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Rivalry loses punch

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As far as Jeff Fisher’s concerned, it’s time for a whole new chapter in his Tennessee Titans’ rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Warner was sure he was down to his last chance to make it as an NFL quarterback in 1998 when he reported to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe.
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Return to Denver no big deal

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DENVER — Allen Iverson isn’t exactly emotional over his only trip this season to the Mile High City, certainly not like Chauncey Billups will be when he returns.

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