Ravens Steelers AFC divisional clash previews a winter classic
The Ravens and Steelers renew their fierce AFC North rivalry in a divisional playoff, with top players like Ray Lewis, Ben Roethlisberger, Joe Flacco, and Ray Rice shaping a matchup marked by tight games, injuries, and postseason grit. The teams split the regular season and both eye a spot in the AFC championship as snow falls in Pittsburgh.
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Jameel McClain
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Falcons seek first Super Bowl since 1999 in playoff clash
Falcons and Packers meet in a divisional playoff at the Georgia Dome with Atlanta as the top NFC seed and aiming to reach the Super Bowl for only the second time in franchise history. Green Bay boasts a long title legacy led by Lombardi era icons as Donald Driver emphasizes reclaiming the trophy named for Lombardi.
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Tony Gonzalez
Michael Turner
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Arbitration season begins as 119 players file
Prince Fielder Josh Hamilton Jose Bautista and Jonathan Papelbon lead 119 players in salary arbitration filings. Fielder hit 32 homers and 114 RBIs last year earning 11.25 million. Hamilton batted a league leading .359 with 32 homers and 100 RBIs despite injuries. Bautista set a Blue Jays record with 54 homers. Papelbon earned 9.35 million last year. Half the players expect settlements by Tuesday with few going to hearings. Three players settled Friday Matt Belisle Joel Zumaya and Alex Gordon.
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Jose Bautista
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Bautista
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Bill Risley
Matt Belisle
Joel Zumaya
Alex Gordon
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