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What Was Tuesday's Biggest NFL Move? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:21:21 +0000

A few pretty big off-season moves involving to high-profile NFL players happened on Tuesday, but which one was the biggest?

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NFL to Change Challenge Rule

Joe Student — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:36:27 +0000

An NFL official promised that a controversial rule that prevents a coach's challenge will be changed in 2013.

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Eagles, Michael Vick Agree to 1-Year Deal

Tony Wright — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:06:03 +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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Adrian Peterson Is Named 2012 NFL MVP

Dave Overlund — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:51:26 +0000

Adrian Peterson's comeback from a torn ACL was beyond remarkable. Peterson didn't just come back and perform at an elite level, instead he record the second most rushing yards in league history, 2,097

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2013 NFL Hall Of Fame Class Includes Cris Carter

Dave Overlund — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:33:03 +0000

Former Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter was named to the NFL Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon along with offensive linemen Jonathan Ogden and Larry Allen, coach Bill Parcells and defensive lineman Warren Sapp

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Ray Lewis Might Have Used A Banned Substance To Recover From Injury

BJ Ragone — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:47:03 +0000

Bad news Ravens' fans. It looks like Ray Lewis might be thrown under the PED bus, so to speak. A new report indicates that he may have used a banned subtance to get back on the field quicker.

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Vikings' Rudolph Named MVP At Pro Bowl

Dave Overlund — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:35:31 +0000

Vikings Tight End Kyle Rudolph had 5 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown en route to being named the MVP of last night’s Pro Bowl. The NFC won the vanity fair 62-35.

Adrian Peterson had 5 carries for 13 yards in the game, Jared Allen made one tackle and Blair Walsh made two field goals and eight extra points

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This Weekend in Sports: NFL Playoffs and the Last Strikeforce Fight

Joe Student — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:26:23 +0000

NFL teams look to take the next step toward the Super Bowl, and a mixed martial arts promotion holds its final event. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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This Weekend in Sports — NFL Battles and College Basketball

Joe Student — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:08:41 +0000

NFL teams scramble for a playoff spot, and some of college basketball's best teams face off in non-conference play. Here are the games to watch this weekend:

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NFL 2012 Season — Week 14 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:52:10 +0000

Dramatic comebacks highlighted the action in Week 14 of the 2012 NFL season. Here's a recap of this week's games:

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NFL 2012 Season — Week 11 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:15:46 +0000

Houston 43 — Jacksonville 37 (OT)

Andre Johnson scored a 48-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime on a screen pass from Matt Schaub, and the Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 43-37, in Houston on Sunday.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week Eight Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:19:06 +0000

N.Y. Giants 29 — Dallas 24

Lawrence Tynes kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter, and the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys, 29-24, in Dallas on Sunday after blowing a 23-point lead. New York (6-2) surged to a 23-0 advantage early in the second quarter after defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul returned a Tony Romo interception 28 yards for a touchdown. Dallas (3-4) then scored 24 straight points to take a 1-point lead at the end of the third quarter.

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This Weekend in Sports: The World Series and Giants vs. Cowboys

Joe Student — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:20:33 +0000

Friday, Oct. 26
Cincinnati at (15) Louisville

Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville; 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN
Two of the Big East's best teams meet on a Friday night in Kentucky. Fifteenth-ranked Louisville (7-0 overall, 2-0 Big East) is led by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and running backs Senorise Perry and Jeremy Wright. Cincinnati (5-1, 1-0) was ranked and undefeated before dropping its game against Toledo last week. The Bearcats have beaten Louisville in the last four meetings between the teams.

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Who Is the Best Quarterback in the NFL Right Now? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:15:06 +0000

The 2012 NFL season is flying by. We are almost through week five, so we have to ask who is the best quarterback after the first five games?Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints have been struggling. On Sunday however, they seemed to be back to normal. They beat the Chargers 31-24, and Drew Brees set a recordfor throwing a touchdown in 48 consecutive games. Is he one of the best?

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5 NFL Teams That Did Not Make The Playoffs In '11 – But Will In 2012!

Ty James — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:54:56 +0000

ESPN has been going nuts this off season with their predicting and prognosticating for the upcoming 2012 season.

Some of the predictions and analysis are so predictable that it's hard for me to even believe these guys are getting paid

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Vikings Need To Get It Right Tonight!

Ty James — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:51:13 +0000

With the first two selections in this year's NFL draft all but a certainty - the Vikings find themselves in the "catbird seat". After Andrew Luck goes to the Colts, and Robert Griffin III goes to the Redskins - nobody really knows what is going to happen

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Heisman Winner Robert Griffin III Enters the NFL Draft

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:01:11 +0000

After a college career in which he set 54 school records in just 41 games, Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III announced Wednesday that he would be skipping his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.

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A Gambling Man's NFL Playoff Perspective!

Ty James — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:10:36 +0000

The regular season was pretty good to me (72-44-1 or@62%), but all real bettors of NFL football can't wait until playoff time. These games are interesting this week, because we have two big favorites, and two games that are expected to be relatively close

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Ty James' Week 7 NFL Locks!

Ty James — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:02:50 +0000

The Jets came through for us on Monday night, but last week, in general, did not go well. The Steelers and Patriots both win, but neither cover. Plus, I really wanted to bet on the 49ers in Detroit, but chickened out at the last second

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Ty James' Week 5 NFL Locks

Ty James — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:39:44 +0000

Last week was "money, money, money, money" - as only the Rams let us down. Did your bookmaker start running with his tail between his legs, when he saw you coming to collect? Hopefully so.

Don't feel bad for "the man", however, because there are plenty of suckers out there

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