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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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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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Evolution of the NFL: 16 ways the game has changed
Forty-seven years after the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles before a less-than-capacity crowd, let’s look back at some of the ways the NFL has changed.
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NFL playoff thrill-a-thon: Flacco’s fling, Kaepernick’s runs; Falcons' escape. A Week 19 quiz
A wild weekend of NFL playoff action results in a pair of brothers coaching for conference championships. To test your knowledge of NFL playoff developments, take this 12-question quiz.
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Patriots have their December game faces on. A Week 14 NFL quiz
Both the Falcons and Texans have stumbled, of late. To test your knowledge of NFL Week 14 developments, take our quiz.
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Bunker Hill
Nathaniel Philbrick retells the story of the bloodiest battle of the American Revolution, after which there was no turning back.
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NFL Draft 2013: The next generation of NFL stars takes the stage
The 2013 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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Change Agent Patrons praise restaurant staff near Boston Marathon blast
Diners at Forum, a restaurant near the two bomb detonations at the Boston Marathon, laud the efforts of staffers who kept them calm and helped them to safety: 'They could have run like the rest of us, but they stayed there and showed us the way out.'
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Pat Summerall dies, leave TV sportscasting legacy (+video)
Pat Summerall dies: The former football player turned sportscaster, Pat Summerall delivered the details on 16 Super Bowls, the Masters, and the U.S. Open tennis tournament with a simple, understated style.
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The Monitor's View: The challenge in the Boston Marathon bombing
The act of terror in the Boston Marathon bombing was swiftly met by acts of help and comfort for victims and others. Such actions point to the need to affirm all of that which the bomber sought to destroy.
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Chuck Fairbanks dies, leaves legacy as Patriots and Sooners coach
Chuck Fairbanks dies: As six seasons as coach of the New England Patriots, Chuck Fairbanks won 46 games for New England, a franchise record at the time.
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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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Donte Stallworth burned in hot air balloon crash
Donte Stallworth and his girlfriend were injured in a hot air balloon crash Saturday morning in Miami. Donte Stallworth has "some burns, but he's going to be fine," said his agent.
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Matt Cassel cut by Chiefs with 2 years left on deal
Matt Cassel: The decision to cut ties with Cassel came one day after new general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid held a press conference to introduce Alex Smith, whom they landed in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers to be their quarterback of the future.
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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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Evolution of the NFL: 16 ways the game has changed
Forty-seven years after the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles before a less-than-capacity crowd, let’s look back at some of the ways the NFL has changed.
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Super Bowl 2013: Is 'flag football' ahead for the NFL?
The NFL's continuing crackdown on illegal hits has left players wondering what constitutes legal play and what will have them paying steep fines.
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NFL reviewing Brady 'kick': Should he be fined?
NFL reviewing Brady leg-up slide into Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello says reviewing Tom Brady's slide is "routine."
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NFL playoff thrill-a-thon: Flacco’s fling, Kaepernick’s runs; Falcons' escape. A Week 19 quiz
A wild weekend of NFL playoff action results in a pair of brothers coaching for conference championships. To test your knowledge of NFL playoff developments, take this 12-question quiz.
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Shane Vareen: Third-string New England Patriot emerges as playoffs star
Shane Vareen, a New England running back, scored three times in the Patriots 41-28 win over the Houston Texans Sunday. Shane Vareen gained 124 total yards in an impressive range of plays.
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Colts-Ravens: Will Ray Lewis victory dance be his last? (+ video)
The Colts-Ravens playoff game marked a victorious return for the Ravens' Ray Lewis. But the 24-9 win won't erase questions about whether the Ravens – or their quarterback – are elite.
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Snow piles up in New England
On Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning parts of southern New England and the Northeast received up to a foot of snow. Some lost power, while others were stranded trying to travel.
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Patriots have their December game faces on. A Week 14 NFL quiz
Both the Falcons and Texans have stumbled, of late. To test your knowledge of NFL Week 14 developments, take our quiz.
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Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady have a baby girl
A baby girl – named Vivian – joined the family of supermodel Gisele Bundchen and football star Tom Brady.
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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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Rob Gronkowski injured in Patriots 59-24 win over Colts (+video)
Rob Gronkowski, the New England's star tight end, has been diagnosed with a broken left forearm. Gronkowski was injured while blocking for an extra point on New England's eighth touchdown late in the fourth quarter..
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Beyonce reportedly signed on for Super Bowl halftime show
A source familiar with the Super Bowl told The Associated Press the Grammy-winning diva will take the stage at the halftime show on Feb. 3, 2013, at the Superdome in New Orleans.
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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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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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Torrey Smith relies on Ravens to handle grief, defeat Patriots (+video)
Torrey Smith was a key factor in the Baltimore Ravens 31-30 victory over the New England Patriots. Smith turned to his Raven teammates Sunday after his brother died in a motorcycle accident. "I gave him a psalm," teammate Ed Reed said.
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