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Cubs Defend NL Central Title
Lou Piniella's squad favored to repeat as Central champions behind ace Carlos Zambrano and offensive leaders such as Derrek Lee. Japanese star Kosuke Fukudome adds punch.
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Cubs Favored to Win NL Central
Cubs predicted to win second straight division crown for first time in franchise history. Young standouts expected to make Milwaukee a contender for postseason berth.
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NFL Adds Six to Hall of Fame Roll
Washington cornerback Darrell Green, wide receiver Art Monk and four other NFL greats officially will be inducted into Hall of Fame at ceremonies in Canton in August.
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N.Y. Relies on Manning, Run Game
Patriots will try to stop New York's rushing attack, force Eli Manning to beat them in the passing game as they chase Super Bowl XLII title and date with history.
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Giants Won't Stop Explosive Pats
Cinderella New York faces uphill climb in knocking off New England in Super Bowl XLII. Experienced Patriots have firepower to win fourth championship in seven years.
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Patriots Prohibitive Favorite
Patriots playoff experience, explosive offense should prove too much for San Diego to handle in AFC Championship at Foxboro, sending New England to Super Bowl XLII.
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Packers, Giants Meet for NFC Title
Giants must slow Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay's defensive front but also face the challenge of playing in frigid conditions in NFC Championship contest.
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History on Packers Side vs. Giants
Packers face New York in NFC Championship contest. Historic rivals have combined for 18 NFL titles but haven't faced each other in playoffs since 1962 at Yankee Stadium.
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Giants Upset Top-Seeded Cowboys
Giants defense stymies Tony Romo, Terrell Owens. Eli Manning, Amani Toomer help New York to ninth straight road win as No. 5 seed travels to Lambeau Field to meet Pack
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Resilient Chargers Eliminate Colts
Reserves help Chargers defeat Peyton Manning, host Indianapolis to advance to AFC Championship game. San Diego's battered stars must return against unbeaten Patriots
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Brady, Patriots Remain Perfect
MVP Tom Brady torches Jacksonville to lead Patriots to AFC Championship game for fourth time in five years. New England dominates second half, holds off upset-minded Jags
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Packers Roll Past Seahawks
Halfback Ryan Grant overcomes two early fumbles to rush for 201 yards, Brett Favre tosses three TD passes as Green Bay whips Seahawks in NFC playoffs.
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Colts, Chargers Renew Rivalry
Offense, RCA Dome crowd will give Colts more than enough to defeat San Diego, return them to AFC Championship game.
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Jags Big Obstacle for Patriots
Jacksonville's power running game will challenge Patriots in AFC Divisional showdown. But New England's record-setting Tom Brady and Randy Moss will prove too much.
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Packers Should Edge Seahawks
Packers quarterback, Lambeau mystique key factors in postseason showdown against former Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren
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