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Shiffrin dominates World Cup slalom for record 10th win

It was a day to celebrate – and commemorate – for teenager Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States after she…

December 29, 2014

Lions DT Suh suspended for playoff game

Detroit’s Ndamukong Suh was fined $100,000 for an illegal block on Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan, right, last season. His…

December 29, 2014

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Buccaneers ‘earn’ first overall draft pick

It was a long, anguishing season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Kevin Pamphile and the Bucs, but they were “rewarded”…

December 29, 2014

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Jets, Bears, Falcons fire head coaches

The Atlanta Falcons released head coach Mike Smith from his contract after missing the playoffs with a 6-10 record, while…

December 29, 2014

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Harbaugh, 49ers agree to part ways

San Francisco head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with 49ers fullback Bruce Miller (center) and running back Alfonso Smith (right) after…

December 28, 2014

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Broncos rout Raiders 47-14, clinch first-round bye

Not rest and relaxation, but rehab and revitalization. “I think to win 12 games with the schedule that we had…

December 28, 2014

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While Pats, Broncos top AFC, Ravens lurk at No. 6

For the fifth consecutive year with Joe Flacco at quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens qualified for the playoffs with their victory…

December 28, 2014

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Sweden’s Hector reaches podium peak

Sara Hector of Sweden surprised even herself by winning the women’s World Cup giant slalom Sunday in Kuehtai, Austria.Pier Marco…

December 28, 2014

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Lowry’s double-double leads Raptors over Nuggets

Denver Nuggets forward J.J. Hickson, front, fights for control of a rebound with Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross, but for…

December 27, 2014

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Kane helps Blackhawks to 5-2 win over Avs

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Zach Redmond (22) wrestles with Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) in front of Avalanche goalie Calvin…

December 27, 2014

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Broncos see a much better Raiders team this time

Not long ago, it appeared Manning would be going for an NFL record 55 consecutive games with a touchdown throw…

December 27, 2014

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Faried grabs 25 rebounds as Denver beats Minnesota 106-102

Denver forward Kenneth Faried (left) looks to pass the ball to guard Arron Afflalo on Friday in Denver. The Nuggets…

December 26, 2014

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Anderson: post-game petulance was out of character

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) tried to fend off Cincinnati’s Steven Johnson (53) – and the media after…

December 26, 2014

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Manning will be back

Peyton Manning won’t be walking away from the Broncos next season, as long as the team is okay with him…

December 24, 2014

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Black belts and facemasks

defensive ends using MMA techniques to chase down QBS

December 24, 2014

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Nuggets collapse late

Brooklyn erases 7-point deficit in the fourth quarter

December 22, 2014

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‘The sky’s not falling’ in Denver

Broncos’ Fox forced to defend 5-time MVP Manning

December 22, 2014

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Miscues doom Broncos

With everything on the line, the Bengals picked off Peyton Manning – twice, no less – and ran back into…

December 22, 2014

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Bobcats top Nuggets 110-82 for third consecutive win

Cody Zeller and the Charlotte Bobcats ran roughshod over the Denver Nuggets and Kenneth Faried on Monday in Charlotte, N.C.Chuck…

December 22, 2014

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The ins, outs of NFL playoff races

New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) celebrates with teammate Rob Ninkovich after intercepting a pass Sunday vs. the…

December 22, 2014

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Cincy a cinch for ‘Perfect Peyton’

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, here with offensive coordinator Adam Gase, doesn’t need a whole lot of coordinating when it…

December 21, 2014

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Tanguay scores 2 goals, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1

There were plenty of opportunities for the Colorado Avalanche to celebrate scores Saturday in Buffalo, New York.Gary Wiepert/Associated Press The…

December 20, 2014

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Eagles near elimination, fall 27-24 to Redskins

A last-second kick by Washington’s Kai Forbath did in the Eagles – on Saturday and possibly for the season.Mark Tenally/Associated…

December 20, 2014

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Knighton takes on bigger role in Denver this season

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton has had reason to smile this season.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo However, he’s a…

December 20, 2014