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Narrowing list

Mike Shanahan is interested in the ’Boys, ’Skins and Texans jobs, but he won’t decide his future until after the season.

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Making nice

Titans owner Bud Adams takes out an ad in the Buffalo News to wish Bills luck the rest of the season.

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Steelers struggling for survival

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Rosenthal: Ben Roethlisberger’s “concussion-oriented” injury, suffered in the overtime loss to the Chiefs, just adds to the Steelers’ recent struggles. Next up are the Ravens. Story  |  ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ kicks OT game-winner for Kansas City

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4 in a row

  Jimmie Johnson wins a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish in the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Full story

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    Current G.M. Tim Ruskell is in the final year of his deal with the Seahawks. Could Mike Holmgren replace him?

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    Sheffield not done yet

    Gary Sheffield wants to return for his 23rd season, and he wants 3,000 hits. The odds are stacked against him.

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    ‘He’ll be here next year’

    Michigan A.D. Bill Martin makes very clear that embattled football coach Rich Rodriguez won’t be fired.

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    Giving a belt-whuppin’?

    The reported love-triangle feud between Gilbert Arenas and Shaquille O'Neal takes yet another weird turn.

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        Irish stunner

        The Irish suffered a third straight loss, falling to UConn in two overtimes, 33-30 in their home finale. Get all the latest news and analysis with the Inside the Irish blog.

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        Rosenthal: Steelers’ struggles could sink their playoff hopes

          Roethlisberger: The last time the Ravens and Steelers faced off, a trip to the Super Bowl was at stake. Next week they will just be fighting for playoff survival. Mike Tomlin said that Roethlisberger’s injury is “concussion oriented.” The Ravens would love nothing more than to knock the Steelers down another peg, no matter who is at quarterback for them.

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        Celtics sink Knicks on Garnett’s buzzer-beater

          Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

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        Handicapping the Halladay chase

        Circling the Bases: With a deal seeming likely, we run through the potential destinations for the Toronto ace. No surprise, but the Yankees are the favorites.

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        Player News

        According to Packers beat writer Greg Bedard, the initial prognosis for OLB Aaron Kampman is that he has a torn ACL.

        Nov. 22 - 6:45 pm ET(Source: Greg Bedard on Twitter)Read analysis

        The National Football Post reports that Packers CB Al Harris is done for the season with a torn ACL.

        Nov. 22 - 6:45 pm ET(Source: National Football Post)Read analysis

        The Redskins have already ruled out Clinton Portis (concussion) for Week 12, coach Jim Zorn revealed Sunday.

        Nov. 22 - 6:30 pm ET(Source: Washington Post)Read analysis

        Udonis Haslem (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Hornets, but Quentin Richardson (back) will not.

        Nov. 22 - 6:15 pm ET(Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel)Read analysis

        Eli Manning completed 25-of-39 passes for 384 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in Week 11 to lead the Giants past the Falcons in overtime, 34-31

        Nov. 22 - 6:05 pm ETRead analysis

        Brandon Jacobs said after Sunday's win that his knee injury is not an issue, and he could have gone back in the game if necessary.

        Nov. 22 - 6:05 pm ET(Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter)Read analysis

        Ladell Betts tore his the MCL in his left knee, according to a Washington D.C. radio station.

        Nov. 22 - 6:00 pm ET(Source: 106.7 Sportsradio on Twitter)Read analysis

        Packers coach Mike McCarthy confirmed in his post-game press conference that OLB Aaron Kampman and CB Al Harris suffered serious leg injuries in Sunday's win over San Francisco.

        Nov. 22 - 6:00 pm ET(Source: Greg Bedard on Twitter)Read analysis

        Jarrett Jack nearly triple-doubled off the bench against the Magic on Sunday, scoring eight points on 3-of-9 shooting (2-of-4 from downtown) with seven rebounds and a career-best 11 assists.

        Nov. 22 - 6:00 pm ETRead analysis

        Rock Cartwright stepped in for an injured Ladell Betts and picked up 140 total yards in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

        Nov. 22 - 5:55 pm ETRead analysis

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