Times Leader - Football

Bengals facing two key weeks

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

CINCINNATI — Ray Lewis took aim and a delivered a jarring hit intended to do more than break up a pass. In his bruising style, the Ravens linebacker was trying to wrap up a win.

Predictions

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Line: Giants by 4 1/2

New York facing San Diego in Manning-Rivers showdown

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Top spot in East on line

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — They have played each other with both a Super Bowl and a playoff spot at stake.

Coaches’ chance for the spotlight

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

DENVER — The showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos on Monday night features two of the AFC’s top teams, a couple of the hardest-hitting defenses in the league and a pair of the NFL’s brightest young coaching minds.

Johnson’s suspension shortened

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs, apparently fearful of losing in arbitration, agreed Monday to cut Larry Johnson’s suspension in half for making gay slurs.

Eagles pass one test but face yet another

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Faced with their toughest test to this point, the Eagles made a statement.

Rest could be cure for recent Jet lag

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Rex Ryan is giving his players six days off, and he’s pushing his assistant coaches out of the New York Jets’ facility by Thursday.

Packer boo birds can’t keep Favre from victory

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre still knows how to win big games at Lambeau Field, even if this one came for the enemy and to a chorus of boos.

Ginn’s 2 returns lead Dolphins past Jets

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Miami Dolphins got the last word. For now.

Eagles offensive explosion leaves Giants floundering

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA – In an attempt to crack into first place in the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles filled their offense with dynamite.

Ravens buck Broncos from ranks of unbeaten

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens handed Denver its first loss, 30-7 Sunday, by using the same blueprint the Broncos employed to win their first six games.

Green Bay set for an epic day

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre will run out of the Lambeau Field tunnel wearing purple, and nobody really knows how Green Bay Packers fans will react.

Hatefest starts with football

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — NY vs. Philly. Let’s play two!

War of words: Round No. 2

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kerry Rhodes replayed the scene in his mind, and it still annoyed him.

Undefeated Broncos have used Ravens’ formula to perfection

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE — The Denver Broncos are unbeaten because they have the top-ranked defense in the NFL and a quarterback who is very protective of the football.

Chiefs’ Haley only NFL coach who never played

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Until now, it was like one of those little family secrets that everybody knows about but no one brings up.

Foot injury won’t stop Bradshaw

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants backup running back Ahmad Bradshaw will continue to play this season despite having a cracked bone on his right foot.

Westbrook’s status up in air

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:54:15 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Brian Westbrook will be a game-time decision for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants on Sunday after suffering a concussion earlier this week.

A Jackson jig: Eagles roll, beat Redskins 27-17

Rachel Decker — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:51:37 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — DeSean Jackson scored on a 67-yard run and a 57-yard reception, both in the first half. His night might have been perfect if his tender right ankle hadn't messed up his touchdown tap dance.