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The toast of Texas? 5-0 Houston Texans: A Week 5 NFL quiz
Their win on Monday Night Football was no masterpiece, but the resourceful Houston Texans remained perfect by knocking off the Jets in New York, 23-17. Next up, the suddenly reeling Packers in a Sunday night shootout. What do you know about the play of the Texans and other developments during Week 5 of the NFL season? Take this 12-question 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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Penn State football: A dozen questions as the post-Paterno era begins
This year will be the most closely watched football season in the history of Penn State. The post-Paterno era comes with many questions. Here are 12.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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Vince Lombardi: 12 quotes on his birthday
On what would be his 99th birthday, here are 12 quotes from the football coaching legend.
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Colin Kaepernick: More than a 49ers backup QB?
49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and linebacker Aldon Smith teamed up to vanquish the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Colin Kaepernick, in his first NFL start, passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns.
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Paul Ryan and his modern family on the campaign trail
Paul Ryan and his modern family were on the campaign trail together last weekend. Mr. Ryan's three kids, all under age 10, are adjusting to the national spotlight as their dad campaigns for vice president.
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Redskins Rule:How football outcomes predict the presidential election
Is it all over for President Obama because the Washington Redskins lost on Sunday? How the Redskins do the Sunday before Election Day almost always predicts the presidential outcome.
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Cover Story
What Americans want from the next presidentOn the eve of a historically tight election, a writer drives through swing states and listens to the voices of America, hearing one overriding plea: 'Washington, stop bickering. Get something done!'
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Vox News
Biden-Ryan debate: Already, some are complaining about the moderator (+video)Biden-Ryan debate moderator is Martha Raddatz. The conservative Daily Caller posted a blog about the ABC News veteran, alleging bias because of her '90s marriage to an Obama appointee.
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Alex Karras remembered for star turn in pro football, TV and film acting
Former All-Pro defensive lineman Alex Karras passed away on Wednesday. He played for the NFL's Detroit Lions, then went on to an acting career.
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The toast of Texas? 5-0 Houston Texans: A Week 5 NFL quiz
Their win on Monday Night Football was no masterpiece, but the resourceful Houston Texans remained perfect by knocking off the Jets in New York, 23-17. Next up, the suddenly reeling Packers in a Sunday night shootout. What do you know about the play of the Texans and other developments during Week 5 of the NFL season? Take this 12-question quiz.
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Order returns to gridiron: NFL referees receive cheers, hugs, and standing Os
The NFL's lockout of referees ended with the Baltimore Ravens' 23-16 win over the Browns. Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis hugged one referee. 50,000 fans stood and applauded the referees' return.
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'Inaccurate Reception' got NFL and refs back to the labor table – and fast
The botched call by replacement refs Monday broke the impasse in the referee labor lockout, signaling that outraged fans, sponsors, Vegas bookies, and fantasy sports players have real clout.
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NFL referee deal reached. Back to work Thursday (+video)
NFL referee deal is still up for a vote, but the union referees will be back officiating Thursday night's NFL game. The NFL referee deal frees the NFL from paying the referees' pensions, but includes generous 401(k) contributions and pay increases.
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The Monitor's View: Why NFL referees must be model judges
The 'bad' NFL referee call in the 'Monday Night Football' game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers puts a spotlight on those among us whom we elevate as truth tellers and judges.
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Replacement refs gone by Sunday? Labor talks hurried after 'national joke.'
The NFL and its locked-out officials are near a deal, reports suggest. The officiating debacle Monday night appears to have made plain to owner the huge stakes involved for the league.
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Roger Goodell: Packers vs. Seahawks tragedy was all about him
Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, has spent his entire term saying he only wanted what was best for the sport. Monday's Packers vs. Seahawks game destroyed much of that goodwill.
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NFL backs controversial call in Packers vs. Seahawks game
The NFL officially endorsed the call made by replacement referees in which the Seattle Seahawks hail mary pass was a touchdown. Seattle beat Greenbay 14-12.
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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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Packers vs. Seahawks: Will this call end the NFL referee lockout? (+video)
The Green Bay Packers lost to the Seattle Seahawks on a controversial call on the last play of the game. Interception or touchdown? The Seahawks victory is focusing fresh attention on the NFL replacement referees.
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NFL's first female referee: Shannon Eastin's debut game
NFL's first female referee: Shannon Eastin became the first woman to be an official in an NFL regular-season game, in the Rams-Lions game Sunday. Eastin had 16 years of football officiating experience before she became the NFL's first female referee.
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NFL rookie QB roundup: Is Robert Griffin III now head of the class?
Five rookie quarterbacks started their teams' season openers Sunday. Results were mixed for Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson. But Robert Griffin III put in a sparkling performance.
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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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Penn State football: A dozen questions as the post-Paterno era begins
This year will be the most closely watched football season in the history of Penn State. The post-Paterno era comes with many questions. Here are 12.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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Things you probably didn’t know about Paul Ryan
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is a 'gym rat' who considered becoming a pro skier before turning to politics. He's a budget hawk and strongly antiabortion, but he's gone against the GOP on some issues. And what about his job driving the Wienermobile?
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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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Decoder Wire
Was Obama booed over Youkilis joke? The perils of talking sports on the stumpPoliticians like to use sports references as a way to connect with voters. But a botched line can be perilous.
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