The politically inclined pop star, whose real name is Arulpragasam, flashed the middle finger when cameras briefly focused on her during Madonna halftime show, inspiring apologetic statements from NBC and the NFL. "There was a failure in NBC delay system," said NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy in the league official statement. Obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing, and we apologize to our fans.".Schaub has thrown for more than 4,000 yards for third time in career. Schaub is 20 with 672 yards passing, seven touchdowns and one interception in two career starts against Bengals. Watt leads NFL with 20 1/2 sacks, tied for sixth most since sacks became official statistic in 1982.

Hernandez was indicted in August in the killing of 27yearold Odin Lloyd, a semiprofessional football player from Boston who was dating the sister of Hernandez's girlfriend. He has pleaded not guilty. (AP Photo/Brian Snyder, Pool).Remains in Housto