Kelly to coach Blue Bombers
One down, two to go. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers confirmed the worst-kept secret in the Canadian Football League yesterday by announcing the hiring of Mike Kelly as head coach.

Texan stars shine bright in Monday Night debut
Mario Williams, Steve Slaton and the Houston Texans put on quite a show in their Monday Night Football debut.

Burress faces two weapons charges
Colleen Long  
Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 (U.S.) bail on weapons possession charges yesterday as the frenzy grew around the Giants' star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub.

Bills' post-season hopes may rest with Losman
It's bad enough the Buffalo Bills have no margin for error if they want to keep their slim post-season hopes alive over the next four games. Now they may have to do it without starting quarterback Trent Edwards.

NFL's Packers come out on top in fan loyalty survey
The Green Bay Packers enjoy the most passionate local fan base of any pro team – at least they did before the club's messy divorce from Brett Favre.

Browns' Anderson finished for year
Cleveland quarterback Derek Anderson's season is officially over, yet another slap for the down-on-their-luck Browns.

T.O.-bound Bills running cold and head for cover
Garth Woolsey  
Asked if he was looking forward to kicking in the covered comforts of the Rogers Centre next Sunday, Rian Lindell allowed that he was. "I look forward to kicking anywhere," ...

Giants trying to determine how to deal with Burress
The New York Giants might make a decision on Plaxico Burress' immediate football future before the justice system or the NFL hands down rulings.

Patriots, Bucs to meet at Wembley next season
The New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season at Wembley Stadium, the third straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital.

Beleaguered Burress to turn himself in today
Plaxico Burress plans to turn himself in to police today in New York City and plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, his lawyer said.

Steelers' D smothers Pats
Howard Ulman  
The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock 'em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards.

Giants' Burress shoots himself in the leg
Tom Canavan  
Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the right thigh and spent a night in hospital, another dramatic turn in a tumultuous season in which the star New York Giants receiver has been fined ...

Sooners stake a claim to spot in Big 12 final
Now it's up to voters and the computers.

Spikes' drought a reminder for Buffalo
Linebacker Takeo Spikes returns for the first time to Buffalo much like he left the Bills a little over two years ago: A proud, determined player who remains driven to fill the one objective – playing on a playoff ...

Dome is for wimps, Bills fans say
Garth Woolsey  
They think we're pansies up here in Canada. They think we stole the best game on their beloved Bills' annual schedule.

Titans rebound from loss by running all over Lions
The Tennessee Titans wanted to re-establish the run to get back on track after losing for the first time.