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| Eli, Giants, Search for Right Track in Chicago |
NFL Football |
11/30/2007 |
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| peful New York Giants will try to rebound from their worst game of the season, and a very poor performance by their starting quarterback, when they head to Chicago's Solider Field this Sunday to take on the Bears. The Giants were routed 41-17 by the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday in what was their worst defeat since a 31-7 loss at Washington on December 5, 2004. It was also the club's worst setback at home since getting drubbed by a 50-21 score against the Redskins on September 19, 1999. New York quarterback Eli |
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| Williamson misses practice with headaches, Peterson getting used to knee brace |
NFL Football |
11/29/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -Minnesota Vikings receiver Troy Williamson missed practice on Thursday with headaches stemming from a concussion he sustained against the New York Giants last week. Williamson practiced on Wednesday after being cleared by doctors but said the headaches grew worse on Thursday, so he sat out as a precaution. He said he will take it day by day and see if he is ready for this week's game against Detroit. Running back Adrian Peterson again split time with Chester Taylor in practice an |
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| Cards Sign P Berger |
NFL Football |
11/29/2007 |
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| hat they signed punter Mitch Berger. A 13-year pro and former two-time Pro Bowl selection, Berger was originally selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 1994 draft. He then spent six seasons (1996-2001) with the Minnesota Vikings, where he made the Pro Bowl in 1999 after averaging a career-high 45.5 yards per kick. After one year in St. Louis (2002), Berger joined the New Orleans Saints for four seasons (2003-06), though he spent last season on injured reserve with a pelvic |
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| 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists |
NFL Football |
11/29/2007 |
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Cris Carter, WR, 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins. Terrell Davis, RB, 1995-2001 Denver Broncos. Dermontti Dawson, C, 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers. Fred Dean, DE, 1975-1981 San Diego Chargers, 1981-85 San Francisco 49ers. Richard Dent, DE, 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles. Randy Gradishar, LB, 1974-1983 Denver Broncos. Darrell Green, CB, 1983-2002 Washington Redskins. Kevin Gree |
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| Under the radar, Dwight Smith makes plenty of noise for Vikings |
Headlines |
11/29/2007 |
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| -Dwight Smith might be the loudest low-profile safety in the NFL. His name rarely comes up in discussions about the league's elite safeties, but Smith's boisterous nature in the locker room and big-play ability on the field has endeared him to the Minnesota Vikings. ``Anybody will tell you that I've always been comfortable with my ability on the field,'' said Smith, who was the NFC defensive player of the week after he intercepted Eli Manning twice and returned one for a touchdown in a surprising victory ove |
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| Tagliabue, Carter, Green semifinalists for Hall of Fame |
NFL Football |
11/29/2007 |
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| succeeded by Roger Goodell last year. Tagliabue was on the list last year, but wasn't elected for the Hall of Fame when the final vote came down in February. Carter, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, played for the Philadelphia Eagles (1987-89), the Minnesota Vikings (1990-2001) and the Miami Dolphins (2002). He compiled 13,899 receiving yards and 130 touchdowns over his 16-year career. Like Carter, cornerback Darrell Green was the only other first-year eligible player to make the semifinal list, which came from |
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| Cris Carter and Darrell Green first-time eligibles who make Hall semifinals |
NFL Football |
11/28/2007 |
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) -Wide receiver Cris Carter and cornerback Darrell Green were the only first-year eligible players among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2008. Carter starred for the Minnesota Vikings from 1990-2001 and also played for Miami and Philadelphia. Green spent his entire career with the Redskins, from 1983-2002. The 26 advanced from a list of 124 preliminary nominees. Because of a tie for 25th, one more player than usual made the semifinals. Twenty-two of the nom |
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| Running back Adrian Peterson gets start for Bears |
NFL Football |
11/28/2007 |
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -One running back named Adrian Peterson has become a familiar name, leading the NFL in rushing as a star rookie for the Minnesota Vikings. Another plays for the Chicago Bears and isn't nearly as well known. But the veteran Adrian Peterson, a third-down specialist this season whose career has developed on special teams, is going to have an impact, too - at least for the Bears. He'll get a chance to start in the backfield for just the second time Sunday when Chicago faces the New York |
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| Vikings safety Tank Williams, defensive end Kenechi Udeze miss practice |
NFL Football |
11/28/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -Minnesota Vikings safety Tank Williams missed practice Wednesday because of a knee injury and defensive end Kenechi Udeze was gone for personal reasons. Vikings coach Brad Childress said an MRI exam revealed a strain in Williams' knee and it was unclear if the backup would be available Sunday against Detroit. Running back Adrian Peterson (knee) and cornerback Antoine Winfield (hamstring) were limited in practice after missing last week's game against the Giants. Childress said |
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| Family, friends, teammates mourn loss of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor |
Headlines |
11/28/2007 |
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| loss, and teammate Damien Nash - a running back - collapsed and died after a charity basketball game he'd organized in February. San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Thomas Herrion died of a heart attack after a preseason game in September 2005. Minnesota Vikings tackle Korey Stringer died of heatstroke at a training camp practice in 2001. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle was shot in the stomach by three armed robbers in southwest Miami in July 2005 and missed the following season. Taylor |
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