Packers sign McCarthy to long-term deal
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The Green Bay Packers signed coach Mike McCarthy on Tuesday to a five-year contract that runs through the 2012 season.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Ryan Longwell's 23-yard field goal gave Green Bay a 16-13 win over the Detroit Lions yesterday and lifted the Packers (8-5) into first place in the NFC North by a game over Minnesota.
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Unable to develop a pass-rusher opposite Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, the Green Bay Packers signed former New York Giants defensive end Kenny Holmes on Wednesday.
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Quarterback Brett Favre has led the Packers to four NFC title games. But this one was probably the longest shot.
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The Patriots already boasted one of the NFL's most experienced linebacking corps, but that didn't stop them from adding 14 seasons yesterday by signing veteran free agent Chad Brown.
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The New Orleans Saints Monday acquired cornerback Mike McKenzie and a future conditional draft choice from Green Bay. In exchange, the Packers received a second-round pick in 2005 and quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan.
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NEW YORK (Sports Network) - The New York Jets and  quarterback Chad Pennington finally agreed on a long-term  contract extension Wednesday.
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The Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with wide receiver Koren Robinson, who was recently cut by the Minnesota Vikings after being charged with drunken driving.
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The New Jersey Devils signed veteran left wing Dean McAmmond to a contract to play with Albany of the AHL.
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Left tackle Matt Light signed a six-year contract extension with the Patriots that will keep him in New England through 2010, giving him and the quarterback he protects long-term security.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins signed center Sidney Crosby to a five-year contract extension Tuesday, keeping the league MVP with the club through the 2012-13 season.
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Mike McCarthy was named the NFL Coach of the Year Wednesday after guiding the Green Bay Packers to a 13-3 record and within one game of the Super Bowl.
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For the second consecutive season, defensive tackle Larry Smith is coming to the Packers&#39; rescue. Smith re-signed Thursday with the Packers, who waived him on the 53-man cutdown day.
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Less than three weeks after ending his holdout, Mike McKenzie has been shipped out by the Green Bay Packers. The disgruntled cornerback was traded to the New Orleans Saints along with a conditional draft pick
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Ryan Longwell's 29-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter lifted Green Bay past the Minnesota Vikings, 34-31, clinching the third straight NFC North title for the Packers.
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The Green Bay Packers finally have the St. Louis Rams right where they want them: at Lambeau Field, on grass, in freezing weather. Forgive Brett Favre if he's not jumping for joy.
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White Sox right-hander Brandon McCarthy was back in the role he enjoys most, and it showed.