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John Wilkinson

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John Wilkinson is sports journalist and recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University where he covered baseball, men's basketball and soccer. He was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by Phoenix sports teams which he came to love. He's witnessed some classic Arizona sports moments, from the Dbacks opening day to routing the Yankees in game six of the 2001 World Series; ASU upsetting Nebraska in 1996 as well as losing to Ohio State in the 1997 Rose Bowl. He likes to root for the underdog and believes in the stories that go beyond sports to what they can tell us about life and people.

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NFL coaching rumors: Dirk Koetter to interview with Browns, Chiefs, Eagles

Atlanta Falcons' offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is reportedly set to interview with three different NFL teams this week for their head coaching vacancies.

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Chan Gailey thanks Bills, fans in farewell statement

Recently fired Biffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey gave a brief statement on Monday, thanking the organization and fans.

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Jets vs. Bills final score: C.J. Spiller and Buffalo roll past New York, 28-9

The Buffalo Bills finished the 2012 season with a 28-9 victory over the New York Jets behind strong efforts from Ryan Fitzpatrick and C.J. Spiller. Both teams finish the season 6-10.

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NFL inactive list, Week 17: Dolphins vs. Patriots

The lists of inactive players are out for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET contest between the New Enland Patriots and Miami Dolphins. New England tight end Rob Gronkowski is active after missing the last five weeks with a forearm injury.

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Redskins vs. Eagles game recap: RG3 leads Washington to 27-20 victory

Thee Washington Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-20, to stay in first place in the NFC East and set up a Week 17 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys for a playoff spot. Robert Griffin III returned from injury to lead the Redskins.

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NFL inactives, Week 16: Giants vs. Ravens

Justin Tuck is among those listed as inactive for today's game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens.

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Mike Smith leaving Jets to coach at Texas Tech, per report

New York Jets outside linebackers coach Mike Smith will reportedly leave the team at the end of the season to become co-defensive coordinator at Texas Tech.

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Redskins OT Jordan Black suspended for PED violation

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Jordan Black has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating its policy on performance enhancing substances.

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Panthers vs. Chargers 2012: Cam Newton leads Carolina to easy victory

SB Nation's Panthers blog reacts after the Carolina Panthers won their second consecutive game, beating the San Diego Chargers, 31-7, on Sunday.

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Giants vs. Falcons, Week 15: Matt Ryan leads Atlanta past New York

Reaction from SB Nation's Atlanta Falcons blog after Atlanta blew out the New York Giants, 34-0, on Sunday and improved to 12-2 on the year.