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Eric Mangini's first season as coach has been a circus in Cleveland (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:54:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - Just hours after Cleveland's fired general manager walked down the front steps in disgrace carrying his belongings in travel bags, two disgruntled fans climbed the same steps inside the team's headquarters for a meeting with the team's camera-shy owner.

Raiders coach Cable under microscope (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:52 PST

When Tom Cable was hired as interim coach of the Oakland Raiders last year, owner Al Davis memorably whispered to a subordinate that he did not know much about him. Davis needed a media guide biography before introducing him. Just over 13 months later, the Raiders have learned quite a bit about their coach -- much of it troublesome.

Raiders Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

The Raiders were spending their bye week hopeful they would recover from some debilitating injuries, attempting to upgrade a pathetic passing game and, in the back of some players' minds at least, wondering if they were going to have the same head coach when play resumed.

A full-blown crisis situation almost anywhere else, but in Oakland, business as usual.

The Raiders entered the bye week as they did last season, with a loss to AFC West rival San Diego. It happened after Week 8 this time, after Week 4 last season, but again there was no guarantee the Raiders would have the same coach when play resumed.

Following last season's 28-18 loss to the Chargers, a game the Raiders led entering the fourth quarter, Lane Kiffin was fired "for cause" in a move that had been...

Seattle hopes that RB Louis Rankin can give their backfield the edge they were missing (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:43:00 PST

RENTON, Wash. - For someone who's never carried the ball in a regular season game, the Seattle Seahawks are sure enamoured with running back Louis Rankin.

NOW calls for Cable to be suspended while Raiders investigate violence charges (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:00 PST

ALAMEDA, Calif. - The National Organization for Women called on the Oakland Raiders to suspend coach Tom Cable while the team investigates allegations he has a history of violent behaviour toward women.

NOW calls for Cable to be suspended (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:18:11 PST

The National Organization for Women called on the Oakland Raiders to suspend coach Tom Cable while the team investigates allegations he has a history of violent behavior toward women. NOW president Terry O'Neill praised the Raiders in a statement for undertaking a "serious evaluation" of charges made by Cable's first wife, Sandy Cable, and former girlfriend, Marie Lutz, that the...

NFL Team Reports: AFC West (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:16:48 PST

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

Raiders coach Tom Cable talks with owner about allegations of violence (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:29:00 PST

ALAMEDA, Calif. - Coach Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent behaviour toward women.

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.

Mock draft: Despite suspension, Bryant goes No. 1 (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:01 PST

Here's a look at the first 16 picks in the NFL draft, as projected by Sporting News' War Room scouts .

Former Raiders tight end accused of pee-wee league violence (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:55:56 PST

Jeremy Brigham played tight end for the Raiders between 1998 to 2001, and how he's coaching a youth football...

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.

Oakland Raiders investigating assault allegations against head coach Tom Cable (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:01:39 PST

An ex-wife and an ex-girlfriend came out recently and said Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted them when...

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...

Raiders to examine domestic violence allegations against coach Tom Cable (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:26:00 PST

ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders will undertake a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behaviour toward women.

Counting down the worst teams in the NFL (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:21:55 PST

The 2009 NFL season has been more about disparity than parity. This isn't because the top of the league is so...

More Raiders coach assault allegations (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:48:35 PST

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable supposedly clocked one of his assistants in the jaw (and broke it) this...

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.

Cry, Whine and Moan: The Buccaneers are left to wallow alone (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:57:53 PST

"Cry, Whine and Moan" is a weekly Sunday evening feature where fans of victory-challenged teams can...

Tomlinson scores twice as Bolts beat Raiders 13th straight time, 24-16 (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:57:00 PST

SAN DIEGO - LaDainian Tomlinson did what he always does against the Oakland Raiders.

Former wife, recent girlfriend of Raiders coach Cable accuse him of violence (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:56:00 PST

SAN DIEGO - The former wife of Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable and a recent girlfriend claim Cable has a history of violent behaviour toward women, and asked that he seek help for his anger.

LT scores twice, Bolts get lucky 13th vs. Raiders (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:50:36 PST

LaDainian Tomlinson did what he always does against the Oakland Raiders. Shawne Merriman got to break out his spasmodic "Lights Out" sack dance for the first time since 2007. It was simply business as usual for the San Diego Chargers, who got two touchdowns from Tomlinson -- one out of the wildcat -- in beating Oakland 24-16 on Sunday, their 13th straight against the hapless Raiders.

2 women accuse Raiders coach of violent behavior (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:34:42 PST

The former wife of Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable and a recent girlfriend claim Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women, and asked that he seek help for his anger. Sandy Cable and Marie Lutz said in seperate interviews on ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that the first-year head coach physically abused them at various times during their relationships.

Chargers' Chambers benched in favor of Floyd (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:55:27 PST

Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers has been benched in favor of Malcom Floyd for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders. Chambers has only eight catches for 102 yards and one touchdown this season. Floyd has nine catches for 187 yards and one score. Chargers inside linebacker Kevin Burnett missed his second straight game with an ankle injury.

San Diego Chargers trying for 13th straight win over Oakland Raiders (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:32:00 PST

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers might want to send a thank-you note to the NFL schedule makers.

Jets-Dolphins are catty on, off the field (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:47:55 PST

The trash-talking between the Jets and Dolphins goes back to Jets coach Rex Ryan expressing confidence in his...