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Erin Henderson practices for Vikings
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson has returned to practice for the first time since suffering a concussion on Monday night against New Orleans. Henderson's practice on Friday was limited and he's questionable for Minnesota's game Sunday...Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Injuries
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Kitna 'doubtful' for Sunday's game at Minnesota
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna missed a third straight practice and was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Minnesota. Back spasms forced Kitna out of last weekend's game against Chicago in the third quarter. He underwent an MRI Wednesday,...Tags: Dan Orlovsky, Detroit Lions, Jon Kitna, National Football League
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Hasselbeck likely out for Seattle
AP Sports WriterSeattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck served as spectator all week during practice. He'll likely reprise that role Sunday for the Seahawks (1-3). Hasselbeck's sore right knee hasn't received clearance to play against Green Bay, meaning that Charlie Frye...Tags: Derek Anderson, Bobby Engram, New York Giants, Matt Hasselbeck
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Packers' QB Rodgers ready to shoulder load again
Despite not making a single throw in practice this week, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is prepared to start for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Seattle. Coach Mike McCarthy said the team made a medical decision to keep Rodgers, who has a sprained right...Tags: Green Bay Packers, Chad Clifton, Injuries, Charles Woodson
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Giants LB Antonio Pierce misses practice, but plans to play Monday night despite quad injury
AP Sports WriterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) _ Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce plans to play against the Cleveland Browns on Monday despite missing two straight practices with a thigh injury. "I will never miss a game unless I am on IR, so I'll be there," Pierce said...Tags: New York Giants, Injuries, Seattle Seahawks, National Football League, Antonio Pierce
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Voter fraud accusations against group linked to Obama further mar the presidential campaign
AP National WriterAccusations of voter fraud have hurled a giant mud ball into an already messy presidential campaign, with Republicans alleging that Democrat Barack Obama has close ties to an activist group accused of compiling fake registration forms, including ones...Tags: National Government, Dallas Cowboys, Basketball, Polls, Employees
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Winfield, Greenway, Ferguson fined for actions in Vikings' win over Saints
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) _ The NFL fined Antoine Winfield $10,000 for his celebration of a touchdown on Monday night against the Saints. Winfield returned a blocked field goal for a score, then jumped onto the goalpost and slid down it like a fire pole....Tags: Antoine Winfield, Punishment, National Football League, Reggie Bush, Fines
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Bruins could be spread a little thin
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterUCLA stopped a three-game losing streak by defeating Washington State last week at the Rose Bowl. Now the Bruins will try to end a four-game road skid when they play Oregon and its potent offense tonight in Eugene. Times staff writer Chris Foster looks at...Tags: Game Playing, Basketball, Boston Bruins, Injuries
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Henry, co-defendant in drug case to appear in Montana federal court
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court Oct. 30 on cocaine trafficking charges. U.S. Magistrate Judge Carolyn Ostby initially set Henry's arraignment for Oct. 14, but on...Tags: Defendants, Justice System, Lawyers, Crimes, Drug Trafficking
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Political football: Obama-McCain dilemma puts big-money NFL players in the middle
AP Sports WriterASHBURN, Va. (AP) _ As the presidential race revs up, political conversations in NFL locker rooms echo those in workplaces nationwide. Taxes. Economy. McCain. Obama. War. Terrorism. White. Black. And a dilemma for these high-paid athletes: principles or...Tags: Bill Bradley, George Bush, Washington Redskins, Basketball, Jesse Helms
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Newfangled and old-fashioned: Single wing makes a comeback, with Dolphins leading the way
AP Sports WriterMIAMI (AP) _ When the Miami Dolphins send a third running back into the game, the stands stir. Then the huddle breaks, with quarterback Chad Pennington trotting out to the flanker position, and the buzz builds. Fans find the single wing exciting even...Tags: Jack Del Rio, Colleges and Universities, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins
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USC's Mark Sanchez is ready, but Arizona State's Rudy Carpenter might not be
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe Trojans returned to their winning ways by routing previously ranked Oregon. Now comes the hard part: Getting up for a struggling opponent. Times staff writer Gary Klein looks at some of the key issues and matchups when USC plays the Sun Devils, who...Tags: Joe McKnight, Thanksgiving, Basketball, Stafon Johnson, Michael Jones
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