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As Pats coach talks underinflated footballs, stadium sponsor’s #Flexball ad appears
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – While Patriots coach Bill Belichick defended himself to reporters on air pressure in footballs, stadium sponsor Gillette had an ad up behind him: #Flexball.
Roughriders GM has plenty of work to do before CFL free agent deadline
Brendan Taman still has plenty on his plate less than three weeks before the start of CFL free agency.
No explanations from Pats leaders for underinflated footballs; Brady says no contact with NFL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The two men most responsible for delivering wins for the New England Patriots both said Thursday they have no explanation for how footballs used to reach the Super Bowl were underinflated by 2 pounds per square inch.
Person with knowledge of fine: NFL fines Lynch $20,000 for obscene gesture in NFC title game
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL has fined Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $20,000 for making an obscene gesture during last Sunday’s NFC championship game, a person with knowledge of the fine told The Associated Press on Thursday.
RG3 touchdown run – without the logo on his helmet – featured in latest anti-‘Redskins’ ad
WASHINGTON – Robert Griffin III runs 76 yards for a touchdown — without a Washington Redskins logo on the side of his helmet.
Historic Super Bowl: Do Seahawks repeat or Tom Brady/Bill Belichick get No. 4 for Patriots?
PHOENIX – An historic Super Bowl is before us.
Habs to visit Bruins in 2016 Winter Classic as NHL unveils outdoor game schedule
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two years after the massive success at Michigan Stadium, the Montreal Canadiens will become the second Canadian NHL team to take part in a Winter Classic.
Belichick defends team’s process for prepping footballs, says team tries to do it right
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Saying his team “followed every rule to the letter,” New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick described in detail how his team prepares its footballs on game day and defended his players from chatter that they made it to the Super Bowl by cheating.
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Watt danced, Graham dunked, OBJ had a dazzling catch and everyone had fun in the Pro Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. – J.J. Watt danced, Jimmy Graham dunked, Odell Beckham Jr. dazzled.
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign all-star Tyron safety Brackenridge
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed safety Tyron Brackenridge to an extension.
CFL, NFL have similar protocol regarding inflation of their footballs
TORONTO – The NFL and the CFL may have different rules and play different styles of football but they follow a similar protocol when it comes to inflating balls.
Veteran defensive end Ricky Foley anxious to return to Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Ricky Foley’s shock and dismay have been replaced by the excitement of returning home.
Fierce snowstorm could paralyze Northeast US for days; ‘It’s going to be ridiculous out there’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Tens of millions of people along the Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor rushed to get home and settle in Monday as a fearsome storm swirled in with the potential for hurricane-force winds and 1 to 3 feet of snow that could paralyze the Northeast for days.
Canadian Tyler Varga enhances NFL stock with solid Senior Bowl showing
He’s the fourth-ranked prospect for this year’s CFL draft but Jim Barker firmly believes Tyler Varga’s football future lies south of the border.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Jan. 19-25
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Jan. 19-25. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
Marshawn Lynch’s only Media Day statement: ‘I’m here so I don’t get fined’
PHOENIX – Marshawn Lynch smiled politely, waved at the crowd and answered every question the same.
Belichick, Barrel Boy and The Beast: Theatre of the absurd at Super Bowl Media Day
PHOENIX – Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch knew he had to talk. It didn’t mean he had to say anything.
Linebacker Greenwood anxious for opportunity to start with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – This isn’t a typical off-season for Cory Greenwood.
AP Analysis: Youth concussion laws pushed by the NFL were passed swiftly, but lack bite
PHOENIX – Criticized for its own handling of head injuries, the NFL launched an extensive lobbying campaign to pass laws protecting kids who get concussions while playing sports. The result: Within just five years, every state had a law on the books.
Tom Brady dealing with cold 4 days before Super Bowl but says he’ll be OK
CHANDLER, Ariz. – Tom Brady is dealing with a cold four days before the Super Bowl but says he’ll be OK.
Stargazing in desert: Celebrities converge on Phoenix for parties, Super Bowl 49
PHOENIX – The desert is great for stargazing, and that will certainly be the case as the Super Bowl takes over Phoenix and its suburbs.
Veteran receiver S.J. Green signs contract extension with Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL – S.J. Green won’t be hitting the CFL open market.
Fans snap up ‘Beast Mode’ caps worn by Seahawks’ Lynch; part of his own line of apparel
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Hats off to Marshawn Lynch.