Benson strong in return as Bengals clinch 2nd winning mark in 19 years

Cedric Benson returned from a two-game layoff because of an injured hip and tied the team record with his fifth 100-yard game of the season on Sunday, setting up a 23-13 victory over the Detroit Lions that had even greater significance for the franchise.

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Morning take: No Wildcat for Steelers

...in. With one more victory, Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis (54) can tie Hall of Famer Paul Brown (55) for second on the team's all-time win list. Morning take: It's no...

OchoCinco's My Name, Don't Wear It Out

...helmet, get in there, and talk!" The Lions (2-9) visit the Bengals (8-3) at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET and we'll be watching two players...

...Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) runs in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The Bengals won 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

...Steelers running back Willie Parker (39) runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 29: Larry Johnson #27 of the Cincinnati...

...Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes the ball during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

...Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes the ball during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

...Zimmer of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on before the game against the St. Louis Rams at Paul Brown Stadium on August 27, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Rams defeated the Bengals 24-21

Henrich dies at 96

Former Yankees star Tommy Henrich has died at 96.

Benson expected back for Bengals

Cedric Benson is expected back this weekend as the focal point of the Cincinnati Bengals' new run-based offense, one that's become quite adept at grinding down defenses.

...Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Larry Johnson (27) runs against the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium

First Cup: Tuesday

Phil Sheridan of The Philadelphia Inquirer: "The 76ers staged a very moving tribute to Allen Iverson last night. It was a perfect way to induct a reti...

Scholes: No injury excuses for Manchester United

Paul Scholes insists Manchester United's injury woes will not have a negative effect on their performance against Wolfsburg on Tuesday night. United have travelled to Germany without 14 senior players as they chase the point required to be certain of topping Group B.

Joe Schad's College Football Daily

Getty Images Good Monday:Nick Saban, Mark Ingram, Mack Brown, Hunter Lawrence, Brian Kelly, Paul Johnson Bad Monday:Urban Meyer, Tim Tebow, Bo Pelini, Carl Pelini, Dave Wannstedt, Dabo...