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Keith Fahnhorst, 49er tackle who won 2 titles, dies at 66SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Keith Fahnhorst, a star tackle for the San Francisco 49ers who won two Super Bowl titles in the 1980s, has died. He was 66.He died Tuesday, the 49ers said Friday. No cause was given.Fahnhorst won...

The Latest: Ravens' John Harbaugh voted Coach of the YearBy The Associated PressMIAMI (AP) The Latest on the NFL Awards, all times EST:5:45 p.m.For leading the Baltimore Ravens to the NFL's best record, including a 12-game winning streak to end the regular season, John Harbaugh has won The...

AP Sports WriterBucs excited to have third crack at division rival SaintsBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) No one does ''win and advance'' better than Tom Brady.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers weren't at their best in their first playoff victory in 18 years, but they won. That's all that really...

AP Entertainment WriterAlcoholics Anonymous founding document sells for $2.4MBy ANTHONY McCARTNEYLOS ANGELES (AP) ??? The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the "Big Book," sold at auction Saturday for $2.4 million to billionaire and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.The auction house Profiles in History announced the...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie Oliver boosted by Kyle Williams' crash courseBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Wherever Kyle Williams went, Ed Oliver could usually be found at his side.On the sideline. Walking to and from practice. In meetings.If the Buffalo Bills drafted Oliver with the expectation to replace...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller spent much of his youth on baseball diamonds, where coaches sought to take advantage of his quick first step, range and sure hands by playing him at shortstop and center field.''I kind of credit my pass-catching ability to...

Cardinals rookie Rosen a game-time decision for Cowboys gameTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals may be without rookie quarterback Josh Rosen when they play at Dallas in a preseason game Sunday night.Coach Steve Wilks said after Friday's practice that Rosen's participation would be a game-time decision. Rosen slammed...

The Latest: Saints come up empty after 20-play driveBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 7 (all times EDT):4:30 p.m.After converting three fourth-down plays on the opening series, the New Orleans Saints misfired on their fourth attempt during the opening drive against the Baltimore Ravens.New Orleans held...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills place guard Incognito on reserve/retired listBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have placed Richie Incognito on their reserve/retired list in a move confirming the offensive guard's intention to abruptly quit football after 11 seasons.The Bills announced the move Thursday, two days after...

The nine-game suspension San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith is serving will not be reduced. The star pass rusher can return for the 49ers' game on the road against the New York Giants on Nov. 16. The league has been reviewing his case for two weeks to determine whether he was...

Cam Newton cleared to play for PanthersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton has been cleared from the NFL's concussion program and can play Sunday when Carolina visits New Orleans.The team said Saturday in a short statement that Newton had passed the league's concussion protocol. Previously, Panthers coach Ron Rivera...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning are inextricably linked. Taken 11 picks apart in the 2004 NFL draft, the two quarterbacks have spent the last dozen years watching each other from afar, using the other's success as a measuring stick of their own accomplishments.The resumes are nearly identical....