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Redskins reportedly offered Mike Shanahan the coaching job in March. But Shanahan argued that Jim Zorn deserved more time.

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Some Steelers think Ben Roethlisberger was “over-dramatizing” his headaches.

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          Paul Pierce shot a perfect 6-of-6 from 3-point land on Sunday, and finished with 29 points on 8-of-14 shooting with seven rebounds and four assists.

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