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From the NY Times: NEW ORLEANS — One week after the Super Bowl, citizens of this enchanting and peculiar city will place a crown upon the head of Saints quarterback Drew Brees. They will dress him in a tunic, put him on a float and parade him through the streets before cheering throngs.

The Cowboys have signed Phillips, their head coach to a contract extension through 2012, ESPN and NFLN reported. Team owner Jerry Jones confirmed earlier this week that he had picked up an option on Phillips' contract for next season.

2010 schedule is one of NFL's toughest.

Bobcats get 43 from Jackson, grab victory late..

Astros owner Drayton McLane has entered into an exclusive negotiating period with a group including former USOC chief Harvey Schiller.

McGwire admits using steroids in 1998.. It was foolish and it was a mistake. I truly apologize," Mark McGwire said in a statement. "I wish I had never played during the steroid era.”

"Roll Tide Roll" Bad luck hinders Texas’ run at No. 1 as starting QB McCoy leaves game with shoulder injury on Longhorns’ fifth play of the night

Having carved out a nice legacy of his own, Colt McCoy has one bit of unfinished business. If you’re inclined to believe Texas will win, he’s where you start. Actually, you start with his entire senior class.

Rockets try to win Suns' way and fail Brooks, Landry combine for 65 in high-scoring loss!!

For Andre Dawson, the ninth time was the charm. Cooperstown finally called "The Hawk," but said no to everybody else -- including Roberto Alomar -- in 2010.