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  • FIFA President Blatter attends a news conference following their executive committee meeting in Tokyo
    Gun row a warning for Brazil World Cup: Blatter Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - The abandonment of last Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana final following shocking accusations police had pulled guns on players should serve as a warning for Brazil's World Cup organizers, … More »Gun row a warning for Brazil World Cup: Blatter

    FIFA President Blatter attends a news conference following their executive committee meeting in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - The abandonment of last Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana final following shocking accusations police had pulled guns on players should serve as a warning for Brazil's World Cup organizers, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Saturday. Argentina's Tigre refused to emerge for the second half after claims of …

  • Indiana Pacers' George Hill pauses during a moment of silence for those who were killed and injured in the Connecticut elementary school shooting before an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
    Sports world shaken by Connecticut school shooting AP - 4 hrs ago

    Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant wrote "Newtown CT" on both of his shoes. Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott struggled with his composure as he talked about the tragedy. Boston Celtics star Kevin … More »Sports world shaken by Connecticut school shooting

    Indiana Pacers' George Hill pauses during a moment of silence for those who were killed and injured in the Connecticut elementary school shooting before an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

    Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant wrote "Newtown CT" on both of his shoes. Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott struggled with his composure as he talked about the tragedy. Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett called it "a tough day."

  • Australia's Siddle celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Sangakkara during the first test cricket match in Hobart
    Australia attack takes charge after Hussey ton Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    HOBART (Reuters) - Mike Hussey scored an unbeaten 115 to drive Australia towards an aggressive declaration at 450 for five before Sri Lanka were reduced to 87-4 at stumps on the second day of the first … More »Australia attack takes charge after Hussey ton

    Australia's Siddle celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Sangakkara during the first test cricket match in Hobart

    HOBART (Reuters) - Mike Hussey scored an unbeaten 115 to drive Australia towards an aggressive declaration at 450 for five before Sri Lanka were reduced to 87-4 at stumps on the second day of the first test on Saturday. More than two hours of play were lost to rain but the Australians made the most of what time they had …

  • FIFA President Blatter attends a news conference following their executive committee meeting in Tokyo
    Racism social not football problem, says Blatter Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that completely ridding soccer of racism will be impossible while it remains a problem in society as a whole. Blatter said on Saturday that he would … More »Racism social not football problem, says Blatter

    FIFA President Blatter attends a news conference following their executive committee meeting in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that completely ridding soccer of racism will be impossible while it remains a problem in society as a whole. Blatter said on Saturday that he would speak to UEFA boss Michel Platini over the level of fine dished out to Serbia for incidents at an Under-21 match against …

  • FIFA official holds a wrist watch used in a goal-line technology system by the FIFA-selected provider GoalRef, as he gives a demonstration in Yokohama
    Goal-line technology here to stay, says FIFA president Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - After unsuccessful tests of goal-line technology in 2005 and 2007, FIFA promised on Saturday that future World Cups would be free of any more shocking Frank Lampard moments. Soccer's … More »Goal-line technology here to stay, says FIFA president

    FIFA official holds a wrist watch used in a goal-line technology system by the FIFA-selected provider GoalRef, as he gives a demonstration in Yokohama

    TOKYO (Reuters) - After unsuccessful tests of goal-line technology in 2005 and 2007, FIFA promised on Saturday that future World Cups would be free of any more shocking Frank Lampard moments. Soccer's world governing body are using two systems, Hawk-Eye and GoalRef, at the Club World Cup in Japan, with one of them to be …

  • Schwartzel of South Africa hits a shot from the 10th fairway during the fourth and final round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai
    Schwartzel and Bourdy lead by four at Leopard Creek Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MPUMALANGA, South Africa (Reuters) - Local hero Charl Schwartzel and Frenchman Gregory Bourdy fired rounds of 64 and 65 respectively on Friday to take a four-stroke lead over Darren Fichardt in the second … More »Schwartzel and Bourdy lead by four at Leopard Creek

    Schwartzel of South Africa hits a shot from the 10th fairway during the fourth and final round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

    MPUMALANGA, South Africa (Reuters) - Local hero Charl Schwartzel and Frenchman Gregory Bourdy fired rounds of 64 and 65 respectively on Friday to take a four-stroke lead over Darren Fichardt in the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek. Former Masters champion Schwartzel has yet to record a bogey …

  • Houston Rockets' Chandler Parsons (25) and James Harden (13) celebrate during a timeout after teammate Toney Douglas hit a three-point shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in Houston. The Rockets beat the Celtics 101-89. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
    McHale, Garnett embrace after Rockets top Celtics AP - 6 hrs ago

    Kevin Garnett, his eyes fixed low, walked over to Kevin McHale after the final buzzer and gave him a long hug. More »McHale, Garnett embrace after Rockets top Celtics

    Houston Rockets' Chandler Parsons (25) and James Harden (13) celebrate during a timeout after teammate Toney Douglas hit a three-point shot during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in Houston. The Rockets beat the Celtics 101-89. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

    Kevin Garnett, his eyes fixed low, walked over to Kevin McHale after the final buzzer and gave him a long hug.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) knocks the ball away from Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) in front of teammate guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
    Thunder win 10th straight, 113-103 over Sacramento AP - 8 hrs ago

    There was no coasting to a 10-game winning streak for Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder. More »Thunder win 10th straight, 113-103 over Sacramento

    Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) knocks the ball away from Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (34) in front of teammate guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

    There was no coasting to a 10-game winning streak for Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  • Mount Union beats St. Thomas 28-10 in Stagg Bowl AP - 8 hrs ago

    Mount Union is back on top of Division III football, and failure was the inspiration. More »Mount Union beats St. Thomas 28-10 in Stagg Bowl

    Mount Union is back on top of Division III football, and failure was the inspiration.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2006 file photo, the red Nike swoosh marks the entrance to the company's headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore. Nike wants to expand its Oregon operations and hire as many as 12,000 new workers by 2020 but wants the government to promise it won't change the state tax code. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he'll call the Legislature into session Friday to create a law to give Nike its promise. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
    Oregon approves tax deal for Nike expansion AP - 11 hrs ago

    A deal proposed by Nike Inc. to create hundreds of jobs in Oregon in exchange for a guarantee that the state won't change a favorable corporate tax structure prompted state lawmakers to approve emergency … More »Oregon approves tax deal for Nike expansion

    FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2006 file photo, the red Nike swoosh marks the entrance to the company's headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore. Nike wants to expand its Oregon operations and hire as many as 12,000 new workers by 2020 but wants the government to promise it won't change the state tax code. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he'll call the Legislature into session Friday to create a law to give Nike its promise. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

    A deal proposed by Nike Inc. to create hundreds of jobs in Oregon in exchange for a guarantee that the state won't change a favorable corporate tax structure prompted state lawmakers to approve emergency legislation Friday.

  • FILE - In this June 24, 2012, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis tips his helmet as he comes off the field after hitting a triple and being replaced with a pinch runner in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press Tuesday, Dec. 11, that free agent Youkilis and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on a $12 million, one-year deal. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
    Kevin Youkilis, Yankees finalize $12 million deal AP - 12 hrs ago

    After spending 8½ years in Boston and delivering a pair of World Series titles to the Fenway Park faithful, Kevin Youkilis was surprised when the New York Yankees expressed interest in fitting him for … More »Kevin Youkilis, Yankees finalize $12 million deal

    FILE - In this June 24, 2012, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis tips his helmet as he comes off the field after hitting a triple and being replaced with a pinch runner in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Boston. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press Tuesday, Dec. 11, that free agent Youkilis and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on a $12 million, one-year deal. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

    After spending 8½ years in Boston and delivering a pair of World Series titles to the Fenway Park faithful, Kevin Youkilis was surprised when the New York Yankees expressed interest in fitting him for pinstripes.

  • Matt Duchene from Colorado Avalanche plays the puck during his first training with HC Ambri Piotta, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Biasca, Switzerland. Canadian Matt Duchene, is another NHL lockout player to play in the Swiss hockey league. (AP Photo//Ti-Press/Carlo Reguzzi)
    NHL files suit, labor charge against union AP - 12 hrs ago

    Anticipating a possible antitrust suit, the NHL has brought its labor fight against hockey players to federal court. More »NHL files suit, labor charge against union

    Matt Duchene from Colorado Avalanche plays the puck during his first training with HC Ambri Piotta, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Biasca, Switzerland. Canadian Matt Duchene, is another NHL lockout player to play in the Swiss hockey league. (AP Photo//Ti-Press/Carlo Reguzzi)

    Anticipating a possible antitrust suit, the NHL has brought its labor fight against hockey players to federal court.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2012, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants in Detroit. Sanchez agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract with the Tigers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
    AP source: Tigers and Sanchez agree to 5-year deal AP - 12 hrs ago

    The Detroit Tigers have made another major move to help their quest to win a World Series for the first time since 1984. More »AP source: Tigers and Sanchez agree to 5-year deal

    FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2012, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants in Detroit. Sanchez agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract with the Tigers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

    The Detroit Tigers have made another major move to help their quest to win a World Series for the first time since 1984.

  • FILE In this July 30, 2012, file photo, New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York. Suzuki and the Yankees are closing in on a contract that would guarantee the outfielder between $12 million and $13 million. A person familiar with the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing, said Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, the agreement likely would be for a two-year deal. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
    AP NewsBreak: Yankees hit with $18.9M luxury tax AP - 12 hrs ago

    The New York Yankees were hit with an $18.9 million luxury tax by Major League Baseball, the 10th consecutive year they will pay a penalty for their spending. More »AP NewsBreak: Yankees hit with $18.9M luxury tax

    FILE In this July 30, 2012, file photo, New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York. Suzuki and the Yankees are closing in on a contract that would guarantee the outfielder between $12 million and $13 million. A person familiar with the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing, said Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, the agreement likely would be for a two-year deal. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

    The New York Yankees were hit with an $18.9 million luxury tax by Major League Baseball, the 10th consecutive year they will pay a penalty for their spending.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2006 file photo, the red Nike swoosh marks the entrance to the company's headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore. Nike wants to expand its Oregon operations and hire as many as 12,000 new workers by 2020 but wants the government to promise it won't change the state tax code. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he'll call the Legislature into session Friday to create a law to give Nike its promise. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
    Oregon lawmakers meet, consider tax deal for Nike AP - 12 hrs ago

    A deal proposed by Nike Inc. to create hundreds of jobs in Oregon in exchange for a guarantee that the state won't change a favorable corporate tax structure prompted state lawmakers to start debate in … More »Oregon lawmakers meet, consider tax deal for Nike

    FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2006 file photo, the red Nike swoosh marks the entrance to the company's headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore. Nike wants to expand its Oregon operations and hire as many as 12,000 new workers by 2020 but wants the government to promise it won't change the state tax code. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he'll call the Legislature into session Friday to create a law to give Nike its promise. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

    A deal proposed by Nike Inc. to create hundreds of jobs in Oregon in exchange for a guarantee that the state won't change a favorable corporate tax structure prompted state lawmakers to start debate in an emergency session Friday.

  • Lochte of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 200m individual medley final during the FINA World Swimming Championships in Istanbul
    Lochte breaks own world record in 200m medley Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte of the United States smashed his own world record to win the 200 meters individual medley at the world short-course championships on Friday and then shocked the crowd by … More »Lochte breaks own world record in 200m medley

    Lochte of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 200m individual medley final during the FINA World Swimming Championships in Istanbul

    ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Ryan Lochte of the United States smashed his own world record to win the 200 meters individual medley at the world short-course championships on Friday and then shocked the crowd by giving his medal to a fan. Lochte finished in one minute 49.63 seconds to shatter the mark of 1:50.08 he set in December …

  • New Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with reporters at Lubbock International Airport in Lubbock, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Kingsbury was announced as the new Texas Tech head football coach on Wednesday. (AP Photo/The Avalanche-Journal, Stephen Spillman) ALL LOCAL TV OUT
    Texas Tech's Kingsbury gets rousing reception AP - 15 hrs ago

    Kliff Kingsbury is finally back where it feels like home. More »Texas Tech's Kingsbury gets rousing reception

    New Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with reporters at Lubbock International Airport in Lubbock, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Kingsbury was announced as the new Texas Tech head football coach on Wednesday. (AP Photo/The Avalanche-Journal, Stephen Spillman) ALL LOCAL TV OUT

    Kliff Kingsbury is finally back where it feels like home.

  • New York Giants' David Wilson reacts after he scored a touchdown against New Orleans Saints during their NFL game in East Rutherford
    Giants RB Wilson to step up with Bradshaw out Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - New York Giants rookie running back David Wilson, who had a breakout game last week, could play a bigger role against the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday's NFL showdown after injuries ruled out starter … More »Giants RB Wilson to step up with Bradshaw out

    New York Giants' David Wilson reacts after he scored a touchdown against New Orleans Saints during their NFL game in East Rutherford

    (Reuters) - New York Giants rookie running back David Wilson, who had a breakout game last week, could play a bigger role against the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday's NFL showdown after injuries ruled out starter Ahmad Bradshaw. Bradshaw, who has knee and foot injuries, was declared out for the possible playoff preview between …

  • In this frame grab taken from video provided by Cheminees Poujoulat Swiss skipper, Bernard Stamm, performs self surgery during the Vendee Globe solo round the world sailing competition. Stamm broke a molar and had to file it down with sandpaper before capping it with resin. (AP Photo/Cheminees Poujoulat/Globe Surfer)
    Column: How to stitch your tongue at sea AP - 16 hrs ago

    One sailor used sandpaper to gingerly file down his broken molar before capping the aching stump with epoxy resin. But no one — at least not yet — has had to stitch their own tongue back together or crawl … More »Column: How to stitch your tongue at sea

    In this frame grab taken from video provided by Cheminees Poujoulat Swiss skipper, Bernard Stamm, performs self surgery during the Vendee Globe solo round the world sailing competition. Stamm broke a molar and had to file it down with sandpaper before capping it with resin. (AP Photo/Cheminees Poujoulat/Globe Surfer)

    One sailor used sandpaper to gingerly file down his broken molar before capping the aching stump with epoxy resin. But no one — at least not yet — has had to stitch their own tongue back together or crawl with a broken leg the length of their yacht tossed by raging seas, as in previous years.

  • Russia's Athens Olympic games gold medallist Olga Kuzenkova throws during the women's hammer throw final.
    Olympic 2004 champion Kuzenkova fails drugs test Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Olympic 2004 hammer champion Olga Kuzenkova is under investigation by the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) after failing a drugs test, the Russian anti-doping agency … More »Olympic 2004 champion Kuzenkova fails drugs test

    Russia's Athens Olympic games gold medallist Olga Kuzenkova throws during the women's hammer throw final.

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Olympic 2004 hammer champion Olga Kuzenkova is under investigation by the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) after failing a drugs test, the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA) said on Friday. "Kuzenkova is facing possible sanctions from the IAAF after a prohibited substance was found in …

  • Gabrielle Ludwig, a 6-foot-6-inch transsexual player on Mission College's women's basketball squad, reflects on her return to college ball on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, in Santa Clara, Calif. Gabrielle Ludwig made sports history this month as a basketball player at a Northern California community college. The 50-year-old transsexual, Army veteran, father and Mission College freshman is believed to be the first hoopster to play college ball as both a man and a woman. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
    Transgender college hoops player keeps head high AP - 17 hrs ago

    The women's basketball team at Mission College expected the bleachers to be full and the hecklers ready when its newest player made her home court debut. More »Transgender college hoops player keeps head high

    Gabrielle Ludwig, a 6-foot-6-inch transsexual player on Mission College's women's basketball squad, reflects on her return to college ball on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, in Santa Clara, Calif. Gabrielle Ludwig made sports history this month as a basketball player at a Northern California community college. The 50-year-old transsexual, Army veteran, father and Mission College freshman is believed to be the first hoopster to play college ball as both a man and a woman. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

    The women's basketball team at Mission College expected the bleachers to be full and the hecklers ready when its newest player made her home court debut.

  • FILE In this July 30, 2012, file photo, New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York. Suzuki and the Yankees are closing in on a contract that would guarantee the outfielder between $12 million and $13 million. A person familiar with the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing, said Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, the agreement likely would be for a two-year deal. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
    AP source: Suzuki, Yankees close in on $13M deal AP - 18 hrs ago

    Ichiro Suzuki and the New York Yankees closed in Friday on a $13 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. More »AP source: Suzuki, Yankees close in on $13M deal

    FILE In this July 30, 2012, file photo, New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York. Suzuki and the Yankees are closing in on a contract that would guarantee the outfielder between $12 million and $13 million. A person familiar with the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing, said Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, the agreement likely would be for a two-year deal. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

    Ichiro Suzuki and the New York Yankees closed in Friday on a $13 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

  • FILE - A March 11, 1950 photo from files showing Maurice Herzog, of Paris, who will lead a French mountain climbing expedition in the Himalayas this spring, talking with reporters as he describes the preparations. French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, the first person to scale the 8,091-meter (26,545-foot) Annapurna peak, has died at the age of 93. Herzog died early Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, said Pierre You, the president of the French Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing. (AP Photo/File)
    Famed French mountaineer Maurice Herzog dies at 93 AP - 18 hrs ago

    France loved him for his indefatigable, pioneering spirit — the first man to climb an 8,000-meter Himalayan peak despite losing all his fingers and toes to frostbite, a man who later went on to scale … More »Famed French mountaineer Maurice Herzog dies at 93

    FILE - A March 11, 1950 photo from files showing Maurice Herzog, of Paris, who will lead a French mountain climbing expedition in the Himalayas this spring, talking with reporters as he describes the preparations. French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, the first person to scale the 8,091-meter (26,545-foot) Annapurna peak, has died at the age of 93. Herzog died early Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, said Pierre You, the president of the French Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing. (AP Photo/File)

    France loved him for his indefatigable, pioneering spirit — the first man to climb an 8,000-meter Himalayan peak despite losing all his fingers and toes to frostbite, a man who later went on to scale the heights of French politics.

  • Switzerland's Lara Gut celebrates at the finish line after winning a women's Alpine Ski World Cup downhill race, in Val d'Isere, France, Friday, Dec.14, 2012. (AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)
    Lara Gut wins WCup downhill; Vonn crashes out AP - 19 hrs ago

    Lara Gut and Lindsey Vonn had mixed fortunes on one of their favorite courses on Friday. Gut won her first World Cup downhill and Vonn had a rare crash in her strongest discipline to miss out on a fifth … More »Lara Gut wins WCup downhill; Vonn crashes out

    Switzerland's Lara Gut celebrates at the finish line after winning a women's Alpine Ski World Cup downhill race, in Val d'Isere, France, Friday, Dec.14, 2012. (AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)

    Lara Gut and Lindsey Vonn had mixed fortunes on one of their favorite courses on Friday. Gut won her first World Cup downhill and Vonn had a rare crash in her strongest discipline to miss out on a fifth straight win in speed events this season.

  • Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub talks with Texans head coach Gary Kubiak against the New York Jets during the second half of their NFL football game in East Rutherford
    Race for NFL playoffs gathering speed Reuters - 19 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The race is on for the National Football League (NFL) playoffs. The pressure is building by the day with teams knowing one mistake could cost them a chance to be a contender for the … More »Race for NFL playoffs gathering speed

    Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub talks with Texans head coach Gary Kubiak against the New York Jets during the second half of their NFL football game in East Rutherford

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - The race is on for the National Football League (NFL) playoffs. The pressure is building by the day with teams knowing one mistake could cost them a chance to be a contender for the Super Bowl. With just three weeks left in the regular season only four teams, the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos, …

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Parents were invented to make children happy by giving them something to ignore.
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Accident, n.: A condition in which presence of mind is good, but absence of body is better.
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