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Historic Super Bowl: Do Seahawks repeat or Tom Brady/Bill Belichick get No. 4 for Patriots?
PHOENIX – An historic Super Bowl is before us.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patriots coach Belichick says he doesn’t know how footballs were deflated
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Thursday he doesn’t know how footballs became deflated during the game that got his team to the Super Bowl.
Calgary Stampeders extend contract of defensive lineman Corey Mace
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed defensive lineman Corey Mace to a contract extension.
Report: NFL found 11 of 12 Patriots footballs underinflated; league says investigation ongoing
The NFL says its investigation into whether the New England Patriots used underinflated footballs in the AFC championship game is ongoing after a report Tuesday night claimed the league found 11 balls were not properly inflated.
Former NFL player Stevens, husband of Hope Solo, arrested on suspicion of DUI in California
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – Former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens — the husband of U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo — has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Southern California.
Alouettes name Turk Schonert offensive co-ordinator to complete coaching staff
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes named Turk Schonert as offensive co-ordinator on Tuesday.
Dallas Cowboys long-snapper Ladouceur basking in Pro Bowl limelight
For 10 years, Canadian Louis-Philippe Ladouceur has avoided the NFL spotlight while playing in one of football’s most high-profile markets.
How to make an American TV show: For sitcom ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ it starts with diversity
Stephanie Beatriz was preparing for her second-round audition for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” when she heard that another Latina actress, Melissa Fumero, had won a role in the Fox sitcom. Beatriz’s heart sank.
NFL investigating whether Patriots deflated footballs used in AFC title win against Colts
The NFL is investigating whether the New England Patriots deflated footballs that were used in their AFC championship game victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Calgary Stampeders re-sign Tate, release Lemon to sign with NFL’s Steelers
CALGARY – The Grey Cup-champion Calgary Stampeders have re-signed quarterback Drew Tate and released defensive lineman Shawn Lemon.