Steelers Legend Ernie Holmes Dies in Texas Crash
Ernie Pats Holmes, famed DT for the Steel Curtain, died at 59 after a single-vehicle crash near Libertyton, Texas. He was ejected, not wearing a seat belt, and pronounced dead at the scene. Holmes played 1972 to 1977 with the Steelers and a 1978 stint with the Patriots, part of a fearsome front four with Greene Greenwood White. Frontiere Rams owner obituary notes 80, former Rams owner, moved LA Rams to St Louis in 1995 and won 2000 title.
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Stubblefield pleads guilty in BALCO case
Former NFL defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield pleaded guilty to lying to investigators in the BALCO steroids probe. The three time Pro Bowl veteran testified before the grand jury and faces a sentence of zero to six months per the plea, with a May or April 25 sentencing date noted.
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Ravens hire Harbaugh to replace Billick as coach
Owings Mills Md John Harbaugh was named Baltimore Ravens head coach replacing fired Brian Billick. A 45 year old former special teams coach with Philly he signed a four year deal after a second interview with owner Steve Bisciotti and GM Ozzie Newsome.
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Manning Quietly Turns Corner With Playoff Poise
The Colts quarterback has delivered seven touchdown passes and one interception while guiding wins under tough injuries. Favre praised his calm handling of adversity, noting he turned a corner long ago and thrives with changing supporting casts. Manning downplays critics and stays focused on continued progress and a potential Lombardi Trophy.
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Packers near deal with McCarthy as NFC showdown looms
Green Bay negotiators report progress on a five year roughly 4 million per season contract for Mike McCarthy while Ted Thompson scouts and preparations for the NFC title game against the Giants at Lambeau continue. Eli Manning Seinfeld joke stirs station banter. Justin Tuck signs 30 million five year Giants extension. Carey to become first black Super Bowl referee.
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Dozens agree but not Howard on arbitration contracts
On a busy arbitration day, Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies remained $3 million apart after Howard requested $10 million. Francisco Rodriguez sought $12.5 million as many players settled, with 62 of 110 arbitration candidates reaching one-year deals before the exchange of figures. The Diamondbacks agreed with Orlando Hudson for $6.25 million, among many other settlements for players across MLB.
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Clemens to testify in advance of February 13 hearing
Roger Clemens will provide a deposition or transcribed interview to the House Oversight Committee ahead of its February 13 hearing. Letters were sent to Clemens and others by chairman Henry Waxman and ranking Republican Tom Davis requesting meetings with committee staff on specified dates. Clemens’s lawyer Rusty Hardin said he would accept, with Clemens given until Tuesday to respond.
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