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Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace 'Moneyball' (AP)

It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much. But to stats geeks, this is the gospel from the spreadsheets. The number-savvy economists, statisticians and refugees from Wall Street who revolutionized much of baseball in a way celebrated in the book and movie "Moneyball" are aiming their...

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Packers name Clements offensive co-ordinator (The Canadian Press)

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers didn't have to look far to find their new offensive co-ordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to replace Joe Philbin.

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Heath Shuler won't seek re-election to House (The Canadian Press)

RALEIGH, N.C. - U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't run for re-election to Congress in what's become another blow to the conservative wing of the Democratic Party on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional delegation.

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NC's Heath Shuler won't seek re-election to House (AP)

U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't run for re-election to Congress in what's become another blow to the conservative wing of the Democratic Party on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional delegation. Shuler, a former professional football player and conservative who unsuccessfully challenged House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi for her post...

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SUPER BOWL: Profiles of key players (PA SportsTicker)

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

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Emerging rugby star Hayden Smith hoping to make jump to NFL (The National Football Post)

A blossoming rugby star is hoping to trade his career in Europe for a shot a spot on an NFL roster.

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It's going to be tough for Saints to keep Carl Nicks (The National Football Post)

Mickey Loomis has some heavy lifting ahead of him and that is because the New Orleans Saints have a large cast...

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NFL Roundup: Peyton Manning "rehabbing hard" (Yahoo! Sports)

To paraphrase Mark Twain in football terms, reports of Peyton Manning's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Whether he will return to the Indianapolis Colts, however, is a topic that continues to be discussed. Monday, team owner Jim Irsay vehemently said he has not decided to...

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Saints line preserved Brees, wins award (Yahoo! Sports)

Members of the New Orleans Saints offensive line envisioned protecting quarterback Drew Brees at the upcoming Super Bowl in Indianapolis. They were in New Orleans, but had to settle for accepting the Prilosec OTC Madden Protectors Award for the second time in three years.

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SBXLVI Notebook: Parry named referee (Yahoo! Sports)

John Parry was selected as the referee for the seven-man officiating crew for Super Bowl XLVI. The other members of the Super Bowl XLVI officiating crew are Carl Paganelli (umpire), Tom Stabile (head linesman), Gary Arthur (line judge), Gary Cavaletto (field judge), Laird Hayes...

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