Remembering Ali in a warm Midtown moment and the Majestic
A journalist recalls driving Muhammad Ali to the Majestic Hotel on E 55th Street in the mid-1960s. Ali crowds sang Who's the greatest while he relaxed in his room and discussed his faith. The piece notes his controversial views on racial separation and the presence of white allies in his team.
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Bears and Saints Face NFC Title Bid in Chicago
New Orleans visits Chicago in a high stakes NFC championship preview with the Saints carrying a 11-6 record and the Bears 14-3. Series history favors Chicago 12-11 though both teams boast strong offenses and defenses. The Saints seek their first road playoff win while the Bears chase a return to the Super Bowl after 1988.
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Patriots Colts AFC Championship Rematch Sets Title Game
In a title game without a top seed, Indianapolis hosts New England as third and fourth seeds meet. Brady seeks another playoff run amid Belichick’s 19-2 playoff record. Manning aims to extend Colts’ 8-0 home mark and four straight 12-win seasons.
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Bears and Saints seek first Super Bowl since the 1980s
Chicago and New Orleans face a rare league title bid as both franchises chase a Super Bowl trip. Rex Grossman, Lovie Smith, and Saints coach Sean Payton lead veteran and rookie contributors in a high stakes NFC championship at Soldier Field.
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Manning Brady clash as Colts face Patriots in AFC title duel
The narrative centers on Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in the AFC championship. Manning carries passing records yet playoff struggles, while Brady trails in numbers but dominates postseason with Super Bowl wins. Colts defense tightens as Bob Sanders returns, Anthony McFarland shines. Patriots rely on defense and surprising playoff star Jabar Gaffney.
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West tops East in 82nd Shrine Game
Jeff Rowe of Nevada threw two TD passes including a 79 yard strike to Fresno State’s Paul Williams as the West defeated the East 21-3. Williams' long TD came late in the first half after Rowe connected with Joel Filani for a 6 yard score to cap a 61 yard drive. Don Shula coached the East with Dan Reeves directing the West and Boise State’s Brad Lau scored for the West.
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Browns hire Chudzinski to fix offense
Browns appoint Mike Chudzinski as offensive coordinator after lengthy search. He will work with quarterback Braylon Edwards and tight end Kellen Winslow, whose strong personalities shaped last season. Crennel cited his prior Miami success and Chudzinski’s balanced attack as key factors.
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