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Toronto Argonauts agree to contract terms with linebacker Cory Greenwood
TORONTO – Cory Greenwood has a lot of catching up to do with the Toronto Argonauts.
NFL-commissioned study says London franchise could generate $255 million annually for Britain
LONDON – An NFL franchise in London could generate more than $250 million a year for Britain, according to a study released Wednesday.
NFL seeks to dismiss ex-players’ lawsuit alleging painkillers dispensed with few safeguards
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Football League on Thursday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by former players who allege team officials gave them powerful painkillers and other drugs to keep them on the field without regard for their long-term health.
Smaller retailers take page from Amazon, offer free shipping, price match to woo customers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Amazon.com’s low prices and seemingly endless array of goods have made it the biggest online retailer in the U.S., commanding about 20 per cent of all e-commerce. The company is projected to have over $89 billion in revenue this year. Its massive success has driven other sites to offer similar perks and deals to woo customers and hold on to their piece of the retail pie. Some retailers now even offer to match Amazon’s prices to try to win your business.
With 3rd World Series championship in 5 years, Giants certainly will earn dynasty distinction
SAN FRANCISCO – Bruce Bochy is crazy superstitious. It’s a little-known fact about the unflappable San Francisco Giants manager.
Brees, Ingram help Saints seize first place in NFC South with 28-10 road win over Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Saints’ offence is potent enough with Drew Brees.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Frustrated Jets fans create website urging team to fire GM John Idzik
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A few frustrated — and creative — New York Jets fans have created a website urging the team to fire general manager John Idzik just 24 games into his tenure.
Anti-Redskins rally outside Vikings stadium draws thousands in ‘change the name’ push
MINNEAPOLIS – The action at the Redskins-Vikings game started Sunday morning outside the stadium in Minnesota, as a crowd estimated by organizers around 5,000 rallied against Washington’s divisive nickname.
Redskins: 1 player injured, others with minor aches in bus accident on way to game vs. Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS – Rough start to the day for the Washington Redskins: The two buses transporting players, coaches and team personnel to the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday collided on an interstate exit ramp on their way to TCF Bank Stadium.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Ben Roethlisberger throws 6 TD passes – again; Steelers rattle Ravens 43-23
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Ben Roethlisberger keeps trying to tamp down expectations, insisting the Pittsburgh Steelers remain a work in progress.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Luck throws for 4 TDs, Vinatieri kicks 4 field goals in Indy’s 40-24 rout of Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The mantra throughout the NFL each week is to look ahead. Considering how ugly the previous week was for Indianapolis, the Colts needed tunnel vision toward Monday night.
Geraldo Rivera, Kate Gosselin, Terrell Owens among rivals on upcoming ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Baseball’s Johnny Damon, TV journalist Geraldo Rivera and mother of eight Kate Gosselin will be among the contestants on the upcoming “Celebrity Apprentice.”
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Oct. 27-Nov. 2
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Oct. 27-Nov. 2. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
Nielsen’s report card speaks: 3 new shows learn they have no future
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Television viewers proved to not have much interest in seeing Kate Walsh as a misbehaving judge, a manufactured Utopian society created for the cameras or the “How I Met Your Mother” love interest portraying a lawyer in love.
Vikings’ Adrian Peterson pleads no contest to misdemeanour, avoids jail in child abuse case
CONROE, Texas – Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson avoided jail Tuesday by reaching a deal with Texas prosecutors to resolve a child abuse case that revived a national debate about corporal punishment.
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo skips team’s 1st practice in London because of his injured back
LONDON – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo sat out the team’s first practice in London on Wednesday because of his injured back.
Ray Rice arrives for appeal hearing for his indefinite suspension
Ray Rice arrived for his appeal hearing Wednesday morning at the offices of former U.S. District Judge Barbara S. Jones in New York.
Ex-Ravens cheerleader, estranged wife of former energy company CEO charged with sex with teen
GEORGETOWN, Del. – A former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader and the estranged wife of a prominent Maryland energy executive was arraigned Wednesday in Delaware on charges of having sex with a 15-year-old boy who attends school with at least one of her children.
Plane with banner urging Jets to fire GM John Idzik circles practice field
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Frustrated Jets fans have taken to the air to vent.
Pegulas committed to building stadium for Buffalo Bills, ending Toronto series
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Terry and Kim Pegula are committed to building a stadium for the Buffalo Bills and are working on ending the team’s series of annual home games in Toronto.
AP Source: NFL Commissioner Goodell testifies at Rice suspension appeal hearing in New York
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testified for more than two hours to start Ray Rice’s appeal hearing on Wednesday, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press.