BARRY WILNER

AP Pro Football Writer
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Belichick, Brady in cheerful mood at arrival

Even the usually dour Bill Belichick was joking around as the New England Patriots arrived in Indianapolis for Super Bowl week.

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NFL extends Goodell's contract through 2018 season

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's contract was extended Wednesday through the 2018 season.

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Classic matchups for spots in Super Bowl

No complaining about these championship matchups: prolific offense vs. stingy defense, or old foes renewing a storied rivalry.

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Championship pedigree shows for Brady, Eli

The playoffs have a way of bringing out the pedigree in NFL quarterbacks. Simply take a look at the fingers of Tom Brady and Eli Manning to recognize it.

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Giants at 49ers, Ravens at Patriots

That road warrior mentality the New York Giants have embraced is paving their path nicely.

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Legal hit by Niners' Whitner on Saints' Thomas

The helmet-to-helmet hit by San Francisco safety Donte Whitner that sent Saints running back Pierre Thomas to the locker room early in Saturday's NFC playoff game was legal.

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One mountain scaled, Tebow faces another

Tim Tebow and the Broncos passed one huge test. Now comes an even bigger challenge.

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Brady rolls past Tebow, Broncos; 49ers top Saints

Tom Brady took on Tebowmania and brought the New England Patriots within a game of another Super Bowl appearance.

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All-Pros: Brilliant newcomers and seasoned stars

Brilliant newcomers and seasoned stars. A winning blend for any team, including The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team.

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NFL to use video monitors to treat injuries

The NFL will begin using video monitors on each team's sideline this weekend to help treat injuries.

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Can't hide the excitement for NFL playoffs

The look of excitement and the eagerness in his voice gave Tom Coughlin away. It's playoff time, and he loves it that his New York Giants are back in contention after missing out the last two years.

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Time to peak, playoffs are here

The way the Green Bay Packers blew through the regular season, it would be foolish to pick against them repeating as Super Bowl champions.

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Giants win NFC East, beat Cowboys 31-14

Thanks to Eli Manning and Victor Cruz, an all-or-nothing game was all New York Giants and nothing but frustration for the Dallas Cowboys.

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Saints roll, playoff newcomer Texans advance

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints picked up right where they left off in the regular season: piling up points and yards in record-breaking fashion.

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Gloomy forecasts after lockout didn't pan out

Remember all the forecasts of gloom and doom for NFL teams after the lockout. Funny how virtually none of it happened.

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Patriots, 49ers lead Pro Bowl rosters

The usual names — Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Troy Polamalu, Tony Gonzalez — are headed for Hawaii, barring a trip to the Super Bowl.

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The success stories and failures of 2011

With one week to go in the post-lockout season, it's not too early to look at the success stories and utter failures of the NFL.

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Lions in, Eagles out, heading into NFL finales

The Lions and Falcons are in; the Eagles and Bears are out. Cincinnati is closing in on a playoff berth, while the Jets and Raiders need some help.

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Ravens, Texans, Giants, Jets miss chances

So much for making things easy on themselves.

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Strange Sunday: Packers lose, Colts win

For anyone who thinks the NFL is predictable, ponder this: Green Bay loses and Indianapolis wins.

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Broncos, Ravens, Falcons hold advantages

Win and you are in as a division champion.

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Strange Sunday: Packers lose, Colts win

NFL Sundays in 2011 haven't been any stranger than this one: Green Bay loses and Indianapolis wins.

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Redskins hurt Giants playoff bid with 23-10 win

If only the Redskins could play the Giants every week.

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NFL expected to discuss helmet hits

The NFL is expected to look at expanding the ban on launching and helmet hits.

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More impact rookies than Newton, Miller

One of the fears at the end of the 4 1/2-month lockout was how much all the missed practice and meeting time would affect rookies.

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