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Vikings' Allen fined $25K for hit on QB Rodgers

Nov. 19, 2008
The NFL has fined, but not suspended, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen for his hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen was fined $10,000 by the NFL for using the football as a prop last Sunday against the Chicago Bears.

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GREEN BAY, Wis., Nov. 30 (UPI) -- DeAngelo Williams ran for four 1-yard touchdowns, including one with 1:30 to play Sunday, leading the Carolina Panthers past the Green Bay Packers 35-31.

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GREEN BAY, Wis., Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers hit Greg Jennings with a touchdown pass in the first quarter Sunday and the Packers went on to stomp the Chicago Bears 37-3.

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NASHVILLE, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Rob Bironas' overtime field goal Sunday lifted Tennessee over Green Bay 19-16 and kept the Titans unbeaten in eight games this season.

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NFL: Green Bay 27, Seattle 17

NFL: Green Bay 27, Seattle 17

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GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday quarterback Aaron Rodgers would likely start Sunday despite missing a third straight day of practice.

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GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not participate in practice until Thursday at the earliest.

NFL: Tampa Bay 30, Green Bay 21

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 28 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay defense, led by Derrick Brooks and Jermaine Phillips, held Green Bay to 178 total yards Sunday in a 30-21 Buccaneers' win over the Packers.

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DETROIT, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Aaron Rodgers passed for three touchdowns Sunday, keying the Green Bay Packers' 48-25 victory over the Detroit Lions.

NFL: Green Bay 24, Minnesota 19

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GREEN BAY, Wis., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Aaron Rodgers completed 9-of-15 passes for 117 yards with one touchdown and an interception Monday in Green Bay's 20-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Report: Favre, Packers at 'stalemate'

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Marilyn Monroe Cupcake Portrait at Madame Tussauds in New York
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A one-of-a-kind 8 x 4 foot portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from 2,100 bite sized stuffed cupcakes stands in the lobby next to her wax figure on the eve of Marilyn Monroe's 86th birthday at Madame Tussauds in New York City on May 31, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo