Vikings safety Exum could miss extended time

Vikings safety Antone Exum Jr. could miss multiple games due to rib and shoulder injuries he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Exum is out for at least this week’s game, a Thursday nighter in Arizona, after suffering a fractured rib and injuring the AC joint in his shoulder. He played through the injuries…

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Carrier, Roberts among Redskins’ inactives

Tight end Derek Carrier and wide receiver Andre Roberts are among the Redskins’ inactives for Monday night’s game vs. the Cowboys. Carrier and Roberts were two of the six players the Redskins listed as questionable ahead of the game. The team previously announced that linebacker Perry Riley Jr. was out. Also out is rookie cornerback…

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Brady appeal brief chronicles Commissioner history of disregarding player rights

On Sunday, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was unable to defend his home field against the Eagles. On Monday, he tried to defend the federal court ruling that overturned the four-game suspension imposed on him by Commissioner Roger Goodell. Brady, with the assistance of the NFL Players Association, filed a response to the league’s initial brief…

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Couture is ‘dying to get back in’ for Sharks, may get his wish soon

Tuesday's game is no guarantee, though.

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PBT Podcast: We take your Twitter questions on Wade, Lakers, Clippers, more

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Fisher says Bailey probably done playing football

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher told reporters Monday that wide receiver Stedman Bailey, who was shot twice in the head late last month, is probably done playing football. Per Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Fisher said that is related to injuries Bailey suffered in the shooting but Fisher did not elaborate. Fisher said the…

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Ravens assistant Clarence Brooks battling cancer

Ravens defensive line coach Clarence Brooks revealed today that he has been coaching this season while battling esophageal cancer. “I always thought I was tough before,” Brooks said, “but this is the toughest thing I’ve ever been through.” At training camp in August, Brooks began experiencing pain that doctors initially diagnosed as acid reflux. But…

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