Rob Gronkowski done for playoffs

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will miss the remainder of the postseason after breaking his arm in Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans. Gronkowski, who had a team-leading 11 touchdown catches this season, will require a...

Casey Pachall back with TCU

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Casey Pachall is back on TCU's football team, coach Gary Patterson told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The former starting quarterback is scheduled to begin classes when the semester starts on Monday and will return to the team after being arrested...

Dwight Howard back in lineup

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After missing the last three games with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made his return Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Howard was examined by Lakers' doctor Steve Lombardo before the game and...

Case McCoy, Jordan Hicks rejoin UT

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Case McCoy and Jordan Hicks have rejoined the Texas Longhorns following a Dec. 28 suspension, coach Mack Brown announced Sunday night. "Obviously when you break team rules there's a certain amount of trust that has been broken, and that will...

Eagles interviewed Brian Billick

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The Philadelphia Eagles interviewed Brian Billick for their head coaching vacancy. Billick, who coached the Baltimore Ravens for nine years and led the franchise to its only Super Bowl championship, interviewed with the Eagles last Monday, according to sources. Eagles owner...

No. 22 Michigan State pulls away from Nebraska late

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Branden Dawson was crumpled on the ground, clutching his surgically repaired left knee. He bounced back to play again and Derrick Nix scored 17 points to help No. 22 Michigan State pull away for a 66-56 victory over Nebraska on...

Miami probe nears key point

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The nearly 2-year-old NCAA investigation into Miami's compliance practices may be nearing an end. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday that the NCAA is scheduling meetings to discuss specific allegations with individuals who...

No. 15 Ohio State knocks off Michigan, tops last Div. I unbeaten

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A ball that rattled around the rim and bounced out separated Michigan from its first No. 1 ranking in more than 20 years. Point guard Trey Burke's stepback jumper with 17 seconds went down, then came out, leaving No....

Mets work out Brian Wilson

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Brian Wilson worked out privately for New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Saturday in California. Wilson, 30, underwent Tommy John surgery last April after two early season appearances. He has indicated he will be ready for Opening Day, although...

Matt Bryant’s late FG stuns Seahawks, lifts Falcons to playoff win

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Matt Bryant pumped his fist and celebrated atop the Falcons logo in the middle of the field. Tony Gonzalez broke down in tears. Matt Ryan relished the thought of not having to answer a familiar question. The Atlanta Falcons finally...