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| Packers finally change penalty-prone ways |
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01/12/2011 |
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| them, tying them for third-best in the NFL. Their disciplined play continued in Sunday's playoff victory at Philadelphia, with only two penalties. Now the bad news for the Packers: The team they're playing Saturday has even better discipline. The Atlanta Falcons had only 58 penalties this season - tops in the NFL.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior writte |
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| Williams withdraws from Broncos coaching search |
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01/11/2011 |
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| P) - New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Denver Broncos' head coaching vacancy. Williams is the third candidate to spurn John Elway, the Broncos' new chief football executive. Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey canceled his interview and Jim Harbaugh left Stanford for the San Francisco 49ers without granting Elway an audience last week. In for interviews Tuesday are offensive coordinators Rick Dennison of the Houston T |
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| Weather may force postponement of Bucks-Hawks game |
NBA Basketball |
01/11/2011 |
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| is the difficulty in having enough staff at Philips Arena to work the game. The Hawks are scheduled to leave Atlanta on Tuesday night for a game at Toronto on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Thrashers called off a planned practice Tuesday. The Atlanta Falcons, preparing for a playoff game against Green Bay, are conducting practice as planned.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redist |
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| Rodgers, Packers beat Eagles to advance |
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01/09/2011 |
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| sneaked into the playoffs, clinching a playoff berth with a 10-3 victory over Chicago in the regular-season finale. They entered the postseason as the sixth seed in the NFC, but a high-quality sixth seed, and are now moving on to face the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons. Rodgers got his first playoff victory after completing 18-of-27 passes with no interceptions. The Packers got a big boost from running back James Starks, who rushed 23 times for 123 yards -- more than the rookie had in three games during the regula |
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| Eagles, Vick fall short against Packers |
NFL Football |
01/09/2011 |
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| ff an underthrown attempt to seal the win for the Packers. Vick was 20 of 36 for 292 yards, ran for a TD and threw for another. He also rushed for 33 yards in his first playoff start since losing the 2005 NFC championship game on the same field as a member of the Atlanta Falcons.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
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| Sanders, Faulk, Bettis and Martin among Hall finalists |
NFL Football |
01/09/2011 |
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| bers, will be determined at the Selection Committee's annual meeting on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in Texas the day before Super Bowl XLV. Sanders was considered one of the best-ever cover cornerbacks in league history. He played 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens from 1988-2005 with a three-year retirement from 2001-03. An eight-time Pro Bowl selection and nine-time All-Pro, Sanders was a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the |
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| Lynch's tackle-breaking run seals win for Seattle |
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01/08/2011 |
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| e slew of New Orleans defenders left in his wake understand why. Lynch had eight different Saints get a hand on him during a 67-yard run that sealed a 41-36 upset victory over New Orleans and a chance for a rematch with either the Chicago Bears or Atlanta Falcons next week. Lynch was hit solidly by linebacker Scott Shanle at the line of scrimmage but both Shanle and Will Smith slipped off him. Remi Ayodele and Darren Sharper were next, but slid off his backside. Jabari Greer bounced off his side before Lyn |
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| White makes it clear he wants Seattle in playoffs |
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01/08/2011 |
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Almost to a man, the Atlanta Falcons insist they don't care who they play in the next round of the playoffs. Leave it to Roddy White to say what most of them are probably thinking. The outspoken Pro Bowl receiver made it clear he'd like to get the Seahawks next weekend - not surprising, given Seattle (7-9) is the first losing team to win its division. ``You really don't want to play a really consistent quarterback or anything like that,'' White told reporters. ``Does that an |
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| Falcons' RB Turner not concerned about fumbles |
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01/07/2011 |
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Having showered and dressed after practice, Michael Turner is heading for a weekend off Friday when Roddy White nails his Atlanta Falcons teammate with a cupcake to the side of the face. ``Man, I almost made it, too,'' Turner said, breaking into his distinctive, squeaky laugh as he goes in search of a towel to clean himself up. Turner sure didn't seem bothered by his teammate's prank, which pretty well sums up the attitude he's taking toward a pair of fumbles in the last two g |
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| Falcons TE Gonzalez eager for first playoff win |
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01/07/2011 |
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| an erratic maze of colors resembling nothing in particular, scribbled out in crayon by his young daughter. ``Isn't that great?'' he says proudly. You know what else is great? Playing the 14th season of a stellar career with the NFC's top-seeded Atlanta Falcons, who have this weekend off and won't have to play another game away from the Georgia Dome unless they make it to the Super Bowl. For a guy who's been to the playoffs only three times - and never won a postseason game - Gonzalez is almost giddy wit |
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