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| Patriots coach Bill Belichick backs wide receiver Randy Moss over restraining order |
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01/17/2008 |
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| estraining order obtained by a longtime friend. Belichick said he wasn't concerned about the allegation brought by Rachelle Washington that Moss committed battery or about how it might affect Moss on Sunday in the AFC championship game against the San Diego Chargers. Washington's attorney issued a statement Thursday saying that Moss' representatives were the first to suggest that Moss pay the woman to keep the issue quiet, according to NBCSports.com. The attorney, David McGill, and Moss' agent, Tim DiPiero, d |
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| World Series MVP Mike Lowell says he would submit to HGH test if it's 100 percent accurate |
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01/17/2008 |
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| performance in 2007 - have quieted the whispers that he struggled because he was off the juice. ``I'm not sensitive to it, because I'm secure in what I've done,'' he said. ``But baseball players are put on a different stage.'' Lowell noted that San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was suspended after testing positive for the steroid nandrolone, but was elected to the Pro Bowl anyway. Patriots safety Rodney Harrison reportedly admitted receiving human growth hormone and was suspended four games, but |
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| For some Packers fans, superstitions are serious business |
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01/17/2008 |
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| hes, their beer, even their teddy bears determine whether the Packers win or lose. Green Bay hosts the New York Giants on Sunday in the NFC title game. The winner advances to the Super Bowl to face either the undefeated New England Patriots or the San Diego Chargers. Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle will be doing his part to generate good karma for the home team. According to spokesman Matt Canter, Doyle plans to wear the same lucky Packers sweat shirt and hat he wore last Saturday when Green Bay beat the Seattle Sea |
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| Grow a beard and leave the cameras on: TV tricks for broadcasting wintry games |
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01/17/2008 |
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| man a camera behind an end zone for Fox. The forecast calls for single-digit temperatures in Green Bay for the matchup against the New York Giants, and not much higher for the AFC contest in Foxborough, Mass., between the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers. Chalverus told his wife to not expect him to shave this week. A bit of a beard helps protect the face from the elements. He planned to visit a hunting store down the street from the stadium after arriving in town Thursday. ``I'll probably be bu |
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| Chargers yap, dance and trash-talk their way to AFC title game |
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01/17/2008 |
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| >SAN DIEGO (AP) - Philip Rivers likes to yap. Shawne Merriman likes to dance. Igor Olshansky gave the undefeated New England Patriots some billboard material, as if they needed any outside help in advance of the AFC championship game. Have the San Diego Chargers simply regained their swagger, or have they become cocky trash-talkers? Well, maybe ask Olshansky. ``Who? New England?'' the defensive end said after the Chargers upset the Indianapolis Colts 28-24 on Sunday. ``Seriously, I mean, they're more wo |
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| NFL Injury Report |
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01/17/2008 |
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NEW YORK (AP) -The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited; FULL - Full participation in practice):Sunday SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - CHARGERS: Practice not complete. PATRIOTS: DNP: S Mel Mitchell (biceps), T Ryan O'Callaghan (flu). LIMITED: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), G Steve Neal (shoulder), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee). NEW YORK GIANTS at GREEN BAY PACKERS - GIANTS: DNP: CB Kevin Docke |
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| Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss denies woman's allegation of battery |
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01/16/2008 |
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| draft day last April, the Patriots sent a 2007 fourth-round draft choice to Oakland for Moss, who has avoided off-field problems this season and been hailed by Patriots players as an excellent teammate and leader. Undefeated New England plays the San Diego Chargers in the AFC championship game in Foxborough on Sunday, thanks in part to Moss, who was named to the All-Pro team. During the season he caught 98 passes for 1,493 yards and 23 touchdowns, breaking Jerry Rice's single-season mark of 22. He had one catc |
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| Patriots billionaire owner projects solid image of team as he relates to everyone |
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01/16/2008 |
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| ranchise. He opened Gillette Stadium in 2002 after building it with private money and today the team that plays in that showpiece is 17-0 and going for its fourth Super Bowl championship in seven years. It will get to that game with a win over the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough on Sunday. ``It's like running a business,'' said Kraft, owner of a company that trades in paper commodities and does business in more than 80 countries. ``You have to be a few steps ahead of your competition. You have to work harder |
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| Patriots, Packers headed to Super Bowl |
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01/16/2008 |
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Everyone assumed the Indianapolis Colts would be the last obstacle to New England reaching the Super Bowl. Sorry NFL. Sorry CBS. It's the San Diego Chargers who go to Foxborough, albeit with their quarterback and two best offensive players banged up. Antonio Gates played last week with his dislocated toe, so assume he will play. LaDainian Tomlinson says he will. But QB Philip Rivers may be a game-time decision - sprained knee ligaments can be very limiting. Naturally, the spread is 14 points; it's almo |
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| Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss denies radio station report of woman's allegation of battery |
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01/16/2008 |
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| if I didn't pay X amount of dollars,'' Moss said. ``So before people rush quick to judgment I think you need to find out the facts about, really, what's going on. ``This young lady by no means is hurt. I didn't hurt her.'' New England plays the San Diego Chargers in the AFC championship game in Foxborough on Sunday. Moss, who set an NFL record with 23 touchdown catches this season, said he spoke with coach Bill Belichick about the matter. Moss spoke to about 30 reporters in the locker room after Belichick' |
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