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Gloomy forecasts after lockout didn't pan out

Remember all the forecasts of gloom and doom for NFL teams after the lockout. Funny how virtually none of it happened....

12/31/2011 12:02 AM

Bush to miss Dolphins' finale vs. Jets

Reggie Bush's impressive season-long display of durability has ended with a knee injury.

12/31/2011 12:00 AM
James has history of big games on his birthday

Playing LeBron James any day of the year is enough to make most opponents break out in cold sweats in the middle of the night.

12/31/2011 12:00 AM
Redskins notes: Will Redskins draft QB?

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan acknowledged Friday he began watching game film of college quarterbacks at midseason.

12/31/2011 12:00 AM
Bittersweet finale for outgoing Jags owner Weaver

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Wayne Weaver's office is nearly empty, the shelves cleared, the cabinets bare, most of his things packed in boxes. All that remains are some pictures, his computer and a few files scattered across his desk - just enough to avoid echoes in the spacious room....

12/30/2011 5:08 PM
Brady practices for 2nd straight day with Pats

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady is practicing with the New England Patriots after being limited in Thursday's session by an injury to his non-throwing shoulder....

12/30/2011 2:34 PM
Ryan expects Schottenheimer back with Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Rex Ryan expects Brian Schottenheimer to be back with the New York Jets next season unless the embattled offensive coordinator gets a head coaching job elsewhere....

12/30/2011 2:21 PM
Redskins have depth, but want Pro Bowl running back

Evan Royster became the fourth tailback to start this season — joining Tim Hightower, rookie Roy Helu and the recently cut Ryan Torain.

12/30/2011 12:00 AM
NFL Notes: Long tied with dad's best sack season

If Chris Long gets a sack in the St. Louis Rams' finale on Sunday, he will top the best season ever put together by his Hall of Fame father.

12/30/2011 12:00 AM
Jets' Tomlinson: Dolphins game could be my last

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- This could be the end for LaDainian Tomlinson....

12/29/2011 5:36 PM
Brady returns to practice after report of injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady is back at practice with the New England Patriots....

12/29/2011 2:12 PM
Brady misses practice amid report of injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady missed the New England Patriots first practice of the week with a reported injury to his non-throwing shoulder....

12/29/2011 1:05 PM
Redskins notes: Fletcher not surprised by snub

Fletcher not surprised by snub

12/29/2011 12:00 AM
6-time Pro Bowler Taylor to retire after season

Taylor has had three stints with the Dolphins, who drafted him in the third round in 1997. He also played for the Redskins in 2008 and the Jets in 2010.

12/28/2011 8:53 PM
Panthers QB Newton not upset about Pro Bowl snub

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Despite a record-setting rookie season, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was not selected to the Pro Bowl....

12/28/2011 5:54 PM
Jones-Drew: Suits fuel NFL's concussion crackdown

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew says lawsuits have fueled the NFL's crackdown on concussions....

12/28/2011 5:10 PM
Panthers LB Wilson has 4 guns stolen from truck

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Police are investigating the reported theft of four guns worth $1,700 from a truck owned by Carolina Panthers backup linebacker Kion Wilson....

12/28/2011 4:22 PM
Ponder returns to practice for Vikings

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Christian Ponder has passed all his concussion tests and is expected to start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the season finale against Chicago on Sunday....

12/28/2011 2:19 PM
Browns QB Colt McCoy still out with concussion

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Browns quarterback Colt McCoy still has not been cleared to practice after sustaining a concussion on Dec. 8, and will likely miss the season finale against Pittsburgh....

12/28/2011 12:16 PM
8 Patriots and 49ers lead Pro Bowl rosters

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster....

12/27/2011 7:37 PM
Payton not divulging plan for Brees in finale

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- A day after Sean Payton helped Drew Brees break the NFL's single-season passing record the coach wouldn't divulge whether he'd enable his star quarterback to maintain that distinction....

12/27/2011 7:26 PM
Bears place Cutler, Forte on IR

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears have placed quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte on injured reserve, meaning they will miss the season finale at Minnesota this week....

12/27/2011 4:53 PM
Packers make 30,000 more shares of stock available

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers have sold nearly 250,000 shares of stock in the team and will offer 30,000 more shares....

12/27/2011 4:21 PM
Former Patriots DT Antwine dies

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots say that former defensive tackle Houston Antwine, a six-time American Football League all-star, and his wife have both died. Antwine was 72....

12/27/2011 3:35 PM
49ers release wideout Braylon Edwards

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Struggling wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been released by the San Francisco 49ers following surgery on his right knee earlier this season....

12/27/2011 11:34 AM