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Reed, Ravens pick off Pennington, stop Dolphins
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Big Ben practices, expects to play vs. Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who battled the effects of a concussion last week, returned to practice on Monday and said he expects to play in Sunday's home playoff game against the San Diego Chargers.
'Tough' injury could sideline LT against Steelers
LaDainian Tomlinson might have to sit out the San Diego Chargers' playoff game at Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Phils' Romero suspended 50 games, asks why
Phillies reliever J.C. Romero will receive a 50-day suspension on Tuesday, and he doesn't think it's fair.
Harangody, Irish reverse luck vs. Georgetown
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Hoopla in Pittsburgh: New No. 1 in coaches' poll
With proud pro sports franchises in the Steelers and Penguins, Pittsburgh now can claim the top-ranked men's college basketball team in the country as its own.
Sources: Cubs, Bradley agree to 3-year deal
The Cubs have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley, sources told ESPN.
Source: Results coming in Colts' Harrison probe
The Philadelphia district attorney will announce the results of an investigation involving the Colts' Marvin Harrison.
Burrell, Rays sign 2-year deal; Giambi to A's?
Burrell has agreed in principle to a two-year, $16 million contract with the Rays, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney on Monday. The deal is pending a physical.
Gators' Harvin '90 percent' for BCS title game
Florida's Percy Harvin said he is 90 percent healthy Monday as the No. 1 Gators prepared to face No. 2 Oklahoma on Thursday.
Jagodzinski jets toward split with BC football
Jeff Jagodzinski is going ahead with his interview with the Jets, and athletic director Gene DeFilippo made it clear Monday that doing so will bring an end to his brief tenure in Chestnut Hill.
Steelers' Harrison named top defensive player
James Harrison, the best player on the NFL's best defense, has won The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award.
Cards receiver Boldin has strained hamstring
Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina.
Wizards call LeBron's 'crab dribble' traveling
The Wizards say that LeBron James' "crab dribble" is simply a travel.
Packers fire 6 coaches, including D-coordinator
The Green Bay Packers have cleaned house, releasing defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and five other assistant coaches.
Report: Pioli meets with Chiefs about GM post
Scott Pioli, 43, met with Kansas City Chiefs' owner and board chairman Clark Hunt on Monday, persons with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.
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