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The red hot Boston Celtics were shocked at home Wednesday night, losing to the Charlotte Bobcats; Congressional hearing on baseball has been postponed; Tomlinson, Moss unanimous selections for Ap's NFL All-Pro team
HEADLINE: Sports Thursday: Celtics lose; and more
CAPTION: The red hot Boston Celtics were shocked at home Wednesday night, losing to the Charlotte Bobcats; Congressional hearing on baseball has been postponed; Tomlinson, Moss unanimous...
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Sen. Dick Durbin is setting up a Judiciary Committee hearing about bounties in professional football and other major sports in the wake of news that New Orleans Saints players received extra cash for hits that hurt particular opponents.
HEADLINE: Senator calls hearing to examine bounties in NFL
CAPTION: Sen. Dick Durbin is setting up a Judiciary Committee hearing about bounties in professional football and other major sports in the wake of news that New Orleans Saints...
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The AP's Barry Wilner discusses where some big name free agents might decide to play for the next few years. Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner visited the 49ers. Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis might end up staying with the Ravens. (March 4)
HEADLINE: Where will Kurt Warner, Ray Lewis sign?
CAPTION: The AP's Barry Wilner discusses where some big name free agents might decide to play for the next few years. Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner visited the 49ers. Baltimore...
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed landmark legislation Tuesday banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, making New York the first large city or state in the country to prohibit sales to young adults. (Nov. 19)
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed landmark legislation Tuesday (Nov. 19) banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, making New York the first large city or state in the country to prohibit sales to...
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Secretary Rice picks Colts to win Super Bowl
HEADLINE: Secretary Rice picks Colts to win Super Bowl
CAPTION: During a brief appearance with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said she thinks the Indianapolis Colts will win the Super Bowl on...
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Denver's Broncos fired coach Josh McDaniels on Monday after the team dropped to 3-and-9 with a loss on Sunday to Kansas City. McDaniels held the job for less than two seasons. (Dec. 06)
HEADLINE: Broncos fire coach Josh McDaniels
CAPTION: Denver's Broncos fired coach Josh McDaniels on Monday after the team dropped to 3-and-9 with a loss on Sunday to Kansas City. McDaniels held the job for less than two seasons. (Dec....
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Bill Belichick insists there are no new revelations to come about Spygate. The New England Patriots coach, speaking during the AFC coaches breakfast at the NFL meetings, said he was interviewed again after the Super Bowl about allegations that former team employee Matt Walsh had illegal tapes
HEADLINE: Belichick: No New Spygate Revelations
CAPTION: Bill Belichick insists there are no new revelations to come about Spygate. The New England Patriots coach, speaking during the AFC coaches breakfast at the NFL meetings, said he...
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The Washington Redskins traded quarterback Jason Campbell to the Oakland Raiders on Saturday for a 2012 draft pick. (April 24)
HEADLINE: Redskins send Campbell to Raiders
CAPTION: The Washington Redskins traded quarterback Jason Campbell to the Oakland Raiders on Saturday for a 2012 draft pick. (April 24)
Quarterback Jason Campbell has been traded by...
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DV Taylor Suspects
HEADLINE: Attorney: Taylor suspect will seek plea deal
CAPTION: The attorney for Venjah Hunt, one of the suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor, says he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement for...
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An inside look at what it takes to keep the 105,000 fans safe on Super Bowl Sunday
HEADLINE: Super Security: Policing the big game
CAPTION: An inside look at what it takes to keep the 105,000 fans safe on Super Bowl Sunday. (Jan. 31)
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President Barack Obama congratulated students who were invited to show off their science fair projects at the White House Tuesday. (May 27)
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President Barack Obama drew attention to girls' science and engineering accomplishments Tuesday as he announced new teacher training competition as well as mentoring efforts to improve and...
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Recording artist Jordin Sparks on Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime show, her pick for the big game
"American Idol" winner (2007) Jordin Sparks is in Arizona this week participating in events during the run-up to Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Asked to offer advice to fellow singer Katy Perry for her halftime performance, Sparks...
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It's unusual to see football referees get a round of applause, but that's what happened as a majority-female officiating crew called an NCAA college game in Alabama for the first time. One spectator even included the NFL officiating director. (Oct. 25)
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(SOT: Yvonda Lewis, female football referee, head line judge):
"Yeah, it was definitely great having more females on the field than guys. That was real nice and exciting."
(Lewis nat here)
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Peyton Manning threw the game-winning touchdown pass Monday as the Colts beat the Dolphins, 27-23. Miami ran for 239 yards and held the ball for 45 minutes. The last time a team had the ball for less than 15 minutes and won? 1977. (Sept. 22)
HEADLINE: Manning, Colts rally to beat Dolphins
CAPTION: Peyton Manning threw the game-winning touchdown pass Monday as the Colts beat the Dolphins, 27-23. Miami ran for 239 yards and held the ball for 45 minutes. The last time a team...
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Times Square is being transformed into a mecca of everything football, including a 60-foot toboggan run. Events kick off Wednesday with the arrival of the Vince Lombardi Trophy and the unveiling of 20-foot tall Super Bowl Roman numerals (Jan. 27)
To welcome Super Bowl XLVIII to the area, 13-blocks of Broadway in Times Square are being shut down and transformed into a mecca of everything football, including a 60-foot toboggan run.
Events will kick off Wednesday with the arrival...
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Twitter has partnered with a small Denver company to use the tweet stream beyond mobile devices. Wayin has developed software that lets companies search the thousands of tweets sent on a particular subject, then post on scoreboard.
SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) Evan Woock, fan, Denver Broncos:
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Twitter just issued its IPO but a lingering question is how will the popular worldwide microblog company turn a profit? One Colorado-based company thinks it found one way...
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A memorial service was held this morning for former Washington Redskins' star Sean Taylor. Fans and friends gather this morning at his high school in Florida.
HEADLINE: Emotional memorial for slain NFL player
CAPTION: At Sean Taylor's Miami area high school, Gulliver Preparatory, hundreds of students gathered for a memorial in which the player was remembered for his persona off the field and...
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Michael Vick's Water Bottle Raises Suspicion
HEADLINE: Michael Vick's Water Bottle Raises Suspicion
CAPTION: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick reluctantly surrendered a water bottle to security at Miami International Airport that smelled like marijuana and contained a...
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The NFL confirmed on Saturday that it has locked out its players. The move came a day after the NFL Players Association decertified. (March 12)
HEADLINE: NFL follows through with lockout of players
CAPTION: The NFL confirmed on Saturday that it has locked out its players. The move came a day after the NFL Players Association decertified. (March 12)
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Last fall, Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett suffered a severe spinal injury during a game, and doctors doubted he'd ever walk again. Today, he's had a remarkable recovery, and he has highlighted it in a new book. AP's Nancy Armour explains
HEADLINE: Bills tight end continues remarkable recovery
CAPTION: Last fall, Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett suffered a severe spinal injury during a game, and doctors doubted he'd ever walk again. Today, he's had a remarkable...
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Talent broker Ryan Shinman predicts Tim Tebow will be great for Jets ticket and merchandise sales and will have no problem with the notoriously aggressive New York media. (March 22)
HEADLINE: Can Tebow Handle New York?
CAPTION: Talent broker Ryan Shinman predicts Tim Tebow will be great for Jets ticket and merchandise sales and will have no problem with the notoriously aggressive New York media. (March 22) ...
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After a winter storm dumped as much as a foot of snow across much of the Northeast, NFL officials prepare for the worst in case inclement weather threatens the big game. (Jan. 22)
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After months of talking about it, the first cold-weather Super Bowl is finally headed to New York and New Jersey. Transportation and football officials are armed with thousands of trucks and...
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DV Falcons Saints
HEADLINE:Using the run, Saints edge Falcons
CAPTION: Pierre Thomas rushed for 102 yards and Reggie Bush ran for 80 more Sunday, as the New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons, 29-25. The Saints improved to 7-6, keeping their slim...
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Bears maul Saints to reach Super Bowl
HEADLINE: Bears crush Saints, reach Super Bowl
CAPTION: The Chicago Bears are headed to their first Super Bowl in 21 years, after a convincing 39-14 victory over New Orleans in the NFC Championship Sunday. The Bears forced four Saints'...