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(By Tom Sorensen, tsorensen@charlotteobserver.com) Michael Bates is the best kickoff return man the Carolina Panthers have ever had. A world-class sprinter, Bates never waited for an opening. His style was: Why wait? You won't catch me anyway. Bates returned kickoffs for the... ..read more

Browns GM Phil Savage has no qualms about throwing coach Romeo Crennel under the bus to save his job.

(By Charles Chandler, cchandler@charlotteobserver.com) December has arrived with a wintry chill, but the race for playoff berths, especially in the highly competitive NFC South Division, is plenty hot. The Carolina Panthers (9-3) are tied for the NFL's third-best record, but need... ..read more

( By Charles Chandler, cchandler@charlotteobserver.com) With four games remaining, the Carolina Panthers already have set a team record for most rushing touchdowns in a season. The Panthers have run for 19 TDs, two more than the previous record set in 2005. ... ..read more

(By Tom Canavan, Associated Press) The New York Giants might make a decision on Plaxico Burress' immediate football future before the justice system or the NFL hands down rulings. In the wake of an accidental shooting that led to weapons... ..read more

Throughout the postseason, simulations show that the Giants are favored to win regardless of whether Plaxico Burress plays.

John Fox is no fan of lists and shies away from comparing things, so the question stumped him. The Carolina Panthers coach was asked Monday where Steve Smith's back-arching, over-the-head grab in the snow in Green Bay a day earlier ranks in Smith's overflowing list of eye-popping plays.

(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) GREEN BAY, Wis. – A flea flicker on the first play. A 54-yard deep throw in the final two minutes. Five trips to the red zone that resulted in five touchdowns. What we saw from the Carolina Panthers Sunday in their 35-31 road win... ..read more