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The Bills are after Bill Cowher, but the former coach won’t discuss any possible jobs during the regular season.

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Big Ben OK?

Fear not, Steelers fans: Ben Roethlisberger probably will play Sunday vs. Ravens.

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Titans play spoiler, edge Texans

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  Rob Bironas makes a 53-yard field goal with 47 seconds left as the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17, damaging the Texans’ playoff hopes and improving to 4-0 with Vince Young as the starting quarterback. Full story  |  PFT: Brown blows it again for Houston

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E’Twaun Moore scores 22 points as No. 6 Purdue beats No. 9 Tennessee 73-72 for the Paradise Jam title. Story  |  Beyond the Arc: What fun!

‘There were a lot of them’

  Browns coach Eric Mangini isn’t accusing the Lions of faking, but says all the injuries slowed the game.

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    Under his skin

    Redskins safety LaRon Landry had some choice words for Cowboys receiver Roy Williams — “I told him he was scared.” 

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    Texas Tech’s Mike Leach is coming to the defense of Kansas’ Mark Mangino, saying he’s “in the middle of (a) witch hunt.”

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    What MLS Cup?

    David Beckham talked more about sex with his wife than he did the Galaxy-Real Salt Lake match.

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        Al Thornton's rejuvenated play continued on Monday -- he had 31 points and 10 rebounds in a much-needed win over the reeling Wolves.

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        Greg Oden tied his career-high with 24 points on Monday (7-of-8 FGs and 10-of-12 FTs), adding 12 rebounds and two blocks in a win over the Bulls.

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        Matt Schaub completed 25-of-39 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 20-17 loss on Monday night.

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        Vince Young completed 12-of-22 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 73 yards on 11 carries in Week 11.

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        Mehmet Okur returned to practice Monday after missing three games with flu-like symptoms. He is expected to play against the Thunder on Tuesday.

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        Chris Johnson rushed for 151 yards on 29 carries in the Titans' Monday night win over the Texans.

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        Bucs coach Raheem Morris has relieved Jim Bates of defensive coordinator duties and will take over defensive play-calling responsibilities.

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        Ersan Ilyasova led the Bucks on Monday with 20 points (8-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds and four steals in 33 minutes.

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        Michael Redd returned from his strained knee on Monday, coming off the bench for four points and two assists in 11 minutes.

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        Tyreke Evans wasn't slowed by his recent finger and ankle injuries on Monday, amassing 28 points (10-of-18 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), four rebounds and four assists in a loss to Memphis.

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