St. Louis Rams Fire Head Coach, General Manager

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The St. Louis Rams officially fired head coach Steve Spagnuolo on Monday. Spagnuolo compiled a 10-38 record in his 3 seasons with the franchise. The team also fired general manager Billy Devaney. The Rams (2-14) finished the season tied with the Indianapolis Colts for the worst record in the league.

NHL Moves Winter Classic Start Time To 3 ET

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NEW YORK – The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced that the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic will start at 3 p.m. ET (NBC,CBC,RDS). The game originally was scheduled for 1 p.m., ET. The revised start time decision was based on tomorrow's weather forecast and should offer optimal game conditions for players and fans.

All tickets to the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic will continue to be honored and all ticket-holder agreement language remains unchanged.

The following is a revised timeline for fans based on the 3 p.m. ET start time:

Sports Complex Parking Lots will open at 9 a.m. ET

Spectator Plaza will operate from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ET.

Gates to Citizens Bank Park will open at 1 p.m. ET

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Jacksonville's Jones-Drew Wins Rushing Title

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Patriots Tight End Sets Receiving Yards Record

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Ravens Clinch AFC North, Bye Week

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NFL Season Concludes With Three 5000 Yard Passers

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Bengals Headed To The Playoffd

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Cincinnati Bengals with a record of 9-7 clinched a AFC wild-card berth despite losing to the Baltimore Ravens.