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Associated Press Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch throws a pass during practice Wednesday in Miami, for the Orange Bowl. Northern Illinois faces Florida State today.
An Orange Bowl date NIU can’t refuse
Many college football fans will awake New Year’s Day, glance at the TV listings, and then face a pressing question. If it’s, “Where did I put the aspirin?” good luck. But if it’s “How did Nor...
Jan 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Associated Press Washington Redskins punter Sav Rocca (6) tackles Dallas Cowboys' Dwayne Harris (17) during the second half Sunday in Landover, Md. Rocca was called for a penalty on the play.
Redskins beat Cowboys 28-18, win NFC East
LANDOVER, Md. — RG3 and the Washington Redskins are NFC East champions. Robert Griffin III ran for a touchdown, and fellow rookie Alfred Morris rushed for 200 yards and three scores Sunday night...
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Associated Press Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano autographs a football for a fan after the Colts defeated the Houston Texans on Sunday in Indianapolis. Sunday was Pagano's first game back after undergoing treatments for a form of leukemia.
Pagano leads Colts to playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS — Chuck Pagano put on his dancing shoes and savored every moment of Sunday’s postgame celebration. He took his customary linebacker stance on the sideline, hands on bended knees. He...
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Associated Press Darius Reynaud of the Tennessee Titans returns a punt 69 yards for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn. He also scored on an 81-yard punt return as the Titans won 38-20.
Titans’ Munchak wants another chance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans wrapped up an ugly season by making some NFL history. Mike Munchak thinks their young talent showed enough to keep him on the job as head coach for another s...
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Associated Press St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford passes against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle. Seattle won 20-13.
Rams put up fight, fall short against playoff-bound Seattle
SEATTLE — Even though St. Louis fell short of its goal of finishing with a winning record for the first time in nearly a decade, Jeff Fisher was extremely proud. Taking the Rams from 2-14 to the...
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After prison release, Urbina returns to baseball
CARACAS, Venezuela — Former major league pitcher Ugueth Urbina has returned to baseball after serving 7½ years in prison for the attempted murder of five workers on his family’s ranch. Before ta...
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Australia, Spain open Hopman Cup with wins
PERTH, Australia — Australia beat Germany 3-0 in the Hopman Cup mixed team competition Saturday after Andrea Petkovic had to retire from her singles match with a right knee injury. Bernard Tomic...
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After prison release, Urbina returns to baseball
CARACAS, Venezuela — Former major league pitcher Ugueth Urbina returned to baseball Friday after serving 7½ years in prison for the attempted murder of five workers on his family’s ranch. Before...
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Djokovic retains exhibition title in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Novak Djokovic retained his title at the World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Saturday by rallying past Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-7 (4)...
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Pro Bowl includes rookies
NEW YORK — Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson want to cap their sensational comebacks with Super Bowl appearances. For now, they can be proud of Pro Bowl spots. So can Redskins quarterback Rober...
Dec 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Associated Press Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) tries to turn upfield as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) tackles him during the second quarter of Sunday's game in Houston. Peterson is just 102 yards away from reaching 2,000 rushing yards for the season, and the Vikings must win their last game to have a chance at a playoff berth.
Peterson, Vikings push for playoff berth
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — It’s all right there for Adrian Peterson now. One more game in his remarkable comeback season, and the only thing that remains on the line is everything. A win against t...
Dec 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Associated Press Boston Celtics gather around coach Doc Rivers during the Celtics 2012 Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York. The game was a season-opener due to the lockout.
Later NBA start appeals to coaches
NEW YORK — Doc Rivers left home for the holiday, lost the game, and loved every minute of it. “That was perfect,” Rivers said, recalling the Boston Celtics’ 2011-12 season opener. “I just think ...
Dec 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Associated Press Mike Munchak, Tennessee Titans head coach, gets a rare chance to smile as he talks with defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks before a Dec. 17 game against the New York Jets in Nashville, Tenn.
Munchak’s challenge: Convincing owner of his plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mike Munchak has been in the NFL long enough to know that five wins in a season aren’t good enough. The Tennessee coach’s challenge will be convincing owner Bud Adams, his bos...
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Associated Press Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins' quarterback, holds his helmet during warmups before Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia.
Shanahan, RG3 reverse roles for big-game finish
ASHBURN, Va. — Compare what was said Wednesday by Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan. One sounds like a stereotypical coach. The other could be mistaken for an overeager player. A case of role...
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Rangers add Pierzynski; Hanrahan joins Red Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas — A.J. Pierzynski can joke with Texas manager Ron Washington about last season’s All-Star snub now that he’s the starting catcher for the Rangers. They shared a laugh over lunch...
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