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How about Matt Birk biopic? (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:46 PST

A movie about Baltimore Ravens rookie Michael Oher is due to hit the theaters later this month, with actor Quinton Aaron playing the role of the rags-to-riches offensive lineman out of Mississippi. Oher's teammate, veteran center Matt Birk, was asked to guess who would be cast in a movie about himself.

First half was fun, Favre has much left to prove (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:45 PST

Brett Favre's unfathomable season in Minnesota could be analyzed like a corporate earnings report. Through two quarters, the Vikings are meeting -- or beating -- expectations. How, then, will Favre fare in the next half of the 2009 season given his recent performances of fading down the stretch? The answer won't come until later, but Favre could not have done more to fuel confidence in his...

Vikings Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

When Brad Childress dashed off to Holman airport Field in St. Paul on Aug. 18 to pick up Brett Favre there were plenty who questioned whether the Vikings coach was making the right move.

The Vikings had broken training camp, played a preseason game and appeared as if they had moved on with Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels competing for the starting job at quarterback.

Now after an offseason of chasing Favre and eventually being told no thanks, Childress was going to let the future Hall of Fame reverse his decision.

There was plenty of speculation that Childress' players would rebel against the move and that Favre might end up being an outcast. A report of a schism in the locker room shortly after Favre's arrival only proved to intensify those feelings.

So...

Packers' Aarpm Rodgers, Donald Driver probable for game vs Buccaneers (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practised Friday and are probable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Head-to-head: Colts are NFL's better undefeated team (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:15:37 PST

the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints .

Proving time for Bengals, Ravens (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:28:55 PST

It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too. Cincinnati sits atop the AFC North along with Pittsburgh at 5-2, and the Bengals have beaten the Steelers and Ravens. Next week, they visit the Steel City. So this is make or break time for a team usually too fragile to handle such pressure.

NFL Team Reports: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:16:27 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 8 (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:53 PST

See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts Denver...

NFL's Goodell, union's Smith to attend labour talks Wednesday in New York (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:00 PST

WASHINGTON - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith both are slated to participate in the league's latest round of labour negotiations.

NFL's most clutch quarterbacks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST

Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?

Goodell asks Congress for help on anti-doping (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:47:12 PST

Arguing that sports leagues' drug programs could be "gutted" if not protected from individual states' laws, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one powerful ally. Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said during a hearing Tuesday that recent court decisions essentially...

Goodell, Smith to join labor talks Wednesday (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:52 PST

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith both are slated to participate in the league's latest round of labor negotiations. Speaking after testifying before a House subcommittee Tuesday about a legal case involving two Minnesota Vikings players, Goodell told The Associated Press he would be present for Wednesday's talks in New York about...

Lost identity contributing to Giants' woes (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:00 PST

An over-reliance on the pass and inability to dominate on defense are culprits of the three-game skid.

Semi-pro player tackles own teammate on a punt return (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:23:58 PST

We've all seen soccer or hockey players accidentally score an own goal, usually on a fluke deflection or...

The Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: Favre vs. Rodgers (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:32 PST

Shutdown Corner is proud to present the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Favre's return to Green Bay draws big TV audience (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:15:50 PST

Brett Favre's return to Green Bay was must-see viewing for NFL fans. Fox's national game Sunday, which was mainly the Vikings' 38-26 win over the Packers, was the network's second most-watched Sunday telecast since it started airing the NFL in 1994, with 29.8 million viewers. The record was 32.1 million for 49ers-Cowboys in 1995.

Packers QB Rodgers has 2 sore feet, but expected to play Sunday at Tampa Bay (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The hits just keep on coming for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has experienced a season's worth of sacks in seven games. All that punishment is beginning to take its toll.

Good timing: Favre, Vikings take 7-1 record to bye (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:56:51 PST

The first half of Brett Favre's unfathomable season in Minnesota has been an unquestionable success. Before the most important part begins, Favre and the Vikings can enjoy a welcome intermission. The later-than-usual break in the schedule comes at an ideal time, providing this veteran team the annual chance to recuperate as close to the stretch run as possible.

You did not deserve that, Packers fans (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:59:04 PST

I didn't include the Green Bay Packers in yesterday's Cry, Whine and Moan feature, because I felt like...

Favre lets maestro performance do his talking (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:04:00 PST

Brett Favre was very diplomatic after completing a sweep of the Packers in his emotional return to Lambeau.

Packers' Rodgers severely limping after game (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:42:57 PST

Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings took down the Green Bay Packers yesterday, 38-26, and Packers quarterback...

NFL roundup: Sunday's action on the gridiron (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:15:00 PST

For the second time in less than a month, Brett Favre sliced up his former team and stuck it to the franchise that cast him aside as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 38-26 at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Brett Favre welcomed back to Lambeau -- with boos (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:34:49 PST

There is an empty space in the Ring of Honor above Lambeau Field where Brett Favre's name will fit perfectly. Someday. Right now, the emotions are still far too raw. The boos are still ringing in Favre's ears after his first game in Green Bay since signing with those hated Minnesota Vikings. From the time he jogged onto the field for pregame warm-ups until he left four hours later with his...

Brett Favre welcomed back to Lambeau _ with boos (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:31:56 PST

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer

Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST

Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.