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Saints and Eagles head in opposite directions. A Week 9 NFL quiz
In handwriting parlance, the New Orleans Saints are an ascender, the Philadelphia Eagles a descender. With a 28-13 victory Monday night, the Saints, who started the season 0-4, have now won three of their last four games. The Eagles, who also are 3-5 overall, by contrast have pretty much crash landed with four straight losses, leading to growing speculation about whether coach Andy Reid will keep his job or Michael Vick will remain the starting quarterback. To test your knowledge of Week 9 NFL developments, take this 14-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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Strauss-Kahn house arrest: Five celebrities who know what it's like
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been remanded to home confinement as he awaits trial on attempted rape charges. Here are five other headline-catching cases of house arrest.
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Top 10 You-can’t-write-this-stuff moments from the NFL season
From mind-blowing plays to 8 head coaches given the axe to Randy Moss wearing out his welcome with two teams inside a month, the 2010 NFL season was full of unexpected moments. Here is our top ten.
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2012 Heisman Trophy finalists: History will be made, whoever wins
Three distinct college football players will make their way to New York City later this week for the Heisman Trophy presentation.
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Robert Griffin III plays like Tim Tebow, only better
Robert Griffin III, aka RG3, gives NFL fans something different by running the triple option offense. But RG3 must continue to evolve his QB skills to survive in the NFL.
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Saints and Eagles head in opposite directions. A Week 9 NFL quiz
In handwriting parlance, the New Orleans Saints are an ascender, the Philadelphia Eagles a descender. With a 28-13 victory Monday night, the Saints, who started the season 0-4, have now won three of their last four games. The Eagles, who also are 3-5 overall, by contrast have pretty much crash landed with four straight losses, leading to growing speculation about whether coach Andy Reid will keep his job or Michael Vick will remain the starting quarterback. To test your knowledge of Week 9 NFL developments, take this 14-question quiz.
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Michael Vick: Dog owner again
Michael Vick dog: We don't know the dog's name yet, but Michael Vick confirmed that he's now a dog owner again. Vick got a dog for his children, and says "our pet is well cared for and loved as a member of our family."
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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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Cover Story
The etiquette gap: From Newt and Mitt to Facebook and textingNewt Gingrich calling Mitt Romney a liar, boorish friends texting at dinner, bad Facebook manners: The nation's etiquette gap – from a shove to a shooting – can breed more incivility.
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Michael Vick, Tiger Woods among US's most disliked athletes
Michael Vick has helped the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles get to the playoffs. But Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, and other athletes are some of the most disliked pro athletes in the US, according to a recent study.
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Tim Tebow: Denver Broncos upset shows why he never needs to be great
Tim Tebow led the Denver Broncos to an upset win Sunday by being an average passer of the football. If he keeps that up, Tim Tebow could be a quarterback in a class all his own.
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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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Scandal hurts Penn State as a school and a brand
Part of the immediate fallout from the investigation of child sex abuse at Penn State is economic. Sales of hats, shirts, and other items emblazoned with the Penn State name have plummeted.
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Tim Tebow: ticket-booster ... for the Dolphins?
Tim Tebow boosts ticket sales for Miami vs. Broncos: two of the NFL's worst teams. Is there anything Tim Tebow can't sell?
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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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Reggie Bush, other NFL players, on the move Thursday
Reggie Bush is traded from the Saints to the Dolphins. Chad Ochocinco joins Reggie Bush in changing NFL teams on Thursday.
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NFL deal reached: 'Football is back,' let the Brett Favre watch begin
NFL deal makers came to a compromise to end the 132-day shutdown Monday. The NFL deal will unleash a chaotic period of free agency, as well as the annual question: What about Brett Favre?
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Michael Vick, Nike team up again
Michael Vick endorsed Nike at the start of his NFL career, then was dropped by the apparel maker after his dogfighting conviction. Now, Nike's newest spokesman is Michael Vick.
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Strauss-Kahn house arrest: Five celebrities who know what it's like
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been remanded to home confinement as he awaits trial on attempted rape charges. Here are five other headline-catching cases of house arrest.
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Michael Vick signs franchise tender for next season, if there is one
Michael Vick cashed in, somewhat, for his comeback season in 2010. By placing the franchise tag on Michael Vick, the Eagles will pay him in the neighborhood of $20 million, if there is a season next fall.
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Michael Vick opts out of 'Oprah' appearance; did Eagles, dog owners force him to scramble?
Michael Vick will not appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show. A report out of Philadelphia Thursday says the Eagles did not order Michael Vick to cancel his appearance.
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Top 10 You-can’t-write-this-stuff moments from the NFL season
From mind-blowing plays to 8 head coaches given the axe to Randy Moss wearing out his welcome with two teams inside a month, the 2010 NFL season was full of unexpected moments. Here is our top ten.
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The Vote
Tucker Carlson says Michael Vick should be executed. Is he serious?President Obama is grateful that quarterback Michael Vick got a second chance after serving jail time for running a dog-fighting business. But commentator Tucker Carlson – a vehement animal-rights activist – said Vick 'should have been executed' for killing dogs.
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Editorial Board Blog
The season for second chancesPhiladelphia quarterback Michael Vick committed a horrible crime and served time in jail. But President Obama says people like Vick deserve a second chance. What could be more in the spirit of Christmas?
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Obama to Philadelphia Eagles: Thanks for hiring Michael Vick
President Obama praised the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles for giving Michael Vick a second chance, a media report says. For Michael Vick, the comments add to a charmed season.
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Sarah Palin hunting: Why the world shakes when she shoots a caribou
Sarah Palin hunting: Some commentators see a political commentary in Sarah Palin hunting caribou on 'Sarah Palin's Alaska,' calling the caribou, 'Obambi.' Others see animal cruelty. To hunters, though, the furor shows that urban America doesn't understand rural life.
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Michael Vick, Eagles crush Redskins: Are Super Bowl and big payday ahead?
Michael Vick has the Eagles in the conversation about potential Super Bowl teams this year. Michael Vick could potentially earn another multi-million dollar contract after the season, as well.
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