Topic: Professional Football
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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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NFL new uniforms, best to worst
The Jacksonville Jaguars and three other teams have released new uniform designs in the past year – with mixed results. Here are the league's four new uniforms, subjectively ranked from worst to best.
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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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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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes
Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
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Chuck Muncie dies, leaves legacy as NFL star who fought drug abuse
Chuck Muncie dies: A former NFL running back, Chuck Muncie went to jail for selling cocaine. But later, Chuck Muncie helped at-risk kids with his story of drug abuse. "His most impressive work was done in the second chapter of his life," says his former wife.
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Tax VOX IRS was wrong to target Tea Party. What about other political groups?
The IRS shouldn't have targeted the Tea Party, Gleckman writes. But the unsavory IRS actions should also shine a light on the law that gives tax-exempt status to political groups of all ideological stripes – not just the Tea Party.
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Tim Tebow blackballed by NFL?
Tim Tebow blackballed? As a football player, Tim Tebow brings too much media baggage, say some coaches. Is 'Tebowmania' why Tim Tebow is being blackballed?
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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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33-year-old GM hired: Will Phoenix regret it?
Phoenix has hired a 33-year-old to replace GM Lance Blanks. The new 33-year-old GM 'distinguished himself' at the Boston Celtics, says Suns President Lon Babby.
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Dolphins may cancel stadium renovations after Fla. refuses funding
Dolphins football team may cancel stadium renovations after the Florida legislature ended its session without passing any funding plan that would give tax aid to the Dolphins and other Florida sports teams. The Dolphins wanted state and local taxes to help pay for $400 million worth of renovations to Sun Life Stadium.
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Global News Blog Good Reads: Mars mission, gene patents, cellphone tracking, 'absurd' start-ups, Netflix streamlines
This week's round-up of Good Reads includes a company that aims to turn a Mars colony into reality television, attempts to patent human genes, cellphone users' real feelings about privacy, and a smart focus by Netflix.
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Jason Collins: Will gay athletes bring in big sponsorship bucks?
Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete competing in a major professional American sports league, could be the first to benefit from major sponsors looking for a new way to target advertising dollars. Will other gay athletes follow Jason Collins?
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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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NBA's Jason Collins comes out: What does that mean for gay rights? (+video)
Jason Collins became the first active player in America's four major professional team sports to come out as gay. Given sports' elevated place in society, Collins might have just made a significant step for gay rights.
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Tim Tebow released from Jets. Is Tebow time over? (+video)
'Tim Tebow released' is the news the football world knew had to be coming after the New York Jets drafted a quarterback Saturday. Going forward, however, neither Tim Tebow nor the Jets seem to have a lot of good options.
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Tyler Bray, Marcus Lattimore show opposite emotions of 2013 NFL Draft (+video)
The fortunes of Tyler Bray and Marcus Lattimore showed the ups and downs of what was a historic 2013 NFL Draft for the Southeastern Conference.
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2013 NFL draft: Bring on the beef
The 2013 NFL draft started with beefy lineman Eric Fisher. Then came beefy lineman Luke Joeckel, also an offensive tackle. The quarterbacks didn't show up in the 2013 NFL draft till the No. 16 draft pick, Florida State's EJ Manuel.
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NFL draft 2013: Without the quarterbacks, will fans tune in? (+video)
NFL draft 2013 won't have a quarterback as the first overall pick; it's possible there won't be one in the first round, and household names are few. Will the NFL draft's perennially strong TV ratings suffer?
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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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NFL new uniforms, best to worst
The Jacksonville Jaguars and three other teams have released new uniform designs in the past year – with mixed results. Here are the league's four new uniforms, subjectively ranked from worst to best.
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Modern Parenthood Crime's fallout: At-risk kids play games inside on sunny days, blinds shut
Crime has a ripple effect: For students scarred by neighborhood violence, learning a new game can change much.
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49ers trade up? San Francisco has draft picks to deal, if they want
49ers trade up?: The defending NFC champions have 13 draft picks to wheel and deal with. If the 49ers trade up, they might look for a backup quarterback.
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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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Riddell helmet suit: $11.5 million jury award to Colorado family
Riddell helmet suit: $11.5 million jury award against helmet manufacturer was given to high school boy who had concussion playing football. The helmet suit ruling comes as Riddell faces a similar suit from NFL players.
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Tim Tebow: Why an athlete, finally, made the cut as a 'Great Floridian'
Tim Tebow joins a distinguished group of 'Great Floridians,' including Thomas Edison and Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez, but, until now, no athletes. Could it be a calculated political move by an unpopular governor in an election year?
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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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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Colt McCoy traded: Cleveland QB shipped to San Francisco for draft picks
Colt McCoy traded: The Texas signal caller was going to be the Browns quarterback of the future. But Cleveland stumbled, resulting in Colt McCoy being traded.
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