Marchand to have hearing for Borowiecki hit, could miss Winter Classic

Not the first time the Boston forward's been in trouble for clipping.

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HGH story provided convenient distraction for Broncos quarterback quandary

The most obvious winner in the Peyton Manning HGH allegation excursion has been Ari Fleischer, since we all now know he’s available for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and sports-related P.R. crises. The less obvious winner is the Broncos, who (intentionally or not) have used the Manning-related HGH drama to deftly sidestep the Manning-related football drama. Jay Glazer’s…

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Robert Mathis named AFC defensive player of the week

The Colts haven’t had much success with the ball this year, but they were able to win a game with defense last week. Outside linebacker Robert Mathis was named AFC defensive player of the week, after a two-sack day against the Dolphins. The second one was the key, as he dropped Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill…

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Freeney adds weekly award to big-money game

After sacking Aaron Rodgers three times in last week’s rout of the Packers, Cardinals pass rusher Dwight Freeney has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Freeney also forced a fumble in the game. His three sacks tied a career high. Freeney, 35, has played in 10 games for the Cardinals. He signed…

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Ryan Fitzpatrick named AFC offensive player of the week

When looking back at the most impactful transactions of the 2015 offseason, the trade that Jets General Manager Mike Maccagnan pulled off with his former employers in Houston is near the top of the list. Maccagnan sent a conditional draft pick to the Texans for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. That pick could have been a seventh-rounder,…

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Julio Jones named NFC offensive player of the week

Julio Jones was able to do what no other wide receiver had done this year, and was recognized for it. The Falcons wide receiver was named NFC offensive player of the week for his role in beating the previously undefeated Panthers. Jones had nine catches for 178 yards and a touchdown in Atlanta’s 20-13 win…

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Unable to score, Ducks are clogging it up real good

Beat the Flames 1-0 last night in Calgary.

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