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Prosecutor slams judge for ending Peterson's probation early
A Texas prosecutor has criticized the judge who cut short the probation of Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson in a child abuse case.
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Innovative roof material makes Vikings stadium lighten up
Sixty percent, or some 248,000 square feet of the new Vikings stadium roof will be covered by a copolymer plastic that lets in light like glass but is lighter, cheaper and cleaner.
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Ray McDonald released by Bears after domestic violence arrest
The Chicago Bears released defensive end Ray McDonald following a domestic violence arrest in Northern California that police say stemmed from an assault on a woman who was holding a baby.
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Suspect in death of Adrian Peterson's son to remain in jail
A man charged in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will remain in jail until his trial in September for violating conditions of his bond, although his family could still get back the $2 million bond they posted.
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Seahawks' surprising goal-line call puts them in spin mode
Because they didn't go into Beast Mode, the Seattle Seahawks found themselves in Spin Mode after a roundly criticized decision in last seconds.
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Jack Del Rio hired as new Raiders coach
The Oakland Raiders have officially hired Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio as their new head coach.
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Jets, 49ers, Raiders turn to defensive coaches
The New York Jets stuck with defense. The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders are giving it a try, too.The Jets hired Arizona defensive coordinator…
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John Elway still wants Peyton Manning to be his quarterback
If John Elway gets to choose, his quarterback next season will be Peyton Manning.
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Seahawks expect Unger, Maxwell to be able to go vs. Packers
The Seattle Seahawks expect center Max Unger and cornerback Byron Maxwell to be fine for Sunday's NFC championship game versus Green Bay.
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Column: College playoff looks a lot like Super Bowl
just as the NCAA men's basketball tournament has been doing for decades.
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World Wrestling executive will manage new Vikings stadium
The general manager of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium comes from World Wrestling Entertainment.
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Packers-Buccaneers Stats
GB_Lacy 44 run (Crosby kick), :49.GB_FG Crosby 42, 4:55.TB_FG Murray 43, :00.GB_FG Crosby 25, 10:19.GB_Nelson 1 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 2:45.A_64,247.RUSHING_Green Bay, Lacy 17-99,…
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Lacy, others probable for Packers at Tampa Bay
With two games left, the Green Bay Packers are playing to win out.
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Packers look to get back on track against Buccaneers
A late-season loss already knocked Green Bay off-stride, and the hungry Packers know they can't afford to stumble again against the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Front-runners for assistant coach awards
Bruce Arians, Pete Carroll, Jason Garrett, familiar names likely to get support for the AP's Coach of the Year honor.How about the guys who do…
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Vikings rookie Barr to have minor knee surgery
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr will have minor surgery on his knee to address an injury that has kept him out of the last two games.
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St. Louis Rams 'Hands Up' players give back at holiday event
The St. Louis Rams players who did the "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" gesture treated residents of nearby Ferguson to some holiday cheer on Friday.
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Lacy, others probable as Packers chase playoff berth
With two games left, the Green Bay Packers are playing to win out.
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Rivera: Newton 'probably' will start vs. Browns
The Panthers' Cam Newton will "probably" start Sunday against the Cleveland Browns barring any physical setbacks this week, Carolina coach Ron Rivera said after the quarterback practiced on Thursday.
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MSU-Mankato plays once-disbanded program for Division II title
There were no helmets, uniforms, players, practice field or even footballs when Colorado State-Pueblo coach John Wristen was brought on board in 2007. He had…
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