Football

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The NFL has fined Titans owner Bud Adams
$250,000 for making an obscene gesture at Buffalo fans while

      CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Matt Ryan twice seemed poised to lead Atlanta on the winning drive. First, his kicker let him down. Then his sophomore troubles popped up again.
      Ryan's late interception ended the Falcons' hopes Sunday as the Carolina Panthers held on for a 28-19 win.

      NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Chris Johnson ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns, and he caught nine passes for 100 more and the Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills 41-17 Sunday for their third straight victory.

      ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Georgia will be without Bacarri Rambo and A.J. Green when it plays Kentucky this week.
      Coach Mark Richt had encouraging news on Sunday regarding Rambo, the safety who was knocked unconscious on his game-saving hit late in Georgia's 31-24 win over Auburn on Saturday night. The win made Georgia (6-4) bowl-eligible.
      Richt says Rambo "has recovered extremely well" and has no headache or neck pain after suffering a concussion. There were immediate concerns Rambo, who was taken off the field on a cart, suffered other injuries.
      Richt says Green, Georgia's leading receiver, suffered a separation in his left shoulder but should not require surgery. Richt says Green's status is uncertain after this week.

       In his final game at Finley stadium, Blue Cooper couldn't have asked for a better ending, passing Terrell Owens for 5th on the Mocs all-time receiving list.
      "I'm priviliged and I mean that's all Sat and B.J., I mean I just catch the balls."