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Michigan State Yanks Football Scholarship From Recruit For Being a Potty Mouth Rapper

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:35 +0000

A promising football star has had his scholarship offer revoked, leaving him plenty of time to pursue his true calling as a rapper.

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The NFL Thinks Rugby Could Be the Next Big Thing

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:09:40 +0000

Are you read for some...rugby?

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Metallica Performs National Anthem Before S.F. Giants Game

Joe Student — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:10:10 +0000

Friday night was 'Metallica Night' at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The Giants gave away Metallica trucker hats and invited members of the Bay Area metal band to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the scheduled game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ea

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Chiefs Coach Andy Reid — 'I Hide Cheeseburgers Under My Shirts'

Joe Student — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:25:18 +0000

During last week's NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid was noticeably dressed-down in a flowery shirt that may have been visible from space.

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NFL Draft Hopeful Tharold Simon Arrested in His Hometown a Day Before 'Tharold Simon Day'

Joe Student — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:45:45 +0000

NFL draft prospect Tharold Simon of LSU was already famous in his hometown of Eunice, La.; now he's also infamous. Simon, 22, was arrested in his hometown on Thursday night, one day before Eunice officials were to proclaim “Tharold Simon Day” in the city. Simon was arrested and charged with obstruction of public passage(s), unnecessary noise, resisting an officer and public intimidation after police pulle

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New York Giants Draft Pick Justin Pugh Has the Best Reaction Ever to Getting Selected

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:15:10 +0000

The first day of the NFL Draft is usually filled with smooth-looking stars who keep their cool when their names are announced.

Not Justin Pugh.

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2013 NFL Draft Recap: 7 Things You Need to Know About the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft

GuySpeed Staff — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:34 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft was held on Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York, as NFL teams plucked the best college talent to augment their rosters. The night featured a few surprises and several trades. We've gathered up the essential information for you below:

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The College Football Playoff Will Be Called the College Football Playoff

Joe Student — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:45 +0000

In the most glaring example of a lack of marketing creativity and out of obvious desire for a paid name sponsor, the new four-team college football playoff system that is replacing the Bowl Championship Series will be called the

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Colts QB Andrew Luck Still Uses A Flip Phone Despite His $22.1M Contract

Joe Student — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:30:05 +0000

It's a good thing Andrew Luck can read a defense better than he can access the internet on his cell phone. Even though the Indianapolis Colts quarterback signed a $22.1 million contract after being selected with the first-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Luck still uses an archaic Samsung

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7-Year-Old Jack Hoffman Scores TD In Nebraska Spring Football Game

Joe Student — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:21:51 +0000

On the field and online, Jack Hoffman was impossible to stop on Saturday.

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NFL to Put Cameras in Locker Rooms in 2013

Joe Student — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:13:59 +0000

In a move that could give football fans unprecedented access — and nightmares of watching 300-pound men get undressed — the NFL will require all of its teams to install cameras in home locker rooms for the 2013 season.

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Buzzer Beaters: Umenyiora Signs With Falcons, Sweet 16 Games Tip Off and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:47:14 +0000

Today's top sports stories:

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Should The Washington Redskins Change Their Name?

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:55:21 +0000

Lawmakers in Washington, DC are debating a bill that would eliminate "Redskins" as the NFL team's name.

A spokesman for the Washington Redskins says the team has no comment.

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2013 NFL Free Agency Report — Jake Long and Greg Jennings Sign With New Teams

Joe Student — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:49:36 +0000

After the first few days featured heavy activity, NFL teams signed free agents at a slower pace this weekend. Former Miami Dolphins tackle Jake Long agreed to a four-year, $34 million deal with the St

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Redskins QB Kirk Cousins Drug Tested at Grandmother's House

Joe Student — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:07:52 +0000

Random drug testing is a fact of life for NFL players, but you'd think that certain places would be off-limits to the league's pee police. Nope! Washington Redskins' back-up quarterback Kirk Cousins tweeted that he was drug tested while a

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2013 NFL Free Agency Report — Steven Jackson, Cliff Avril and Others Sign With New Teams

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:01:06 +0000

Running back Steven Jackson and defensive end Cliff Avril were among the NFL free agents who agreed to terms with new teams in the second 24 hours of the NFL's 2013 free agency period. Former Detroit Lions' DE Avril agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks late Wednesday, while Jackson left the St

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Tight End Tony Gonzalez Will Return To The Atlanta Falcons

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:28:44 +0000

The man who helped lead the Atlanta Falcons to last season's NFC Championship game, only to fall four points short, is giving it one more shot.

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Florida Prep Football Player Jonathan Semerene Kicks 70-Yard Field Goal

Tony Wright — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:04:40 +0000

Considering the San Francisco 49ers just released former Pro Bowl kicker David Akers, maybe the team should take a look at high school kicker Jonathan Semerene. The Florida prep school kicker can nail a 70-yard field goal, in the wind.

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Minor League Football's Cedar Rapids Titans Are for Sale…On Craigslist

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:30:26 +0000

So, you’ve mastered the fantasy football thing and think you’re ready for the real thing. Well, you’re in luck.

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Female NFL Hopeful Lauren Silberman Injured After Two Dreadful Kicks At Tryout

Joe Student — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:20:36 +0000

Someday, a woman may demonstrate that she's able to play in the NFL, but that woman wasn't Lauren Silberman on Sunday.

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