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AFC Championship Game: Quiz time for Baltimore football fans

What do you really know about Baltimore’s pro football history, which first saw the Colts occupy the city, followed by the Ravens? Find out by taking this 10-question quiz in the lead-up to Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.

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Keep Tim Tebow? Why this Broncos fan doesn't want Peyton Manning.

Tim Tebow is surely gone now that Peyton Manning is a member of the Denver Broncos. But not all Bronco Nation is sold on trading Tim Tebow.
Ricky Williams calls it quits - seriously this time

Ricky Williams says he is is retiring from the NFL again, but this time it looks like it's the real deal.
The Daily Reckoning
Should you invest in a no-growth economy?

We’ve just had one of our best months in stock market history. Many investors are convinced that it is the beginning of something big. But is the economy really recovering enough for investing to make sense?
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.
Change Agent
Super Bowl puts spotlight on philanthropist's life

Myra Kraft's good works inspire Patriots football players and the New England region.
Patriots to meet Giants again in Super Bowl XLVI

The New England Patriots and New York Giants will play again in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, four years after the Giants prevented the Patriots from going undefeated.
AFC Championship fulcrum: Ravens offense vs. Patriots defense

New England's offense and Baltimore's defense are well known. But their opposite numbers could actually decide who goes to the Super Bowl.
AFC Championship Game: Quiz time for Baltimore football fans

What do you really know about Baltimore’s pro football history, which first saw the Colts occupy the city, followed by the Ravens? Find out by taking this 10-question quiz in the lead-up to Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.
Broncos-Patriots one of four intriguing NFL playoff games this weekend

Tim Tebow takes his act to New England, Drew Brees takes on the 49ers, the Texans travel to Baltimore, and the Packers host the Giants during this NFL divisional playoff weekend.
NFL playoffs: When offenses shine, fans tune in

NFL playoffs are full of big passing games and weak defensive squads. It's easier for fans to cheer champion quarterbacks than defensive squads in the NFL playoffs.
The Vote
Mitt Romney: Does it hurt him that he's a French-speaking rich guy?

Newt Gingrich thinks Mitt Romney’s linguistic skills are a big deal. Mr. Gingrich is hoping a new French-themed ad appeals to conservative voters in South Carolina.
Can Tom Brady overcome playoff missteps to beat Tim Tebow?

Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos didn't stop Tom Brady last month. But the Patriots' quarterback has a history of recent playoff losses to overcome.
Poll: God helps Tim Tebow win football games. Does Tim Tebow agree?

A new poll shows that 43 percent of respondents think divine intervention plays some role in the success of Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. But what is he praying about?
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.
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.
Joe Namath isn't part of Jets inner circle, according to Rex Ryan

Joe Namath is the only quarterback to lead the Jets to a Super Bowl title, but current Jets head coach Rex Ryan takes exception to recent comments about his team by Joe Namath.
NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night

NFL preseason: The games begin Thursday night, with five contests. One NFL preseason matchup Thursday features a pair of playoff teams from a year ago.
Jets-Colts: Can Rex Ryan get the New York Jets past Indianapolis?

Jets-Colts Preview: The New York Jets could not stop the Indianapolis Colts in last year's AFC Championship, but they are looking to reverse that trend on Saturday night. The NFL season begins again today with the start of Wildcard Weekend.
Don't let vicious play tarnish the Super Bowl

The NFL's regular season ends this weekend and the playoffs to determine the Super Bowl matchup come next. Pro football, as well as hockey's NHL, must further reduce head injuries and provide a better example for young athletes on how to avoid concussions.
Patriots, Jets: Are you ready for some 'evenly matched' football?

Tis the season of parity in the NFL. The Monday Night party featured the New England Patriots and the New York Jets as exhibit A. But when the dust settled, the difference was the coach.
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.
Brandon Marshall makes a splash in Dolphin home debut, but Jets win

Brandon Marshall enjoyed his best game as a Dolphin Sunday night, but Miami and Marshall came up short versus the New York Jets.
Mark Sanchez and Jets grounded by Ravens, 10-9, in Monday night opener

Mark Sanchez threw for less than 100 yards and the Jets were penalized 14 times in the loss to Baltimore. The Patriots will be the next opponent for Mark Sanchez and the stars of 'Hard Knocks.'
Chapter & Verse
The books that took the Oscars

Oscar winners "Crazy Heart," "Precious," "The Blind Side," and "The Secret in their Eyes" all took their inspiration from books.
The Sports Economist
More than a Game: quarterbacks and regression analysis

Brian Billick's new book, More than a Game, explains the difficulty of finding good quarterbacks, even with regression analysis.