Broncos load up for playoff push with veteran additions
Denver signs mincy and Knighton to bolster run defense while free agents Phillips Jammer and Vasquez bring Chargers experience. Vasquez earned All Pro honors and Phillips led with 10 sacks as Denver aims for a championship run beside Manning against San Diego in the AFC divisional round.
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Redskins hire Jay Gruden as new head coach
Jay Gruden is hired to lead the Washington Redskins and will call plays himself. He indicates retaining some of Shanahan’s staff such as Jim Haslett Raheem Morris and Sean McVay and favors Hasletts 3 4 defense while noting extensive coaching ties within the organization and past roles with the Bengals Tuskers and Florida Tuskers.
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Harvin aims to make playoff impact for Seahawks
Seattle Seahawk Percy Harvin eyes a key role as a receiver and returner after missing months due to hip issues. Coach Pete Carroll cited a pivotal Dec 30 decision and Harvin’s late-season practice participation as he competes for a playoff-ready offense alongside Luke Willson who recovering from a high ankle sprain.
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Knicks Hold Off Heat In Fourth Quarter For 102 92 Victory
Carmelo Anthony led New York with 24 points and Andrea Bargnani added 19 as the Knicks beat the Miami Heat 102 92 for their season high third straight win. Raymond Felton had 13 points and 14 assists, lifting NY as Amare Stoudemire came off the bench for 14 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James scored 32 for the Heat, who played without Chalmers and Battier. Dwyane Wade had 23 but missed all six free throws.
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Memphis upsets Louisville to snap skid in hostile road win
No. 24 Memphis rallied past No. 12 Louisville 73-67 as Joe Jackson and Shaq Goodwin each had 15 points. The Tigers erased a late 61-55 deficit with an 18-6 run, sealing the win with a Crawford free throw and a Goodwin dunk in the final seconds. Luke Hancock led Louisville with 20 points.
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Arizona Edges UCLA to Extend Perfect Start
Nick Johnson scored 22 points as No. 1 Arizona beat UCLA 79-75 to improve to 16-0 and 3-0 in the Pac-12. Kaleb Tarczewski added 16, while Zach LaVine hit a key 3 and UCLA’s late 15-1 run fell short. Jordan Adams and Kyle Anderson led UCLA with 12 and 16 points respectively.
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