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Arthur Blank denies he was approached by anyone from L.A.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Falcons owner Arthur Blank is playing this one straight by the script. After reports earlier this week suggested that the Falcons had been approached by interested parties in Los Angeles during their pursuit of public money for a new stadium, Blank has …

CNNSI.com

BOSTON (AP) -- An official with knowledge of the deal says the Boston Red Sox have signed first baseman Lyle Overbay to a minor league contract.

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he firmly believes the future of the Falcons is in Atlanta, and reports that he had been contacted by Los Angeles officials are inaccurate. “We’re committed to Atlanta, the city, the region and the state,…

Don Banks, CNNSI.com

NEW ORLEANS -- Have to admit, I'm a sucker for the sentimental stories that come forth every year during Super Bowl week. Jerome Bettis' quest to ride off into retirement with a ring. John Elway finally getting the big confetti shower for once (and then…

CNNSI.com

Long ago, Randy Moss and Matt Birk had Super Bowl dreams as Vikings teammates. Now the two will vie for the elusive title as opponents. Don Banks details their unique bond.

Peter King, CNNSI.com

NEW ORLEANS -- I don't know what kind of game this is going to be, but this Super Bowl really has it all.

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- Call it the winter of discontent for the Atlanta Falcons. I spent some time with general manager Thomas Dimitroff as he made the rounds Thursday through the Super Bowl media center. As he reflected on the Falcons’ season, he used the same…