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The Monitor's 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame picks

The Christian Science Monitor has taken a hard look at the 17 nominees for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and picked seven men who would get our vote.
NFC Championship quiz: Are you a real 49er fan?

What do you really know about the NFL’s San Francisco franchise? Find out by taking this 10-question quiz in the lead-up to Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants.
In Pictures: On to the Super Bowl
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/23
Super Bowl 2011: Test your Green Bay Packers knowledge

With the 21-14 victory over the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers will go to Super Bow XLV in Dallas. How well do you know the Packers? Take our quiz.

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Saints 'bountygate' suspensions: Is Roger Goodell fighting football itself?

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell came down hard on four current and former New Orleans Saints for participating in a bounty program to injure opponents. But some say he's going too far.
Now that the Super Bowl's over, a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell

A veteran Monitor observer of the sports scene offers his two cents worth on the NFL's ultimate contest in a missive to the commissioner.
Coaching contrasts of Super Bowl 2012: the 'hoodie' vs. the 'colonel'

No matter the outcome of Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI, it's the contrasting coaching styles of New England Patriots' Bill Belichick and New York Giants' Tom Coughlin that mean more for NFL's future.
The Monitor's 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame picks

The Christian Science Monitor has taken a hard look at the 17 nominees for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and picked seven men who would get our vote.
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.
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.
NFC Championship quiz: Are you a real 49er fan?

What do you really know about the NFL’s San Francisco franchise? Find out by taking this 10-question quiz in the lead-up to Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants.
San Francisco 49ers: Win or lose, they're back

San Francisco 49ers, after a decade of irrelevance, are in the NFC championship game, on the brink of the Super Bowl. Welcome back, San Francisco 49ers.
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh suspended two games for Thanksgiving stomp (video)

Ndamukong Suh will sit out the next two games for stomping on the arm of a Green Bay Packers lineman last Thursday. The Detroit Lions defensive tackle met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about player conduct earlier this fall.
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.
Charlie Sheen on Twitter: How much more damage can he do?

The idea of the outspoken and off-kilter Charlie Sheen going onto Twitter suggests a public-relations apocalypse. But some media experts say it's a perfect match.
Super Bowl 2011 forecast: 60 minutes of chaos

Super Bowl 2011 features two defenses unrivaled at creating havoc and two quarterbacks uniquely equipped to handle it.
What time does the Super Bowl start and what ads should you look for?

What time does the Super Bowl start on Sunday, and what exciting ads can we expect this year?
In Pictures: On to the Super Bowl
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/23
Super Bowl 2011: Test your Green Bay Packers knowledge

With the 21-14 victory over the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers will go to Super Bow XLV in Dallas. How well do you know the Packers? Take our quiz.
NFC Championship: Test your Chicago Bears knowledge

With only a victory over the Green Bay Packers standing between the Chicago Bears and a trip to Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, now's a good time to prep for Sunday's NFC championship game by taking a pop quiz about the Bears.
Green Bay Packers, still in Super Bowl hunt, meet Eagles again Sunday

Green Bay Packers beat Philadelphia in the first week of the NFL season. Now, in one of this weekend's NFL wild card playoff games, the Green Bay Packers face Michael Vick and the Eagles again. Who's got the edge?
Heisman Trophy: Top 10 winners who succeeded in pro football

The Heisman Trophy was awarded Saturday night to Auburn QB Cam Newton, as the most outstanding college football player in 2010. But a Heisman is not a guarantee of success in the NFL. Some of the 74 winners since 1935 didn't make the transition, some didn't live up to their potential due to injury. With help from heisman.com and nfl.com, we compiled a list of Heisman winners who went on to have the most success on the professional gridiron.
Childress fired by Vikings Monday; will Favre finish the year in Minnesota?

Childress fired by Vikings Monday, following a dispirited 31-3 Vikings loss at home to Green Bay. Now that Brad Childress is out, will his quarterback be far behind?
In Pictures: Randy Moss
Michael Vick suffers injury in Eagles loss to Donovan McNabb and Redskins

Michael Vick came out of the Eagles game with Washington after suffering a chest injury following a first quarter run. Vick was replaced by Kevin Kolb, but he fared no better in the 17-12 defeat.
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.
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.
In Pictures: Ready for the Super Bowl