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Big Ben OK?

Fear not, Steelers fans: Ben Roethlisberger “seems to be fine” and probably will play Sunday vs. the Ravens.

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick says the Saints are NFL’s elite — even better than the also unbeaten Colts.

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Davis: A new NCAA tourney selection rule places emphasis on the entire season, not just late in the year — but it won’t prevent excellent matchups like No. 9 Tennessee vs. No. 6 Purdue tonight in the Paradise Jam championship.  Full story  |  Beyond the Arc: Can SEC turn it around?

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One more step

PFT’s Picks: Behind Chris Johnson, the Titans should run past Houston tonight for their 4th straight win. Full story

Browns-Lions a wild one

  Dan Patrick and Peter King break down Detroit’s win, highlighting the clutch play of Matthew Stafford.

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    What MLS Cup?

    David Beckham talked more about sex with his wife than he did the Galaxy-Real Salt Lake match.

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        Ken Griffey Jr. can make up to $3.9 million in 2010 through his incentive-laden one-year deal with the Mariners.

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        According to ESPN.com's Buster Olney, teams are being "aggressive" in their pursuit of free agent Randy Wolf this offseason.

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        An MRI revealed no structural damage in Caron Butler's right foot/ankle and he is considered a game-time decision on Tuesday.

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        According to the Associated Press, Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) is "doubtful" to play on Thanksgiving against Green Bay.

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        A Monday MRI revealed that Marc Bulger has a fracture in the upper part of his kneecap. He'll miss the next 3-6 weeks.

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        Wizards guard Mike Miller will miss three-to-six weeks with a strained calf.

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        Dodgers GM Ned Colletti indicated Monday that speculation about a deal that would send Chad Billingsley to Toronto for Roy Halladay is unfounded.

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        Jermaine O'Neal sat out Monday's practice with a sore back.

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