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Jul 29, 2015
Goodell's decision fails to clear up unanswered Deflategate questions
Now that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's suspension, will the Patriots play the first four game of the season with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback?
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May 9, 2015
Brady may be suspended in ball scandal
"Deflategate" has become the biggest NFL scandal since the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal in 2012. Or it could be even bigger because one of the most popular and respected quarterbacks in NFL history seems to be involved.
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Apr 13, 2015
Polamalu ends career at right time
By announcing his retirement, former Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu made some right decisions.
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Mar 9, 2015
NFL players gearing up for free agency
The free agency period in the NFL is set to open as the new league year starts on Tuesday. As usual, it presents teams with a dilemma of needs and money, where one's loss is another's gain.
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Jan 21, 2015
Manning can thrive in Kubiak's system
My first impression when I heard the news that the Denver Broncos had hired Gary Kubiak to replace John Fox as the 15th head coach in team history was that Peyton Manning is one step closer to retirement.
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Nov 13, 2014
Fill-in starting QBs Sanchez, Stanton face pressure to lead teams, win
Over the past three weeks, three of the top four NFC teams — Dallas, Philadelphia and Arizona — have lost their starting quarterbacks to injury.
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Oct 30, 2014
Don't hold your breath waiting for an expansion franchise in London
In the week before the Detroit Lions defeated the Atlanta Falcons 22-21 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, there were several reports that mentioned the possibility of a future NFL franchise in London.
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Sep 3, 2014
Seahawks striving for repeat championship
The NFL kicks off the 2014 season when the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field on Thursday night. Many predict the Seahawks are ready for another Super Bowl run and there are a few reasons to share that belief.
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Jul 21, 2014
Noll lives on through Steelers legacy
The late Chuck Noll, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, has his name on a street outside Heinz Field and the team's training camp site. Now he will have a day named after him.
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May 8, 2014
Teams facing tough strategic choices in draft
Best or bust?
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Feb 1, 2014
Game plans key for both Seahawks, Broncos
Now New Jersey is ready for Super Bowl Sunday.
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Jan 17, 2014
Broncos, Patriots bring contrasting styles to AFC title clash
Preparation is something significant in football. Both the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots know that well and have done it for weeks before the two AFC powerhouses meet each other in the conference final on Sunday.
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Jan 10, 2014
Divisional playoffs often produce upsets
Welcome to the divisional playoffs, aka the upset round of the NFL postseason.
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Dec 27, 2013
Numerous NFL coaches await fate
As the NFL's 2013 regular season ends on Sunday, 20 non-playoff teams play their final game. At the same time, a number of head coaches will be on the sideline for the last time with their respective teams.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world