Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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Massage therapists sue Favre, NY Jets
CNN
New York (CNN) -- Embattled quarterback Brett Favre is facing new sexual allegations after two massage therapists filed lawsuits against him and the New York Jets football organization, where he was formerly employed. Christina Scavo and Shannon ...
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Stanford's Jim Harbaugh and Andrew Luck Dance Around the Obvious
San Francisco Chronicle
MIAMI - If Jim Harbaugh has an exit interview in the next few days, he needs to ask if he can consult with Stanford's mascot. The Tree is a much better dancer than the Cardinal's soon-to-be departed coach. It jigged admirably after the Cardinal stomped ...
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Michigan fires Rodriguez after three seasons
SI.com
Rich Rodriguez was 15-22 overall and 1-10 against ranked teams in three seasons as Michigan head coach. AP Michigan has fired head football coach Rich Rodriguez after three seasons, according to Fox 2 News in Detroit. Rodriguez was 15-22 overall during ...
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Penguins' Crosby named top NHL player for December
MiamiHerald.com
By Sports Network Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been named as the NHL's First Star for the month of December. It's the second straight top monthly honor for the Penguins superstar. Crosby tallied a league-best 24 points (14 goals and 10 ...
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LeBron James nicknames Miami Heat 'The Heatles'
USA Today
LeBron James is at it again. The NBA superstar and his teammates on the Miami Heat are now comparing themselves to The Beatles by nicknaming themselves, wait for it, "The Heatles." Here's The King referring to himself and teammates such Dwyane Wade and ...
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Jerry Jones says new Cowboys coach may be named Tuesday
USA Today
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may be ready to name the team's next coach on Tuesday. Jones said in a radio appearance on KLRD-FM on Tuesday that he was very close to finishing the process that is expected to end with interim coach Jason Garrett ...
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Panthers Owner Not Optimistic on Labor Peace
ABC News
AP By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson pauses as he speaks during a news conference about the NFL football team in Charlotte, NC, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) One of the more powerful NFL owners ...
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ABC News
Texans owner says bad year will make Kubiak better
Houston Chronicle
AP Texas Sports By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer © 2011 AP HOUSTON — Texans owner Bob McNair thinks Gary Kubiak will learn from the many low points of this season and be a better coach because of them. Kubiak will return for a sixth season in Houston, ...
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Voting for Hall Shouldn't Be Guessing Who's Guilty
New York Times
Jeff Bagwell hit .297 for his career with more than 2400 hits and 449 homers and won the 1994 National League Most Valuable Player award. By TYLER KEPNER It was just a casual conversation one day in the weight room between Jeff Bagwell and Morgan ...
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New York Times
Bengals say no new deal with coach Marvin Lewis
USA Today
The Cincinnati Bengals denied a report by ESPN on Tuesday that the team expected coach Marvin Lewis to agree to a new deal and stay with the team. Instead, the Bengals said Lewis had two meetings with team management and did not emerge with an ...
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San Antonio Spurs (29-4) at New York Knicks (19-14), 7:30 pm
MiamiHerald.com
By Sports Network The sizzling San Antonio Spurs open up a three-game road trip in Gotham Tuesday night when they square off with the resurgent New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Spurs won their fourth consecutive game and improved to an ...
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Area NFL roundup: Raiders' Tom Cable gives rookies 'A-plus,' including lineman ...
MLive.com
By Jeff Chaney | The Grand Rapids Press The Oakland Raiders finished their season on a high note Sunday, whipping AFC West Division champion Kansas City, 31-10. The Raiders finished 8-8 and coach Tom Cable believes this year's rookie class played a big ...
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MLive.com
Source: Los Angeles Angels Plan B doesn't include Vladimir Guerrero
ESPN
By Mark Saxon The Los Angeles Angels continue their search for offensive help even as the biggest names continue to fall off the board. According to multiple reports, third baseman Adrian Beltre is on the verge of agreeing to terms with the Texas ...
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49ers Pushing to Hire Stanford's Jim Harbaugh Even Without GM Hired
FanHouse
By John Hickey At the start of the process, San Francisco 49ers president Jed York said the club would give the hiring of a new coach to the new general manager, whoever he turns out to be. So it's not exactly clear what it means now that it's come out ...
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SEC is king, but with addition of Nebraska Big Ten will be back
SI.com
Alabama's rout of Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl showcased the SEC's dominance over the Big Ten. Southeastern Conference fans think the Big Ten is slow, and now they have their proof. It took the Big Ten commissioner years to admit the SEC is ...
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Nothing personal: Peyton Manning says New York Jets are tough
ESPN
By Ian Begley A day after New York Jets coach Rex Ryan called his playoff matchup with Manning and the Colts "personal," Manning blew a slew of verbal kisses at Ryan and the Jets defense. "They're every bit as good as advertised," Manning said Tuesday ...
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Canada and Russia to renew rivalry in gold medal game at WJC
TSN
While Canadian hockey fans have become accustomed to showdowns with the Stars and Stripes in most significant international matchups over the past few years, it was not so long ago that the traditional rival of Team Canada was not the American bald ...
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Sugar Bowl a no-win situation for OSU
FOXSports.com
Terrelle Pryor and four teammates are at the center of controversy ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State might score more points than Arkansas on Tuesday in the Sugar Bowl, but OSU can't win and neither can the Big Ten Conference. ...
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FOXSports.com
Schild wins 4th World Cup slalom title
Newsday
By AP Photo credit: AP | Austria's Marlies Schild speeds down the course on her way to set the fastest time during the first run of an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom, in Zagreb,Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/marco Trovati) ZAGREB, ...
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Newsday
Ricky Williams Rips Tony Sparano, Dolphins Teammates on Way Out Door
San Francisco Chronicle
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams lit a match to any and all bridges connecting him to the team during his weekly radio show on Monday. In the process, Williams revealed to anyone paying attention just how much of a hypocrite ...
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Browns to interview Falcons' Mularkey
Washington Post
By TOM WITHERS AP CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns will interview Atlanta offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey for their head coaching job. Mularkey said Tuesday he has been contacted by the Browns and Denver Broncos. He said he will speak with both ...
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NFL Replay: To Saints, they're still the Super Bowl favorites
USA Today
By John David Mercer, US Presswire By Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS — An image from last spring popped into mind the other day as I listened to Sean Payton grumble in his postgame news conference about the mistakes his New Orleans Saints need to ...
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Nadal and Federer claim contrasting first round wins in Qatar
CNN International
(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal easily, Roger Federer with some difficulty, secured first round victories at the Qatar Open on Tuesday. World number one Nadal was never troubled as he swept past Slovakian Karol Beck, winning 6-3 6-0 in just 69 minutes. ...
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Brandon Harris leaving The U for the NFL
ProFootballTalk
It's been expected that Brandon Harris would leave his remaining eligibility on the table and jump from Miami to the NFL. In a press release, the cornerback officially announced that he will be entering the April draft. "This decision is about what is ...
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He's back: Bill Buckner will manage Brockton Rox
ESPN
By Gordon Edes The former Red Sox first baseman has been hired to manage the Brockton (Mass.) Rox, a team in the independent Can-Am League, Rox co-owner Van Schley confirmed Tuesday. "We're thrilled," Schley said Tuesday. "They're just crossing the t's ...
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49ers seek permission to talk to Raiders OC
Forbes
By JOSH DUBOW , 01.04.11, 03:15 PM EST SAN FRANCISCO -- A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the San Francisco 49ers have asked permission to talk to Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson about their head ...
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