Tebow is many things, but NFL quarterback he ain't
Before you Gators fans bring out the torches and pitchforks, let's make it clear that Tim Tebow is a great college quarterback. It's just that he has too much Vince Young in him to ever start in the NFL, Gregg Doyel says.
Power Rankings: Defense has Chargers on downward trend
You can point to hobbling LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates as the cause of the Chargers' problems. And you'd be wrong. While the offense hums along under Philip Rivers' direction, the defense is costing San Diego, Pete Prisco says.
Don't be dumbfounded, but nobody is tooting Texas' Horn
Everything's bigger in Texas, except buzz generated by the red-hot Big 12. So the 'Horns, No. 5 in the nation, march quietly toward the annual clash with Oklahoma -- and that silence is golden, Dennis Dodd says.
Yankees' Rivera undergoes surgery on shoulder
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera had surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder and is expected to resume throwing in three months, a month ahead of spring training.
Woman charged with stalking Lakers' Walton
A Calilfornia woman has been charged with stalking Los Angeles Lakersforward Luke Walton. Stacy Elizabeth Beshear of El Segundo was arrestedSept. 18 after she pulled up to Walton's car and pretended to fire gunshotsat him with her hand, police Sgt. Steve Tobias said.
Saints lose rookie corner Porter indefinitely
New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter needed surgery on what head coach Sean Payton described as a dislocated right wrist, but it was not clear Tuesday how long the rookie starter would be out.
Bengals LB Blackstock suspended four games
Cincinnati Bengals reserve linebacker Darryl Blackstock was suspended for four games by the NFL on Tuesday because he used an undisclosed performance-enhancing substance.
No North American races in 2009
The Canadian Grand Prix was dropped from the 2009 calendar on Tuesday,leaving North America without a Formula One race for the first time in 43 years.
Bills' Schobel, other regulars nursing injuries
Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel missed practice Tuesday and will be one of numerous regulars using the bye week to recuperate from nagging injuries.
Bush's TDs not enough
Ryan Longwell's 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds left lifted the Vikings to a 30-27 comeback victory over the Saints Monday, spoiling a record-tying performance by Reggie Bush, who scored on two punt returns.
NFL News
Power Rankings: D has Chargers on downward trend
You can point to hobbling LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates as the cause of the Chargers' problems. And you'd be wrong. While the offense hums along under Philip Rivers' direction, the defense is costing San Diego, Pete Prisco says.
Forget who's first, try to figure out who is worst
Could it be any worse in St. Louis? Detroit might have an answer to that. Winless Cincinnati and Houston are a step ahead, but are in the dumps as well. Clark Judge tries to figure who exactly is the worst.
Winless Texans, Bengals need to keep upbeat approach
After tough Week 5 losses, the Texans and Bengals remain winless. The negative waves are swirling around the teams. But the key to a rebound is for the coaches to keep the players thinking positive, Charley Casserly says.
Saints lose rookie starting corner Porter indefinitely
New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter needed surgery on what head coach Sean Payton described as a dislocated right wrist, but it was not clear Tuesday how long the rookie starter would be out.
Bengals' Blackstock banned four games, apologizes
Cincinnati Bengals reserve linebacker Darryl Blackstock was suspended for four games by the NFL on Tuesday because he used an undisclosed performance-enhancing substance.
Bills DE Schobel, other regulars nursing injuries
Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel missed practice Tuesday and will be one of numerous regulars using the bye week to recuperate from nagging injuries.
Vikings overcome Bush's punt-return TDs
Ryan Longwell's 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds left lifted the Vikings to a 30-27 comeback victory over the Saints Monday, spoiling a record-tying performance by Reggie Bush, who scored on two punt returns.
First of all, sorry Reggie ... Saints need better gameplan
So much for Reggie's Bush's two TDs on punt returns record as the Vikes beat the Saints 30-27 on a late field goal. Mike Freeman has an apology for Bush, but says New Orleans needs to utilize him better and play tougher.
Westbrook (broken ribs) not ruled out for Sunday
Eagles running back Brian Westbrook missed one game this seasonwith an ankle injury, but it's too early to know if his broken ribs willkeep him out of Sunday's game at San Francisco.
Burress returns without explanations, apologies
An unapologetic Plaxico Burress rejoined the New York Giants on Monday,noting he didn't lose any sleep after the Super Bowl champions suspendedhim for a game.
Fantasy Football
Waiver Wire: This Bear anything but down
Kyle Orton wasn't expected to be a No. 1 Fantasy option, but he's played like it the past three weeks. With injuries and sub-par play by many of the quarterbacks this year, consider adding Orton off the waiver wire if you still can, our Jamey Eisenberg writes.
Fantasy & Reality: When a stud is a dud
Fantasy owners have been told to never sit their stud players. Dave Richard says that's bad Fantasy advice and explains why in this week's edition of Fantasy and Reality.
Four Downs: Williams a prolific Panther
Our Dave Richard takes a closer look at the big day had by DeAngelo Williams and wonders what to make of Larry Johnson in his latest edition of Four Downs.
Press Box View: Tomlinson still on top
LaDainian Tomlinson might be slowing down, but he's not slow enough to give up on him yet. Tomlinson is actually b
