Articles filed under Football
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Ugly, but Lions will take itDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - DETROIT -- It was an ugly game, perhaps fittingly for two teams that combined for a 13-game losing streak. The Detroit Lions, though, are not in the position to get pick...
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Resurgent McNabb leads Eagles to win over SaintsDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW ORLEANS -- If Donovan McNabb keeps playing like this, those fickle Philly fans who have been calling for rookie Kevin Kolb may have to wait. Running, throwing, and s...
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Bears show true meaning of a rivalryDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Somehow the Bears-Packers rivalry endures. There can be no other conclusion after Sunday's 35-7 Bears victory in Soldier Field. "Beating the Green Bay Packers can cure a...
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Alexander impressive as Seahawks (10-5) rollDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - The Seattle Seahawks were seeking to regain some fire heading into the playoffs. Mere plumes of smoke were all that was required to beat the wretched Ravens. "We have a ...
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Charity work for NFL alumni displays Ditka's soft sideDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - CHICAGO -There are a lot of different ways to look at Mike Ditka. Hard-nosed, Hall of Fame tight end. Fiery coach of the Chicago Bears whose oversized personality rivale...
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Defending champ Colts switched to prime timeDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Sunday's season finale at Indianapolis between the Tennessee Titans and coach Tony Dungy's Colts has been moved to prime time with Tennessee in position to secure an AFC...
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Orton keeps his cool, sticks with game planDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Despite the Arctic conditions Sunday at Soldier Field, Kyle Orton compiled a passer rating of 103.6, the highest of his NFL career. He completed 8 of 14 passes for 101 y...
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Colts rack up 458 yards, 33 first downs in playoff tuneupDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts are playoff ready. Just ask the Houston Texans. Peyton Manning looked sharp, Indy's running game was efficient, the defense forced...
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Running backs take a big hitDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - It was a rough day for NFL running backs. Detroit's Kevin Jones, Baltimore's Willis McGahee, Indianapolis' Joseph Addai, the Giants' Brandon Jacobs and New Orleans backu...
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Windy Soldier Field gets best of Packers' RyanDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - It's ironic that Green Bay punter Jon Ryan last year won an award for courage and inspiration named after … Ed Block. When it comes to punting and the Green Bay Packers,...