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Yale running back Tyler Varga looking to impress with his speed at Senior Bowl
Canadian Tyler Varga is eager to show he can do more than just run over people.
Brash and bold, Rex Ryan vows to build the Buffalo Bills into a bully in taking over as coach
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – New team. Same old brash and bold Rex Ryan.
Person with knowledge of search: Former Broncos DC Jack Del Rio hired as new Raiders coach
ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders hired Denver defensive co-ordinator Jack Del Rio as their new head coach on Wednesday in hopes that the Bay Area native who grew up cheering for the Raiders can return the team to its glory days.
Jets hire Cardinals defensive co-ordinator Todd Bowles as coach
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Todd Bowles is coming home and taking over as the New York Jets’ head coach.
Coming home: Bay Area native Jack Del Rio hired to revitalize struggling Raiders
ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have officially hired Denver defensive co-ordinator Jack Del Rio as their new head coach.
Worker dies after falling from stage being built for NFL event outside Super Bowl stadium
GLENDALE, Ariz. – A construction worker is dead after falling from a stage being built in a parking lot outside the University of Phoenix Stadium for a Super Bowl event.
Idina Menzel to sing national anthem before Super Bowl; Legend to sing ‘America the Beautiful’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – “Frozen” star Idina Menzel will sing the national anthem before the Super Bowl kicks off next month.
Muhammad Ali released from hospital after receiving follow-up care for urinary tract infection
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Muhammad Ali’s latest hospital stay for a severe urinary tract infection ended Friday, a day before the boxing great celebrates his 73rd birthday.
Montreal Alouettes acquire veteran receiver Stamps from Edmonton Eskimos
The Montreal Alouettes added a big-play receiver to their offensive arsenal Friday.
NFL, CBS to continue Thursday night football package for 2015 season
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Thursday night games were such a success this season for CBS that the network extended its deal with the NFL through the 2015 season.
Patriots rout Colts 45-7 for AFC title, earning Bill Belichick, Tom Brady 6th Super Bowl berth
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are headed to a special place where no coach or player has gone more — the Super Bowl.
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Flurry of early money on Patriots moves Super Bowl to pick ’em at most major Las Vegas books
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Super Bowl looks like a tossup in this gambling city, where more than $100 million will likely be riding on the game by kickoff.
Patriots rout Colts 45-7 for AFC title, earning Bill Belichick, Tom Brady 6th Super Bowl berth
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – No coach has more post-season wins than Bill Belichick. No quarterback has been to more Super Bowls than Tom Brady.
Seahawks stun Packers 28-22 in OT; Seattle 1st defending champ back to Super Bowl in decade
SEATTLE – The loudest stadium in America was silent. A return trip to the Super Bowl was slipping away.
Calgary Stampeders re-sign Tate, release Lemon to sign with NFL’s Steelers
CALGARY – The Grey Cup-champion Calgary Stampeders have re-signed quarterback Drew Tate and released defensive lineman Shawn Lemon.
NFL investigating whether Patriots deflated footballs used in AFC title win against Colts
The NFL is investigating whether the New England Patriots deflated footballs that were used in their AFC championship game victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
How to make an American TV show: For sitcom ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ it starts with diversity
Stephanie Beatriz was preparing for her second-round audition for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” when she heard that another Latina actress, Melissa Fumero, had won a role in the Fox sitcom. Beatriz’s heart sank.
Dallas Cowboys long-snapper Ladouceur basking in Pro Bowl limelight
For 10 years, Canadian Louis-Philippe Ladouceur has avoided the NFL spotlight while playing in one of football’s most high-profile markets.
Alouettes name Turk Schonert offensive co-ordinator to complete coaching staff
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes named Turk Schonert as offensive co-ordinator on Tuesday.
Former NFL player Stevens, husband of Hope Solo, arrested on suspicion of DUI in California
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – Former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens — the husband of U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo — has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Southern California.
Report: NFL found 11 of 12 Patriots footballs underinflated; league says investigation ongoing
The NFL says its investigation into whether the New England Patriots used underinflated footballs in the AFC championship game is ongoing after a report Tuesday night claimed the league found 11 balls were not properly inflated.
Calgary Stampeders extend contract of defensive lineman Corey Mace
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed defensive lineman Corey Mace to a contract extension.
Patriots coach Belichick says he doesn’t know how footballs were deflated
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Thursday he doesn’t know how footballs became deflated during the game that got his team to the Super Bowl.