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The following stories are the most recent transmissions from ESPN.com wire sources

Thursday, October 23, 2008
Titans RB Chris Johnson fined $10K for celebration - AP (11:59 PM ET)
Browns GM defends Winslow suspension - AP (9:53 PM ET)
Falcons QB Ryan returns home to Philly vs. Eagles - AP (9:25 PM ET)
Report: Brady has more surgery to fight infection - AP (9:22 PM ET)
Ex-kicker Zendejas to stand trial on rape charges - AP (9:17 PM ET)
Broncos slide into bye week with AFC West lead - AP (9:01 PM ET)
Woodson's toughness, smarts key to Packers' start - AP (8:57 PM ET)
Suddenly, Bears winning with pass - AP (8:48 PM ET)
Singletary has simple plans for coaching debut - AP (8:39 PM ET)
Texans have haunting memory of QB Fitzpatrick - AP (8:32 PM ET)
Browns, Jags trying to get back in division races - AP (8:17 PM ET)
Seahawks switch roles, hitting bottom of NFC West - AP (8:13 PM ET)
Raiders-Ravens undercard: Ryan vs Ryan rivalry - AP (8:10 PM ET)
What's next for Rams, Pats in unusual year? - AP (8:03 PM ET)
Giants-Steelers: Similar styles, identical records - AP (7:51 PM ET)
Raiders DE Scott takes advantage of opportunity - AP (7:48 PM ET)
There's no doubting T.O. in one area - fitness - AP (7:46 PM ET)
Improved Miami trying to catch improved Bills - AP (7:41 PM ET)
Cardinals WR Boldin increases workload in practice - AP (7:41 PM ET)
Still upbeat, Chiefs' Edwards faces former team - AP (7:31 PM ET)
It's must win for Colts to stay alive in AFC South - AP (7:05 PM ET)
Redskins insist they won't overlook winless Lions - AP (6:56 PM ET)
Romo-less Cowboys hope turnaround starts vs. Bucs - AP (6:51 PM ET)
Saints, Chargers hoping for better show in London - AP (6:43 PM ET)
Football background not required for NFLPA leader - AP (6:30 PM ET)
Coaches the fall guys this year - AP (6:22 PM ET)
Chiefs' rebuilding project tougher than expected - AP (6:09 PM ET)
Johnson faces Bucs 6 years after Super Bowl title - AP (5:47 PM ET)
Panthers-Cardinals an unlikely NFC showdown - AP (5:44 PM ET)
Now it's White turn to overshadow Bush, Leinart - AP (5:44 PM ET)
Giants-Steelers Preview - AP (5:44 PM ET)
Bears CB Nathan Vasher hopes to return after bye - AP (5:40 PM ET)
Giants LB Pierce appears ready for Steelers - AP (5:29 PM ET)
Eli or Ben? Great QB debate of '04 not settled - AP (5:27 PM ET)
Jets' Coles, Smith dealing with concussions - AP (5:25 PM ET)
Niners' Martz: It's time to get behind Singletary - AP (5:17 PM ET)
Redskins' Griffin, Springs sidelined against Lions - AP (5:08 PM ET)
Wideout Wilford not yet paying off for Dolphins - AP (4:59 PM ET)
Rams-Patriots Preview - AP (4:58 PM ET)
Rams' Jackson, Carriker 'iffy' for Patriots game - AP (4:52 PM ET)
Kasay is more than just a kicker for Carolina - AP (4:51 PM ET)
Ignore logic, give Peyton the fantasy start - AP (4:46 PM ET)
LB Mitchell intimidating presence for Bills - AP (4:42 PM ET)
Garcia, Bryant keep Buccaneers' air attack going - AP (4:42 PM ET)
Vikings star Peterson trying to practice patience - AP (4:34 PM ET)
Haslett putting stamp on Rams - AP (4:22 PM ET)
Ogden to be honored by Ravens - AP (3:42 PM ET)
Daunte Culpepper still looking for NFL work - AP (3:38 PM ET)
Giants finally meet an equal - AP (3:21 PM ET)
Rivers looks at London game as make-or-break - AP (2:53 PM ET)
McAllister ready to return to spotlight for Saints - AP (2:48 PM ET)
Ocho Cinco will stick with old jersey for season - AP (2:41 PM ET)
NFL Capsules - AP (2:33 PM ET)
Former NFL, FSU star seeks legislative seat - AP (2:29 PM ET)
Chiefs-Jets Preview - AP (1:49 PM ET)
Mr. Clutch: Elam quickly makes his mark in Atlanta - AP (3:19 AM ET)
Nothing gluttonous about Long's diet - AP (3:12 AM ET)
Ocho Cinco, Andre Johnson keep friendship alive - AP (3:12 AM ET)
Williams ready to debut for Bears - AP (3:10 AM ET)
Boss Bailey, Ramsey out for season with injuries - AP (3:06 AM ET)
Brisbane back home for NFL game in London - AP (3:05 AM ET)
NFL Players of the Week - AP (2:54 AM ET)
NFL Injury Report - AP (2:54 AM ET)

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
49ers' Goldson, McDonald, Jennings out vs Seahawks - AP (11:44 PM ET)
Falcons-Eagles Preview - AP (11:30 PM ET)
Browns-Jaguars Preview - AP (11:23 PM ET)
Boldin practices, but status for Sunday uncertain - AP (8:49 PM ET)
Holmgren tries to defuse SF rumors - AP (8:45 PM ET)
Nolan's favorites ready to move on with Niners - AP (7:53 PM ET)
Redskins DE Taylor still far from 100 percent - AP (7:51 PM ET)
Titans' challenge to chase, sack Manning - AP (7:48 PM ET)
Raiders QB Russell hopes to end road woes - AP (7:42 PM ET)
NFL Briefs - AP (7:42 PM ET)
Cardinals-Panthers Preview - AP (7:41 PM ET)
Seahawks-49ers Preview - AP (7:32 PM ET)
Wade Phillips: 'I could help more than I have' - AP (7:03 PM ET)
Patriots place Harrison out for season - AP (6:54 PM ET)
Romo says he won't play against Tampa Bay - AP (6:39 PM ET)
Browns kept Winslow's staph from team - AP (6:19 PM ET)
Raiders-Ravens Preview - AP (6:15 PM ET)
Rams RB Jackson: 'No rush' to hit practice field - AP (6:11 PM ET)
Redskins' Portis: I can't give no satisfaction - AP (6:03 PM ET)
NFL Injury Report - AP (5:55 PM ET)
Steelers satisfied after meeting about fines - AP (5:53 PM ET)
Chargers-Saints Preview - AP (5:44 PM ET)
Redskins-Lions Preview - AP (5:36 PM ET)
2 Pro Bowl receivers can't rescue Bengals - AP (5:31 PM ET)
Favre denies giving Lions any info to use vs. Pack - AP (5:23 PM ET)
Porter eager for bigger role with Jags - AP (5:12 PM ET)
Chiefs-Jets Preview - AP (4:41 PM ET)
Larry Johnson to miss second week - AP (4:21 PM ET)
Giants-Steelers Preview - AP (3:57 PM ET)
Suggs does it all, but TD celebration is lacking - AP (3:53 PM ET)
Chargers getting over jet lag ahead of London game - AP (3:19 PM ET)
Saints' Colston hopes to return to form in London - AP (3:08 PM ET)
Buccaneers-Cowboys Preview - AP (2:55 PM ET)
Colts-Titans Preview - AP (2:51 PM ET)
Bills-Dolphins Preview - AP (2:14 PM ET)
NFL Players of the Week - AP (1:25 PM ET)
Colts face potential elimination game in Tenneseee - AP (1:22 PM ET)
Rams-Patriots Preview - AP (12:05 PM ET)
Bengals-Texans Preview - AP (10:19 AM ET)
Singletary believes 49ers can still salvage season - AP (4:20 AM ET)
Vick could be free by July, then looking for work - AP (4:06 AM ET)
Vikings expecting safety Williams back after bye - AP (3:12 AM ET)
Rodgers hoping to be 100 percent after bye - AP (3:11 AM ET)
Romo says he won't play against Tampa Bay - AP (12:11 AM ET)

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Patriots S Harrison's injury appears season-ending - AP (10:24 PM ET)
Browns suspend Kellen Winslow for 1 game - AP (9:47 PM ET)
Eagles get another fullback - AP (7:59 PM ET)
KC coach hints RB Johnson may miss second game - AP (7:18 PM ET)
Michael Vick ready to plead guilty on Va. charges - AP (6:57 PM ET)
Jaguars back at practice, thinking of Collier - AP (6:45 PM ET)
Singletary vows to raise 49ers' intensity - AP (6:35 PM ET)
Broncos once again a team in turmoil - AP (6:13 PM ET)
Niners sign C Heitmann to extension through 2011 - AP (5:48 PM ET)
Chiefs change kickers, search for a QB - AP (5:35 PM ET)
Season-ending knee surgery for Bills LB DiGiorgio - AP (5:03 PM ET)
SF jury hears NFL players lawsuit against union - AP (5:01 PM ET)
Not-so super season so far for Dallas Cowboys - AP (4:46 PM ET)
Bengals' 0-7 start not unusual - for them - AP (4:27 PM ET)
Chargers to face Brees for first time - AP (4:19 PM ET)
Polamalu may play despite latest concussion - AP (3:58 PM ET)
49ers fire Nolan 7 games into 4th losing season - AP (3:41 PM ET)
Bengals put LB Rivers on injured reserve - AP (3:30 PM ET)
Reggie Bush has knee surgery - AP (1:27 PM ET)
Vikings bring back linebacker Erin Henderson - AP (12:46 PM ET)
AFC LEADERS - AP (10:01 AM ET)
Seahawks remind Holmgren of high school team - AP (9:16 AM ET)
Cowboys teeter on verge of total collapse - AP (3:17 AM ET)
Bills prepare for stretch against AFC East rivals - AP (3:08 AM ET)
Mularkey making the most of new start with Falcons - AP (3:06 AM ET)
Patriots 41, Broncos 7 - AP (1:22 AM ET)
49ers fire Nolan 7 games into 4th losing season - AP (12:28 AM ET)
Patriots 41, Broncos 7 - AP (12:25 AM ET)

Monday, October 20, 2008
Broncos' Bailey brothers injured in first half - AP (11:22 PM ET)
Patriots 6, Broncos 0 - AP (11:15 PM ET)
Bids for Jets' PSLs reach as high as $65,100 - AP (10:04 PM ET)
RBs Young of Broncos, Jordan of Patriots inactive - AP (8:40 PM ET)
Chiefs may bring in quarterback - AP (8:10 PM ET)
Colts hope Addai, Sanders will return soon - AP (7:55 PM ET)
Chiefs' Johnson being investigated in new case - AP (7:46 PM ET)
Tennessee's challenge now? Topple rival Colts - AP (7:40 PM ET)
NFL Briefs - AP (7:30 PM ET)
Cowboys "like everybody else" with struggles - AP (7:28 PM ET)
Special (teams) delivery: Another Vikings defeat - AP (7:22 PM ET)
Patriots put RB Maroney on injured reserve - AP (7:21 PM ET)
Jets bemoan blown chances in loss at Oakland - AP (7:15 PM ET)
Chiefs' Johnson being investigated in new case - AP (7:11 PM ET)
Cable calls Raiders penalty problem 'ridiculous' - AP (7:05 PM ET)
Bears tough to figure - AP (6:59 PM ET)
Browns confirm Winslow had staph - AP (6:54 PM ET)
Boldin practices, hopes to play against Carolina - AP (6:40 PM ET)
Houston's Johnson breaks out of slump - AP (6:15 PM ET)
Up 1 week and down the next - AP (6:14 PM ET)
Plaxico Burress gearing up for Pittsburgh return - AP (6:05 PM ET)
RB Steven Jackson expected to play Sunday - AP (5:54 PM ET)
Saints explain football to curious Londoners - AP (5:18 PM ET)
Bengals LB Keith Rivers set for surgery on jaw - AP (5:04 PM ET)
Jury selected as NFL retirees trial starts - AP (4:44 PM ET)
Moore you can do - RB fits perfectly in Pittsburgh - AP (4:41 PM ET)
Jerry Jones: Pacman has entered alcohol treatment - AP (4:25 PM ET)
Browns Hall of Famer Gene Hickerson dies - AP (3:47 PM ET)
Panthers return to dominant form, thinking big - AP (3:31 PM ET)
Chargers arrive in rural England - AP (2:58 PM ET)
Browns' Winslow says he had staph infection - AP (12:21 AM ET)
Buccaneers 20, Seahawks 10 - AP (12:14 AM ET)

Sunday, October 19, 2008
NFL Capsules - AP (11:32 PM ET)
Buccaneers 7, Seahawks 0 - AP (10:55 PM ET)
Woodson: Report shows Favre out to 'sabotage' Pack - AP (10:46 PM ET)
Chiefs acknowledge Johnson being investigated - AP (10:36 PM ET)
Alstott feted by Bucs in halftime ceremony - AP (10:24 PM ET)
NFL Today, Week 7 - AP (9:54 PM ET)
Hilliard shaken up in collision with 2 Seattle LBs - AP (9:41 PM ET)
Packers 34, Colts 14 - AP (9:38 PM ET)
Raiders 16, Jets 13, OT - AP (9:37 PM ET)
Redskins 14, Browns 11 - AP (9:31 PM ET)
Texans 28, Lions 21 - AP (9:23 PM ET)
Bush out for next game with knee injury - AP (9:12 PM ET)
NFL Capsules - AP (7:59 PM ET)
Rams 34, Cowboys 14 - AP (7:55 PM ET)
After struggling in return, Shockey rips Saints - AP (7:14 PM ET)
Power goes out before Chargers-Bills game - AP (6:43 PM ET)
Bengals LB Rivers hurts jaw - AP (6:43 PM ET)
Steelers 38, Bengals 10 - AP (6:28 PM ET)
Bills LB DiGiorgio sustains right knee injury - AP (6:27 PM ET)
Cowboys owner: Phillips not in danger - AP (6:23 PM ET)
Bills 23, Chargers 14 - AP (6:19 PM ET)
Bears 48, Vikings 41 - AP (6:14 PM ET)
Giants win ugly. But win - AP (6:13 PM ET)
Titans 34, Chiefs 10 - AP (6:10 PM ET)
Panthers 30, Saints 7 - AP (6:09 PM ET)
Giants 29, 49ers 17 - AP (5:55 PM ET)
Giants win ugly. But win - AP (5:53 PM ET)
Chiefs QB Croyle injured - again - AP (5:38 PM ET)
Ravens 27, Dolphins 13 - AP (5:33 PM ET)
Bush leaves game against Carolina with knee injury - AP (5:28 PM ET)
Cowboys' owner says safety out for year - AP (5:26 PM ET)
Brady confirms 2nd knee operation to fix infection - AP (5:09 PM ET)
TE Winslow active for Browns vs. Redskins - AP (3:49 PM ET)
Burgess inactive for Raiders - AP (3:33 PM ET)
Bears star Hester hurts quad - AP (3:19 PM ET)
Shanahan, Belichick square off - AP (2:48 PM ET)
Chiefs dispute missed field goal - AP (2:31 PM ET)
Ware ties record with sack in 10th straight game - AP (1:59 PM ET)
49ers 0, Giants 0 - AP (1:07 PM ET)
Titans wide receivers Gage, McCareins inactive - AP (12:43 PM ET)
Bears' Vasher, Tillman sidelined - AP (12:29 PM ET)
Bills starting DE Schobel inactive - AP (12:09 PM ET)
Romo dresses as Cowboys backup QB - AP (12:07 PM ET)
Shockey, Colston back for Saints; Panthers OL thin - AP (11:57 AM ET)
Bengals RB Benson starts for Perry - AP (11:52 AM ET)
Retired NFL players suing union over royalties - AP (11:13 AM ET)
NFL Calendar - AP (9:52 AM ET)
Police: Man charged in shooting of Jaguars lineman - AP (8:45 AM ET)
Problems pile up for Cowboys - AP (1:15 AM ET)
Police: Man charged in shooting of Jaguars lineman - AP (12:30 AM ET)
Seahawks, Bucs headed in different directions - AP (12:00 AM ET)

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Colts' Addai out against Packers - AP (7:08 PM ET)
Dolphins' Soliai suspended for 1 game - AP (4:56 PM ET)
AFC LEADERS - AP (12:18 PM ET)
Seahawks activate Will Herring for Sunday - AP (10:54 AM ET)
NFL Calendar - AP (8:38 AM ET)