L.A. Times - Pro Football

Broncos score first on Monday night, Steelers score more in 28-10 win

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Hines Ward catches two touchdown passes and Tyrone Carter intercepts two Kyle Orton passes in Pittsburgh's rout of Denver

Hines Ward catches two touchdown passes and Tyrone Carter intercepts two Kyle Orton passes in Pittsburgh's rout of Denver

Monday NFL film review

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Times NFL writer Sam Farmer sorts through the best of Monday's film review.

Times NFL writer Sam Farmer sorts through the best of Monday's film review.

Chiefs release former Pro Bowler Larry Johnson

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The running back is cut the day he was due back from a suspension for criticizing his coach and reportedly making an anti-gay slur -- the latest in a string of controversies and off-field incidents.

The running back is cut the day he was due back from a suspension for criticizing his coach and reportedly making an anti-gay slur -- the latest in a string of controversies and off-field incidents.

Colts, Patriots and Saints bend but don't break

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

They are pushed by opponents but show their mettle and respond with second-half rallies to win.

The New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints -- we knew they could score.

Cowboys like the ending to this latest Philadelphia story

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Dallas avenges last year's season-ending loss to the Eagles with a 20-16 victory. The Cowboys' fourth straight win gives them sole possession of first place in the NFC East.

Now the Dallas Cowboys can forget about last season's awful finish.

Monday's poll: Who is the best quarterback of all time?

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:37:54 -0800

Broncos look to rebound

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Denver is coming off a road loss and has a tough test at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It's usually just the visiting teams that have to adjust to Denver's altitude.

Houston Mitchell's two-minute drill

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

A quick-hitting look around Week 9 of the NFL.

Arizona 41, at Chicago 21: It turns out Jay Cutler isn't the second coming of Jim McMahon, but the second coming of Bob Avellini.

Joe Theismann plans to pass on his scenes in 'The Blind Side'

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Images of the former Redskins quarterback's injury are used in the soon-to-be-released movie. He says he'll watch all of it but those scenes.

Joe Theismann has a brief but memorable part in "The Blind Side," a soon-to-be-released movie depicting the remarkable story of Baltimore Ravens left tackle Michael Oher .

Brent Celek earning status as an elite tight end in NFL

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

He leads the Eagles in receptions with 37, and only three tight ends in the league have more yards than him.

For years, the Philadelphia Eagles didn't have to look far to find some of the best receiving tight ends in football. They just had to glance around the NFC East -- Chris Cooley in Washington, Jason Witten in Dallas and Kevin Boss with the New York Giants.