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Favre wonders: Does Pack want him back?
Dec 28 2005 11:47PM (CT)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Facing Sunday's season finale at Lambeau Field, Brett Favre says he still hasn't decided whether he'll return to the Green Bay Packers next season.
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Niners RB Barlow goes on injured reserve
Dec 28 2005 10:32PM (CT)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers put Kevan Barlow on injured reserve Wednesday, but coach Mike Nolan thinks the running back has a bright future with the club.
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Pete Carroll agrees to contract extension
Dec 28 2005 10:01PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Pete Carroll, who coached Southern California from mediocrity to dominance since being hired in 2001, agreed to a contract extension with the school.
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Davis has knee surgery, out for 49ers game
Dec 28 2005 8:53PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans running back Domanick Davis had arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday and will miss the season finale at San Francisco.
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Gibbs angry over Arrington distraction
Dec 28 2005 8:11PM (CT)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs reacted sharply Wednesday after LaVar Arrington discussed the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker's expected departure from the team.
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Horn questions NFL on double standard
Dec 28 2005 8:09PM (CT)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Two years after he was fined $30,000 by the NFL for making a choreographed cell phone call to celebrate a touchdown, Joe Horn said Wednesday that Falcons coach Jim Mora should be fined for using a cell phone during his team's loss at Tampa Bay.
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Bears-Vikings matchup features subplots
Dec 28 2005 7:50PM (CT)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Rex Grossman is looking forward to returning to the "scene of the disaster." Olin Kreutz would like to line up against the man accusing him of a Pro Bowl conspiracy.
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Turner focuses his energy on season finale
Dec 28 2005 7:38PM (CT)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - When Norv Turner's children were young, they had a hard time with the constant speculation surrounding his job security that comes with being an NFL coach.
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Record-seeking Alexander will start Sunday
Dec 28 2005 7:30PM (CT)
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) - Seattle Seahawks runner Shaun Alexander will leave the team Thursday to attend a family funeral in Cincinnati, but will return in time for Sunday's regular-season finale at Green Bay _ and perhaps a touchdown record.
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Bills players beginning to back Holcomb
Dec 28 2005 7:20PM (CT)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Awarded the starting job in February, Buffalo Bills quarterback J.P. Losman might have to compete with journeyman Kelly Holcomb to get it back next year.
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McNair not likely to throw until Friday
Dec 28 2005 7:16PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve McNair's right pectoral muscle remained sore enough Wednesday that Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher didn't expect him to practice until at least Friday.
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With future in limbo, Tice focuses on game
Dec 28 2005 6:54PM (CT)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Mike Tice might have five days left to coach the Minnesota Vikings. Or maybe he'll keep the job for five more years.
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Smith fined $15,000 for bumping official
Dec 28 2005 6:21PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Carolina wide receiver Steve Smith was fined $15,000 Wednesday for bumping an official during last Saturday's loss to Dallas.
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Bills LB Crowell signs contract extension
Dec 28 2005 6:10PM (CT)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Linebacker Angelo Crowell signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, in part a reward for capably filling in for injured starter Takeo Spikes for most of this season.
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Palmer wants to play against Chiefs
Dec 28 2005 5:58PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Carson Palmer is expected to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, even though he has a strained groin and the Bengals have little at stake.
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Foster misses practice with toe injury
Dec 28 2005 5:40PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina running back DeShaun Foster missed practice Wednesday with a toe injury, but said he was sure he would play against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Ramsey learns patience, humor from Brunell
Dec 28 2005 5:36PM (CT)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Unsure who will start at quarterback this weekend, the Washington Redskins staged separate but equal news conferences Wednesday for Mark Brunell and Patrick Ramsey. As Brunell was finishing, Ramsey walked into the room.
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Hip pointer Jackson's only worry this week
Dec 28 2005 5:28PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Steven Jackson figures to be hampered again by a hip pointer in the St. Louis Rams' season finale. At least the running back is healthy otherwise.
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Browns at bottom of rough AFC North
Dec 28 2005 5:14PM (CT)
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - They're a distant fourth in a four-team race, the southernmost residents of the AFC North. With one game remaining in yet another dreadful season, the Cleveland Browns are winless in their own division, which with Cincinnati's rebirth, Pittsburgh's pedigree and Baltimore's reputation, has become one of the NFL's roughest neighborhoods.
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Colts return from funeral more unified
Dec 28 2005 5:10PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts returned to work Wednesday more relaxed, more determined and more unified. The noticeably subdued locker room and practices of last week were replaced by laughter, horseplay and video games _ and a hope they could honor the message their missing coach, Tony Dungy, sent during Tuesday's eulogy for his 18-year-old son, James.
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Eagles aim to ruin Redskins' playoff hopes
Dec 28 2005 4:51PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles are a week away from hitting the golf courses and sunbathing at exclusive resorts. The Washington Redskins have other plans.
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Jags mull options as Leftwich practices
Dec 28 2005 4:27PM (CT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich practiced Wednesday for the first time in more than a month, leaving coach Jack Del Rio with a difficult decision.
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Bills fans furious about removed signs
Dec 28 2005 4:18PM (CT)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A frustrated Buffalo Bills fan knows how fast the security detail can move when it sees signs of woe at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
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Proehl not sure if he'll hang up cleats
Dec 28 2005 4:17PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Ricky Proehl isn't ready to decide if this 16th season in the NFL will be his last. The only thing on his mind is helping the Carolina Panthers make the playoffs.
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Billick to stay with Ravens, owner says
Dec 28 2005 4:15PM (CT)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Brian Billick will return as coach of the Baltimore Ravens next year, the result of owner Steve Bisciotti's belief that continuity is the best way for the team to end a run of two straight disappointing seasons.
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Another roster shakeup looms for Dolphins
Dec 28 2005 3:46PM (CT)
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Break up the Dolphins. Miami will bid for its sixth consecutive win Sunday in the season finale at New England, then likely face a major offseason roster shakeup.
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Jags put two on IR, re-sign two others
Dec 28 2005 2:49PM (CT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jaguars placed linebacker Tracy White and defensive tackle Anthony Maddox on injured reserve with ankle injuries Wednesday and re-signed linebacker Greg Favors and defensive tackle Martin Chase.
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Vermeil irritable when asked about future
Dec 28 2005 3:22AM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The silver Porsche that Carol Vermeil gave her husband on his 67th birthday doesn't always bring him straight to work. On some mornings, Dick Vermeil drives past his reserved parking place at the Kansas City Chiefs' training facility and takes a leisurely lap around the Truman Sports Complex.
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Broncos' Van Pelt ready for playing time
Dec 28 2005 3:19AM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - To seemingly everyone but Denver coach Mike Shanahan, Bradlee Van Pelt is a mystery. He's the quarterback who was urged to find another position in college, but despite having not thrown an NFL pass, has proven himself good enough to stand as the only backup for Jake Plummer.
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Super Bowl champs can improve playoff spot
Dec 28 2005 3:16AM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots were 4-4 at midseason and battered by injuries. Making the playoffs again appeared to be far from a given, let alone getting a chance to defend their consecutive Super Bowl titles. My, how times have changed.
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Dungy: Son was not unlike other teens
Dec 28 2005 3:14AM (CT)
LUTZ, Fla. (AP) - Tony Dungy turned to his players and, speaking as a father, issued a challenge far more important than winning football games.
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