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WASHINGTON -- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison wants the NFL to provide credible evidence before he agrees to an interview with league officials regarding a media report that linked him and other players to the use of performance-enhancing drugs.The NFL Players Association sent a letter on Harrisons behalf to NFL executive Adolpho Birch on Tuesday asking for more information.We have repeatedly requested that the NFL inform him and the NFLPA whether the NFL possesses any credible evidence (e.g., verified documents or verified testimony of witnesses) that warrants an interview of Mr. Harrison regarding a potential violation, union attorney Heather M. McPhee wrote.The other active players implicated by the Al-Jazeera report are Green Bay linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, and free-agent linebacker Mike Neal, who played the past six seasons with the Packers. Peyton Manning, who is now retired, also was cited in Al-Jazeeras doping report in December. He wasnt mentioned in the NFLs investigation, but USA Today, citing an unnamed source, reported last week that an investigation into Mannings possible involvement also is progressing.The NFL first notified Matthews, Peppers, Harrison and Neal about its investigation into the report on Jan. 11.Al-Jazeera America reported allegations by Charlie Sly, who worked as an intern at an anti-aging clinic. But Sly later recanted his claims.Especially in a business where the mere mention of a player-employees name can generate ratings for a broadcaster, the NFLPA and Mr. Harrison do not believe that unsupported, unsubstantiated verbal remarks provide `sufficient credible evidence to initiate an investigation of, and require an interview with, an employee, McPhee wrote.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Tony Cingrani . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off. Justin Williams . Shot outdoors against the stunning backdrop of Banff, Alta., the networks 30-minute original production airs tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2. The four All-Star teams will play for $100,000 in prize money during TSNs annual skins game, airing live this weekend on TSN from The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. http://www.custommlbcardinalsjersey.com/custom-yadier-molina-jersey-large-1091q.html . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says hes thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros. Alex Reyes . For the Wild it was their first win of the season and they now have a record of 1-1-2 while the Jets fall to 2-2. Jets start a six game home stand Friday with another divisional game, home to the Dallas Stars. Tommy Edman .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. After a disappointing postseason absence in 2015-16, the Boston Bruins have climbed back to third in the competitive Atlantic Division, and its primarily because of a bounce-back season from starting goalie Tuukka Rask.When Rask is in net, the Bruins are 11-2-0 this season, which is tied with Montreals Carey Price for the most wins. On the other hand, the Bs are 0-5-0 with either Zane McIntyre, Anton Khudobin or Malcolm Subban in goal.Rask has eight first, second or third game stars, which is also tied with Price for first in the NHL, acccording to Sporting Charts.ddddddddddddRask has a .946 save percentage, a 1.46 goals-against average and nine quality starts, each of which ranks in the NHLs top four this season. Compare that to a combined .850 save percentage, 4.24 goals-against average and no quality starts from his three backups, and its obvious that Bostons fate rests in Rasks hands this season. Can he continue to play at the elite level? ' ' '