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Johnny Manziel posts a photo on Instagram and the college football world ...

Johnny Manziel is quickly becoming college football's most eccentric quarterback – and he just finished his freshman season. Manziel has become quite the Instagram maven and the pictures he's posted have drawn criticism and questions about where he

Texas A&M destroyed Oklahoma 41-13 in the Cotton Bowl, running up 633 total yards on 66 plays. Heisman winner Johnny Manziel completed 22/34 for 287 yards, ran for 229 yards on 17 carries and had four total

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made the 11th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners look like a high school team. He dazzled, danced and scrambled in the pocket as if he were playing 7-7 pickup football in the summer.

Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Johnny Manziel -- aka Johnny Football -- celebrated his team's recent big victory with a bottle of Dom Perignon -- the…

ARLINGTON, Texas -- As impressive as Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel was during the Cotton Bowl -- and there haven't been many more impressive bowl performances as long as they've been playing college football -- he was just as good

Watch: Vikings QB Joe Webb struggles with the forward pass

Joe Webb got the start at quarterback against the Green Bay Packers in Saturday night's wild card playoff game, and things didn't go well. Do the Vikings need a change of philosophy at the backup QB spot?

5, giving Joe Webb his first start since the end of the 2010 season. It couldn't have come at a bigger time for the 26-year-old Webb, who had started just three games in three seasons and saw action only at the end of a 30-7 win over the Tennessee

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Christian Ponder is inactive for Minnesota's wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers because of a right elbow injury. The surprise announcement about 90 minutes before Saturday's game means Joe Webb will start at

Rex Ryan tattoo of wife wearing Mark Sanchez jersey designed by Crosstown ...

NY Jets head coach Rex Ryan just unveiled a bizarre tattoo that tells Mark Sanchez your QB job is 100% secure -- and also my wife totally digs…

That was until the New York Daily News tracked him down and photographed a tattoo that featured his wife, Michelle, posed in a classic pin-up style, wearing a Mark Sanchez jersey. New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has a tattoo featuring his wife, Michelle

From the blog Shutdown Corner: Yep, this is where we are now: New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has been spotted in the Bahamas sporting a tattoo of his wife wearing a Mark Sanchez jersey. No, really. We're not making

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has a tattoo of his wife on his arm, and she's wearing nothing but the jersey of Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. If Our Hypothesis is Correct, Questions We Have: 1. Is this the real reason Tim Tebow wasn't allowed to

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has graced the cover of New York's Daily News, thanks to a shot taken by one of the publication's photographers, showing him sunbathing. While that by itself may have been enough to make

Jillian Michaels: I'll stay on 'Biggest Loser' 'as long as you'll have me'

Now that we're nearly a week into 2013, it's make-it-or–break-it time for New Year's dieting resolutions. Even though that chocolate looks so good, The Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney gives her simple tip for staying on track and eating healthier all

One of the contestants of this season's The Biggest Loser is from right here in Rochester. Sanjana, or "Sunny" Chandrasekar, 16, and her family have moved a lot, from India to Rochester to Australia and back to Rochester, where she is now in 11th grade.

NBC's “The Biggest Loser” kicked off the first part of its 14th season Sunday night with an intense first episode. Among the competitors this season is Hoover's Gina McDonald who saw her fair share of camera time. Trainer and fitness phenom Jillian

"I am concerned that The Biggest Loser promotes short-term weight loss and does long-term harm to the bodies, minds, and spirits of many of its contestants and viewers --precipitating eating disorders, weight gain, depression, and weight-based bullying

Bears eye Dennison, Bevell

Members of the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals spoke to the media following Saturday's game.

The possession moved Cincinnati to the Houston 16-yard line on what was clearly Cincinnati's best showing of the night, which included a 45-yard reception with Green beating Johnathan Joseph by a step. Eventually the possession stalled with a Conner

The Texans have placed ILB Tim Dobbins on injured reserve and signed practice squad LB Cameron Collins to the active roster.

Arian Foster ran for 140 yards and a touchdown on Saturday, carrying the Texans to a 19-13 Wild Card playoff victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Members of the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals spoke to the media following Saturday's game.

Sources: Chip Kelly won't go to NFL

Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (52) is introduced before the team's first-round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts in Baltimore. The Ravens came away with a 24-9 victory to advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Pat Semansky

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The Seattle Seahawks beat the Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon to advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians was hospitalized Sunday with an undisclosed illness and was not with the team for its wild-card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Allen: NHL, players must find way to mend fences

"We expect NHL jerseys and gear sales to pick up right away," said Wayne Woodward of BigSportsShops.com, a website that sells official merchandise for NHL teams. Woodward said that a lot of angry NHL fans stopped buying hockey merchandise in the fall.

Flyers All-Star Claude Giroux posted on Twitter that Sunday was a beautiful day for hockey. Other players around the league shared the same sentiment.

"I am a lifelong NHL fan, but I'm bitter and soured by the lockout. I think the season has already been compromised, and starting this late smacks of a bipartisan money grab. If not for those whose livelihood depends upon the games being played, I wish

Trevor Daley got up at 5 a.m. Sunday in Ontario to feed his new baby when he switched on the television and found out that the NHL and NHLPA had agreed to end the lockout that has cost almost half of the 2012-13 season.

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Rex Ryan tattoo of wife wearing Mark Sanchez jersey designed by Crosstown ...

Rex Ryan, who skipped his league-mandated media session to end the season and is instead at the Atlantis in the Bahamas, was photographed without his shirt by the New York Daily News. Looking rather svelte, by the way.

The ink appears to be a portrait of his wife, wearing nothing but a Mark Sanchez Jets jersey, and kneeling in the famous Tim Tebow prayer position.

Here's what having a tattoo of his wife wearing nothing but a Mark Sanchez jersey says about Rex Ryan: 1. He loves his wife. 2. He doesn't take himself too seriously. 3. He's comfortable in his own skin (it's on his bicep! right

Bears eye Dennison, Bevell

The Texans have placed ILB Tim Dobbins on injured reserve and signed practice squad LB Cameron Collins to the active roster.

Texans players said this week that their defense had a great week of practice. It showed on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati native DeVier Posey discusses the upcoming playoff game against his hometown Bengals in his latest Rookie Diary for HoustonTexans.com.

RG3 suffers knee injury in Washington Redskins' loss

They will travel to Denver to face the Broncos in a divisional-round matchup the Ravens hope is more successful than their 34-17 loss in Week 15. "We're looking forward to it," Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin told reporters after hauling in five

To the surprise of few (if any), the Kansas City Chiefs have hired Andy Reid as their new head coach. Which begs the obvious question — what does it mean for Jamaal Charles? As the prospect of Reid to K.C. began to unfold

Kicker Steven Hauschka suffered a calf injury he suffered during the second quarter of Sunday's 24-14 victory, but the injury didn't significantly impact the Seahawks' strategy for the rest of the afternoon. Fox sideline reporter Erin Andrews said

"It's a shame," Clemons' agent, Donal Henderson, told Rapoport. "He's worked so hard to get there." Henderson said Clemons' knee is not sore but feels "loose." Henderson said it's believed to be an ACL issue, and he blamed the "crappy" conditions at

Bears eye Dennison, Bevell

Texans players said this week that their defense had a great week of practice. It showed on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

HOUSTON — The Texans had deployed a winning formula when they jumped out to an 11-1 start, but somehow they lost it during the month of December when they went 1-3 down the stretch. The formula featured an offense that had a quarterback who didn't

Here are five things to watch when the Texans (12-4) face the Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) in a Wild Card playoff game at Reliant Stadium.

Members of the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals spoke to the media following Saturday's game.

TMZ photos show Johnny Manziel celebrating in club

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel understands better than anyone the challenge Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson faces in Monday night's BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium. Manziel, like Golson a mobile redshirt freshman,

Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Johnny Manziel -- aka Johnny Football -- celebrated his team's recent big victory with a bottle of Dom Perignon -- the…

One of the biggest questions facing Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel coming into the Cotton Bowl was whether or not the Heisman Trophy winner would suffer from the "Heisman Jinx," as many of his fellow Heisman fraternity members have in their

Think you've had your fill of Johnny Football now? Wait two or three years: He's helping usher in the spread offense era of college football, and he and Texas A&M will be the stars of it.

There might not be a collegiate athlete in the country who enjoys his celebrity status more than Johnny Manziel. The Heisman Trophy winner has been living it up the past several months. A day after lighting up Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl, he hit up an

Another aftershock of Alaska earthquake occurs

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska near midnight on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting tsunami warnings and advisories down the coast of Alaska and Canada's British Columbia.

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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocked the waters off of Southeast Alaska just before midnight Friday, triggering a tsunami warning that stretched from the coast of British Columbia all the way up the Southeastern Pandhandle to Cape Fairweather, about 80

Jets coach Rex Ryan covers up wife-Sanchez tattoo with 'I heart me' shirt

Just when you thought life with the New York Jets couldn't get any crazier, we have this: TattooGate. A sunbathing Rex Ryan, vacationing this week in the Bahamas (you may have heard), is splashed across the front page of the New York Daily News -- and

Say what you will about Rex Ryan, the man really seems to love his wife. • Unrelated: At poolside, Ryan was reading "American Sniper," the autobiography of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. Just so you know. Now, it's entirely possible that this is a temporary

Rex Ryan's tattoo shows wife in Mark Sanchez jersey. By Gregg Rosenthal; Around The League editor; Published: Jan. 4, 2013 at 07:16 a.m.; Updated: Jan. 5, 2013 at 04:03 a.m.. Friend(s) Email Your Email Send Email. By Gregg Rosenthal

Rex Ryan has a tattoo. Well, we already knew that. Remember that lower leg art proudly displayed by the New York Jets coach during training camp last year? Rex Ryan thinks highly of Mark Sanchez. Frustrated Jets fans already knew that too, as most of

Seattle hip hop artist Freddy E dead in apparent suicide

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UPDATE 01/06/13 10:52 A.M. In response to Freddy E's death, Honey Cocaine has posted to her Twitter:Following this she posted:

The news of Freddy E's death has shocked many of his fans, as well as Honey Cocaine's. Even though most didn't see it coming, there are a few signs that led to his sudden suicide as it appears him and Honey had a very close relationship. While we don't

Tragic news to report today Rapper Freddy E. Commits Suicide The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of rapper Freddy E, who took to twitter to announce he was ending his life.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries opened a fourth Tucson-area location (7077 N. Thornydale Road), and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its second (7120 E. Broadway). • 2012 also served up some delicious surprises with interesting restaurants

Store pulls Andy Reid T-shirt after cartoonist's complaint

The Chiefs coaching search is finally over with the choice of Andy Reid. We'll put a bow on it all on Monday when Reid is formally introduced at a Monday press conference.

Andy Reid pulled up to Arrowhead Stadium in a black SUV on Friday, stepped out of it wearing a dark suit and red tie, and walked briskly toward the doors of the Kansas City Chiefs' home. His new home, as it turned out. Just a few hours later, Reid

Though Andy Reid wore the title of head coach and executive vice president of football operations with the Philadelphia Eagles, and he will have complete power over football decisions with the Chiefs, he's far more

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Another aftershock of Alaska earthquake occurs

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says the 4.3 magnitude aftershock occurred in southeast Alaska at 11:37 p.m. AKST Saturday, almost 24 hours after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the same region. The larger earthquake and tsunami warning

A tsunami warning is no longer in effect for parts of southern Alaska and coastal Canada after a strong earthquake shook the region.

Residents of Alaska and parts of Canada were briefly under a tsunami warning on Saturday after a strong earthquake rocked the region, but the alert was later cancelled because no potentially destructive waves resulted from the trembler. According to

A tsunami warning is no longer in effect for parts of southern Alaska and coastal Canada after a strong earthquake shook the region.

A strong earthquake of a preliminary 7.7 magnitude struck off the coast of southeastern Alaska early Saturday morning. The quake's epicenter was located about 208 miles to the south of Juneau, Alaska, at a depth of 3 miles. Another magnitude 4.7 quake

NFL Playoff Schedule 2013: Divisional Round Matchups Set After Seahawks ...

As the last two Wild Card Games of the 2013 NFL playoffs get set to kick off, more than just the action on the field will be unfolding before us. We've got all-time greats nearing the end of their legendary careers, first-year players who are just

The first round of the 2013 NFL Playoffs is complete, with the Texans, Packers, Ravens, and Seahawks all moving on. Here is the schedule for next week's divisional round games: Saturday, Jan. 12. Ravens vs. Broncos, 4:30

The Seattle Seahawks were on the road and down 14-0 to the Washington Redskins. Little did we know the 'Hawks had them right where they wanted them. Seattle rattled off 24 unanswered points and left Robert Griffin III hobbled and out of the game to

We take a look at the Green Bay Packers easy win over the Minnesota Vikings, setting up a divisional round matchup with the 49ers.

Green Bay Packers' Wild Card Victory Pulls Huge Saturday Ratings for NBC

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Dezman Moses closes in on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb during the first half of the Packers' 24-10 playoff victory Saturday night. (Photo by Mike Roemer / The Associated

The Packers travel west, and will take on the Niners at Candlestick Park.

The Journal provides minute-by-minute analysis of Green Bay Packers' 24-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The Daily Fix's Jeremy Gordon offers commentary on the game and the NBC telecast. Sort by: Oldest; Newest

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers will open the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers, their most frequent postseason nemesis since San Francisco won its last Super Bowl 18 years ago behind Steve Young & Co. For the sixth time since 1995, the 49ers and

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are meeting for the third time this season on Saturday. And this is for all the marbles. Green Bay is the favorite at home with Charles Woodson and Randall Cobb returning from injury. Quarterback Aaron

Seattle hip hop artist Freddy E dead in apparent suicide

The younger Buhl went by the name Freddy E. He was best known for his Internet program Jerk TV, which featured humorous and profane segments, often with a moral or cautionary message. “Not only our family, but the world has lost a talented, sensitive,

Freddy E., real name Frederick Eugene Buhl, was a 22-year-old rapper/comedian reportedly signed to Tyga's record label. In a very unsettling series of.

Twitter is speculating that the young rapper took his life over a dispute with Honey Cocaine

Freddy E., real name Frederick Eugene Buhl, was a 22-year-old rapper/comedian reportedly signed to Tyga's record label. In a very unsettling series of.

Postseason NFL Schedule

Remember when the Green Bay Packers faced the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 this season and struggled? They'll get another crack at the Niners next weekend. Because the Packers will be the higher seed of the two teams that advance from the Wild

The Texans topped the Bengals and the Packers held off the Vikings in the first day of NFL playoffs action. Day two of the Wild Card round features the Colts vs. Ravens and Seahawks vs. Redskins.

We are halfway home with Wild Card weekend in the NFL, and so much is still to be determined. With a pair of No. 4 vs. No. 5 contests coming up on Sunday, many fans will be waiting to see what potential matchups might shake out.

Johnny Manziel posts a photo on Instagram and the college football world ...

Arlington, Texas • Johnny Manziel tiptoed the sideline for a 23-yard touchdown on Texas A&M's first drive of the game. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback known as Johnny Football and the 10th-ranked Aggies were

This makes two straight JOHNNY CHARACTER CONCERNS incidents involving the Heat. We're cultivating a magnificent troll here on the order of Chris Bosh himself, I believe. Also, Manziel is 20 years old. According to Twitter, he's in Oklahoma. The legal

Winners and losers of the NHL lockout

Not all pro sports work stoppages are created equal, but the lockouts that fell upon the NHL and NBA in the last two years were bizarrely identical in nature.

Trevor Daley got up at 5 a.m. Sunday in Ontario to feed the baby when he switched on TSN and found out that the NHL and NHLPA had agreed to end the lockout that has cost almost half of the 2012-13 season. “It was the

The NHL and NHLPA have come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement, which will effectively end the lockout and allow the league to resume regular operations.

With the NHL lockout finally over after 113 days, the players took to Twitter. Here are their reactions.

Chris Christie: Political calculator? Or just doing his job?

At first, it seemed that this week's resounding trend would be Kimye, that portmanteau of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. (As we learned last weekend, the couple will be debuting a baby in 2013.) By Wednesday, Gov. Chris Christie had assured us that

Former California governor and Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger took a jab at New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Thursday night when the Governator appeared.

To the Editor: I just finished reading an article in the Jan. 4 Times about Gov. Chris Christie already raising $2.1 million for his re-election campaign, in barely a month. I can't help thinking about all the good that money could do for the taxpayers

In an interview with The Associated Press, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie admitted that he knew he wasn't a subtle personality and that when he embraces a Democratic leader or slams a Republican one, it's just part of

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie launched a ruthless assault on Republican House Speaker John Boehner Wednesday, tearing into the GOP leader for his decision to pull the plug on a Hurricane Sandy relief bill.

Rose and Sugar Bowls to host 2015 national semifinals

The Rose and Sugar Bowls will double as semifinals for the nation's first NCAA Division I college football playoff, according to a report from CBSSports.com. According to the report, the two bowls will host the semifinals together four times over the

Mike Eckenrod sits on his couch in his living room, watching the 1973 Sugar Bowl, which he played in at center for the Alabama football team. On his left hand is a national championship ring from that year, and over his right shoulder is an authentic

There is certain to be plenty of hand-wringing among SEC apologists after this one, but the only truth is this: Louisville dominated Florida on Wednesday night in New Orleans, winning the Sugar Bowl, 33-23. And it wasn't that close. It started

The best moment from Wednesday night's Sugar Bowl didn't happen during the game. Sure, it was a great night for Louisville -- a team that played its butt off and pulled off the biggest upset, odds wise, in BCS bowl history. But something even better

NEW ORLEANS (TheBlaze/AP) -- Terell Floyd returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown on the first play, dual-threat quarterback Teddy Bridgewater directed several scoring drives and No. 22 Louisville surprised No.

Chris Christie: Political calculator? Or just doing his job?

TRENTON, N.J. -- In 2010, Gov. Chris Christie underestimated the first major storm of his administration by flying to Disney World hours before snow crippled New Jersey. A year later, he overplayed Tropical Storm Irene with

Former California governor and Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger took a jab at New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Thursday night when the Governator appeared.

In 2010, Gov. Chris Christie underestimated the first major storm of his administration by flying to Disney World hours before snow crippled New Jersey. A year later, he overplayed Tropical Storm Irene with the now-infamous order, "Get the hell off the

Chris Christie. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is trumpeting a significant fundraising advantage over his only announced Democratic rival based on donations collected in the closing days of 2012. The first-term

NFL Playoffs: Seahawks vs. Redskins

Syracuse coach Doug Marrone agreed to terms Sunday morning to become the Buffalo Bills' head coach, two sources with knowledge of the process told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The move directly speaks to the organization's offensive issues.

What's going on in Chip Kelly's head and why is he playing hardball? Is it about the money, or is there something else going on?

After his short speech, Lewis hugged a few teammates, mingled with a few people in the crowd and jogged to the sideline, where he engaged in a lengthy embrace with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Thousands of fans were wearing No. 52 jerseys.

Chip Kelly is no longer in play for the Cleveland Browns job and is deciding between the Philadelphia Eagles and staying at Oregon, per reports.

Houston Texans get 140 yards from running back Arian Foster to beat Cincinnati ...

Cincinnati native DeVier Posey discusses the upcoming playoff game against his hometown Bengals in his latest Rookie Diary for HoustonTexans.com.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak waves as he leaves the field after the Texans defeated the Cincinnati Bengals during their NFL AFC wildcard playoff football game in Houston, Texas January 5, more. Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak

Arian Foster ran for 140 yards and a touchdown on Saturday, carrying the Texans to a 19-13 Wild Card playoff victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Adam Schefter | ESPN. Recommend0 · Tweet0 · Comments0 · Email · Print. The Chicago Bears have asked for and received permission to interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison for their head coaching vacancy, a source said.

Apologies to the Cincinnati Bengals, but the Houston Texans were supposed to win Saturday. They went 12-4 and were a popular preseason pick to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. They beat the Bengals in the wild-card round last season, too.

Sources: No Chip Kelly for Browns

We mentioned Thursday night that we're big fans of Chip Kelly and the team he built at Oregon in his four years as head coach. We also mentioned that the Fiesta Bowl—which Oregon won, 35-17, over Kansas State—would

What's really going in negotiations between Kelly and two NFL teams in hot pursuit?

Signs pointed toward Kelly reaching a deal with the Browns, but he missed a scheduled meeting with the team Saturday as he talked with the Eagles.

From the blog Shutdown Corner: Just hours after walking off the field in victory at the Fiesta Bowl, Chip Kelly appears on the verge of jumping from the Oregon Ducks to the Cleveland Browns. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport has

Hensley: Browns Look Bad. Hensley There's no guarantee that Chip Kelly would be a success in the NFL, but missing out on hiring him is a major setback for the Browns, who played all of their chips on the Oregon coach and lost, Jamison Hensley writes.

NFL playoff schedule 2013: Info & previews for Sunday's games

The NHL and NHL Players' Association emerged from a marathon negotiating session around 5 a.m. this morning with an agreement in place to end the 113-day lockout. The deal awaits voting approval by the NHL's board of governors and the players, but a

We take a look at the Green Bay Packers easy win over the Minnesota Vikings, setting up a divisional round matchup with the 49ers.

The Denver Broncos will finally find out their opponent for next Saturday's divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field when the Indianapolis Colts travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens. Emotions are sure to be running high with the

Eagles' meeting with Chip Kelly lasts more than nine hours

There can no longer be any doubt that the Eagles are very interested in Chip Kelly as their next head coach. According to reports, the Eagles and Kelly just finished their interview which lasted

Chip Kelly has been linked to the Cleveland Browns and is said to be close to making a deal, but the Oregon coach is still exploring his options. After seven hours of meeting with the Browns, Kelly will reportedly meet with the

The Eagles' lunchtime interview with Oregon head coach Chip Kelly turned into a productive nine-hour marathon meeting that went well into Saturday night, a source confirmed to NJ.com's Jordan Raanan. Kelly, who was supposed to have dinner with Joe

Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports1:35p.m. EST January 6, 2013. CommentsShare. kelly eagles. Oregon coach Chip Kelly participates in a postgame press conference after the Ducks defeated Kansas State 35-17 in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. (Photo: Doug

Signs pointed toward Kelly reaching a deal with the Browns, but he missed a scheduled meeting with the team Saturday as he talked with the Eagles.

Phil Jackson, Jeanie Buss Engaged to Wed

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson and longtime GF and Lakers Executive Vice President Jeanie Buss were engaged on Christmas Day, reports TMZ.

It may have taken longer than a decade, but Jeanie Buss and Phil Jackson, are finally ready to tie the knot. The Lakers executive vice president tweeted to the masses her new bling in the form of an engagement ring from her beau, Phil Jackson. The

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson and longtime girlfriend, Lakers executive vice president Jeanie Buss, are engaged. Buss announced the development on her Twitter account on Thursday night by posting a photo of a massive

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson and longtime GF and Lakers Executive Vice President Jeanie Buss were engaged on Christmas Day, reports TMZ.

Strong Earthquake Shakes Parts of Alaska, Canada

JUNEAU, Alaska — A powerful earthquake sparked a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of Alaskan and Canadian coastline, but the alert was canceled when no damaging waves were generated. The magnitude 7.5

PAGER results are generally available within 30 minutes of the earthquake's occurrence. However, information on the extent of shaking will be uncertain in the minutes and hours following an earthquake and typically

An earthquake of 7.5 magnitude struck in the Pacific Ocean off southeastern Alaska on Saturday.

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A tsunami warning is no longer in effect for parts of southern Alaska and coastal Canada after a strong earthquake shook the region.

Mark these tax dates on your 2013 calendar

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to kick off 2013 with a busy calendar of events starting Monday, 7 January. Building on the momentum of 2012 which has been one of its busiest years, this month DWTC will host leading events and global exhibiting

This year's calendar once again celebrates the photography of Cycle World's first European racing contributor, B.R. “Nick” Nicholls. Learn more at CycleWorld.com.

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One of the few resolutions I try to make (and keep) at the beginning of every year is to be more organized. I usually start off strong with cleaning and organizing goals, then quickly slip into chaos. So this year, I'm going to put

This year's calendar once again celebrates the photography of Cycle World's first European racing contributor, B.R. “Nick” Nicholls. Learn more at CycleWorld.com.

Memories of 1973 Sugar Bowl remain sweet and sour

The big college football bowls games are well underway and with notable draft eligible players taking part, I thought it would be worth hosting some open threads the next couple nights. We got some

Is the Big East the Rodney Dangerfield of Bowl Con: Is the Big East the Rodney Dangerfield of Bowl Conferences? Louisville football players weigh in on the topic in New Orleans, where they are getting ready to take on Florida in the Sugar Bowl

Louisville stood up to Florida's bullying, and the Gators had no Plan B. Let's look back at the Cardinals' incredible Sugar Bowl performance.

Eagles' meeting with Chip Kelly lasts more than nine hours

Eagles interviewing Oregon coach Chip Kelly. Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports11:13a.m. EST January 5, 2013. CommentsShare. chip-kelly-1-1513. Chip Kelly is 46-7 in four seasons as Oregon's head coach. (Photo: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Kirby

Some of what we're reading this morning: The agony of the Giants' coach, possible landing spots for Oregon's coach and the value of statistical analysis in football.

The reports at this point are fairly uniform. The Philadelphia Eagles met with University of Oregon coach Chip Kelly all day and night Saturday in Phoenix, one day after it was reported that Kelly was on the verge of a deal to become the Cleveland

There can no longer be any doubt that the Eagles are very interested in Chip Kelly as their next head coach. According to reports, the Eagles and Kelly just finished their interview which lasted

2013 NFL playoff schedule and bracket: Sunday's winners to visit No. 1 seeds

The Washington Redskins host the Seattle Seahawks, and the Baltimore Ravens host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday as the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs continues.

Sunday's slate of NFL wild-card action will feature the three best rookie quarterbacks in the league, but don't expect the games to be all about the signal-callers. The Seattle Seahawks boast the No. 4 defense in the NFL, and while the Baltimore Ravens

The NFL Playoffs finally get underway with the Bengals meeting the Texans and Vikings meeting the Packers.

Twilight Star Bronson Pelletier Pees at Airport Before Getting Arrested—Watch ...

To pee or not to pee: That clearly wasn't the question for Bronson Pelletier. The Twilight star was arrested in mid-December for public drunkenness after he showed up sloshed at Los Angeles International Airport and then purportedly proceeded to

A video emerged late Wednesday, and the evidence means "Twilight" actor Bronson Pelletier can't deny the incident any longer -- the video captures him urinating right in the middle of the Los Angeles International airport in December. Don't worry

The Jared depicter in 'The Twilight Saga's New Moon' appeared to be intoxicated when an airport employee approached him, before he took a leak in the middle of LAX.

The actor who played shape-shifter Jared Cameron urinated all over the floor at the Los Angeles airport.

Sunday Football Notes Hiring of Andy Reid riddled with risk for Chiefs

The Chiefs have finalized a deal with Andy Reid, making him the 13th coach in franchise history. What's the next step? Why it's making t-shirts of him, of course.

Andy Reid wasn't unemployed for long. Four days after being fired by the Philadelphia Eagles, Reid has come to an agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs to become their next head coach, according to reports by ESPN and NFL.com. [Updated, 6:20 p.m.:

After completing the 2012 campaign at 4-12, Andy Reid is already out of Philadelphia, and Michael Vick is surely going to be one of the next guys to go. Reid found his way to the Kansas City Chiefs just four days after being fired by the Philadelphia

January 06, 2013. Article · Graphic · Comments · Subscribe. In 14 years with the Eagles, Andy Reid won 58.5 percent of his games in. AP/File. In 14 years with the Eagles, Andy Reid won 58.5 percent of his games in the regular season and six division

The Chiefs coaching search is finally over with the choice of Andy Reid. We'll put a bow on it all on Monday when Reid is formally introduced at a Monday press conference.

Eagles' meeting with Chip Kelly lasts more than nine hours

Just hours after walking off the field in victory at the Fiesta Bowl, Chip Kelly appeared on the verge of jumping from the Oregon Ducks to the Cleveland Browns but that deal isn't yet done. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Kelly is in the final

The Browns have Chip Kelly's interest. Now they need his signature. The team is expected to meet with Oregon's innovative coach again and hopes to complete a deal to make him Cleveland's sixth full-time coach since 1999. However, Kelly kept a scheduled

By the time Saturday is over, the Buffalo Bills will have interviewed six head coaching candidates. Beyond Oregon head coach Chip Kelly, the names and situations are largely interchangeable, in one fan's opinion.

AP Photo/Don Ryan Oregon's Chip Kelly is expected to meet with the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles about their coaching vacancies. The 49-year-old said he's entering the interviews open-minded. He turned down an offer from

There can no longer be any doubt that the Eagles are very interested in Chip Kelly as their next head coach. According to reports, the Eagles and Kelly just finished their interview which lasted

Fiesta Bowl: Oregon Ducks, Kansas State Wildcats face off in 2013 Fiesta Bowl

Michael Clay #46 and Bryan Bennett #2 dump the gatorade cooler on head coach Chip Kelly of the Oregon Ducks after their 35 to 17 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 3, 2013 in

Oregon players celebrate with the Fiesta Bowl trophy following the Ducks' 35-17 victory over Kansas State in the Fiesta Bowl January 3, 2013. (Alex McDougall/Emerald). Marcus Mariota threw for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns during Oregon's 35-17 victory

Oregon and Kansas State, with their fans in tow, descended on the University of Phoenix Stadium Thursday, January 3 for a much-anticipated face-off in the 2013 Fiesta Bowl. Rudy Rivas. Oregon and Kansas State, with their fans in tow, descended on the

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A ONE-POINT SAFETY? BET YOU HAVE NOT! BUT IN THE 2013 FIESTA BOWL, KANSAS STATE BLOCKED AN OREGON EXTRA POINT, THEN ATTEMPTED TO RUN IT BACK. A WILDCAT PLAYER WAS EVENTUALLY TACKLED

City officials are hailing the economic activity associated with Glendale's hosting of college football's 2013 Fiesta Bowl between the Univeristy of Oregon and Kansas State University Thursday, Jan. 3. Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager Lorraine

Fiesta Bowl: Oregon Ducks, Kansas State Wildcats face off in 2013 Fiesta Bowl

Weep not for the Ducks, though, who count freshman quarterback Marcus Mariota and speed demon De'Anthony Thomas among their returning talent. You're not rid of them yet.

WE HAVE WITNESSED A ONE-POINT SAFETY, AND 2013 IS REALLY GONNA BE OUR YEAR. FORGIVE MY ALL CAPS.

Sofia Vergara accidentally flashes her breast as she tumbles to the ground ...

A newly popular video captures one of the breasts of Modern Family star Sofia Vergara popping out of her strapless dress as she is knocked down during a New Year's Eve skirmish at a Miami nightclub. • Star Wars creator George Lucas, 68, is engaged to

<a href="http://www.refinery29.com/one-piece-swimsuits?page=8">Full pieces can often be more sexy</a> than a bikini, and actress <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/25/sofia-vergaras-dress-short-photos_n_2016423.html">Sofia Vergara</a>

Sofia Vergara: Miami Beach with Shirtless Nick Loeb!

Sofia Vergara might have fallen on her behind, but she is not falling behind in the wardrobe malfunction category. One of the “Modern Family” star's breasts popped out of her sexy strapless number as she fell to the ground at a New Year's Eve party.

Homeland Security has deported Sofia Vergara after a number of “incidents” in Miami. On New Department. Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, told WWN that she had “no choice” but to deport Vergara.

Sofia Vergara accidentally flashes her breast as she tumbles to the ground ...

Sofia Vergara: Miami Beach with Shirtless Nick Loeb!

Hot Latin actress Sofia Vergara exposed her breast on New Year's Eve during yet another wardrobe malfunction, as reported at TMZ. This is the second for Vergara, who revealed her rear end during a wardrobe malfunction at the Emmy Awards back in

After a New Year's Eve scuffle in a Miami club, Sofia Vergara's fiance, Nick Loeb, turned up at a Miami beach with some scratches and scars visible on his chest and stomach. You can view the photo here. The couple made

Gearing Up for Re-election, Christie Focuses on Sandy Recovery

Chris Christie spent his first three years in office pushing through a fiscal and education agenda that has made him a polarizing figure here in the capital and a rising Republican star nationally. Now, the 50-year-old governor is embarking on the last

The person I feel sorriest for in all this is whoever has to check House Speaker John Boehner's voice mails. Boehner did not move the Sandy relief bill to the floor Tuesday night, and — well, he's angered New Jersey. Chris Christie, in a press

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie rang in the New Year in classic Christie style -- by ranting and doling out tough straight talk. But there was something different in Christie's tone at a Wednesday press conference. Rather than railing against

Chris Christie (R) lit into House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and House Republicans Wednesday for not holding a vote on a Hurricane Sandy relief bill. "There is only one group to blame for the continued suffering of

Joe Webb Struggles At QB For Viking vs. Packers After Replacing Christian Ponder

After not throwing a pass all season, Joe Webb was called upon at the last minute to be the Vikings starting quarterback when Christian Ponder was deemed unable to play. And so far, things aren't going very well for Webb. In the first half of tonight's

Backup Joe Webb will make his first playoff start in what amounts to a dramatic game-changing event. At the moment, the story is no longer about Ponder's injury. We'll have plenty of time to ask questions and discuss why the injury apparently regressed

There's now reports that Joe Webb is "likely" to start for the Minnesota Vikings in lieu of Christian Ponder, who has bursitis.

Ponder is inactive for Saturday night's wild-card round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, meaning that Joe Webb will make his first start since Week 17 of the 2010 season — and his first postseason appearance ever. Ponder, who is dealing

Memories of 1973 Sugar Bowl remain sweet and sour

No. 4 Florida (11-1) vs. No. 22 Louisville (10-2), 8:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) The Superdome in New Orleans. Line: Florida by 14. Series record: Florida leads 2-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE Florida missed out on playing for the national

The No. 21 Louisville Cardinals entered NOLA as 14.5-point underdogs to No. 3 Florida, making the 2013 Sugar Bowl the biggest shocker the BCS has ever seen.

2013 Sugar Bowl update: Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville have Florida on upset alert 2013 Sugar Bowl: Louisville claims Big Easy for Big East. 14 Updates. Jan 3 - 1. Charlie Strong and the best moment from the Sugar Bowl

against 11 other marching bands at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and won best marching, best overall effect, best color guard, best in their class and best overall band performance two days before a multiband performance at halftime of the Sugar Bowl.

Houston Texans get 140 yards from running back Arian Foster to beat Cincinnati ...

We haven't seen this matchup before, right? Wait a minutedidn't these two teams square off last season in the first game of the first round of the NFL playoffs? Indeed they did. The big difference is that last year, the Texans were being led by T.J

After being used almost solely on defense in the regular season, Texans SS Danieal Manning will get a chance to return kickoffs in the playoffs.

Saturday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals will be the first playoff start of quarterback Matt Schaub's career.