Blackburn 5-2 Peterborough: Rovers hold nerve

Blackburn booked their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable win over 10-man Peterborough at Ewood Park.

Spikes in value, hikes in pay

Stocking the center position used to be an afterthought. But changing times have changed GMs' minds. Centers are reaping the benefits in terms of soaring salaries, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Hot Read (A New Day for Centers) Shaun O'Hara, Jeff Saturday, & Jason Brown

ST. LOUIS - AUGUST 27: Jason Brown #60 of the St. Louis Rams prepares to snap the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during...

Jackson not carrying a heavy load

Steven Jackson is coming off his first 100-game of the season and is ready for heavy duty. But it might be a while before he gets a 20-carry game, even if the St. Louis Rams have built their offense around him.

McCarthy free-kick sees Rovers sneak through

Benni McCarthy's fortuitous free-kick ensured a successful return to Nottingham for Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce as Rovers reached the Carling Cup fourth round with a slender 1-0 victory at the City Ground.

Rams rookie OT Smith has knee sprain

Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith, the second overall pick in this year's draft, has a sprained knee and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's home game against Green Bay.

Thomas, Smith need further evaluations

Washington Redskins right guard Randy Thomas could be done for the season with a right triceps injury.

Kicker Suisham amasses all of the Redskins' points to edge Rams

The Washington Redskins narrowly averted losing at home to the St. Louis Rams for the second straight year, eking out a 9-7 win Sunday.

Bulger working with broken pinkie

St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger is taking direct snaps for the first time since breaking his right pinkie.

Bulger throws 21 passes in side session

Rams quarterback Marc Bulger took the first step Sunday toward returning to the playing field.

Gillingham 1-3 Blackburn: Hoilett debut goal

David Hoilett capped off an impressive full debut with a goal as Blackburn overcame plucky League One Gillingham 3-1 in the Carling Cup second round.

Welcome to the AFC Preview

As we prepare for the kickoff of the NFL season, Tuesday Morning Quarterback unveils his AFC preview.

Allardyce backing Kalinic to shine for Blackburn

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is backing new striker Nikola Kalinic to score goals at the highest level and the Croatian will be given a chance to impress at Gillingham.

Gillingham v Blackburn Rovers: Preview

...are both still some way away from returning after ruptured ankle ligaments, while former Gills keeper Jason Brown will make his first return to the club where he made more than 130 appearances.An...