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No letdowns

The Saints keep spotting teams leads, but they keep winning, too. That, and more, in our Morning Aftermath roundup of Week 9.

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Man enough?

Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin is upset over how he found out he was benched by coach Ken Whisenhunt.

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View Miles Austin’s key TD catch, other top plays from Sunday night’s Cowboys-Eagles game.   Game highlights  |  Dallas tops Philly to sit atop NFC East  |  Celizic: NFC East stinks

Chargers hand Giants 4th straight loss   |    Hot topics: Chargers for real?
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Separation time

Rosenthal: The Colts, Patriots, Bengals closer to locking up their divisions. Story  |  Indy stays perfect  |  Brady, Moss burn Dolphins  |  Bengals rough up Ravens

In depth with Romo

  Tony Romo talks with Bob Costas about chemistry with his WRs, working on the right attitude and more.

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    Evaluation for Cable

    The NFL is going to make Raiders coach Tom Cable see a doctor and psychologist to see if he has a problem.

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    Severe concussion

    Cal star Jahvid Best is released from hospital, but it’s unclear when he’ll return to action.

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    Ugly aftermath

    Charlie Weis’ future as coach is up for debate after the loss to Navy. But he still has a chance to quiet the naysayers.

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        Allen Iverson is contemplating retirement if he doesn't rejoin the Grizzlies, according to a source familiar with the situation.

        Nov. 9 - 9:10 am ET(Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal)Read analysis

        Browns owner Randy Lerner reportedly has his eye on Mike Holmgren for same role that VP of football operations Bill Parcells performs for the Dolphins.

        Nov. 9 - 9:00 am ET(Source: ESPN.com)Read analysis

        Stephen Jackson's agent said in an interview with ESPN.com that "no one trusts Don Nelson." He said that he just wants his client out of Golden State -- "It doesn't matter where...It can't get any worse."

        Nov. 9 - 9:00 am ET(Source: ESPN.com)Read analysis

        Tyreke Evans scored a game-high 23 points in the Kings' 120-107 win over the Warriors on Sunday, and also had eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

        Nov. 9 - 3:15 am ETRead analysis

        Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to a 104-98 victory over the Hornets on Sunday, scoring 28 points on 11-of-21 shooting with two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

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        Andre Miller had his best game as a Blazer on Sunday, scoring 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting (including a three) with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals as the starting point guard.

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        Andris Biedrins, who missed Friday's game due to a back injury, returned to action Sunday but ended up leaving the game during the fourth quarter, presumably because he aggravated his back.

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        Tony Romo completed 21-of-34 passes for 307 yards, one touchdown and one interception as the Cowboys beat the Eagles 20-16 on Sunday Night Football.

        Nov. 9 - 12:45 am ETRead analysis

        Anquan Boldin (ankle) expressed discontent with the Cardinals' coaching staff after he was deactivated for Week 9.

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        Kevin Durant scored 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting (2-of-6 from downtown) with four rebounds, five assists, and three steals as the Thunder rolled the Magic 102-74 on Sunday.

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