Returning to football helps Faulk carry on
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Kevin Faulk, like anyone who has lost a parent, will never forget. While reflecting yesterday on his mother, Mary Vivian, who lost a five-year battle with leukemia last week at age 52, Faulk hopes to use her memory toward helping the Patriots win a third Super Bowl.
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Washington Redskins kicker John Hall will be back in uniform Sunday after missing five games with a groin injury.
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Michael Vick can do some amazing things with a football. But first, he's got to hang on to it.
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HOUSTON -- Brett Favre brought the Pack all the way back, even without buddy Ahman Green. Favre moved Green Bay into scoring position with a flawless two-minute drill and Ryan Longwell kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired, sending the Packers to their fifth straight win, 16-13 over the Houston Texans last night.
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There was a time not too long ago when Eric Shelton thought he was probably finished playing against Miami (Fla.). By Timothy D. Easley, AP.
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SAN FRANCISCO - Just when the Miami Dolphins thought they were done talking about Ricky Williams, news of the wayward running backâs imminent return to the NFL put him back in his former teammatesâ thoughts Wednesday.
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Jonathan Ogden an 11-year veteran and 10-time Pro Bowler, returns from the brink of retirement to help anchor a young Ravens offensive line.
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FOXBOROUGH - After the San Diego Chargers had tried and failed all afternoon, even Kevin Faulk found it difficult to contain himself as the seconds ticked away in the Patriots' 21-12 victory in the AFC Championship game yesterday.
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Standing in a corner of the Philadelphia Eagles locker room, Correll Buckhalter flashed a wide smile as he spoke excitedly about playing in the NFL again.
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With his best wide receiver hurt, Brett Favre made it look for a while like the easiest way for him to complete passes was to throw it to the other team.
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After 10 seasons in the NFL, guard Jason Fabini has learned to adapt, and that will serve him well as he takes over the position from the injured Randy Thomas.
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Rookie Michael Boulware saved the game for the Seattle Seahawks. Maybe the season, too.
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While Laurence Maroney and Corey Dillon are lauded as the Patriots' 1-2 running punch, Kevin Faulk may prove just as important -- as a pass catcher. Last Sunday against Buffalo, he lined up at wide receiver and beat linebacker Angelo Crowell on a hook-and-go route for a 17-yard score -- the ninth receiving touchdown of his eight-year career.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The non-contact jersey had been ditched earlier in the week. Running back Laurence Maroney was tired of hearing his teammates' barbs, and felt it was important to return to game action, to feel the speed, to take that first hit.
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The time away from football actually went by fast for Javon Walker.
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Brett Favre bounced back from one of his familiar costly mistakes and rallied the Green Bay Packers to another big victory -- and another division title.
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Ryan Mitch, a backup quarterback who had missed two practices and a team meeting, returned Tuesday and pledged to remain with the Maryland program the next four years.