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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.
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.
A Week 17 NFL quiz

The NFL’s regular season ended Sunday with one coach, Indianapolis’s Chuck Pagano, making a triumphant and inspiring return to the sidelines after months of cancer treatments. Meanwhile a handful of coaches were about to receive pink slips (Philadelphia’s Andy Reid, Kansas City’s Romeo Crennel, Cleveland’s Pat Shurmur, and Buffalo’s Chan Gailey were gone by Monday morning, and others seemed sure to follow). Amid the musical chairs to make the playoffs, Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson came up just nine yards shy of his quest to overtake Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. His 199 yards, however, helped the Vikings land a playoff berth. The Redskins also were carried to the playoffs by a running back, rookie Alfred Morris, a little-known sixth-round draft pick out of Florida Atlantic, who gained a team record 200 yards in Washington’s win-or-go-home 28-18 victory over Dallas. To test your knowledge of Week 17 NFL developments, take this 12-question quiz.
RGIII, the guy’s a winner, obviously. A Week 13 NFL quiz

The Redskins' rookie quarterback led his team to a critical NFC East win. To test your knowledge of other Week 13 NFL developments, take this 12-question quiz.
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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As Patriots (and pro sports) go solar, will fans follow?

The New England Patriots are just the latest to turn to solar energy to power their vast complexes. From Boston to Los Angeles, teams are taking advantage of the falling price of solar panels. But for their fans, it's a bigger financial leap.
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.'
Vince Lombardi: 12 quotes on his birthday

On what would be his 99th birthday, here are 12 quotes from the football coaching legend.
US Senate race in Virginia shaping up as national battleground

In Virginia's US Senate race, Democrat Tim Kaine isn't Barack Obama, and Republican George Allen isn't Mitt Romney or the House GOP leadership. But you wouldn't know it from the special-interest ads pouring into this key battleground state.
NFL draft: Why Andrew Luck's rookie salary has shrunk (+video)

NFL draft 2012 top picks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III won't be making the huge money of some of their top pick predecessors, like Sam Bradford and Matthew Stafford. New rules limiting rookie salaries ensure NFL draft 2012 picks have to prove their worth on the field before making the big bucks.
NFL Draft 2012: Watch for quarterbacks in the early rounds

NFL Draft 2012: As in baseball, so in the NFL: You can never have enough good arms. After Andrew Luck, which quarterbacks will get picked early in the NFL draft?
NFL Draft quiz: Serious football fans, please stand up

The National Football League’s annual selection of college players is when year-round fans settle in for three days of televised announcements, beginning Thursday night. Test your NFL draft knowledge with our quiz.
Dick Clark: Music-TV mogul, restaurateur, investor, and entrepreneur

Dick Clark was known as a media mogul with integrity and unbounded energy. Dick Clark built a business empire that changed television and music.
Peyton Manning: Which team can protect him best? A dark-horse favorite.

Peyton Manning has said he wants to choose his new team within a week. What factors will be most important to him? A strong offensive line could be a big plus.
Peyton Manning: Which teams need the ex-Colt the most? (+video)

OK, so Peyton Manning is a ripe old 35 and has neck 'issues.' He's still going to be a catch for some NFL team looking for a savvy, deep-throwing quarterback. Redskins? Dolphins? Chiefs? Seahawks?
Franchise tag 101: How is it used, and who's likely to get it?

'Franchise tag deadline' has been in the NFL lexicon for years, but it's a complicated process that could become more significant this year. Here's a primer on what the franchise tag is.
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.
Peyton Manning on the road to recovery?

Peyton Manning has been spotted at Duke University in North Carolina, according to social media reports. The question remains: Can Peyton Manning throw the football?
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.
Walter Payton: 10 things I learned from his new biography

From the new biography 'Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton' by Jeff Pearlman, here are 10 memorable stories about the football star.
Super Bowl XLVI: 20 pregame facts

Super Bowl XLVI features the New England Patriots(15-3) versus the New York Giants(12-7) on Sunday in Indianapolis.
Patriots to meet Giants again in Super Bowl XLVI

The New England Patriots and New York Giants will play again in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, four years after the Giants prevented the Patriots from going undefeated.
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.'
Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

Call this a wish list to publishers. Of course it's true that’s there hardly any major sports star who hasn’t already achieved hardcover immortality a time or two or more. So why check back in with some already familiar sports luminaries? With the passage of time comes fresh perspectives on playing days, teammates, and rivals. And maybe even a little more honesty. So here goes, in no particular order: the Monitor’s Top 10 sports figures we’d put in the publishing on-deck circle.
Tim Tebow notches another victory for Denver Broncos

Tim Tebow is now 5-1 as the Denver Bronco's starting quarterback. Tim Tebow led Denver to a 16-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers. A look at the other NFL games Sunday.
Dallas Cowboys will try to protect Tony Romo vs. Redskins Monday night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was injured last week against the 49ers. The Redskins defense will bring pressure against the Dallas Cowboys offense in Monday night's game.
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.
Reggie Bush, other NFL players, on the move Thursday

Reggie Bush is traded from the Saints to the Dolphins. Chad Ochocinco joins Reggie Bush in changing NFL teams on Thursday.
NFL signings: Reports say Bush trade to Dolphins, Haynesworth shipped to Patriots

NFL signings: Reggie Bush appears to be headed for Miami. Reports Thursday say the Redskins traded Albert Haynesworth to the Patriots. NFL signings on Wednesday include Sidney Rice heading west.