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Who are you again? President Biden tripped over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s title during their White House meeting Thursday — referring to the UK pol as “Mr. President.” The 80-year-old Biden’s gaffe came almost immediately after the two leaders sat down in the Oval Office ahead of their wide-ranging talks. “Well, Mr. President,” Biden started to say before abruptly correcting himself. “Mr. President? I just demoted you.” As Sunak, 43, laughed off the slip-up, Biden continued: “Mr. Prime Minister, it’s great to have you back.”

During his live online interview Pres. Obama claims that his administration helped create 22 million jobs (January 30, 2012)

CINCINNATI - Bengals cornerback Johnathan Joseph was arrested early Monday and charged with possession of marijuana, the ninth Cincinnati player arrested in the last nine months. The arrest came three weeks after coach Marvin Lewis announced he would get tougher on player conduct, hoping to stop a series of arrests that has embarrassed the team and drawn the attention of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. "We don't comment on these matters when they're unresolved," team spokesman Jack Brennan said. "We don't believe it's appropriate when it's still at the level of charges." Joseph was arrested on U.S. Route 42 in northern...

Official Website of the Pittsburgh Steelers This year is quickly moving in the wrong direction with regards to an effective playoff run. What are your thoughts on the some of the issues and how things need to change for a turnaround in 2006? Me? #1 The Running Game The running game isn't quite at the level of past teams. Understatement of the year, huh? Operating a historically ball control offense, without a featured back capable of providing a consistent 3-4 yrds per carry, is a problem. That void allows pass coverages more flexibility without fear of a Steeler running...

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Cincinnati Bengals fans annoyed by bad behavior in the stands can now report it by cell phone. The hot line number should be easy to remember -- (513) 381-JERK. Fans using too much foul language will get a warning from stadium security. Those who continue could be ejected and have their season tickets and personal seat licenses taken away. More serious offenses could lead to arrest. The team doesn't want to become the "curse police," but expects fans to behave themselves, said Bob Bedinghaus, the Bengals' director of development for Paul Brown Stadium.

Steinbach the fifth Bengal to be arrested this year Associated Press NEWPORT, Ky. -- Bengals guard Eric Steinbach was arrested and charged with boating under the influence on the Ohio River, becoming the fifth Cincinnati player in three months accused of breaking the law. A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources officer stopped Steinbach because he was violating an idle-only zone Saturday night, agency spokesman Mark Marraccini said. Steinbach failed a series of field sobriety tests, Marraccini said. The player was released from the Campbell County jail in Newport after posting bond and was to appear in court Tuesday,...

Sources: Bengals' Thurman suspended for four games By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com The tumultuous offseason of the Cincinnati Bengals continued Thursday when two league sources and one source close to Odell Thurman confirmed that the starting middle linebacker has been suspended for four games for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. The suspension for the first month of the campaign, which had been rumored for much of the offseason, might explain in part the Bengals' decision to select former University of Virginia linebacker Ahmad Brooks in Thursday afternoon's supplemental draft. Cincinnati chose Brooks, who was dismissed from the Cavaliers...

Bengals extend Chad Johnson with monster deal By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, one of the game's most explosive playmakers, has signed a new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN.com has learned. The deal includes a one-year extension, through the 2010 season, and an option for the Bengals to extend the deal through 2011, if they so desire. But in essence, by restructuring the remainder of Johnson's existing contract, which ran through the 2009 campaign, the Bengals created a six-year deal with a total value of $35.5 million. In terms of "new money," which represents...

Bengals' Henry Arrested on Gun Charges Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry was arrested on gun charges in a weekend street altercation, authorities said. Henry pulled a 9 mm pistol on a group of revelers early Saturday, according to a police report. An officer directing traffic aimed his gun at the 22-year-old Henry and ordered him to drop the pistol, the report states. Henry froze, then moved toward a limo in the street and threw the gun inside the car, the report says. The officer pulled Henry away from the limo and pushed him to the ground, according to the report....

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My beloved Cleveland Browns with a record of 4-8 on the season are headed for Cincinnati to play the much lauded Bengals who are 9-3 on the year. Could it happen!? You know it! If the Browns can pull off the upset on Sunday, what sweet stunner that would be! I couldn't find a Brown's post more recent than following their victory over "da bears" a couple of months ago, so I thought I'd put something out there. GO BROWNS! FREAK THE NATION!

CINCINNATI (AP) - The Cincinnati Bengals will reassess their security measures after a fan ran onto the field Sunday and disrupted a potential game-tying drive by the Green Bay Packers. The Packers, trailing 21-14, reached the Bengals 28 with 23 seconds left. Brett Favre took the ensuing snap, but whistles quickly blew after the fan came onto the field. The unidentified man took the football out of Favre's hand and ran about 50 yards before being tackled by security guards and removed from the field.

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Corey Dillon was all but forgotten, along with the last 12 years of Bengals follies. Dillon wasn't even in the stadium Sunday as his downtrodden team pulled off a reputation-changing win. Jon Kitna's 53-yard touchdown pass to Chad Johnson and two tipped interceptions gave Cincinnati a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.With their first win over a top-notch team, the Bengals (3-4) proved they're no longer dreadful and no longer dependent upon one moody running back. "We believed we were going to win this game," offensive tackle Willie Anderson said. "This is a new team." Cincinnati has...

No sellout, no TV for Bengals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bengals notebook By Mark Curnutte The Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday's Bengals home game against the New Orleans Saints hadn't sold out by Thursday and will not be shown on live television in the Cincinnati market. In three full seasons at taxpayer-funded Paul Brown Stadium, the Bengals have sold out just eight games. The past two Bengals home games have had the fewest tickets distributed in the past 23 games. The announced crowd was 44,878 on Dec. 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. The crowd was announced at 42,092 on Dec. 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars,...

Bengals founder turning in grave Wed Oct 30, 8:31 AM ET Jon Saraceno USA TODAYOn Halloween eve, a missive from the spirit of the late NFL genius, Paul Brown, to the curator of that orange-and-black football mausoleum in Cincinnati: Dear son: I've hesitated contacting you for some time, but I can no longer bear my private pain. Please do not consider this to be a violation of the Carl Pickens loyalty clause, which forbids criticism of our Bengals. I do have a question, however: FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, WHAT IN THE NAME OF BOOBIE CLARK IS GOING ON DOWN THERE? I...