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Steelers’ patience paying off after slow start

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Isaac Redman was talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ convincing 24-20 victory over the defending Super Bowl-champion New York Giants.


Buckeyes get break before final 2 games

Associated Press COLUMBUS Most will rest. Some will try to heal. Others will try to catch up on classwork or a personal life.


Seats getting hot for coaches, GMs

Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Titans owner Bud Adams laid down the challenge to his


Aldon Smith explains visit

Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that


PSU president: School is better a year later

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State has been strengthened by improvements to


Pagano inspires shocking Colts

We can quantify most of the things a football coach does to help his team win games. Count the


Brees, Robinson power Saints win

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes, extending his NFL record


NHL, union to return to bargaining table

Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL and the players’ association stuck to their word and made


Close call at Notre Dame has Panthers recovering

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Joe Trebitz needed to turn the TV off and forget about football for


Closing 19 laps earn Chase distinction

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Brad Keselowski held off Kyle Busch on one late restart, and


Shurmur’s new role: Monday quarterback

Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Pat Shurmur slipped into his chair behind the microphone.


Woeful Chiefs make changes

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel relieved himself of duties as


Alabama has little time to celebrate

Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Nick Saban doesn’t waive his 24-hour celebration rule even


Runners volunteer around NYC

Never mind the cancellation. Here comes the marathon.


Klein’s injury will be problem for KSU

Associated Press Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein spent the final 25