Forget Jim Mora and the Washington Huskies. The Seahawks' head coach in waiting said he is not interested in the coaching position at Washington, ending both his silence and rampant speculation. "I am not a candidate for the University of Washington coaching vacancy," Mora said in a written statement handed out by a Seahawks spokesman on Friday afternoon. Comments Off

Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was suspended for Week 10 of the NFL season by commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Johnson already was deactivated the last two weeks by Kansas City and also won't play this Sunday against Tampa Bay. He will miss the Chiefs' game at San Diego next weekend under the NFL's suspension. Comments Off

The Green Bay Packers made a long-term commitment to quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday, signing the first-year starter to a contract extension through 2014. The team announced the deal after practice Friday afternoon, when Rodgers signed the paperwork. Terms were not disclosed. "It means a lot," Rodgers said. Comments Off

The makers of an over-the-counter weight-loss pill have suspended shipments following accusations the product contains but does not list an ingredient banned by the NFL. "We've received notice of the problem with the NFL," the makers of StarCaps said in a statement released by e-mail Thursday. The statement added that the company is "taking all necessary steps to ensure that our customers receive... Comments Off

When the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl three seasons ago, Ben Roethlisberger's protectors included All-Pro guard Alan Faneca, All-Pro center Jeff Hartings, plus a first-round and a second-round draft pick. When Roethlisberger went under center Sunday during a 21-14 loss to the Giants -- sometimes, the only time during a play he was on his feet -- there were new offensive line starters at... Comments Off

Bengals safety Dexter Jackson, who has missed most of the season with a thumb injury, has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury suffered in practice. Jackson missed five of the Bengals' eight games because of the thumb. He returned and played in the last two games, but hurt himself in practice Wednesday. Comments Off

Are Barack Obama and John McCain ready for some football? ESPN says the presidential candidates are planning to participate in one-on-one interviews via satellite that would air at halftime of "Monday Night Football," the day before the election. ESPN's Chris Berman will do the segments earlier Monday, if the candidates' schedules permit, and they'll air at about 10:15 p.m. Comments Off

Brad Johnson will make his third straight start at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys when they play the division-leading New York Giants on Sunday. If he plays like he did the previous two Sundays, he might not finish the game. "We think we can go with Brad and see what happens," coach Wade Phillips said Wednesday. Comments Off

Joey Porter wants it all. The Defensive Player of the Year award. The return trip to the Pro Bowl. The silence of his critics -- or, as he calls them, "Pen Pushers" -- and yes, he wants that single-season sacks record, too. "I got nine more games to go out and do something that hasn't been done before," Porter said Wednesday. Comments Off

Brett Favre was looking for a quick weather update about an hour before practice, asking reporters if anyone had spotted any rain or snow. The inclement weather hadn't started yet, but someone mentioned they saw a deer on their way to the New York Jets' training facility Wednesday morning. "Alive or dead?" asked a smiling Favre, an avid hunter. Comments Off