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Raiders confirm choice of Broncos’ Allen (AP)

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FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2011, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen appears before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. The Oakland Raiders reportedly agreed Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, to hire Allen as their new head coach, breaking a more than three-decade stretch of offensive-minded head coaches for the franchise, according to Fox Sports and ESPN, with both outlets saying final details were still being worked out Tuesday night.

The Raiders formally announced Friday that former Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be Oakland’s new head coach. New general manager Reggie McKenzie decided earlier this week to hire Allen to replace the fired Hue Jackson as head coach. The two sides finalized the details Thursday. Allen will be formally introduced Monday.


Crasnick: Seattle’s road to recovery

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M’s didn’t land a Prince, but they’ve got a plan — and they’re going to stay the course

Theriot, Giants agree to one-year, $1.25M deal

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The Giants have reached agreement on a $1.25 million, one-year contract with utility infielder Ryan Theriot to give them depth at shortstop and second base.

Raiders confirm hiring Allen as new head coach

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The Raiders formally announced Friday that former Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be Oakland’s new head coach.

Phillies, OF Pierre agree to minor league deal

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Outfielder Juan Pierre has agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Twins plan to retire ex-manager Kelly’s No. 10

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The Minnesota Twins will retire former manager Tom Kelly’s uniform number.

Irsay upset Manning went public with comments

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The Indianapolis Colts are a long, long way from being healed.

Mariners might move Ichiro out of leadoff spot

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Ichiro Suzuki might begin his final guaranteed season with the Seattle Mariners somewhere other than the leadoff spot that he’s locked down for the past decade.

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Carmelo Anthony is hurting, and the struggling New York Knicks are going to be without their leading scorer for at least a few days. Anthony will not play Friday night when the Knicks visit Miami because of an array of thumb, wrist and ankle problems, and is not expected in the lineup when New York heads to Houston on Saturday.

Melo, Wade both out for Knicks-Heat battle

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Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade’s sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup.

Report: Gronkowski has high ankle sprain

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not practice on Thursday

Goodell: Recession has helped build fan base

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the recession has helped build TV audiences for NFL games.

Paterno memorial reveals anger over firing

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Crediting him with building not just better athletes but better men, some 12,000 people paid tribute to Joe Paterno in a campus memorial service Thursday that exposed a strong undercurrent of anger over his firing.

The Mavs’ wait for championship rings is over

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One month into the defense of their title and more than seven months since the Dallas Mavericks won the franchise’s first NBA championship, the personalized hardware has finally arrived.

Ravens promote Pees to defensive coordinator

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The Baltimore Ravens promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator on Friday, filling the void created when Chuck Pagano departed to become coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

Phils give OF Pierre minor league deal (AP)

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Outfielder Juan Pierre has agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 34-year-old hit .279 with two homers, 50 RBIs and 27 steals for the Chicago White Sox last season, starting 152 games in left field. The left-handed batter hit .329 against lefties Pierre leads active players with 554 steals.

Ravens tab Pees to run ‘D’, keep Cameron (AP)

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The Baltimore Ravens have promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator and retained Cam Cameron as their offensive coordinator. Pees replaced Chuck Pagano, who left to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore’s defense ranked third in the NFL under Pagano, and coach John Harbaugh said Monday that under Pees, “the tradition of this defense will continue, and…

Phillies ink Pierre to Minor League deal

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In a small but potentially significant move, the Phillies signed speedy Juan Pierre to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training on Friday.

Syracuse’s Melo expected to miss third game

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Syracuse sophomore Fab Melo, who’s missed the last two games due to what a source has said is an academic issue, is not expected to play Saturday when the Orange host West Virginia.

Twins to retire Tom Kelly’s number (AP)

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The Minnesota Twins will retire former manager Tom Kelly’s uniform number. President Dave St. Peter revealed the decision late Thursday at an annual awards banquet at Target Field, where the 61-year-old Kelly became emotional after the announcement. Kelly’s No. 10 will be formally retired during a ceremony before a game against Cleveland on Sept.

Wolves’ Love agrees to 4-year deal, opt-out

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The Timberwolves and star forward Kevin Love have at last reached terms on a contract extension, according to sources close to the situation, beating Wednesday’s midnight ET deadline.

Nowitzki: Road to Finals runs through Dallas

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As far as Dirk Nowitzki is concerned, the road out of the Western Conference still runs through Dallas.

Celtics erase 27-point deficit to shock Magic

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Paul Pierce had 24 points and 10 assists, and E’Twaun Moore added 16 points to help the Boston Celtics erase a 27-point deficit and beat the Orlando Magic for the second time this week, 91-83 on Thursday night.

Maisel: O’Brien begins to make inroads

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Bill O’Brien is balancing two difficult jobs: beginning to make inroads at Penn State while preparing the Patriots for the Super Bowl.

Nike’s Knight defends Paterno at service (AP)

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In his first public comments since being fired at Penn State two months ago, Joe Paterno said assistant Mike McQueary

Jay Paterno leaned over his dying father, gave him a kiss, and whispered in his ear. “Dad, you won,” he said. “You did all you could do. You’ve done enough. We all love you. We won. You can go home now.” Joe Paterno died Sunday of lung cancer at age 85. At a memorial service Thursday that drew some 12,000 people to the Penn State basketball arena, Jay Paterno reflected on what he…


Former Colts prez Polian to host SiriusXM show

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Former Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian is joining SiriusXM radio as a regular host.

Nicks among Giants to sit first SB practice

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Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams were among seven New York Giants who missed the team’s first practice for the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots on Feb. 5.

Pats’ Gronkowski (ankle) doesn’t practice

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not practice on Thursday

Mavericks’ Nowitzki iffy on return; Carter close

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Originally scheduled to miss only four games with a sore right knee, Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki could possibly be out longer, he said Thursday.

Brady’s promise to Kraft: I will play better in SB

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In the locker room after the AFC Championship Game, Tom Brady told owner Robert Kraft: “I promise you I’m going to play a lot better in two weeks.”

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