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Pittsburgh newspaper likens Patriots to evil Empire from 'Star Wars'

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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is putting a "Star Wars" twist on Sunday's playoff game between the Steelers and New England Patriots.

The cover art of the newspaper's special AFC Championship section includes several references to the movie franchise, with the Patriots representing the Galactic Empire and the Steelers depicted as the Millennium Falcon.

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