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PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Dont look at NFL expansion of the playoffs as a slam dunk.Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney said Wednesday he doesnt expect the league to expand the playoffs by two teams in 2015.Adding another wild-card team in each conference has been discussed for several years and certainly will be a hot topic at the owners meetings in March. But Rooney cast doubt on it happening.Im not necessarily opposed to the idea of adding a playoff team or adding a team from each conference, Rooney said. But my view on that depends a lot on what goes with it. Schedule is certainly a factor: When would this game be played? The fact that we would now wind up with likely only having one team in each conference with a bye is not a great outcome.There are things like that I think we would have to look at and think through before a decision is made on this, and that may be one reason why this is probably not a decision that gets made this year.Commissioner Roger Goodell has supported two more wild-card teams, bringing the playoff field from 12 to 14. So do many owners, although the league previously has delayed a vote on expanding the playoffs.But because the players union vehemently opposes a lengthening of the regular season to 17 or 18 games, the only realistic option for the NFL to provide more games is by adding playoff teams.Had there been 14 playoff teams this season, a 9-7 record would have earned the final spot in the AFC — Houston, Kansas City, Buffalo and San Diego all had that record — while Philadelphia would have gotten in at 10-6 in the NFC.The leagues TV partners wouldnt mind the idea of more playoff games, and theres the prospect of playing both of the additional wild cards in prime time. The new setup would mean one first-round playoff bye in each conference, with six wild-card round games instead of the current four.In May, Goodell painted a positive scenario for expanding the playoffs.I do believe it will be approved for the 2015 season, Goodell said. We want to see how it will impact in a positive way from a competitive standpoint. Will it create more excitement, more races toward the end of the season? Who will ultimately qualify for the playoffs?___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Jets Jerseys China . In the second game of their day/night doubleheader at Minneapolis, three Blue Jays pitchers, Steve Delabar, Sergio Santos and J. Joe Namath Jersey .5 million contract with the right-handed reliever. Ziegler revealed the agreement via Twitter, saying hes "really excited to stay in Arizona for a couple more years, at least. http://www.cheapnewyorkjetsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-wesley-walker-jersey .com) - Manu Ginobili capped off a 26-point night with a go-ahead layup with 24 seconds left in overtime, with the basket giving the San Antonio Spurs a much-needed 95-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Mark Gastineau Jersey . The Canadiens captain, who underwent surgery on his injured biceps in the off-season, had been skating with the team in a non-contact capacity since last week. Chuma Edoga Jersey .com) - Stanley Johnson had 18 points and No.TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees newcomer Masahiro Tanaka has finished up his first throwing session with the team. Tanaka worked out Wednesday at the minor league part of the Yankees spring training complex. Pitching coach Larry Rothschild said Tanaka "looked good" during a long toss session. Tanaka recently signed a $155 million, seven-year contract andd was introduced Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.dddddddddddd. He was 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA last year while leading the Rakuten Golden Eagles to the Japan Series title. It should be determined in the next couple days when the 25-year-old right-hander will throw off a mound. Yankees pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for spring training Friday. Cheap Buffalo Sabres Gear Wholesale Calgary Flames Jerseys Cheap Adidas Colorado Avalanche Jerseys Montreal Canadiens Outlet Store Wholesale New Jersey Devils Jerseys Adidas Arizona Coyotes Jerseys Cheap Adidas Boston Bruins Jerseys Cheap Adidas Carolina Hurricanes Jerseys Chicago Blackhawks Shop Free Shipping Wholesale Columbus Blue Jackets Jerseys Dallas Stars Shop Free Shipping Cheap Adidas Detroit Red Wings Jerseys Anaheim Ducks Jerseys China Wholesale Edmonton Oilers Jerseys Florida Panthers Shop Free Shipping Wholesale Los Angeles Kings Jerseys Minnesota Wild Outlet Store Cheap Adidas Nashville Predators Jerseys Cheap Adidas New York Islanders Jerseys New York Rangers Winter Classic Jerseys Cheap Adidas Ottawa Senators Jerseys Cheap Adidas Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys Wholesale Pittsburgh Penguins Jerseys Cheap Adidas San Jose Sharks Jerseys St. Louis Blues Winter Classic Jerseys Wholesale Tampa Bay Lightning Jerseys Toronto Maple Leafs Outlet Store Vancouver Canucks Outlet Store Cheap Adidas Vegas Golden Knights Jerseys Cheap Adidas Washington Capitals Jerseys Cheap Adidas Winnipeg Jets Jerseys ' ' '