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Did Ray Rice Spit At Phil Taylor?
After the second play of the Browns-Ravens game, Cleveland tackle Phil Taylor earned a flag for slapping Ray Rice's helmet. Taylor insinuated that he was retaliating for something Rice had done....
Idiot Parachutes Onto Field
During a Saturday match between Conference Premier sides Salisbury City and Chester City, this Idiot parachuted onto the pitch to the applause of dozens of spectators, then calmly gathered up his parachute while players and a referee looked on, seemingly bewildered and mildly annoyed....
Unarmed Former Florida A&M Player Shot Dead By Police
Jonathan Ferrell, a former safety at Florida A&M, was shot and killed by North Carolina police early Saturday morning, apparently after seeking help after a car accident. Ferrell was unarmed, and the officer who fired the fatal shots has been charged with manslaughter....
We Have Our First Ball-Spinning Penalty!
Sidney Rice can't say the NFL didn't warn everyone. As threatened in preseason, spinning the ball "at" an opponent is good for an unsportsmanlike conduct flag....
Russell Wilson Is Surprised By The Snap: "Oh Shit!"
Actually, everyone was surprised. The best part is center Max Unger looking for someone to block....
Eagles Nearly Traded For Colin Kaepernick, Drafted Russell Wilson
In the annals of NFL what-ifs, here are two gigantic, NFC-altering ones....
Jay Cutler Finds Martellus Bennett For The Winning Score, Bears 2-0
In an ugly game that saw seven turnovers and three touchdowns scored by defense or special teams, it was Jay Cutler and his new favorite toy that made the difference. Down six, Cutler led the Bears 66 yards in three minutes, hooking up with TE Martellus Bennett for the winner....
Emotional E.J. Manuel Leads A Game-Winning Drive In Buffalo
Not the prettiest of games for the Bills rookie, but E.J. Manuel did lead an 80-yard drive in 1:36, capped off by this pass to an inexplicably open Stevie Johnson. Manuel shed tears as he celebrated with his father....
The Red Zone Channel Is Screwing Up Graphics, Too
Lastname's had an excellent day so far, but Lastname's touchdown pass to Lastname was definitely the highlight of the half. This kind of performance elicits the question: Is Lastname elite?...
Fox Cuts To Halftime Show With A Minute Left In Vikings-Bears
It's a banner day for Fox production. There have been video problems, audio issues, hinky telestrators, rogue tickers. But this takes the cake....