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With new coach watching, Pittsburgh falls to SMU in Compass Bowl

Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Despite a bowl loss, Pittsburgh’s effort in difficult


Penguins’ losing streak reaches 4

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The New Jersey Devils are not worried when they have to play short-


Saints advance, blast Detroit

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees led a record-setting offense by throwing for 466 yards


Playoff drought ends for Texans, Johnson

Associated Press houston Year after agonizing year, Andre Johnson was asked about his goals for


Saints will give Detroit super test at Superdome

Associated Press new orleans Having shed their long-held reputation for losing with flair of


49ers gear up to watch lots of playoff football

Associated Press santa clara, calif. Jim Harbaugh calls it “honkering down” — from the verb to


Roethlisberger ready

But center Maurkice Pouncey will most likely miss Sunday’s playoff game against the Broncos with an


Penn State, Pats’ O’Brien finalizing deal

Associated Press state college, pa. Penn State has hired New England Patriots offensive


Rangers stay hot, pull past Penguins

Associated Press pittsburgh New York Rangers coach John Tortorella watched his team slog


Steelers RB coach injured in fire at home

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson was hospitalized on


Arkansas tops Kansas St. for victory in Cotton Bowl

Associated Press arlington, texas Joe Adams had his fourth punt return for a touchdown this


Cavaliers outwork T-wolves for 4th victory

Associated Press minneapolis Antawn Jamison had 22 points and six rebounds to help the


Holmgren sees hope despite tough year

Associated Press BEREA After more than an hour of tackling the Browns’ miserable season and


Pats assistant may be PSU’s choice

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ESPN says New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill


Rookie QBs take the spotlight

Associated Press HOUSTON Andy Dalton and T.J. Yates weren’t around for any of the miserable