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NFL draft: 5 reasons it is must-see TV

All the hullabaloo surrounding the NFL draft can be a bit baffling to the uninitiated. Commissioner Roger Goodell just walks onstage, calls a name, and then shakes a hand. Hardly gripping stuff. But here are five reasons it is such a big draw:
The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
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?
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.
10 things I learned about Harry Carson

Here are 10 things I learned about Harry Carson from his autobiography, 'Captain for Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker.'

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Junior Seau remembered as fierce NFL competitor

The former Charger, Dolphin and Patriot linebacker died at his California home on Wednesday.
NFL draft: 5 reasons it is must-see TV

All the hullabaloo surrounding the NFL draft can be a bit baffling to the uninitiated. Commissioner Roger Goodell just walks onstage, calls a name, and then shakes a hand. Hardly gripping stuff. But here are five reasons it is such a big draw:
NFL commissioner Goodell upholds Saints suspensions

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday that appeals of the suspensions handed down to Saints head coach Sean Payton, general manger Mickey Loomis, and assistant head coach Joe Vitt have been rejected.
The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
Keep Tim Tebow? Why this Broncos fan doesn't want Peyton Manning.

Tim Tebow is surely gone now that Peyton Manning is a member of the Denver Broncos. But not all Bronco Nation is sold on trading Tim Tebow.
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?
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?
Super Bowl ads? Try this: Tom vs. Eli as pitchman (video)

Forget Super Bowl ads. Which Super Bowl quarterback is better at pitching products?
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.
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.
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.
Peyton Manning retiring? He has good years left.

Peyton Manning's future is still in question. But if the Colts don't want him, other teams will gladly take Peyton Manning.
10 things I learned about Harry Carson

Here are 10 things I learned about Harry Carson from his autobiography, 'Captain for Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker.'
Captain For Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker

While football star Walter Payton's biography is making headlines, don't miss 'Captain for Life,' Harry Carson's poignant and revealing autobiography.
Tim Tebow and Tom Brady: Opposite in every way? Maybe not.

Scripture-quoting Tim Tebow and the Broncos take on the Patriots' Super Bowl-winning golden boy, Tom Brady, on Saturday in an 'Odd Couple' NFL matchup of epic proportions.
Chapter & Verse
Walter Payton abused painkillers, had affairs, claims new biography

Walter Payton's family says of the recent disclosures about the football star: "Some [are] true, some [are] untrue"
Joe Namath isn't part of Jets inner circle, according to Rex Ryan

Joe Namath is the only quarterback to lead the Jets to a Super Bowl title, but current Jets head coach Rex Ryan takes exception to recent comments about his team by Joe Namath.
Randy Moss retires: sullen, spectacular, and forever one of a kind

Randy Moss brought a unique mix of speed, athleticism, and receiving skill to the NFL. When he was at his best, no one in the NFL could match – much less cover – Randy Moss.
NFL owners huddle in Atlanta. Hail Mary pass needed to save preseason?

A collective-bargaining deal is on the table at an NFL owners meeting in Atlanta, and while prospects look good, a deadline looms. If the deal is not approved by owners and players this week, preseason games could be lost.
NFL lockout: Still no deal, but sides to talk again Friday

NFL lockout of players continues on Friday. But owners and players are meeting again in New York, trying to hammer out a collective bargaining agreement to end the NFL lockout.
NFL Hall of Fame welcomes Sanders, Sharpe and 5 others

Defensive end Richard Dent, running back Marshall Faulk, linebackers Chris Hanburger and Les Richter, contributor Ed Sabol, cornerback Deion Sanders, and tight end Shannon Sharpe make up the Class of 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees.
Top 10 You-can’t-write-this-stuff moments from the NFL season

From mind-blowing plays to 8 head coaches given the axe to Randy Moss wearing out his welcome with two teams inside a month, the 2010 NFL season was full of unexpected moments. Here is our top ten.
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.
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.
The Sports Economist
Singletary v. Madden on management

San Francisco 49ers' coach Mike Singletary has gone from the Hall of Fame to coaching, and his management style shows it.