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NFL Stars Donate Brains to Science

After death, players' brains will be used to help research into concussion injuries

(Newser) - Three NFL players have agreed to donate their brains after they die to help scientists better understand sports brain injuries, HealthDay reports. Matt Birk of the Baltimore Ravens, Lofa Tatupu of the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals' Sean Morey are the first active NFL players to join the brain...

Snowball in Seattle Costs Jets' Ellis $10K

League fines him for tossing snow at fans; 'all in fun,' he says

(Newser) - New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis is now the thrower of one of the world's most expensive snowballs. The NFL fined Ellis $10,000 for tossing a big wad of snow at Seattle fans during Sunday's game, the New York Post reports. No one was injured. The fans had...

Titans Clinch; Jets Fall Short
 Titans Clinch; Jets Fall Short 
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Dec 21, 2008 5:10 PM CST

Titans Clinch; Jets Fall Short

Tennessee upsets the Steelers' shot at top playoff berth

(Newser) - In NFL games today, New York Jets likely blew their playoff chances in a snowy loss to Seattle, while Tennessee clinched home-field advantage, AP reports:
  • Seattle coach Mike Holmgren topped his former star player Brett Favre as the Jets missed several scoring chances and lost their bid to stay atop
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Disputed TD Wins Division for Steelers
 Disputed TD 
 Wins Division 
 for Steelers 

NFL ROUNDUP
Dec 14, 2008 5:19 PM CST

Disputed TD Wins Division for Steelers

Tennessee loses steam as playoffs approach

(Newser) - 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
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49ers Coach Singletary Drops Trou to Motivate Team

(Newser) - In the annals of coaches' motivational stunts, it might not rank with "win one for the gipper," but the 49ers' Mike Singletary sure caught his players' attention. With his team trailing 20-3 at halftime last week, Singletary—in his first game as a coach—dropped his pants in...

Favre, Packers Rout Seahawks
Favre, Packers Rout Seahawks
Jan 12, 2008 9:27 PM CST

Favre, Packers Rout Seahawks

Green Bay climbs out of early hole to advance in NFL playoffs

(Newser) - Green Bay running-back Ryan Grant  was questioning himself after fumbling twice to hand the Seattle Seahawks a 14-0 lead yesterday. Fortunately for Grant, Brett Favre had no questions to answer, as he led the Packers to 21 straight points en route to a 42-20 win in the NFL playoffs, the...

Seahawks Crush Redskins
Seahawks Crush Redskins
Jan 5, 2008 8:45 PM CST

Seahawks Crush Redskins

Seattle returns two fourth-quarter interceptions for TDs in playoff rout

(Newser) - The Seattle Seahawks were clinging to a one-point lead Saturday when the defense decided to give itself a cushion in what turned out to be a 35-14 win over the Washington Redskins in an NFL Wild Card playoff game, the Seattle Times reports. Marcus Trufant returned an interception 78 yards...

Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

Atlanta outscores Seattle's 2nd string, Browns best San Fran

(Newser) - Chicago played spoiler for the second straight week, this time out-hustling New Orleans 33-25 despite gaining only 275 yards to the Saints' 413. The Bears' Devin Hester scored a record sixth kick return touchdown on the season and tacked on a TD reception in the win. Saints quarterback Drew Brees...

Seahawks Henpeck Ravens for NFC 3 Seed

Engram sets club record, Alexander returns to relevance

(Newser) - Troy Smith, winner of the 2006 Heisman Award with Ohio State, had a forgettable first start for the slumping, injury-decimated Ravens in a 27-6 Seahawks victory. Seattle clinched the NFC's 3rd seed with a game to go, and wideout Bobby Engram improved his season receptions total to 90—a new...

Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

Also, Panthers win low-scoring battle while Tampa routs Atlanta

(Newser) - New Orleans, essentially playing must-win games every week, got one today over fellow playoff hopeful Arizona, 31-24. Quarterback Drew Brees was outstanding, completing nearly 90 percent of his passes, while Aaron Stecker balanced the offense with 95 yards rushing and two scores, reports the Times-Picayune. The Saints (7-7) also pressured...

Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss

Elsewhere, Minnesota rips Detroit, Carolina crushes San Fran

(Newser) - The Philadelphia Eagles, missing starting QB Donovan McNabb, nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback today after a 64-yard punt return by do-it-all running back Brian Westbrook. But Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu intercepted A.J. Feeley for the third time with seconds to go in the game sealing a 28-24 victory...

Skins Cough Up Ball, Game to Bucs, 19-13

Rams, Cards also fumble away chances against Hawks, Niners

(Newser) - Washington's six turnovers were the difference in a sloppy loss to Tampa Bay, who lost scrappy gunslinger Jeff Garcia to a back injury for much of the game and gained only 15 yards in the second half. The Bucs defense also stopped Clinton Portis on fourth and inches on the...

49ers Get Nothing in 'Hawks Win
49ers Get Nothing in 'Hawks Win
Nov 13, 2007 3:58 AM CST

49ers Get Nothing in 'Hawks Win

San Francisco's 7th straight loss is a 24-0 blowout for Seattle

(Newser) - The 49ers and Seahawks each had two turnovers in last night's matchup, and that was the only equal stat in an embarrassingly lopsided game. The Seahawks, who won 24-0, racked up twice as many yards and controlled the ball twice as long as the Niners, who had just one first...

Browns Overcome Seahawks in OT
Browns Overcome Seahawks in OT
Nov 4, 2007 9:28 PM CST

Browns Overcome Seahawks in OT

Meanwhile, Texans down hapless Raiders and Bucs top Cards

(Newser) - Sunday's late day NFL action was dominated by the Patriots and Colts, but there were two other games going on as well, including an overtime thriller:
  • The Browns survived a tying FG at the end of regulation by Seahawk kicker Josh Brown and the loss of the overtime coin flip
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They Aren't 'Aints Anymore
They Aren't 'Aints Anymore
Oct 15, 2007 3:31 AM CDT

They Aren't 'Aints Anymore

New Orleans gets first win of the season over floundering Seahawks 28-17

(Newser) - In their 28-17 defeat of the Seahawks last night, the New Orleans Saints finally looked like the team they were touted to be before their inauspicious 0-4 start. Reggie Bush's 141 yards and 246 from quarterback Drew Brees helped the Saints "get this monkey off" their back, and Seattle...

Spinal Injury Ends Seahawk's Career
Spinal Injury Ends Seahawk's Career
Oct 8, 2007 11:20 PM CDT

Spinal Injury Ends Seahawk's Career

15-year fullback Mack Strong bows out with herniated disc

(Newser) - After 201 games for the same team, Seattle's workman-like Mack Strong is calling it a career to avoid further damage to a spinal injury. Fifteen years of using his body as a battering ram has led to a herniated disc that his doctors believe will heal without surgery. The condition...

Pittsburgh's Depleted D Pitches Shutout

Rematch of Super Bowl XL has same result; Seahawks fall, 21-0

(Newser) - Despite injuries to Pittsburgh's strong safety and nose tackle—linchpins of its 3-4 defense—the Steelers prevailed over the Seahawks, 21-0, in an echo of Super Bowl XL. Signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger was also missing his top two receivers, yet went a creative 18-of-22, including a 13-yard touchdown strike to close...

Seahawks Slip Past Baffled Bengals
Seahawks Slip Past Baffled Bengals
Sep 24, 2007 4:15 AM CDT

Seahawks Slip Past Baffled Bengals

Cincinnati starts strong, but Seattle pulls away for last-minute, 24-21 win

(Newser) - The Cincinnati Bengals played good football for most of yesterday's game, but a four-point lead with under three minutes remaining wasn't enough. The Seahawks charged down the field for a last-minute touchdown and victory. The Bengals led Seattle in yards, first downs, and possession time, but statistics weren't enough, reports...

Browns Ditch Frye, Quinn Now No. 2
Browns Ditch Frye, Quinn
Now No. 2
Sep 12, 2007 6:48 AM CDT

Browns Ditch Frye, Quinn Now No. 2

Quarterback shuffle brings the rookie closer to starting

(Newser) - The Cleveland Browns simplified the question of which of their three quarterbacks to start—by trading starter Charlie Frye to Seattle. Frye, who won out over backup QB Derek Anderson during the preseason, threw for 34 yards with one interception and five sacks last weekend against Pittsburgh. Cleveland parted with...

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