May 23, 2013

NFL: Ravens-Broncos rematch kicks off 2013 NFL schedule

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NEW YORK (AP) — Peyton Manning back in Indianapolis – in a Broncos uniform. Peyton vs. younger brother Eli in another Manning Bowl. Andy Reid returning to Philadelphia: Let the booing begin now? The NFL schedule is filled with return visits and intriguing matchups, beginning with a road game for the defending Super Bowl champions. [...]

NFL: Infection could derail return of Pats’ Rob Gronkowski

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski at a March game in Boston between the Celtics and Atlanta Hawks.(Photo: Mark L. Baer, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Patriots tight end broke his left forearm in November He had a second surgery after re-breaking the arm in the playoffs Persistent infection might require new plate put [...]

MLB: A no-out situation: Is MLB ahead of gay rights issue?

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Will Major League Baseball blaze another social trail?(Photo: Charlie Riedel, AP) Story Highlights Baseball became a leader in equality when Jackie Robinson joined the major leagues The sport has thus far lacked a visible advocate for gay rights Many wonder if MLB’s clubhouse culture would accept an openly gay player (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — [...]

NFL: Roger Goodell says NFL won’t expand playoffs in 2013

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NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell takes questions during a news conference Monday. (Matt York/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The NFL won’t be adding playoff teams for 2013, and the champions of last season, the Baltimore Ravens, could open on the road because of a conflict with the Orioles. As the owners meetings opened [...]

NFL News and Notes: Winners and losers after two days of NFL free agency

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Philip Rivers’ Chargers and Drew Brees’ (9) Saints don’t seem to be getting much better this offseason.(Photo: Gerald Herbert, AP) Story Highlights This generation’s best quarterbacks probably feeling different emotions today Dolphins got needed firepower … but at what cost? A tale of two teams in Ohio (PhatzRadio / USA Today) —- The NFL’s 2013 [...]

NFL News and Notes: NFL Free Agents Tracker

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Wide receiver Danny Amendola #16 of the St. Louis Rams makes a diving catch against cornerback Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (December 29, 2012 – Source: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — It’s that time. March 12 officially signaled [...]

NFL News and Notes: Super Trades – Wallace, Kruger highlight 1st day of free agency

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(L-R) Corey Graham #24, Ray Lewis #52 and Paul Kruger #99 of the Baltimore Ravens walk towards the sideline as play was suspended in the third quarter for 34 minutes due to a power outage against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, [...]

NFL News and Notes: NFL Free Agents Tracker

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Mike Wallace #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball around Manny Lawson #99 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Heinz Field on December 23, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (December 22, 2012 – Source: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) —- It’s that time. March 12 officially signals the start [...]

NFL News and Notes: Receivers Harvin, Boldin traded

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Anquan Boldin #81 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a 13-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter from Joe Flacco #5 against Donte Whitner #31 of the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (February 2, 2013 – Source: Win McNamee/Getty Images North America) [...]

NFL: Wes Welker may test the free-agent market … and why shouldn’t he?

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Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (January 19, 2013 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — The buzz about Wes Welker’s approaching free agency seems to [...]