The fourth quarter was starting, and the game was getting crazy. In the Cincinnati Bengals defensive huddle, players blocked out the raucous Baltimore crowd and reminded each other that a lot more was at stake than first place.

Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini said he’s cooperating with the NFL in its investigation into rookie running back James Davis’ mysterious season-ending shoulder injury.

One year after starting 0-8, the Cincinnati Bengals are alone atop the AFC North.

In a game that could only be considered an instant classic on Comedy Central, leave it to punter Dave Zastudil to help secure the Cleveland Browns’ first victory of the season.

Browns coach Eric Mangini has spoken with NFL officials about concerns over how rookie running back James Davis sustained a season-ending shoulder injury, and whether it happened during a post-practice session.

If the Cleveland Browns’ decision to trade mercurial receiver Braylon Edwards was one of addition by subtraction, Terrell Owens did the math and came up with a far different answer.

Marvin Lewis chuckled when reminded that the winner of Sunday’s game between his Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens will gain sole possession of first place in the AFC North.

Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson and kicker Phil Dawson missed practice and are doubtful for Sunday’s game in Buffalo.

He tackled last week’s officials. Then, he roughed up Bills quarterback Trent Edwards.

The telephone has been ringing a lot this week for St. Louis Rams rookie linebacker James Laurinaitis.

The only thing flashy about Mohamed Massaquoi is his smile.

The crowd is so loud that it’s difficult to hear the quarterback’s signals. The minutes are dissolving away. There’s a long way to go and no room for error. One last drive, win or lose.

The New York Jets have reached an agreement with the Cleveland Browns to acquire troubled but talented wide receiver Braylon Edwards.

The NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league’s conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub.

For 59 minutes, the Cincinnati Bengals can look like an absolute mess, botching kicks and throwing away chances. In the final minute, they become a totally different team.

If NFL quarterback wasn’t his chosen career, Carson Palmer may have been a strong trial lawyer.

The Cleveland Browns have changed quarterbacks—again. The Cincinnati Bengals have changed directions.

The Cleveland Browns may be without running back Jamal Lewis and kicker Phil Dawson for the second straight game.

Leap? Or just look? Chad Ochocinco is still deciding.

One Bengals’ locker is filled with eye-catching items. There’s a shiny pair of golden cleats resting in the shoe rack. A laminated list that says “Sweet Revenge” in Spanish is tacked to the side, naming every cornerback that the receiver plans to burn this season.

Eight years had passed since Cincinnati beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at home, an excruciating streak that symbolized the gulf between the two family-run franchises. It ended with the Bengals’ 23-20 win on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium, one that felt like a seismic shift.

Brady Quinn’s reign as the unquestioned leader of the Browns’ offense didn’t even last three games.

John Harbaugh did his best coaching before the Baltimore Ravens even took the field against the Cleveland Browns.

Bengals rookie linebacker Rey Maualuga left the field on a cart after suffering a left knee injury in the third quarter against Pittsburgh, but returned on the next series.

Carson Palmer’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell with 14 seconds left provided a 23-20 win Sunday that ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ nearly decade-long domination in Cincinnati.

The task was ominous enough. Now, the winless Cleveland Browns will have to face the Baltimore Ravens without two of their best offensive weapons.

After a spirited practice, the Cleveland Browns were still in a playful mood so they decided to pull a prank one of their rookies.

James Davis has walked in Jamal Lewis’ shadow for years. On Sunday, Cleveland’s rookie running back may have to step out of it.

It may not be a lot of fun.

Given a chance to level Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers with another rattling hit, Steelers receiver Hines Ward would do it again.

Brady Quinn’s taking hits from all sides.His mom has been as rough as a blitzing linebacker on her son. Dad hasn’t been any easier. Uncles, close friends and even his former coach, Notre Dame’s Charlie Weis, all have piled on Cleveland’s starting quarterback, who has struggled during two lopsided losses.