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Nick Foles a Super Bowl MVP and unlikely folk hero in Philly

by Arnie Stapleton - February 5, 2018 - 12:25pm

Cast aside once in Philadelphia, Nick Foles delivered the city its first Super Bowl title, and he outdueled the great Tom Brady to do it.

President's criticisms spark more protests at NFL games

by Arnie Stapleton - September 25, 2017 - 2:36am

President Donald Trump's criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked a mass increase in such protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200 players sat, knelt or raised their...

Joining Colin Kaepernick in his cause comes with costs

by Arnie Stapleton - September 16, 2016 - 2:00pm

Standing, kneeling or gesturing in support of Colin Kaepernick's US anthem protests has come at a cost for the dozen NFL players who have joined the cause against social injustices. They've faced vitriolic,...

Bolt says this is goodbye; Lochte says he's sorry

by Arnie Stapleton - August 20, 2016 - 6:05am

The U.S. men's basketball team just got by Spain on Friday, hours before another Olympic juggernaut, Usain Bolt, says his goodbye at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Simone Biles blunder tops trying day at Rio Olympics

by Arnie Stapleton - August 16, 2016 - 12:20pm

Simone Biles is no longer Rio de Janeiro's juggernaut. A mistake on the balance beam prevented the American gymnastics star from a record-tying fourth gold at the Olympics, which were dogged Monday (Tuesday...

Simone Biles blunder tops trying day at Rio Olympics

by Arnie Stapleton - August 16, 2016 - 10:14am

Biles, Phelps power their way to more gold in Rio

by Arnie Stapleton - August 12, 2016 - 1:47pm

Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday.

Muhammad first US athlete to wear hijab at an Olympics

by Arnie Stapleton - August 9, 2016 - 11:26am

The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil's initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the only American ever to compete...

Muhammad first US athlete to wear hijab at an Olympics

by Arnie Stapleton - August 9, 2016 - 8:59am

NFL clears Peyton Manning of HGH allegations

by Arnie Stapleton - July 26, 2016 - 12:00pm

The NFL says it found no credible evidence that Peyton Manning was provided with human growth hormone or other prohibited substances as alleged in a documentary by Al-Jazeera America last year.

Peyton Manning jokes, chokes up during retirement remarks

by Arnie Stapleton - March 7, 2016 - 6:54pm

Peyton Manning got through the weekend thanks to hundreds of texts and calls from men he played against or alongside over his unparalleled 18-year NFL career.

Peyton Manning to retire after 18 seasons in the NFL

by Arnie Stapleton - March 6, 2016 - 7:21pm

Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He's retiring a champion.

Manning won't share retirement plans on eve of Super Bowl

by Arnie Stapleton - January 28, 2016 - 10:50pm

What's whispered into Bill Belichick's ear stays in Bill Belichick's ear.

Manning angrily denies Al Jazeera report he used PEDs

by Arnie Stapleton - December 27, 2015 - 10:32pm

Peyton Manning said a report by Al Jazeera set to air Sunday that suggests he used performance-enhancing drugs was "completely fabricated, complete trash, garbage."

AP Source: Manning returning for 18th NFL season

by Arnie Stapleton - March 5, 2015 - 8:41am

Weeks of speculation about Peyton Manning's future ended Wednesday with word that he's returning for an 18th season in the NFL and fourth in Denver.

Manning breaks Favre's mark with 509th TD pass

by Arnie Stapleton - October 20, 2014 - 2:07pm

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's NFL record for touchdown passes with No. 509. He didn't stop there, either.

Peyton Manning throws 500th career TD pass

by Arnie Stapleton - October 6, 2014 - 12:52pm

Peyton Manning has thrown his 500th career touchdown pass, joining Brett Favre as the only members of the exclusive club.

1st openly gay NFL player to face hurdles

by Arnie Stapleton - February 11, 2014 - 9:44am

Michael Sam will face a daunting set of challenges that most rookies don't have to deal with when making the already formidable jump from college to the NFL.

Danilo Gallinari undergoes second ACL operation

by Arnie Stapleton - January 22, 2014 - 1:01pm

Danilo Gallinari has had a major setback in his return from left knee surgery, requiring a second operation Tuesday that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.

Brian Shaw agrees to coach Denver Nuggets

by Arnie Stapleton - June 25, 2013 - 11:34am

The former guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and Phil Jackson pupil has agreed to succeed George Karl as coach of the Denver Nuggets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

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