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[naviga:h3]Tornado warning detains Packers[/naviga:h3]

ARLINGTON, Texas — A tornado warning after Green Bay’s victory over Dallas in an NFC divisional playoff kept some fans, the entire Packers contingent and a few Cowboys players inside AT&T Stadium for more than hour after the game.

Officials issued an all-clear more than two hours after the game ended. The late playoff game, and AFC divisional matchup between Pittsburgh and Kansas City, was being shown on the giant video board over the center of the $1.2 billion stadium.

Earlier, a warning on the video board read “Severe Weather. Please Take Shelter,” as fans stayed in seats and wandered the large plazas at each end of the facility. At one point, officials warned people to get away from the large sliding glass doors behind the end zones.

[naviga:h3]Los Angeles fans boo Charger logo[/naviga:h3]

LOS ANGELES — The Chargers aren’t getting the warmest welcome from potential patrons on their move up the California coast.

Los Angeles fans at a Clippers-Lakers game booed the Chargers’ new logo when it was shown on the video board, then jeered tight end Jeff Cumberland when he was put on the big screen.

[naviga:h3]Northwestern wins to honor Hankins[/naviga:h3]

EVANSTON, Ill. — The Northwestern women’s basketball team honored Jordan Hankins by wearing her name and number during warmups and then, in a gym filled with the school’s athletes, won in its first game since her death.

The Wildcats beat Indiana 80-67 Saturday, less than a week after the sophomore guard committed suicide.

“I’ve coached probably close to 1,000 Division I games and it all becomes irrelevant in a situation like this,” Northwestern’s Joe McKeown said. “We just stayed to together to support and honor Jordan.”

The body of the 19-year-old from Indianapolis was found in her dorm room on Monday. Because of the tragedy, Northwestern’s game at Minnesota on Wednesday was postponed.

[naviga:h3]Byrne taking reins as Alabama A.D.[/naviga:h3]

Arizona athletic director Greg Byrne is expected to replace Alabama AD Bill Battle, who announced that he is stepping down, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

Details of an agreement were still being worked out between Byrne and Alabama.

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