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The Voice of the NFL Pat Summerall Dies

Polly Wogg — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:38:08 +0000

The voice of the NFL has died. Pat Summerall passed away after hip surgery at the age of 82.

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Richard Sherman Says 'Half of the NFL' Uses Adderall

Joe Student — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:36:09 +0000

If Richard Sherman is right, maybe they should call it the ADHDFL?

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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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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.

Comment on our Facebook page and vote in today's Question of the Da

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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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Reports: Percy Harvin Headed To Seattle Via Trade

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:49:40 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly sending athletic wide receiver/kick return specialist Percy Harvin to Seattle, according to ESPN.com:

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NFL Prospect Alec Ogletree Charged With DUI In Arizona

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:06:03 +0000

Projected first-round NFL draft pick Alec Ogletree of Georgia was charged with DUI in Arizona last weekend, his agent said. One of the best inside-linebacker prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft pool, Ogletree was expected to be taken in

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Super Bowl Saturday? NFL Says It Could Happen, Especially With A Super Bowl In New York

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:12:36 +0000

Football and Sundays go hand-in-hand...plus Monday nights, too. But, Saturday? For the Super Bowl?

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Eagles, Michael Vick Agree to 1-Year Deal

Tony Wright — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:10:03 +0000

According to ESPN, the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Michael Vick have agreed to a 1-year deal for the coming 2013 season.

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Giants Re-sign Injury Plagued Terrell Thomas

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:29:18 +0000

The New York Giants have re-signed Terrell Thomas for 2013 season after the cornerback missed all of the last two seasons due to injury.

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Giants Part Ways With Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Boley And Chris Canty

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:49:10 +0000

The New York Giants are parting ways this week with some fan favorites.

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Super Bowl XLVII Recap — Baltimore Ravens Hold Off San Francisco 49ers, 34-31

Joe Student — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:59:41 +0000

Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes, and the Baltimore Ravens withstood a stadium power outage and a furious 49ers' rally to beat San Francisco, 34-31, at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Sunday night.

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Joe Namath: 'We All Need to Take Better Care of Ourselves' — 2013 NFL Honors

Amanda Rykoff — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:19:16 +0000

When football fans talk about the NFL’s greatest stars, none enjoyed the limelight as much as Joe Namath, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl III champion with the New York Jets.

“Broadway Joe” stood out among the NFL's brightest current, former and future stars on Saturday night at the 2nd Annual National Football League Honors in New Orleans

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Keeler Big Game Office Squares Pool Contest

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:44:39 +0000

If you are one of our 100 entries in WIBX's Keeler in the Morning Big Game Office Squares Pool Contest, here is the board.

Match the number you were given when you called in with the square on the board

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White House Petitioned To Make Day After Super Bowl A National Holiday

Joe Student — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:38:22 +0000

The red-blooded Americans of 4for4.com Fantasy Football are true public servants. These dedicated football junkies hope fellow U.S. citizens will rally behind them and sign a petition at WhiteHouse.gov asking the Obama Administration to declare the Monday following Super Bowl Sunday a national holiday.

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NFL Playoffs — Championship Recap: 49ers, Ravens Win, Will Meet in Super Bowl XLVII

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:48:18 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers rallied past the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC title, and the Baltimore Ravens upset the New England Patriots for the AFC crown. San Francisco and Baltimore, coached by brothers Jim and John Harbaugh respectively, will meet in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Here's a recap of Sunday's conference title games:

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Listen LIVE: NFL Conference Championships

Jeff Monaski — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:57:26 +0000

The NFL playoffs on WIBX continue Sunday with three of the same four teams that made it to the Conference Championships last season.

NFC Championship: San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons - LIVE

AFC Championship: Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots - 6:30 p.m.

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NFL Draft Bust Ryan Leaf Kicked Out of Drug Treatment Program, Sent to Prison

Tony Wright — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:22:38 +0000

Most people will remember him as the quarterback that the Indianapolis Colts 'almost' drafted. Unfortunately for Ryan Leaf, many people will also remember him as the biggest flameout in NFL history.

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Jacksonville Jaguars Hire Seattle Seahawks' Gus Bradley As New Head Coach

Tony Wright — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:12:25 +0000

The seats in the annual NFL head coaching musical chairs are getting scarce. On Thursday it was announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars hired Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as their new head coach.

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Report: Oregon's Chip Kelly to Become Philadelphia Eagles Coach

Tony Wright — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:49:27 +0000

According to ESPN, Chip Kelly has agreed to become the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, despite statements that he was going to return to the University of Oregon.

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