Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was sent home from practice Friday. ...more

December 26, 2009

GAME OF THE WEEK CHARGERS-COWBOYS, 4:15 p.m. WHERE: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas ...more

December 13, 2009

GIANTS ...31 COWBOYS ...24 Brandon Jacobs had the Giants' longest play of the season for just a few minutes, then Domenik Hixon topped it, lifting New York past Dallas. The Giants tightened the NFC East with their win, dropping Dallas into a tie with Philadelphia for the lead. New York has swept Dallas this season and plays Philadelphia at home Sunday night. Jacobs covered 74 yards after taking a short pass from Eli Manning, his touchdown putting the Giants ahead 21-17 in the third quarter. Not to be outdone, Hixon went 79 yards with a punt return for a 31-17 lead in the final period. New York won despite career-best stats for Dallas tight end Jason Witten and quarterback Tony Romo, who is 5-9 in December games. Witten included his 500th career catch among a career-best 14 receptions for 156 yards. ...more

December 7, 2009

IRA KAUFMAN'S POWER RANKINGS 1. Saints. Stunned the Pats with their energy Monday night. ...more

December 6, 2009

Eli Manning returned to his hometown only to see Drew Brees torch the New York Giants' league-leading defense. ...more

October 19, 2009

You've probably never heard of Ottawa University. Neither had Derrick Ward when the Kansas school reached out to him six years ago. ...more

March 4, 2009

Derrick Ward had one goal in mind when the free-agent signing period began this past weekend – get to Tampa. ...more

March 3, 2009

The Bucs created their biggest splash yet in free agency late Monday when they signed running back Derrick Ward to a four-year deal, the Tribune has confirmed. ...more

March 3, 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have four running backs, yet questions surround each of them. ...more

February 20, 2009

In his first interview with the local media since being dismissal as head coach Jan. 16, Jon Gruden vowed to be "the biggest Bucs fan'' in 2009 and gave a detailed account of how he was fired. ...more

February 7, 2009