Zettel edges Vonn in World Cup giant slalom at Maribor
Lindsey Vonn crashes near finish but avoids injury as Kathrin Zettel of Austria wins the Maribor giant slalom with a two run time of 2 36.22. Maria Riesch takes second, Anja Paerson third, with Vonn leading the overall standings despite the setback.
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Lindsey Vonn
Kathrin Zettel
Austria
Vonn
Zettel
Maria Riesch
Germany
Anja Paerson
Sweden
Riesch
Julia Mancuso
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Saints reach NFC title game for first time in franchise history
Saints coach Sean Payton praised the bye week as New Orleans prepared to host the NFC title game after a 51-45 overtime win over Green Bay. Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and Jeremy Shockey led the comeback while Kurt Warner reflected on Arizona’s postseason exit amid injuries to Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Antrel Rolle. The matchup set to determine who faces Dallas or Minnesota in the conference final.
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Sean Payton
Dallas
Minnesota
Brees
New Orleans
Jeremy Shockey
Devery Henderson
Marques Colston
Lynell Hamilton
Green Bay
Arizona
Kurt Warner
Pittsburgh
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
Antrel Rolle
Colts Advance After Dominant AFC Championship Victory
The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Baltimore Ravens 24 3 at home to reach the Super Bowl. Peyton Manning passed for 246 yards on 30 of 44 attempts as the Colts’ defense forced key turnovers and stifled Baltimore’s running attack.
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Manning
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Pierre Garcon
Dallas Clark
Corey Ivy
Matt Stover
Colts
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Indy
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Joe Flacco
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Romo Emulates Favre Focus and Fire in Pro Quarterback Story
Romo discusses comparisons to Favre and his own progress with high expectations. He recalls Favre's early insecurity, notes how doubt can fuel hard work, and defends Favre's interception record as driven by confidence. Romo praises Favre as a unique class while distinguishing himself from past greats.
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Romo
Jason Witten
Green Bay
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Broncos
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Coach of the Year Mike Lewis Led Bengals Through Tragedy
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis guided a team through the deaths of Vikki Zimmer and Chris Henry, plus a tsunami impact on Samoa linked players. Palmer credits Lewis with shaping the locker room, leadership, and strategic steadiness as Cincinnati started 7-2 before a late slump.
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Jonathan Fanene
Domata Peko
Rey Maualuga
American Samoa
Chris Henry
Lewis
Robbie Williams
Chris
Samoan Islands
Bengals
Paul Brown
Mike
Cincinnati
Marvin
Carson Palmer
Pittsburgh
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Peko
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