Police: No reason to reopen Steve McNair murder case
NASHVILLE — Police and federal officials still refused to elaborate Tuesday on what relationship existed between Sahel Kazemi and the man who sold her the gun that killed Kazemi and former NFL quarterback Steve McNair. A CBS investigation Tuesday morning revealed that Kazemi and Adrian Gilliam Jr., the gun seller, had not just known each other for a few weeks but were exchanging phone calls almost daily and hundreds of text messages in the weeks before she died. Initially, when police ruled the case a murder-suicide, they said that Gilliam met Kazemi when she was trying to sell a car, and returned ...
NFL Replay: Red-hot Saints emerge as NFC’s team to beat
USA TODAY's Jarrett Bell wraps up the NFL weekend and hands out his weekly accolades every Tuesday: PHOTOS: Week 6 highlights 1. The Saints are officially the NFC's team to beat. There's still plenty of football to play, but in stacking up the NFC teams the Saints are undoubtedly in the driver's seat after their convincing rout of the Giants. New Orleans — with an upgraded D complementing a fast-break, versatile offense triggered by Drew Brees that is averaging 38.4 points per game — is 5-0 for the third time in franchise history. And the 6-0 Vikings? They certainly rank with their ...
Weak clubs provide strong opportunity
Let the talking heads opine that the NFL's lack of parity is bad for the league. And how this season's legion of atrocious teams drags down the quality of play. Those of us in the fantasy realm know the truth: Bad teams make for good matchups. And there is no finer feeling than seeing a cakewalk on the schedule for your starters. There have been plenty of cakewalks this season. Do you have much doubt about what will happen when the Indianapolis Colts visit the St. Louis Rams this week? Or what about the Green Bay Packers playing at the Cleveland Browns? ...
Force Hood puts bravery to test in frightening off weekend
Editor's note: NHRA driver Ashley Force Hood will document drag racing's Countdown to 1 playoffs in an online diary for USA TODAY: After four races in a row we had two weekends off, which was crazy after being on the road for so long. We flew home from Richmond, Va., on Monday evening after testing and I finally got to not only unpack my suitcase, but actually put it completely away in the closet. I haven't done that since March. This past week has been all about catching up. I worked in the office for a few days to get caught up ...
Tough slate, lack of big men don’t deter Spartans’ title hopes
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is practically scratching his head over how he's going to fill the center position this season after losing Goran Suton, the Big Ten's leading rebounder, as well as his backups to graduation. "That's where my worry is," Izzo says. "(Among guards and forwards) we have a top-five team. I don't know if we have a top-50 team at center." So the coach releases a hearty chuckle when he hears that shooting guard Durrell Summers, a junior, and other Spartans are talking about going undefeated this season after losing in the title ...
On to 6-0: Broncos stay perfect with 34-23 win in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Going into Monday night's visit from the Denver Broncos, the San Diego Chargers were well aware of the stakes. Denver, off to its best start since 1998, was unbeaten. San Diego already had two losses, and thus its three-season stranglehold on the AFC West appeared in serious peril. PHOTOS: Week 6 highlights THE HUDDLE: Is there a 16-0 team brewing this season? So, with a palpable sense of urgency at Qualcomm Stadium, the Chargers teased their fans but ultimately left them crestfallen with a 34-23 loss. Denver, fueled by a steady offense and two returns for touchdowns by Eddie Royal, moved to ...
Super 25: Only minor changes in rankings after lack of upsets
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Redskins install Sherm Lewis as play-caller for Jim Zorn
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — From calling Bingo to calling plays, Sherman Lewis is taking Jim Zorn's favorite duty. The Washington Redskins said Monday that Lewis will take over the play-calling for an offense that is averaging only 13.2 points per game. The front office stripped Zorn of the play-calling role following Sunday's 14-6 loss to previously winless Kansas City. The Redskins are 2-4, and they have failed to score a touchdown in two of their home games. Two weeks ago, Lewis was enjoying retirement in Michigan, calling Bingo games at a senior center and delivering Meals on Wheels. He previously spent 22 ...
McNabb ‘embarrassed’ after Eagles stunned 13-9 by Raiders
OAKLAND (AP) — Louis Murphy sprinted upfield and laid out a defender with a punishing block. Not satisfied, he caught up to the play again and delivered a second block that allowed Zach Miller to cruise into the end zone on an 86-yard catch-and-run. For an offense criticized for lacking big plays, intensity and leadership, a rookie receiver gave the Oakland Raiders all three in one play that answered the skeptics. PHOTOS: Week 6 highlights Miller scored the only touchdown of the game, Justin Fargas helped control the clock by rushing for 87 physical yards and Oakland's defense harassed Donovan McNabb all ...
Saints’ rout of Giants shows NFC has a new pecking order
NEW ORLEANS — Big Apple vs. Big Easy. Unbeaten New York Giants vs. unbeaten New Orleans Saints. Top-ranked Giants defense vs. tops-in-scoring Saints offense. This had all the makings of a tightly contested NFL showdown for supremacy (at least October supremacy) in the NFC. But quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans offense took the suspense out of it early Sunday with one touchdown drive after another. Saints fans at the Superdome got to spend most of the second half in a Mardi Gras-come-early celebration of a 48-27 romp. THE HUDDLE: Shockey admits win vs. Giants is sweeter than most PHOTOS: Week 6 ...
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Police: No reason to reopen Steve McNair murder caseNASHVILLE — Police as well as sovereign officials still refused to blow up Tuesday upon what attribute existed in in between Sahel Kazemi as well as the male who sole her the gun which killed Kazemi as well as former NFL quarterback Steve McNair. A CBS review Tuesday sunrise suggested which Kazemi as well as Adrian Gilliam Jr., the gun seller,... [Read more of this review]
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Let a articulate heads opine which a NFL’s miss of relation is bad for a league. And how this season’s multitude of inhuman teams drags down a peculiarity of play. Those of us in a anticipation area know a truth: Bad teams have for great matchups. And there is no finer feeling than saying a cakewalk upon a report for your starters. There... [Read more of this review]
Force Hood puts bravery to test in frightening off weekend
Editor’s note: NHRA motorist Ashley Force Hood will request draw towards racing’s Countdown to 1 playoffs in an online diary for USA TODAY: After 4 races in a quarrel you had dual weekends off, which was funny after being upon a highway for so long. We flew home from Richmond, Va., upon Monday dusk after contrast as well as you eventually... [Read more of this review]
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