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Packers lead Bears 14-0 at halftime (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sun, 01/23/2011 - 15:48

Aaron Rodgers and James Starks had short touchdowns runs and Green Bay's defense throttled Jay Cutler and the Bears as the Packers took a 14-0 halftime lead Sunday in the NFC championship at Soldier Field.

A trip to Dallas for the Super Bowl was the prize for the winner between two storied franchises and longtime rivals, who've combined for 21 titles and have dozens of players in the Hall...


 

A-Rod HR in 15th gets Yanks by BoSox 2-0 (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sat, 08/08/2009 - 01:45

Long after their nights on the field were over, A.J. Burnett and Josh Beckett remained in their dugouts, riveted by all the zeros on the Yankee Stadium scoreboard.

Most of the fans were still in their seats, hoping for a hit. Maybe even a run. Alex Rodriguez ended the longest scoreless duel between longtime rivals Boston and New York in the 15th inning with his first homer in three weeks, giving the...