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Colts Make Andrew Luck No. 1 Pick

John Johnson — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:38:11 CDT

The Indianapolis Colts stuck to the plan tonight in the NFL draft and made Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck this year's No. 1 pick, reports the Indianapolis Star . ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that he will get a four-year deal for $22 million. That's relatively modest by NFL standards, but Bleacher Report...

Pats Sink Bills 49-21, Clinch Top AFC Seed

Neal Colgrass — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:01:36 CST

The New England Patriots overcame a 21-point deficit today with 49 unanswered points to rock the Buffalo Bills 49-21, the AP reports. The win earned the Pats home-field advantage and the AFC's top seed. Tom Brady threw for 338 yards and finished with the second-most passing yards in NFL history,...

Jacksonville Jaguars Sold, Will Likely Stay in Florida

Rob Quinn — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:13:00 CST

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been sold but it doesn't look like the deal will end Los Angeles' 17-year wait for an NFL team to replace the Rams and the Raiders. Wayne Weaver, the longtime owner of the struggling franchise, has long sought an "exit strategy" that would keep the team...

Colts Win 8th Straight, Clinch Playoffs

John Johnson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:23:40 CST

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts won their eighth straight game tonight to clinch a playoff spot, the Indianapolis Star reports. The 31-24 win against Jacksonville epitomized their season: a slow start and a strong—if nail-biting—finish. Jacksonville led 17-7 at the half and were inside the 10 in...

Disputed TD Wins Division for Steelers

Laurel Jorgensen — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:19:26 CST

The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched another AFC North title with a controversial touchdown in the final minute today, USA Today reports: Santonio Holmes snagged the 4-yard pass with 43 seconds left, securing Pittsburgh's 13-9 win over the Baltimore Ravens. A review showed that Holmes had possession of the ball with both...

Unbeaten Titans Top Bears Despite Ground Game

Laurel Jorgensen — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:46:33 CST

The Tennessee Titans secured a stunning 9-0 record today and the Indianapolis Colts stole a much-needed win in NFL action: The Titans overcame a franchise-low 20-yard rushing game to beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 and stay undefeated, the AP reports. Peyton Manning tossed three TD passes in a 24-20 comeback...

Giants Upend Tumbling Cowboys

Drew Nelles — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:32:21 CST

Tony Romo's injured pinkie spelled doom for the Dallas Cowboys again as the New York Giants pummeled them 35-14 today, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. In other games: The Tennessee Titans continued their unbeaten streak by outlasting the Green Bay Packers 19-16 in overtime, USA Today reports. The Atlanta Falcons held...

Jaguars Player Paralyzed, Loses Left Leg

Neal Colgrass — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:20:00 CDT

Jacksonville Jaguar Richard Collier has lost a leg and is paralyzed below the waist from a shooting earlier this month, doctors said today. The third-year player suffered serious infections from 14 bullet wounds, but is close to recovery and going home. He is “very fortunate to have survived his injuries,...

Pats Top Jets 19-10 Without Brady at Helm

Laurel Jorgensen — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:31:26 CDT

Matt Cassel stepped in to lead the Tom Bradyless New England Patriots today, as Peyton Manning sparked a late Indianapolis Colts rally and Eli Manning showed why the New York Giants are champs: Tom who? In his first start since high school, Matt Cassel led the Patriots to a 19-10...