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Seattle coach Pete Carroll stands by decision to call a pass at end of Super Bowl loss
PHOENIX – Less than 16 hours later, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was still stunned by the outcome while defending the decision to call a pass from the 1-yard line in the Super Bowl’s closing seconds, a choice that will long be debated.
‘American Sniper’ revised down to less super $30.7 million box office weekend
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It turned out Monday that “American Sniper” was also stopped on the goal line, just short of a box-office record.
Seattle CB Richard Sherman facing Tommy John surgery after playing in Super Bowl
PHOENIX – Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman played the Super Bowl with torn ligaments in his left elbow and will likely need Tommy John surgery in the off-season.
Super Bowl game sets standards for viewership, social media
NEW YORK, N.Y. – An estimated 114.4 million people watched New England’s thrilling win over Seattle, making it the fifth time in six years that a Super Bowl game has set a record for the most-watched event in U.S. television history.
Police: Hall of Famer Warren Sapp arrested in Phoenix on suspicion of soliciting a prostitute
PHOENIX – Former NFL lineman and Hall of Famer Warren Sapp was arrested Monday on suspicion of soliciting a prostitute and allegedly assaulting two women, Phoenix police said.
Boston postpones victory parade for Super Bowl-winning Patriots because of snowfall
BOSTON – The Super Bowl celebration for New Englanders and their beloved Patriots will have to wait another day as Boston continues to get battered by heavy snow.
Calgary Stampeders sign defensive back Fred Bennett to contract extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders signed defensive back Fred Bennett to a contract extension Tuesday.
A QB bearing gifts: Brady wants to give Super Bowl MVP truck to Butler for game-saving play
BOSTON – Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says he “would love to” give the truck he got for winning his third Super Bowl MVP to defensive back Malcolm Butler.
Juror removed from Hernandez trial; victim’s girlfriend says ex-NFL star tried to reassure her
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The judge overseeing the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez removed a juror Tuesday, saying there was evidence she had previously discussed evidence in the case and had an early interest in being seated on the panel.
Disney’s 1Q tops estimates on strong revenue from TV shows, parks as it laps ‘Frozen’ release
BURBANK, Calif. – Disney might be lapping the hugely successful theatrical release of “Frozen,” but magic lives on in its media networks and parks and resorts.
Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon suspended for at least 1 year by NFL for drug violations
CLEVELAND – Josh Gordon has been pushed out of bounds again by the NFL. And this time, there’s no guarantee he’ll be back.
Roughriders GM Brendan Taman not surprised that Ben Heenan heading to NFL
For Brendan Taman, it was a best-case scenario.
Juror removed from Hernandez trial; victim’s girlfriend says ex-NFL star tried to reassure her
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The judge overseeing the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez removed a juror Tuesday, saying there was evidence she had previously discussed evidence in the case and had an early interest in being seated on the panel.
Pittsburgh honours former Steelers coach by dubbing February ‘Dick LeBeau Month’
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh is honouring a former Steelers defensive co-ordinator by dubbing February “Dick LeBeau Month.”
Super Bowl champion Patriots draw wild cheers from excited fans at parade in snowy Boston
BOSTON – Giddy fans of the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots chanted “Brady! Brady!” and clambered atop massive snowbanks for better views as players danced and waved their way through Boston in a Wednesday parade celebrating their fourth NFL title.
Colts’ D’Qwell Jackson arrested in DC on assault charge after apparent spat over parking spot
WASHINGTON – Police in Washington have arrested Indianapolis Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson and charged him with assault after an argument over a parking space.
Judge overseeing Aaron Hernandez murder trial warns victim’s mom not to cry on stand
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The judge overseeing the murder trial of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez warned the victim’s mother to not cry on the stand in front of jurors Wednesday, a reference to the two previous days she left the courtroom in tears when seeing photos of her son’s body.
Jurors in murder trial of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez stand outside victim’s home during tour
FALL RIVER, Mass. – Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez are visiting the home where the victim lived.
Brandon Banks returns to Ticats with ’15 Grey Cup title in his sights
Brandon Banks has the 2015 Grey Cup squarely in his sights.
Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell gets 15 months’ probation in 1st-offenders program for pot
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell will spend 15 months on probation in a first-offender’s program stemming from his arrest on marijuana possession and DUI charges with former teammate LeGarrette Blount.
Dish’s online TV package, Sling TV, debuts, expands lineup; targets cord-cutters, cord-nevers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dish Network’s online television service, Sling TV, debuted Monday as a way to entice people who have dropped their cable or satellite TV service or never had one.
NFL Films founder Ed Sabol dies at age 98; revolutionized television coverage of football
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Ed Sabol, the NFL Films founder who revolutionized sports broadcasting and transformed pro football from an up-and-coming sport to must-watch theatre, has died. He was 98.
After trying 2014 season, trouble keeps coming for NFL in 2015
Commissioner Roger Goodell declared at the Super Bowl that the NFL made “enormous progress” on social issues after last year’s incessant barrage of disturbing developments, led by the Ray Rice domestic violence and Adrian Peterson child abuse crises.
Premier League sells TV rights to Sky and BT in 3-year for $7.8 billion in 70 per cent increase
LONDON – The English Premier League underlined its status as the world’s richest soccer league Tuesday by completing three-year domestic television rights deals worth more than $8 billion — a 70 per cent increase over the previous contracts.