of US$5.000 fine for roughness

    OWINGS MILLS. Md. - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the US$5.000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 6:10 PM | 0

  16. Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis visits concussion specialists

    ASHBURN. Va. - Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 6:10 PM | 0

  17. Orton misses Broncos practice; backup Simms gets first-team reps again

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of a sprained left ankle and has only an outside chance of playing Sunday when the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers meet with first place in the AFC West on the line. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:02 PM | 0

  18. Buffalo Bills rule DT Marcus Stroud out of game against Jacksonville

    Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcus Stroud has been ruled out and linebacker Keith Ellison was placed on injured reserve Friday, leaving the NFL's worst run defence further depleted against Jacksonville this weekend. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:40 PM | 0

  19. Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday after scary injury

    BEREA, Ohio - Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 10:50 AM | 0

  20. Players union says doctor on NFL's concussion committee is not fit for job

    NEW YORK - The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 11:46 AM | 0

  21. Around the CFL

    NFL rumours about Trestman feather in Als' cap, GM says Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  22. Riders' Andy Fantuz (83) takes to air in Oct. 17 Calgary game.

    Stamps pile blue-collar kudos on Riders

    CALGARY -- They substitute old-fashioned competence for the more in-vogue flamboyance. Command grudging respect without inspiring paralyzing fear. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  23. Dinos O-lineman Quinn McCaughan (61) can't wait to play Laval again for Vanier Cup.

    Manitoban Dinos ravenous

    Call them Dinos in the game of football and both Quinn McCaughan and Tye Noble will take it as a compliment. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

Bomber Report

  1. Bombers board huddles, lets Kelly ride

    IT'S not in the DNA of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers board of directors to make knee-jerk, emotion-of-the-moment decisions. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 12

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