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Associated PressNFL auditioning Orlando as permanent Pro Bowl homeBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) As the NFL plays its first Pro Bowl in Orlando, wondering if it can be a long-term landing point for the beleaguered all-star game, Drew Brees can't help but think about what was left behind.The...

Ty Montgomery moving to RB full time for PackersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Ty Montgomery is staying at running back with the Green Bay Packers, and he's getting a jersey number more appropriate for the position.Montgomery, who wore No. 88 this season, will spend the offseason preparing to be...

Bills tackle Kouandjio has hip surgery after falling at homeORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills backup offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio has had hip surgery for an injury after he had a fall at his home.The Bills did not reveal the severity of the injury or when it occurred...

AP Sports WriterJackson's incident lasting memory of last Houston Super BowlBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) It's rare when Tom Brady takes a back seat in a Super Bowl. Janet Jackson managed to make that happen.Jackson's wardrobe malfunction is a lasting memory of the last Super Bowl in Houston, overshadowing...

AP Sports WriterSteelers hoping pressure blueprint can slow down BradyBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Take it from Wade Phillips, slowing down Tom Brady is a goal often sought, but seldom achieved.''Good luck,'' the new defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams said this week when asked about the...

NFL fines Sean Davis for helmet hit on Chris ConleyNEW YORK (AP) The NFL fined Steelers safety Sean Davis $24,309 of his helmet-to-helmet hit on the Chiefs' Chris Conley in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's 18-16 win at Kansas City last weekend.Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was docked...

AP Pro Football WriterFalcons don't belong in such elite company? Guess again.By BARRY WILNERIf you're wondering what the Falcons are doing in the NFL's version of the Final Four with the Patriots, Steelers and Packers, you aren't alone.While recent history has belonged pretty much to New England and Pittsburgh...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: If Raiders' move approved, fans should boycott teamBy PAUL NEWBERRYOK, Raider Nation.It's time to rise up - by staying home.The NFL has shown plenty of arrogance over the years, but the idea of the Raiders playing up to three lame-duck seasons in Oakland before moving to...

AP Sports WriterFalcons WR Julio Jones practices, coach says 'looked good'By CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones cleared his final hurdle for Sunday's NFC championship game against Green Bay by practicing for the first time this week on Friday.Coach Dan Quinn said Jones...

AP Pro Football WriterMatchups for the NFC championship gameBy BARRY WILNERMatchups for the NFC championship game Sunday between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons:---When the Packers (12-6) have the ballAaron Rodgers (12) couldn't be hotter. After predicting the Packers would rise from 4-6, the quarterback made sure they...

AP Pro Football WriterMatchups for the AFC championship gameBy BARRY WILNERMatchups for the AFC championship game Sunday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots:---When the Steelers (13-5) have the ball:Pittsburgh's best chance - some would say its only chance - is to get its big three of QB...

AP College Football WriterWatson among 103 to give up eligibility to enter NFL draftBy RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) For the second straight year, more than 100 players are giving up college eligibility to enter the NFL draft.The league on Friday released a list of 95 underclassmen who...