http://www.santafenewmexican.com/rss/[Category]/[Slugline] Santa Fe New Mexican en-us http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/nfl-Favre-decides-to-retire-once-again-after-18-seasons NEW YORK — Brett Favre swears this is the real deal — no more last-minute comebacks. The 39-year-old quarterback retired again Wednesday and insi ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/nfl-Steelers-and-Rooneys-won-t-see-super-sized-payout PITTSBURGH — The latest Lombardi Trophy added to the Steelers' display case makes them the most successful franchise in the modern era, but even a rec ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/nfl-Nothing-out-of-the-normal NEW YORK — To Richard Malin, Plaxico Burress wasn't a customer, he was an ordeal. It was 2002 when Burress, then playing for the Steelers, hired ... 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Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/football-Some-great-recruits-get-overlooked-by-scouts Rashad Johnson is the no-star All-American, the player overlooked by every scouting service in America, and most college coaches, too. Johnson wa ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Steel-City-celebrates-Super-Bowl-win-with-parade PITTSBURGH — More than 300,000 black-and-gold bedecked Pittsburgh Steelers fan — about the population of the city itself — packed the streets of "Sixb ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Warner-among-Cardinals--issues TEMPE, Ariz. — Kurt Warner's future is chief among the serious contract issues facing Arizona in the aftermath of their improbable run to the Super Bo ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Super-Bowls-keep-fans-at-edge-of-seats TAMPA, Fla. — Super Super Bowls are becoming a habit. The Steelers' 27-23 win Sunday night over Arizona was another classic in an era of great ga ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Super--Roethlisberger-s-scrambling--improvising--clutch-complet TAMPA, Fla. — The winning play of the Super Bowl was right out of a schoolyard. Scamble right, scramble left, find someone open. The perfect ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/03-Super-Bowl-in-brief Next up: Disney World TAMPA, Fla. — While it's customary for the Super Bowl MVP to head to the amusement park for a celebratory parade the day af ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Cardinals--Late-rallies--but-no-miracles-for-Arizona TAMPA, Fla. — The Arizona Cardinals were achingly close. They needed to hang on for just 21/2 minutes to complete a stunner of a Super Bowl comeback. ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Cards--Steelers-produce-myriad-of-highlights TAMPA, Fla. — Two of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history became footnotes thanks to Santonio Holmes' feet. James Harrison's 100-yard interce ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Smith--Woodson--Thomas-among-Hall-honorees TAMPA, Fla. — Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson and Derrick Thomas, all witnesses for the defense. All Pro Football Hall of Famers. The three were elected ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Super-Bowl-showdown When the Steelers have the ball This group has balanced its attack. Indeed, when RB Willie Parker (39) couldn't find much room against Baltimore ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Grimm-turns-no-name-offensive-line-into-solid-wall TAMPA, Fla. — "Almost" is the story of Russ Grimm's life, from a coaching job he coveted to the Hall of Fame. He was almost head coach of Pittsbu ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/super-bowl-Steelers-praise--D--innovator TAMPA, Fla. — He is a master of disguise, so perhaps it's not surprising that Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau once was actor Michael Cain ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/The-other-side-of-the-stadium TAMPA, Fla. — They started lining up at the "Faith Cafe" before lunchtime — the unemployed and the homeless, the hungry and the hopeless. They we ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Steelers--defense-could-be-one-of-the-best--and-it-doesn-t-even TAMPA, Fla. — Exceptional defenses generate colorful, distinctive nicknames that define a style and forge an image that guarantees they will be mentio ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/NFL-Fitzgerald--aspires-to-be-great--in-career--Super-Bowl TAMPA, Fla. — Larry Fitzgerald soars above the outstretched arms of defenders, caresses the football with his fingertips, and clings to it as he comes ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/nfl-Black-coaches-no-longer-a-curiosity TAMPA, Fla. — A small group gathered for a closed-door meeting at NFL headquarters two years ago in December, as it had regularly since 2003. The topi ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/Tough-Christmas-marked-turning-point-for-Cardinals TAMPA, Fla. — Even the weather in Arizona was gloomy in the aftermath of the Cardinals' 40-point loss to New England. One game remained before th ... Sports http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Sports/super-bowl-A-stage-to-share-his-message TAMPA, Fla. — Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes' childhood was much like that of any other youngster in rural south Florida. He played backyard f ... Sports