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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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17 stories from 'Undefeated: Inside the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ Perfect Season’
Writer Mike Freeman explores the undefeated season of the Florida team in his book.
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Super Bowl XLVII: 18 pregame facts on Ravens and 49ers
Here are some fast facts on Super Bowl XLVII, the NFL's championship game set for this Sunday evening.
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Jets and Giants bring 'Big Angst' to the 'Big Apple.' A Week 15 NFL quiz
The two New York City football teams stumbled during Week 15 of the NFL season. To test your knowledge of this and other NFL developments, take this 16-question quiz.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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NFL lockout: Teams cut payrolls. Commissioner gets $1.
NFL lockout forces at least seven teams to cut payrolls, either through furloughs or salary reductions, until NFL lockout ends. Some owners stand by NFL workers.
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NFL lockout: Small businesses begin to sweat
NFL lockout could mean smaller revenues for businesses that rely on training camps. NFL lockout would have to last seven more weeks to begin affecting training camp.
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NFL lockout: Amid court case, talks restart
NFL lockout ruling could go to owners. But as NFL lockout begins to threaten season, both sides quietly start up talks again.
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In Pictures: The Donald who would be king
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2011 NFL combine: Alabama QB Greg McElroy nearly aces Wonderlic test
2011 NFL combine: The annual gathering in Indianapolis gives a number of college players the opportunity to show all their talents, including intelligence. Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy performed exceptionally well on the Wonderlic test for potential draftees.
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Troy Polamalu and Steelers fall to Packers in Super Bowl XLV
Troy Polamalu was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year for 2010. Sunday evening, the Green Bay Packers found ways to score, even with Troy Polamalu on the field in Super Bowl XLV.
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Tom Brady, MVP again: 12 questions about No. 12
Fortunately for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, the man with the golden arm and silver helmet, the voting for the National Football League's annual MVP award takes place before the playoffs begin. Otherwise, it's possible he might not now have the distinction of being the first unanimous choice for the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award. Some voters might have had second thoughts, and possibly moved Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ahead of him on their ballots. Brady, after all, was off his game against the New York Jets, who eliminated the favored Patriots in their one-and-done postseason. Rodgers, meanwhile, is the hottest QB of the moment, and might just take the Packers all the way in Sunday's Super Bowl. As it is, Brady now joins Joe Montana, Steve Young, and Kurt Warner as two-time MVP winners. The all-time leader is the Colts’ Peyton Manning with four. Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, and Brett Favre have three. Just how much do you know about this season’s top regular-season player? Take this quiz to find out:
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For Super Bowl fans, an X's and O's page-turner
"Blood, Sweat and Chalk" delves into the thinking and history behind some of football's best offensive and defensive strategies.
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Super Bowl 2011: Test your Pittsburgh Steelers knowledge
OK, you know there's been no better Super Bowl team than the Pittsburgh Steelers with six victories. With Sunday's 24-19 win over the New York Jets, the Steelers move on to another Super Bowl in Dallas on Feb. 6. But how high, really, is your Steeler IQ? Take our quiz.
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In Pictures: On to the Super Bowl
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/23
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Aaron Rodgers: No longer in the shadow of Brett Favre
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears today in the hunt for the NFC Championship. Quarterback Rodgers has emerged from the drama that is Bret Favre to lead the Packers franchise back to glory.
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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.
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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?
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Brett Favre may be done with football
Brett Favre has spent "twenty great years" in football, but it may be the end of the record breaking quarterback's career.
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Brett Favre: Metrodome collapse gives Vikings QB time to heal
Brett Favre and the Vikings won't play Sunday, due to the blizzard which hit Minnesota and dumped enough heavy snow on the roof of the Metrodome to cause it to collapse. No one was injured. The Vikings-Giants game is postponed to Monday night. Brett Favre has a shoulder injury that has put in jeopardy his hopes of getting his 298th consecutive regular-season start.
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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.
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Tom Brady vs. Mark Sanchez: By the numbers
Tom Brady, the NFL's No. 1 QB, and the New England Patriots take on the NY Jets, the No. 1 defense, with quarterback Mark Sanchez. Each team is battling to be the best in the AFC East. Who has the edge?
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12 things I learned about pro football history
I thought I knew a lot about pro football but "The Ones Who Hit the Hardest" was full of surprises.
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Broncos Spygate 2: Will the fingers be pointed at Bill Belichick again?
Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels and his team were each fined $50,000 because a Broncos' staffer videotaped an opponent's practice this year. McDaniels worked for Patriots' coach Bill Belichick during another video scandal.
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Deanna Favre says faith is helping her cope with allegations against husband Brett
Deanna Favre has had to deal with serious issues in her life. Thursday, Deanna Favre was interviewed about some of those on ABC's 'Good Morning America.'
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Brett Favre not forthcoming on allegations, following Vikings loss to Jets
Brett Favre did not discuss allegations of inappropriate behavior after his Vikings team was beaten, 29-20, by the Jets Monday night. There are reports that Brett Favre apologized to his teammates Monday for being a distraction.
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Brett Favre scandal headlines bad-boy edition of Monday Night Football
The Brett Favre scandal isn't the only off-field storyline heading into tonight's edition of Monday Night Football. The game will hardly be a symbol of the commissioner's bid to clean up the NFL.
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Brett Favre faces big obstacles ahead of Monday's game against Jets
Brett Favre and new Viking teammate Randy Moss are trying to get their timing down before Monday night's showdown with the Jets. In addition, the married quarterback allegedly engaged in some inappropriate behavior with a female reporter back in 2008 and may have problems with his elbow.
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In Pictures: Randy Moss
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