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Cowher to Jets?

  PFTV: It's unrealistic to rule out the Jets firing Rex Ryan and turning to Bill Cowher for a turnaround.

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Shaky Steelers

  PFTV: Florio says Pittsburgh peaked too early and now must win on Sunday to reach the playoffs.

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Slideshow: From the loser Lions on Thanksgiving Day to flying octopi at Red Wings' games to Kentucky Derby hats, we highlight the greatest traditions in all of sports.

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Bye-bye A.I.?

  Allen Iverson reportedly is set to retire despite feeling “strongly that I can still compete at the highest level.” Full story

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No more Romo?

  Fantasy Fix: Among the topics to face on Thanksgiving week is whether it's time to bench Tony Romo.

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    Irish eyes on Stoops

    The rumors of Bob Stoops leaving Oklahoma and going to Notre Dame aren't going away easliy.

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    Darth Jimmy?

    Notre Dame changed a rule regarding dark visors for Jimmy Clausen, who received black eyes in a restaurant fight.

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        Fantasy Fix: Week 12 matchups

          Gregg Rosenthal and Tiffany Simons predict an aerial assault when New England takes on New Orleans.

        National Dog Show (Thanksgiving on NBC at 12 p.m.)

        Day of dogs

        Check out the Best in Breed winners at the National Dog Show, go behind the scenes and vote for your favorite!

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        Like it or not, Lions to stay on Thanksgiving

        Pompei: It's difficult to watch the woeful Detroit Lions play every Thanksgiving. But that doesn’t mean the Lions will be knocked off their Thanksgiving perch anytime soon. The NFL values the tradition, so we're stuck with it.

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        Favorites to roll; Irish to fall again

        Predictions 101: Look for Stanford to add to the misery of Charlie Weis and Notre Dame, but the nation's top-ranked teams will do fine.

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        10-time All-Star Iverson reportedly will retire

          Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It says Iverson plans to retire but also that "I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level."

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        MLB offseason no longer a time to rest

          Blyleven: With much more money to be made and better facilities on hand with every team, baseball players are putting an increasing focus on offseason conditioning.

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        Lysacek discovers obligations, spoils

        Men's figure skating star Evan Lysacek, along with women's champ Kim Yu-na, has discovered that the spoils of being a world champion are matched by the obligations.

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        Player News

        Blue Jays re-signed infielder John McDonald to a two-year, $3 million contract.

        Nov. 25 - 7:00 pm ETRead analysis

        Contrary to an earlier report, Elton Brand will not play on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

        Nov. 25 - 6:35 pm ET(Source: Kate Fagan on Twitter)Read analysis

        Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

        Nov. 25 - 6:21 pm ET(Source: Associated Press)Read analysis

        In a conference call with Tennessee media Wednesday, Kurt Warner (head) told reporters that he expects to play Sunday at the Titans.

        Nov. 25 - 6:21 pm ET(Source: Nashville Tennessean on Twitter)Read analysis

        Steven Jackson missed Rams practice Wednesday with back spasms.

        Nov. 25 - 6:21 pm ET(Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch)Read analysis

        Michael Turner (ankle) returned to Falcons practice on a "limited" basis Wednesday.

        Nov. 25 - 6:20 pm ET(Source: J. Michael Moore on Twitter)Read analysis

        Steve Slaton missed Texans practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury.

        Nov. 25 - 6:20 pm ET(Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter)Read analysis

        Allen Iverson's manager, Gary Moore, told Yahoo Sports that Iverson is planning to retire.

        Nov. 25 - 6:20 pm ET(Source: Yahoo Sports)Read analysis

        Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) is listed as questionable for Thanksgiving Day against Green Bay. Johnson did not practice Wednesday.

        Nov. 25 - 5:55 pm ET(Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)Read analysis

        Pacers beat reporter Mike Wells reports that Danny Granger will not play on Wednesday due to a sprained left MCL.

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