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Drew Brees Breaks NFL Passing Mark As New Orleans Saints Beat Atlanta Falcons 45-16
New Orleans 45 – Atlanta 16
Drew Brees set a new NFL record for yards passing in a season, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 45-16 on Monday night to clinch the NFC South title. Brees passed for 307 yards and four touchdowns, the last of which was a 9-yard completion to Darren Sproles that set the NFL record with 2:51 to play
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NFL 2011 Season – Week 16 Recap
Most of the NFL schedule for Week 16 was completed on Saturday, Christmas Eve, instead of the traditional game day of Sunday. Here’s a recap of all the Week 16 NFL action from this weekend:
Sunday, Dec. 25
Green Bay 35 – Chicago 21
Aaron Rodgers threw for 283 yards and five touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 35-21 on Christmas night...
Best Christmas Day Performances in NBA History
Christmas Day has always served as a traditional showcase for the best players – and teams – of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Due to a labor dispute between the players' union and owners that was not resolved until last month, the NBA will open its 2011-12 schedule on Dec. 25, including
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NCAA College Football Bowl Recap — Dec. 17-23
Bowl season is in full swing. Here’s a look back at what went down in the first week of games.
Thursday, Dec. 22
Maaco Bowl; Las Vegas, NV
NO. 8 BOISE STATE 56 – ARIZONA STATE 24
Doug Martin returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and he also ran for 151 yards and another score, as the eighth-ranked Boise State Broncos routed the Arizona State Sun Devils 56-24 on Thursday night in
Reggie Wayne Catches Late TD to Lift Indianapolis Colts Over Houston Texans, 19-16
Indianapolis 19 – Houston 16
Reggie Wayne caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Dan Orlovsky with 19 seconds to play, and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 19-16 on Thursday night. Indianapolis (2-13) won its second straight game
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NFL 2011 Season – Week 16 Preview
The Christmas holiday necessitates a schedule tweak for the NFL. Most games will be held on Saturday, with the exception of the Texans-Colts contest on Thursday, the Bears-Packers game on Sunday night and the Falcons and Saints, who will meet on ‘Monday Night Football...
NFL Thursday Night Football Preview – Week 16: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
Thursday, Dec. 22
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – 8:20 PM
Houston (10-4) had its seven-game win streak snapped by lowly Carolina last Sunday. Having already clinched the AFC South and a playoff spot, the Texans look to stay in the race for a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage by turning the NFL’s second best rushing attack loose on the Colts, who give up an average of 138.7 ru
Power Failures Can’t Stop San Francisco 49ers From Beating Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 on ‘Monday Night Football’
San Francisco 20 – Pittsburgh 3
A gimpy Ben Roethlisberger committed four turnovers, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 on Monday night. The game was delayed twice due to power outages at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park.The first p
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NFL 2011 Season – Week 15 Recap
It was a great weekend for road teams in the NFL, as many came out victorious. Green Bay lost its perfect season, and Indianapolis finally recorded a victory in 2011, while three more AFC teams gained playoff spots. Here’s a recap of all the weekend’s games:
Sunday, Dec...
Matt Ryan Throws 3 TD passes as Atlanta Falcons Rout Jacksonville Jaguars, 41-14
Atlanta 41 – Jacksonville 14
Matt Ryan threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns, as the Atlanta Falcons routed the Jacksonville Jaguars 41-14 on Thursday night. Ryan threw two touchdowns to receiver Roddy White and the other to Julio Jones
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NFL 2011 Season – Week 15 Preview
Five division titles are yet to be determined as the 2011 NFL schedule enters its final weeks. Three AFC teams have an opportunity to join the Houston Texans by clinching a playoff spot with a victory this week. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers can clinch home-field advantage through the NFC title game with a win. Here’s a preview of all of this week’s remaining games:
NFL Thursday Night Football Preview – Week 15: Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons
Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons – 8:30 PM
Atlanta (8-5) needs to win this game to keep its current position as one of two NFC wild card teams. The Falcons trail the Saints in the NFC South by two games, but play at New Orleans on Dec
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