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Nick Foles a Super Bowl MVP and unlikely folk hero in Philly
by Arnie Stapleton - February 5, 2018 - 12:25pm
Cast aside once in Philadelphia, Nick Foles delivered the city its first Super Bowl title, and he outdueled the great Tom Brady to do it.
President's criticisms spark more protests at NFL games
by Arnie Stapleton - September 25, 2017 - 2:36am
President Donald Trump's criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked a mass increase in such protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200 players sat, knelt or raised their...
Joining Colin Kaepernick in his cause comes with costs
by Arnie Stapleton - September 16, 2016 - 2:00pm
Standing, kneeling or gesturing in support of Colin Kaepernick's US anthem protests has come at a cost for the dozen NFL players who have joined the cause against social injustices. They've faced vitriolic,...
Bolt says this is goodbye; Lochte says he's sorry
by Arnie Stapleton - August 20, 2016 - 6:05am
The U.S. men's basketball team just got by Spain on Friday, hours before another Olympic juggernaut, Usain Bolt, says his goodbye at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Simone Biles blunder tops trying day at Rio Olympics
by Arnie Stapleton - August 16, 2016 - 12:20pm
Simone Biles is no longer Rio de Janeiro's juggernaut. A mistake on the balance beam prevented the American gymnastics star from a record-tying fourth gold at the Olympics, which were dogged Monday (Tuesday...
Simone Biles blunder tops trying day at Rio Olympics
by Arnie Stapleton - August 16, 2016 - 10:14am
Simone Biles is no longer Rio de Janeiro's juggernaut. A mistake on the balance beam prevented the American gymnastics star from a record-tying fourth gold at the Olympics, which were dogged Monday by rain, wind and...
Biles, Phelps power their way to more gold in Rio
by Arnie Stapleton - August 12, 2016 - 1:47pm
Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday.
Muhammad first US athlete to wear hijab at an Olympics
by Arnie Stapleton - August 9, 2016 - 11:26am
The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil's initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the only American ever to compete...
Muhammad first US athlete to wear hijab at an Olympics
by Arnie Stapleton - August 9, 2016 - 8:59am
The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil's initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the only American ever to compete...
NFL clears Peyton Manning of HGH allegations
by Arnie Stapleton - July 26, 2016 - 12:00pm
The NFL says it found no credible evidence that Peyton Manning was provided with human growth hormone or other prohibited substances as alleged in a documentary by Al-Jazeera America last year.
Peyton Manning jokes, chokes up during retirement remarks
by Arnie Stapleton - March 7, 2016 - 6:54pm
Peyton Manning got through the weekend thanks to hundreds of texts and calls from men he played against or alongside over his unparalleled 18-year NFL career.
Peyton Manning to retire after 18 seasons in the NFL
by Arnie Stapleton - March 6, 2016 - 7:21pm
Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He's retiring a champion.
Manning won't share retirement plans on eve of Super Bowl
by Arnie Stapleton - January 28, 2016 - 10:50pm
What's whispered into Bill Belichick's ear stays in Bill Belichick's ear.
Manning angrily denies Al Jazeera report he used PEDs
by Arnie Stapleton - December 27, 2015 - 10:32pm
Peyton Manning said a report by Al Jazeera set to air Sunday that suggests he used performance-enhancing drugs was "completely fabricated, complete trash, garbage."
AP Source: Manning returning for 18th NFL season
by Arnie Stapleton - March 5, 2015 - 8:41am
Weeks of speculation about Peyton Manning's future ended Wednesday with word that he's returning for an 18th season in the NFL and fourth in Denver.
Manning breaks Favre's mark with 509th TD pass
by Arnie Stapleton - October 20, 2014 - 2:07pm
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's NFL record for touchdown passes with No. 509. He didn't stop there, either.
Peyton Manning throws 500th career TD pass
by Arnie Stapleton - October 6, 2014 - 12:52pm
Peyton Manning has thrown his 500th career touchdown pass, joining Brett Favre as the only members of the exclusive club.
1st openly gay NFL player to face hurdles
by Arnie Stapleton - February 11, 2014 - 9:44am
Michael Sam will face a daunting set of challenges that most rookies don't have to deal with when making the already formidable jump from college to the NFL.
Danilo Gallinari undergoes second ACL operation
by Arnie Stapleton - January 22, 2014 - 1:01pm
Danilo Gallinari has had a major setback in his return from left knee surgery, requiring a second operation Tuesday that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
Brian Shaw agrees to coach Denver Nuggets
by Arnie Stapleton - June 25, 2013 - 11:34am
The former guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and Phil Jackson pupil has agreed to succeed George Karl as coach of the Denver Nuggets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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