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• Manning wins third NFL MVP award in landslide
  Peyton Manning has joined Brett Favre as the only three-time winners of The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
• Bears in playoff chase with OT win over Packers
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• Big Ben practices, expects to play vs. Chargers
  Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who battled the effects of a concussion last week, returned to practice on Monday and said he expects to play in Sunday's home playoff game against the San Diego Chargers.
• Cards receiver Boldin has strained hamstring
  Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina.
• Steelers' Harrison named top defensive player
  James Harrison, the best player on the NFL's best defense, has won The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award.
• Packers fire 6 coaches, including D-coordinator
  The Green Bay Packers have cleaned house, releasing defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and five other assistant coaches.