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Ravens’ Pollard talks and plays a good game

Bernard Pollard likes to talk and loves to hit.


49ers vs. RAVENS

49ers vs. RAVENS When: Feb. 3; kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercedes Benz Superdome, New


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Leafs hand Penguins first loss

Sidney Crosby and reigning NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin scored their first goals of the season for Pittsburgh, but the Penguins struggled with Toronto’s speed.

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Junior Seau’s family files suit against NFL

Add Junior Seau’s family to the thousands of people who are suing the NFL over the long-term damage caused by concussions.


Armstrong hasn’t earned right to return to competitive riding

Editorial: As acts of contrition go, Lance Armstrong’s failed to meet the test of penitent — just as he failed


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49ers look to follow Giants’ lead

Like the Giants, the San Francisco 49ers are chasing a title

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Thomas scores 20 as OSU tops Iowa

Almost no one for No. 14 Ohio State was thrilled with the way they played Tuesday night.

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Source: Cincinnati gets 2015 All-Star game

The Reds will host the 2015 All-Star game at Great American Ball Park, the city’s first since 1988.


Laser-generated first-down line possible

The yellow first-down line on TV could one day become part of the in-game experience at all 32 NFL stadiums.


Battered Birk feeling Super

The former Viking will play the 49ers in the Super Bowl


Joe Paterno’s supporters pay tribute

Flowers and mementos left by supporters adorned Joe Paterno’s gravesite Tuesday, a year after the longtime Penn State coach’s death.


Pittsburgh Penguins off to a fast start

Sidney Crosby hasn’t scored yet. Evgeni Malkin either. The way the superstar duo’s teammates are playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins at the moment, it hardly matters.


Irving powers Cavs victory

Associated Press CLEVELAND Count Boston’s Doc Rivers as one coach who thinks Kyrie Irving should


Serena Williams ousted at Australian Open

Serena Williams is out of the Australian Open after losing her quarterfinal match 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 to 19-year-old American Sloane Stephens.


Jack Harbaugh’s advice: Get ahead, stay ahead

His sons will face off in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3.