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Patriots QB Tom Brady sets record with 46 passing TDs in post-season, beating Montana
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady’s third touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens gives him an NFL post-season record 46 in his career.
Seth Meyers to host NFL awards show from Phoenix before Super Bowl
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NBC’s Seth Meyers will host “NFL Honors,” the Super Bowl eve telecast in which the league introduces the new Pro Football Hall of Fame class and hands out awards for the 2014 season, including The Associated Press MVP.
Murder trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez begins with jury selection
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The murder trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez began Friday, another headache for America’s most popular pro sport.
Aaron Hernandez, a rising NFL star who commanded $40M contract, now goes on trial for murder
FALL RIVER, Mass. – Aaron Hernandez was once one of the New England Patriots’ biggest stars. A tight end who caught passes from Tom Brady and helped land his team a spot in the Super Bowl, he had a $40 million contract and fans willing to shell out $100 apiece for jerseys bearing his name and team number: 81.
‘Very close call’: NHL motion to dismiss concussion lawsuit from ex-players heard in court
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The NHL’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by former players over concussion-related injuries was heard in court Thursday, and the federal judge assigned to the case said she saw legal strength in the arguments from both sides.
Investigator: No evidence NFL saw video, but league should have sought more info in Rice case
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The long-awaited Mueller report was released Thursday with no unexpected findings: the NFL initially botched the Ray Rice case and had a weak domestic abuse policy, but investigators found no evidence league officials saw tape of Rice hitting his fiancee before it was released.
Montreal Alouettes re-sign Jeff Perrett, also add CFL rookie Philip Blake
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes solidified their offensive line Thursday, signing veteran Jeff Perrett and CFL rookie Philip Blake to three-year contracts.
Ex-NFL pro Scott Mitchell tackles his toughest opponent, weight gain, on ‘The Biggest Loser’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It’s a huge weight off Scott Mitchell’s shoulders — or, to be more accurate, off his formerly swollen midsection, which until not long ago helped him tip the scales at 366 pounds.
Spokesman: Muhammad Ali released from hospital after urinary tract infection
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Muhammad Ali is home after being hospitalized with a severe urinary tract infection.
Obama: ‘I’d be pretty aggravated’ by call that led to Detroit defeat by Dallas in NFL playoff
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he’d be “pretty aggravated” if he were a Detroit Lions fan after the team lost an NFL playoff game to the Dallas Cowboys after a disputed penalty call.
Federal court allows NFL players’ lawsuit against video-game maker EA Sports to move forward
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court gave the green light Tuesday to a lawsuit by former NFL players against video-game maker Electronic Arts over the use of their avatars in the company’s Madden NFL series.
At CES gadget show: Internet-only TV subscription from Dish; new sets go beyond offering 4K
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – One of the biggest changes in television this year will be more channels available online with no separate cable or satellite subscription. But for would-be cord-cutters, watching live sports online has been elusive — until now. Dish Network Corp. on Monday unveiled an Internet-only subscription offering that includes ESPN.
Saints’ Junior Galette, cousin arrested in domestic violence case involving woman
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Saints linebacker Junior Galette was arrested Monday in a domestic violence case in which a woman says her face was scratched and her ear bloodied after an earring was ripped off.
Panthers’ Rivera turns attention to NFC playoff game after fire at his home
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Panthers coach Ron Rivera has more to worry about this week than his team’s upcoming NFC playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks after an overnight fire at his home left his family displaced on Monday.
Romo, Cowboys rally for 24-20 wild-card win over Lions in 1st playoff game in 5 years
ARLINGTON, Texas – Face-down on the turf, Tony Romo pounded his hands into the ground like a petulant child.