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| One more: Pats dispose of Chargers to reach Super Bowl |
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01/20/2008 |
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| nce Craig James in 1985..Samuel now has five postseason interceptions...New England is now 6-1 all-time in AFC title games and became the first team to reach the Super Bowl four times in the same decade since Buffalo made four consecutive trips to the game's ultimate stage from 1990 through 1993...The Pats are also trying to become just the third team to capture four Super Bowl titles in the same decade, joining the San Francisco 49ers (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979). |
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| Holmes latest of former Steelers players deaths since 2000 |
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01/18/2008 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -Some were accidental, some were tragic and others were inexplicable. For some reason, former Pittsburgh Steelers players keep dying at an alarming rate, one that appears to be far higher than that for other NFL teams. Former star defensive lineman Ernie Holmes' death in an auto accident Thursday night in Texas was at least the 34th death of a former Steelers player since 2000, with 16 of them age 59 or younger, as was Holmes. Several of those who died are known to have used steroids, incl |
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| Former Steelers great Holmes dies in car accident |
NFL Football |
01/18/2008 |
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| Lumberton, TX (Best E Casino) - Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Ernie Holmes was killed in a car crash near Lumberton, Texas on Thursday. An original member of the legendary Steel Curtain, Holmes was 59 years old. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and untimely death of Ernie Holmes," Steelers chairman Dan Rooney said in a statement. "Ernie was one of the toughest players to ever wear a Steelers uniform. He was a key member of our famous Steel Curtain defense, and many people who played |
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| Chargers Face Mighty Challenge in New England |
NFL Football |
01/18/2008 |
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| s ultimate stage from 1990 through 1993. The Patriots were 38-34 losers at Indianapolis in last year's AFC Championship. The only teams to capture four Super Bowl titles in the same decade are the San Francisco 49ers (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979), and the Patriots would also have a chance to join that exclusive group if it wins its next two contests. The visiting Chargers can't reach any milestones of such significance on Sunday, but they can earn just their second S |
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| Patriots billionaire owner projects solid image of team as he relates to everyone |
NFL Football |
01/16/2008 |
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| 't pay him to kiss up to people in the media. I pay him to be respectful of the media but to win football games. That's his task.'' Kraft is respected by and respectful of other families that have owned teams for a long time - the Rooneys with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Maras with the New York Giants. He also is friendly with Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys. There is also a connection between the owner and the fans. When Kraft gets stuck in traffic, people notice him. ``They start honking and giving me |
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| Panthers owner defends Fox, Hurney, promises active offseason |
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01/16/2008 |
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| p>``I asked them what they thought they wanted our football team to look like,'' Richardson said. ``They told me and I said it's real important that we all agree. We agreed.'' Richardson said the plan involves emulating the hard-nosed style of the Pittsburgh Steelers. ``We want to be a physical team and we want to be able to run the ball and stop the run,'' Richardson said. ``If you're able to do those two things you are likely going to be able to have opportunities to exploit the passing game, particularly wi |
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| When stars went down, Volek, Turner, Sproles came up big for Bolts |
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01/13/2008 |
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| g what they have to do.'' Volek noticed. ``They know what I can do. Just to know that those guys have faith in me gives me even more confidence,'' he said. The Chargers will be in the AFC championship game for the first time since stunning the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-13 on Jan. 15, 1995, at Three Rivers Stadium. Two weeks later, in their only Super Bowl appearance, they were embarrassed 49-26 by the San Francisco 49ers. San Diego collapsed against New England in the playoffs last year, losing 24-21 in San D |
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| Broncos tight end Daniel Graham arrested |
NFL Football |
01/11/2008 |
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| . His next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 15. -Receiver Brandon Marshall recently pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. Marshall was arrested in downtown Denver early on the morning of Oct. 22, hours after the Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 in Denver. A jury trial has been scheduled for March 24. -Receiver David Kircus, waived by the team during the summer, was charged with second-degree assault after a fight last spring. He has an upcoming court appearance later this month. |
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| Redskins begin interviews with Tennessee assistant Schwartz |
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01/10/2008 |
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| he type of coach Snyder is expected to pursue. After previously hiring some of the top names available - Marty Schottenheimer, Steve Spurrier, Gibbs - the owner is expanding his pool of candidates this time around. The main exception could be former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, although Cowher has given no indication that he's willing to come out of retirement. A second candidate, also an assistant from another team, will be interviewed Friday. The interviews are being conducted by Snyder and vice pres |
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| LB Geno Hayes withdraws from Florida State to turn pro |
Division I College Football |
01/09/2008 |
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| matter of time.'' Hayes was second on the team in tackles and an Atlantic Coast Conference first-team pick in 2007. He is the second Florida State linebacker in as many years to leave early. Lawrence Timmons was a first-round pick in 2007 by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hayes is not projected as high and Bowden had said earlier that he hoped the player would come back to improve his draft stock. Hayes also made news off the field. He was stunned with a Taser by Tallahassee police in September after a 2 a.m. alte |
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