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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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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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Peyton Manning: Where does he rank among the best NFL quarterbacks?
Where does Peyton Manning rank when it comes to the NFL's Top 5 best quarterbacks?
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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.
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Robert Griffin III: Redskins QB's jersey breaks sales records
Robert Griffin III Redskins jersey has set the all-time sales record for NFL jerseys since the league started keeping track – and with a Redskins playoff berth possibly looming, he is bound to sell many more. What makes Robert Griffin III so marketable?
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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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Finding my voice
How a shy, quiet child became a superloud fan.
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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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In Superstorm's wake: Erosion and questions on government-funded sand
Hurricane Sandy caused major erosion along the New Jersey coastline, slimming beaches significantly. Some question the wisdom of using federal funding to build up beaches that just get washed away.
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Tim Tebow and TiVo: Jets QB gets a new endorsement
Tim Tebow will be the new spokesman for DVR maker TiVo, and 'not just because the name sounds cool.' Tim Tebow will appear in six new commercials for TiVo, starting later this month.
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NFL backs controversial call in Packers vs. Seahawks game
The NFL officially endorsed the call made by replacement referees in which the Seattle Seahawks hail mary pass was a touchdown. Seattle beat Greenbay 14-12.
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Horizons
Bacon number: Google turns the party game into a new Easter eggThis week Google rolled out Bacon number, another fun feature that's sure to turn a lot of otherwise productive afternoons into time sinkholes. If you've ever wanted to automate the party game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," Google's got your back.
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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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Peyton Manning: Denver hopes he's 'comfortable' as NFL preseason kicks off
Peyton Manning debuts in a Broncos uniform Thursday night for an NFL preseason game in Chicago. John Elway says the veteran QB will play 'one or two series.'
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Obama campaign: 'If we don't step it up, we're in trouble'
For the third month, Mitt Romney's campaign has out-fundraised Obama's. But with three months until election day, the Obama campaign is not changing tack.
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Latin America Monitor
Brazil: So hot right nowBrazilian culture is gaining popularity in the United States with everything from theater to video games. But its image isn't always positive or accurate.
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Men's gymnastics: how John Orozco shrugged off Olympic-size insecurities
John Orozco, a key piece of the US men's gymnastics team competing at the Olympics Monday, was bullied as a kid. He's not the only Olympian who had to conquer insecurities to get to London.
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In a France suspicious of religion, evangelicalism's message strikes a chord
Charisma Church near Paris gets 6,000 attendees most Sundays. A 'friendlier' style and search for purpose are among reasons people say they're drawn to evangelical worship.
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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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Miami Dolphins on ‘Hard Knocks’ is shrewd business
Miami Dolphins training camp will be featured in the documentary series 'Hard Knocks' for its upcoming season. While some teams declined offers to appear on the HBO show, 'Hard Knocks' is a good fit for for a Miami Dolphins team struggling with falling ticket sales and a decade of football irrelevance.
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Tim Tebow booed at Yankee Stadium: So what?
Tim Tebow was booed by Yankees fans. Really? Once Tim Tebow plays, New York fans will have something to cheer - or boo - about.
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ACM Awards: Taylor Swift wins (again) for her music and her charity work (+video)
ACM Awards: Taylor Swift was relatively subdued after fans voted her the Academy of Country (ACM) Awards Entertainer of the Year. On Saturday, Michelle Obama awarded Taylor Swift The Big Help Award for her charity work.
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Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow: A match made in heaven?
Mark Sanchez will be the New York Jets starter, but Tim Tebow could make the offense more dynamic as a situational player. Or the whole thing could blow up in the Jets' face.
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Peyton Manning: Where does he rank among the best NFL quarterbacks?
Where does Peyton Manning rank when it comes to the NFL's Top 5 best quarterbacks?
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Peyton Manning: Where will he play next?
Peyton Manning is expected to announce he's leaving the Indianapolis Colts at a news conference at noon today. Will Peyton Manning go to the New York Jets?
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NFL bounty payments involved four teams, say media reports
NFL bounty payments were made by the Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, and New Orleans Saints, according to news reports. Expect legal action, as well as fines, say analysts.
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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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Pro Football Hall of Fame: How are players nominated?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce its 2012 class on Saturday, the day before Super Bowl XLVI. We take a look at the nomination process.
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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.
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