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Jets and Giants bring 'Big Angst' to the 'Big Apple.' A Week 15 NFL quiz
The two New York City football teams stumbled during Week 15 of the NFL season. To test your knowledge of this and other NFL developments, take this 16-question quiz.
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Patriots have their December game faces on. A Week 14 NFL quiz
Both the Falcons and Texans have stumbled, of late. To test your knowledge of NFL Week 14 developments, take our quiz.
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NFL 2012: a banner year for rookie quarterbacks
Encouraged by the success of Carolina’s Cam Newton and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton last season, five teams hand the offensive controls to five players fresh out of the college ranks.
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Commencement season: Speakers share inspiration, insight, and advice with college grads
It’s college graduation season and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” which began in late April, will be heard at commencement ceremonies until mid-June. Many more speeches have yet to be given that impart the usual pearls of wisdom and advice on pursuing dreams, being daring, and contributing to society. Here’s a sampling of excerpts from speeches given to graduates around the country.
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Peyton Manning: Where does he rank among the best NFL quarterbacks?
Where does Peyton Manning rank when it comes to the NFL's Top 5 best quarterbacks?
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Jets and Giants bring 'Big Angst' to the 'Big Apple.' A Week 15 NFL quiz
The two New York City football teams stumbled during Week 15 of the NFL season. To test your knowledge of this and other NFL developments, take this 16-question quiz.
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Patriots have their December game faces on. A Week 14 NFL quiz
Both the Falcons and Texans have stumbled, of late. To test your knowledge of NFL Week 14 developments, take our quiz.
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NFL referee debacle costs everyone, except the NFL
NFL replacement referees cost the Green Bay Packers a win Monday night, and frustrations are reaching a boiling point. But while fans, players, and coaches are paying a price, the NFL itself isn't losing anything but the public relations battle.
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NFL replacement refs: admirable effort or unacceptable incompetence?
The NFL is sticking by its replacement refs, saying they’re performing admirably. But after a Monday night game in which the refereeing clearly interrupted the game, pressure is building.
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Peyton Manning is back and other NFL Week 1 highlights (+video)
Peyton Manning led the Denver Broncos to victory over Pittsburgh. Rookie Robert Griffin III threw for 320 yards for a Redskins win. The San Francisco 49ers schooled Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
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NFL 2012: a banner year for rookie quarterbacks
Encouraged by the success of Carolina’s Cam Newton and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton last season, five teams hand the offensive controls to five players fresh out of the college ranks.
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Peyton Manning: Denver hopes he's 'comfortable' as NFL preseason kicks off
Peyton Manning debuts in a Broncos uniform Thursday night for an NFL preseason game in Chicago. John Elway says the veteran QB will play 'one or two series.'
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Commencement season: Speakers share inspiration, insight, and advice with college grads
It’s college graduation season and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” which began in late April, will be heard at commencement ceremonies until mid-June. Many more speeches have yet to be given that impart the usual pearls of wisdom and advice on pursuing dreams, being daring, and contributing to society. Here’s a sampling of excerpts from speeches given to graduates around the country.
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Seau's suicide forces hard questions on head injuries
He is not the first football player to have committed suicide, and experts worry that it may be linked to repeated concussions.
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Seau's death a shock, friends say
Friends and former team-mates say they never would have expected the player's suicide.
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Bobby Petrino fired as Arkansas head coach (+video)
Bobby Petrino became head coach of the Arkansas football team five years ago. Now, the school is left to pick up the pieces after Bobby Petrino's multiple missteps.
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Peyton Manning: Where does he rank among the best NFL quarterbacks?
Where does Peyton Manning rank when it comes to the NFL's Top 5 best quarterbacks?
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Super Bowl XLVI: Patriots and Giants cap off clamorous NFL campaign
The biggest game in the 2011 NFL season almost didn't happen, due to a players lockout by owners over the summer. Now, it's time to crown a champion.
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NFL playoffs: Did New Orleans Saints end the 'defense wins championships' era?
NFL playoffs are led by teams with dreadful defenses, like the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions. It's a sign that more teams are turning to the Indianapolis Colts model.
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Tim Tebow notches another victory for Denver Broncos
Tim Tebow is now 5-1 as the Denver Bronco's starting quarterback. Tim Tebow led Denver to a 16-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers. A look at the other NFL games Sunday.
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Michael Vick comeback pays off handsomely
Michael Vick was in prison on a dogfighting conviction three years ago. Now, the Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly reached agreement on a contract that will pay Michael Vick $100 million over the next six years.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/23
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Iced-in Atlanta almost completely shut down, another Arctic front coming
Local buses aren't running. Mail service is suspended. Even a salt truck crashed. What happens to a city of 5 million with eight snow plows? Break out Twitter and the 'Star Wars' figurines!
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/07
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Drew Brees named SI 'Sportsman of the Year.' Who else could have been picked?
Drew Brees, who led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl win in February, has been selected as 'Sportsman of the Year' by Sports Illustrated. Does Drew Brees deserve it? Who else could have been so honored?
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NFL fines three, will start handing out suspensions for helmet-to-helmet hits
NFL officials announced Tuesday that three players have been fined for helmet hits this past Sunday and, beginning this week, players can be suspended for violent tackles where their helmet makes contact with an opponent's helmet.
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DeSean Jackson injury: Should NFL penalize helmet hits?
DeSean Jackson of the Eagles was hurt in a second quarter collision with Atlanta's Dunta Robinson in Sunday's NFL matchup. A pair of Cleveland Browns were also injured Sunday by helmet-to-helmet hits in their game with the Steelers.
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In Philadelphia, a Michael Vick Atlanta never knew
Quarterback Michael Vick has won the starting job with the Philadelphia Eagles by changing who he is – both on and off the field – after spending 20 months in prison for dogfighting.
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Reggie Bush injury Monday night could keep him on sidelines for six weeks
Reggie Bush of the Saints broke his leg in New Orleans' victory over the 49ers Monday night. The Saints will miss the pass catching, running and punt return abilities of Reggie Bush for the next six weeks.
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Michael Vick, reviled for dogfighting, returns as Eagles starting QB (VIDEO)
Michael Vick has spent time in prison for putting on dogfights. After 21 months behind bars, the Eagles are now paying Michael Vick to lead Philly to a victory over Detroit this Sunday.
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