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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?

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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Donovan McNabb Talks 2013 NFL Draft & Tony Romo's Contract [INTERVIEW]

Amanda Rykoff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:30:26 +0000

Donovan McNabb hasn’t seen game action on an NFL field since 2011, but he hasn’t lost his competitive edge. The six-time Pro Bowl quarterback was in New York City on Tuesday to participate in the Wild Turkey American Honey Bar-sity Athletics kickball game against a team captained by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. (Spoiler alert: McNabb’s [...]

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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Joe Flacco To Become Highest-Paid Player in NFL History

Joe Student — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:57:28 +0000

Just a month after winning the Super Bowl, quarterback Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms on a six-year, $120.6 million contract, ESPN reports. The deal will make the quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history.

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Rams RB Terrance Ganaway Working at Jimmy John's This Off-season

Joe Student — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:07:21 +0000

The NFL Players' Association may want to use the case of Terrance Ganaway next time the collective bargaining agreement is up for renewal.

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Super Bowl XLVII Preview — Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers

Joe Student — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:06:16 +0000

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will meet in Super Bowl XLVII at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday to decide which team gets to hoist the Lombardi Trophy as the champions of the National Football League.

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'Mayhem' Changes History in Allstate's Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Sarah Shahzad — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:32:59 +0000

The Allstate insurance company's Super Bowl offering for 2013 is yet another example of their philosophy of terrifying customers into buying insurance. Dean Winters returns as the embodiment of "Mayhem," which, we are told, is everywhere.

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What Should We Call The Super Bowl?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:42:15 +0000

If commercial outlets are not allowed to use the phrase "Super Bowl" in promotions what words could they use? We've provided a couple of suggestions but want to hear yours.

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Family of Junior Seau Files Wrongful Death Suit Vs. NFL

Joe Student — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:37:40 +0000

The family of the late Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death suit against the NFL Wednesday, alleging that the trauma the 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker suffered while playing in the league caused a brain disease that led him to commit suicide in May 2012.

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Tim Brown and Jerry Rice Think Bill Callahan Threw Super Bowl XXXVII

Joe Student — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:01:06 +0000

In the vein of conspiracy theories often suggested by late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, two former star wide receivers of the NFL franchise believe that their head coach intentionally changed the game plan so his team would lose Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003.

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NFL Playoffs — Conference Championships Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:04:09 +0000

Sunday's AFC and NFC Championship games will determine which teams will meet at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Feb. 3. Here's a preview of each conference title game:

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This Weekend in Sports: NFL Playoffs and the Cotton Bowl

Joe Student — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:20:25 +0000

The NFL playoffs start, and the college bowl season nears its close. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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NFL Playoffs — Wild-Card Weekend Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:25:22 +0000

The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs begins this weekend, with two games in each conference. Winners from this Saturday and Sunday will advance to next weekend's divisional round. Here's a preview of this weekend's NFL playoff action:

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NFL 2012 Season – Week 17 Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:03:20 +0000

Playoff spots and playoff seeding will be determined in the last week of the 2012 NFL season. Here's a preview of all of this week's games:

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NFL 2012 Season – Week 16 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:35:10 +0000

Seattle clinched an NFC playoff berth, while Indianapolis and Cincinnati locked up the last AFC playoff spots. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's action:

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Atlanta Falcons Beat Detroit Lions, 31-18, Clinch Home-Field Advantage in NFC Playoffs

Joe Student — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:40:24 +0000

Matt Ryan threw for 279 yards and four touchdown passes, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Detroit Lions, 31-18, on Saturday night in Detroit to clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

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