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 Sparano replaces Dennis Allen, who was fired Monday after the
Raiders' 38-14 loss to the Miami Dolphins in London the previous
day.
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In an era of billion dollar television broadcasting contracts with
the NFL, there is no longer a need for blackout rules regulated by
the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC eliminated the rule that prevented local network stations
from televising games that were not officially sold out.
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The NFL acknowledged Tuesday that officials made a mistake in
flagging Kansas City safety Husain Abdullah for a 15-yard
unsportsmanlike penalty when he fell to his knees in prayer after a
39-yard interception return for a touchdown during the Chiefs'
victory over the New England Patriots on Monday night.
A league rule prohibits players from celebrating while on the
ground, but Abdullah is a Muslim who prostrated himself in the end
zone after scoring. He told reporters after the game that he thought
the officials flagged him for a slide and not for prostrating
himself.
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The Atlanta Falcons officially lost two more offensive lineman for
the season with center Joe Hawley and tackle Lamar Holmes placed on
injured reserve. Safety William Moore was also placed on injured
reserve with the designation to return tag.
Hawley suffered a torn ACL in his right knee injury during Sunday's
loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Holmes is out with a foot injury.
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Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict could return to
practice this week after concussions each of the first two weeks of
the season.
Asked Monday if Burfict would be back on the field, coach Marvin
Lewis said "I would imagine he will, yes." Burfict missed Week 3 and
the Bengals are coming off a bye week.
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Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis, out for the
season with a torn Achilles, signed a one-year contract extension
through 2016.
Mathis signed a four-year, $36 million deal before the 2012 season,
including a $5 million salary for the 2014 season and $7 million
next year.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater missed practice for
the second day in a row because of a sprained left ankle and his
status remains up in the air for Thursday night's game against the
Green Bay Packers.
The rookie said Tuesday that he's feeling better about his chances
of playing. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's
41-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
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Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria didn't injure his left ankle
on the field during a game or practice. It happened in his apartment
while ... chasing his puppy.
Fauria offered full disclosure this week about the mishap that
resulted in a sprained ankle and left him on crutches. As Fauria was
chasing his 3-month-old Pomeranian-Husky mix down the stairs last
Wednesday in attempt to keep the puppy from relieving himself, he
missed some steps and landed awkwardly on his left foot.
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The Chicago Bears waived receiver Rashad Ross and promoted wide
receiver Chris Williams from the practice squad to the active roster
on Tuesday.
Ross returned five kickoffs for 106 yards the past two weeks for the
Bears. Williams played in his first NFL game against the San
Francisco 49ers in Week 2 and spent the past two weeks on the
practice squad.
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Tight end Jordan Reed practiced for the first time since Week 1 and
could be back in the lineup for the Washington Redskins this week.
Reed made just one catch for 9 yards before leaving with a hamstring
injury in the opening-week loss at Houston.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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