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Former Broncos wide receiver Sampson dies
Dec 29 2005 8:37PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Clint Sampson, a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos in the 1980s who played an important role in John Elway's first fourth-quarter comeback, has died. He was 44.
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Dungy rejoins Colts following son's death
Dec 29 2005 8:20PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Two days after burying his son, Tony Dungy rejoined the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, hugging his players and assistant coaches and thanking the public for its support while he dealt with his personal tragedy.
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McNair wants contract 'sooner than later'
Dec 29 2005 8:11PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve McNair's health isn't a question as the season ends. Now, it's money and a $50 million option bonus due this offseason that poses the biggest obstacle to the quarterback returning to the Tennessee Titans in 2006.
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Cards kicker one shy of field goal mark
Dec 29 2005 7:34PM (CT)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Neil Rackers is a perfectionist. "I think I get that from my father," he said. "If you're going to do it, you might as well do it right. That's what I was told."
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Tagliabue to visit with the Saints
Dec 29 2005 7:29PM (CT)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have waited all season for a visit from NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue. The meeting comes Friday, two days before their hurricane-plagued season ends.
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Bengals giver Palmer six-year extension
Dec 29 2005 6:57PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Soon after he arrived from Southern California in 2003, quarterback Carson Palmer decided he had found the perfect place to settle down and spend a career. Now, there's no reason to leave.
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Raiders place Charles Woodson on IR
Dec 29 2005 6:54PM (CT)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Raiders placed Charles Woodson on injured reserve Thursday, ending the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback's season and possibly signaling the end of his career in Oakland.
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Texans insulted by all this Bush talk
Dec 29 2005 6:41PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Texans want to win. But even David Carr's brother has suggested that the quarterback take a knee on every play in San Francisco on Sunday so they lose and are guaranteed the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and most likely the rights to Reggie Bush.
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Edwards reiterates he is staying with Jets
Dec 29 2005 6:20PM (CT)
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - For the umpteenth time, Herman Edwards did his best to declare his love for the New York Jets and his plans to be their coach.
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Giants hope to tune up offense vs. Raiders
Dec 29 2005 6:11PM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Giants' banged-up defense has turned practices into introduction sessions for new linebackers. With the playoffs a little more than a week away, a comparatively healthy offense is being counted on more than ever.
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Injuries weren't only problem for Eagles
Dec 29 2005 5:57PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Poor play and inconsistency hurt the Philadelphia Eagles as much as injuries and distractions. After going to the playoffs for the last five years, including four straight trips to the NFC championship game and a berth in the Super Bowl last February, the Eagles are going home after their season finale against Washington on Sunday.
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Pats planning for possible playoff foes
Dec 29 2005 5:55PM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - As usual, the New England Patriots are focusing on their next game. That doesn't mean they can't take an early look at the opponent who comes after that. Even if they don't know who that opponent is.
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Billick affirms support for Fassel return
Dec 29 2005 4:30PM (CT)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Jim Fassel will return as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator next year unless he receives a head-coaching position with another NFL team.
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Panthers not feeling must-win pressure
Dec 29 2005 4:10PM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - John Fox leaned back in a folding chair, chatting with two Carolina Panthers. Across the locker room, a circle of players vehemently argued who would win a pickup basketball game.
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Leftwich's broken ankle nearly healed
Dec 29 2005 4:08PM (CT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich says his mending left ankle is getting better. Leftwich broke the ankle Nov. 27 against Arizona and has been out since. He practiced Wednesday and Thursday and said he hopes to be ready when the Jaguars open the playoffs Jan. 7 or 8.
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Struggling Favre undecided on retirement
Dec 29 2005 3:34PM (CT)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Last Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears offered proof Brett Favre has still got it: a 56-yard dart to wide receiver Donald Driver, putting the Packers in position for a last-minute comeback.
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Broncos' Bell makes run at a milestone
Dec 29 2005 3:32PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - The game means next to nothing for the Denver Broncos. Still, there is a chance for some history to be made. If Tatum Bell runs for 131 yards against San Diego on Saturday, he will reach the 1,000-yard mark this season. He and Mike Anderson will become only the fourth running back tandem to each hit 1,000 yards in the same year.
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Patriots' linebacker still going strong
Dec 29 2005 6:25AM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - At 34 years old and with a body that has endured the pounding of 12 NFL seasons, Willie McGinest is entitled to take a play off once in a while. It's just that Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn't want to give him many.
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Vick not happy about playing spoiler role
Dec 29 2005 5:58AM (CT)
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Michael Vick never considered that the Atlanta Falcons' season would unravel the way it did. The team was 6-2 and tied for the NFC lead after beating Miami in Week 9. The Falcons are now 8-7 and out of playoff contention.
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