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Source says Rex Ryan accepts Bills’ offer

A person familiar with discussions tells The Associated Press that Rex Ryan has agreed to coach the Buffalo Bills.Mel Evans/Associated…

January 11, 2015

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Packers rally to beat Cowboys 26-21

Green Bay rallied from an 8-point deficit as Aaron Rodgers threw for two second-half touchdowns to beat Dallas 26-21 Sunday.…

January 11, 2015

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Federer notches 1,000th match win, claims Brisbane title

Roger Federer of Switzerland won his 1,000th career victory and 83rd title Sunday.Tertius Pickard/Associated Press The 17-time major winner broke…

January 11, 2015

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Quanterus Smith on IR, Shaquil Barrett promoted

The Broncos promoted linebacker Shaquil Barrett from their practice squad to take his place. Smith injured his surgically repaired left…

January 10, 2015

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Wilson and Chancellor leads Seattle past Carolina 31-17

Defensive end Cliff Avril and the Seattle Seahawks danced their way right into the NFC championship with a 31-17 victory…

January 10, 2015

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Brady throws 3 touchdown passes, Patriots beat Ravens 35-31

Justin Tucker had given the Ravens a 31-28 lead on a 25-yard field goal with 10:17 left. Then Brady directed…

January 10, 2015

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Nathan MacKinnon’s goal helps Avs to 4-3 win over Stars

Colorado Avalanche left wing Cody McLeod, front, is checked into the boards by Dallas Stars defenseman Jason Demers in the…

January 10, 2015

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Cowboys-Packers: Something’s got to give

John Kuhn (30), among others, have given the Green Bay Packers a presence on the ground of late.Elaine Thompson/Associated Press…

January 10, 2015

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Winner of Luck vs. Manning III gets trip to AFC championship

Unlike in Indianapolis, quarterback Peyton Manning has been surrounded by play-makers on offense and defense in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Equilibrium…

January 10, 2015

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‘Us versus y’all’

Russell Wilson hasn’t been perfect, but has managed to make key plays to go 3-0 against Carolina. This season, Wilson…

January 9, 2015

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Beware the Ravens: Baltimore has traveled this road before in playoffs

New England has the best home record in the NFL in Bill Belichick’s 15 seasons as coach, playoffs included.Charles Krupa/Associated…

January 9, 2015

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Thompson, Schauer win skicross World Cup events

Schauer won all of his heats and posted the first win of his career to move level on points with…

January 9, 2015

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Vonn shows improvement – with her health and times

Lindsey Vonn posted the fastest legal time in a final training run for a women’s World Cup downhill, improving from…

January 9, 2015

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The Marshall plan

He practiced earlier this week, and Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday’s…

January 9, 2015

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Broncos’ Thomas didn’t realize catch beat Steelers in 2012

Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) set up a touchdown with this catch against Oakland…

January 8, 2015

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D-backs up front and center

Aqib Talib was a key offseason acquisition and hasn’t disappointed, spearheading the Broncos’ stellar secondary.David Zalubowski/Associated Press To Andrew Luck…

January 8, 2015

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Vonn faces cold, tough course for record

The signs for Lindsey Vonn’s next attempt to match the all-time record of 62 women’s World Cup wins at this…

January 8, 2015

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Manning leads balanced offense into playoff game vs. Indy

Dvaid Zalubowski/Associated Press With the outside elements lurking right around the corner at a press conference Wednesday, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton…

January 8, 2015