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RENTON, Wash. (AP) - There was never any explanation given for why the action took place. And considering Marshawn Lynch is at the center of the topic, that's not much of a surprise.The handshake. The universal symbol of the business deal. And for the past year - with few...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jim Irsay figured the road to Indianapolis' next Super Bowl title eventually would go through Peyton Manning's new team.He never anticipated it would happen this fast.Heading into Sunday's divisional-round game against the Broncos, the Colts owner said Tuesday that Hollywood couldn't have created a better script...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Manning vs. Luck III.Peyton Manning gets to face his former team and his successor after Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts beat Cincinnati in the wild-card round Sunday.They met last year in Indianapolis when Manning's emotions and the Colts both got the best of him...

In their first playoff game in five years, the Dallas Cowboys needed a rally and some clutch plays.They got them in beating the Detroit Lions 24-20 Sunday in an NFC wild-card game - along with a key reversal on a pass interference penalty.Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes to...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck and Andy Dalton have similar achievements listed on their resumes - and similar glaring holes.Each made the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Each has three straight seasons with double-digit wins. Neither has missed the playoffs, and both understand their legacies will be determined by...

Never count out the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs. In their sixth trip in seven seasons with John Harbaugh as coach and Joe Flacco at quarterback, the Ravens beat archrival Pittsburgh 30-17 Saturday night in an AFC wild-card game. That sends Baltimore to New England, a place the Ravens twice...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger was helped to his feet and walked slowly to the sideline, trying to clear his head from a hard hit and a night that didn't go his way.Postseasons don't usually end at Heinz Field. Not like this. Not to hated Baltimore.Without injured All-Pro back...

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu will start against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday night in an AFC wild-card playoff game, coach Mike Tomlin told the team website. Polamalu has missed the last two games because of a knee injury but he practiced all week. The Steelers listed the 12th-year veteran...

The fans at AT&T Stadium will be treated to a game between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys when they take their seats on Sunday. Detroit at Dallas When: 4:40 PM ET, Sunday, January 4, 2015 Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: 4:40 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cowboys -6.5. O/U: 48 PREDICTION: Cowboys...

The fans at Lucas Oil Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts when they take their seats on Sunday. Cincinnati at Indianapolis When: 1:05 PM ET, Sunday, January 4, 2015 Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Colts -3½. O/U:...

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers meet at Heinz Field. Baltimore at Pittsburgh When: 8:15 PM ET, Saturday, January 3, 2015 Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Steelers -3. O/U: 46.5 PREDICTION: Ravens 23, Steelers 22...

The Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bank of America Stadium. Arizona at Carolina When: 4:35 PM ET, Saturday, January 3, 2015 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina TV: 4:35 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Panthers -6.5....