Topic: National Football League
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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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NFL new uniforms, best to worst
The Jacksonville Jaguars and three other teams have released new uniform designs in the past year – with mixed results. Here are the league's four new uniforms, subjectively ranked from worst to best.
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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‘Long Shot’: 8 observations shared in Mike Piazza’s autobiography
Check out some of Piazza's thoughts on baseball from his autobiography 'Long Shot.'
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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes
Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
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Ethical and legal implications of NCAA rule-breaking
Some states have codified sports-league rules such that violating the league rules now has criminal penalties. Should more states and more sports follow this trend?
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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/20
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Michael Vick, Peyton Manning both outplay Dallas Cowboys on Sunday
Michael Vick and Peyton Manning both led their respective teams to victory in week two of the NFL season, while the Cowboys lost their home opener to the Bears.
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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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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.'
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Tom Brady not injured in auto accident, expected to play Sunday
Tom Brady was involved in an auto accident Thursday morning in Boston. While a passenger in the other car was taken by ambulance to the hospital, Tom Brady didn't require any medical attention.
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Football gear technology seeks to make game fairer, safer
Football gear is becoming increasingly high tech, with plans for more advanced post-game analysis, improved helmet technology, and even a sensor embedded in the ball that confirms when it crosses the goal line. Will technology get in the way of the game?
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Leadership comes from the locker room – even in stocks
For the market to move higher, some stocks have to become leaders, convincing investors they're convincing buys.
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Passing, winning, and optimization
What happens when you apply game theory to actual games? Deciding between running and passing in football, for example.
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Ben Roethlisberger has suspension reduced by NFL commissioner
Ben Roethlisberger was suspended earlier this year for six games after having been accused of – but not charged with – sexual assault. Ben Roethlisberger now gets two of those games back.
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Troy Polamalu: Add big hair to celebrity insurance
Troy Polamalu now has hair worth $1 million. The insurance policy is sure to draw attention to the Pittsburgh Steeler star and his sponsor Head & Shoulders. It also pushes Mr. Polamalu into the ranks of our Top 5 insurance plans for celebrity heads. (Click on the right arrow to see the next item):
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Madden franchise tackles an unlikely platform: Facebook
Madden NFL Superstars hits Facebook this week. But don't expect Xbox-level graphical fireworks.
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Troy Polamalu sees his hair insured for $1 million
Troy Polamalu of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers endorses Head and Shoulders shampoo. The shampoo maker has taken out a $1 million insurance policy on Polamalu's head of hair.
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The Tillman Story: movie review
'The Tillman Story' explores how the military tried to spin the NFL star's death to its advantage, creating a myth that his family refused to believe.
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Revenue sharing rewards losing teams. How can we turn that around?
The Pittsburgh Pirates earned large profits despite losing most of their games, thanks to low payroll and high league revenue sharing.
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Reader Mailbag: Tips on handling a debt snowball
A look at a reader's debt snowball and how to go about paying it off.
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Documentaries a hit with audiences, accountants
'The Tillman Story' and 'Countdown to Zero' are among several highly anticipated feature documentaries premiering this summer. Studios have cut back on the number of films they produce, and theaters have converted to digital, making it easier to get small films screened.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/19
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Brett Favre is back in Minnesota to talk with Vikings
Brett Favre arrived in Minnesota Tuesday, accompanied by three teammates, to talk about his playing future with the NFL Vikings. Brett Favre had one of his best seasons statistically last year for Minnesota.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/17
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Madden 11 review roundup
Madden 11 review scores suggest this year's football title is good – yet still not perfect.
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Favre: How much is his arm really worth?
Favre has retired so many times, many people don't believe him. If he's up to par this season, he'd be worth at least $11 million to the Minnesota Vikings.
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On eve of Madden 11 release, NFL players slap EA with suit
Forget Madden 11. Today, the spotlight belonged to Madden NFL 09, which allegedly misused the likenesses of thousands of NFL players.
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Brett Favre: done with the Minnesota Vikings? Skeptics abound.
Brett Favre will retire from the Minnesota Vikings. Or so reports say. But the latest Brett Favre rumblings are being met with a 'boy who cried wolf' attitude.
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