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FROM INGAMENOW:

GIANTS LOOK GOOD? OR REDSKINS LOOK BAD?

By InGameNow | 21 points

You can't learn much from one game, especially the first game of the season, but it appears the demise of Giants' defensive line has been greatly over exaggerated. They only managed one sacked, but played on the Redskins' side of the line-of-scrimmage most of the game and held Clinton Portis in...

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FROM INGAMENOW:

10 Teams That Dropped the Ball on Culpepper

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By InGameNow | 27 points

By now, you've probably heard that quarterback Daunte Culpepper announced his retirement from the NFL today. While Culpepper hasn't exactly been lighting up the stat sheets in recent years, it's a surprising development given that he's only 31 years-old and only four years removed from an MVP...

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FROM HOT STOVE NEW YORK:

2008 NFC East Preview

By JeffZNY | 6 points

Last season, the NFC was without question the most competitive top to bottom in all of football. A Every team in the division finished at an astonishing .500 or better with three of the four teams making the playoffs. A While these will be rare feats to duplicate, you can still expect the NFC East...

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FROM THOMAS WILLIAMS'S BLOG:

Gregg Williams

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By thomaswilliams | 20 points

Jaguars defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is exactly the kind of coach I want to play for. He loves physical football and that's the style I'm used to playing. His mindset is to be physical and to be tough. We want to be more physical than our opponent and I love that about him and our team....

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FROM 20 SECOND TIMEOUT:

Patrick Ewing: Fifth Member of "Dream Team" to be Inducted in Basketball Hall of Fame

By Doc319 | 19 points

When Patrick Ewing is officially enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame tomorrow, he will be the fifth member of the legendary Dream Team to earn that honor, following in the footsteps of Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler and Magic Johnson. It is possible that all 12 Dream Teamers will...

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FROM OVIE MUGHELLI'S BLOG:

Getting ready for season 6

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By OvieMughelli | 22 points

Hey Yardbarkers! Just taking a break from preparing for the regular season to fill you in on my experience at our game last Thursday. Everyone knows that the last pre-season game is for the rookies trying to make the team and get their spot in the NFL. It's the do or die time for them, and you...

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FROM REALGM.COM:

Does It Matter How Ellis Hurt His Ankle?

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By GSWgirl | 16 points

The Warriors issued a statement on Sunday denying rumors that they were investigating Monta Ellis' ankle injury. I know it is common practice to prohibit players from dangerous activity. Of course we wouldn't want the guy we just dropped $66 mil on skateboarding or base jumping. But my question is...

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FROM GIANTS GAB:

Giants and Burress Agree to Two-Year Extension

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By Cartman | 6 points

The deal is finally done with Giants WR Plaxico Burress and the team.A Today it was announced that Burress and the team agreed to a two-year deal that will bump his salary into the $7 million range over the next five years. The deal includes $11 million in guaranteed money that will be paid this...

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FROM SPORTS CRACKLE POP:

Tom Brady might have a broken foot

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By buddha_sak | 14 points

There are rumors circulating the interwebs that the injury to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is more than just a deep bone bruise. According to NFL Juice via ProFootballTalk:"A reader tells us that WEEI in Boston has reported that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady actually has or had a...

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FROM DONJULIO'S BLOG:

LT + Kimbo + The It-Factor Man

By DonJulio | 25 points

This video hums along smoothly until the strange cameo from the It-Factor Man, proving once again that... something. It proves something. What exactly I'm not sure. But it's strange and there's a pink background and also some terrible music. Plus Kimbo Slice and LaDainian Tomlinson.- Dewey

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FROM DISPATCH.COM:

Buckeye Apocolypse Over: Chris Wells Looking to Play this Weekend

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By mvbuckeye01 | 14 points

From of the look of how he left the field on Saturday, it seemed unlikely that Chris Wells would be able to play against Ohio let alone USC the following week. However in what seems to be a Paul Pierce like comeback, Wells is hoping to play this Saturday against Ohio and should be close to 100% in...

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