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Arizona Cardinals’ Antrel Rolle says he didn’t disrespect Drew Brees

Arizona safety Antrel Rolle said he did not disrespect Saints quarterback Drew Brees after the Cardinals defense struggled against Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers in the highest-scoring playoff game in NFL history on Sunday. Continue reading

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Athletes work to find family and friends in Haiti

The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday has athletes of Haitian descent scrambling to locate friends and relatives still on the island. Continue reading

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Washington Redskins’ Joe Bugel retires after three decades in NFL

Washington Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel is stepping down after more than three decades in the NFL. Continue reading

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Kansas City Chiefs hire Romeo Crennel as defensive coordinator

As expected, the Kansas City Chiefs have officially hired Romeo Crennel to be their defensive coordinator. Continue reading

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Seattle Seahawks formally introduce new coach Pete Carroll

Pete Carroll says he’s glad to be a Seahawk and looks forward to turning around the fortunes of the team. Continue reading

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Green Bay Packers’ Charles Woodson named defensive player of the year

Green Bay cornerback Charles Woodson has won The Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Continue reading

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Alex Gibbs joins new Seattle Seahawks staff

New Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has hired Alex Gibbs to join the team as an assistant head coach, according to sources. Continue reading

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Source: Kansas City Chiefs nearing deal with Romeo Crennel

Former Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel has spoken to the New York Giants by telephone about their vacant defensive coordinator’s job but is giving the Kansas City Chiefs the first shot at hiring him. Continue reading

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Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio remains on job

After conducting his most extensive review in 15 years, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver decided to stick with coach Jack Del Rio. Continue reading

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Jack Del Rio denies receiving offer to coach USC Trojans

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio denied Tuesday that he has been made an offer from USC to replace Pete Carroll as Trojans football coach. Continue reading

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