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Manti Te’o showed up for Maxim’s “Hot 100″ party that honored his fake girlfriend

Maxim Magazine ended up taking a slight shot at Chargers linebacker Manti Te’o by ranking his fake girlfriend 69th overall on their “Hot 100″ list. What’s really interesting is that Te’o ended up showing up for Hollywood party to celebrate the list.  Maxim’s editor-in-chief Dan Bova was surprised he came. “It seems like he has a good sense of humor about the whole...
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CAUSE FOR CONCERN?

Ex-fiancee says Williams 'suicidal'

Mario Williams filed a lawsuit to recover an engagement ring given to his ex-fiancee, who's now brought up possible mental health issues concerning the former no. 1 pick.

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Chargers sign Dwight Freeney to two-year deal

Dwight Freeney is a free agent no longer. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Chargers have agreed to terms with the veteran defensive end/linebacker on a two-year contract. Terms of the pact haven't been announced, but he's glad to find a new home. "I'm excited to start this new chapter with some good people with great potential to do some great things,"...
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Chris Kluwe focused on punting job in Oakland

The Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie announced the team had officially signed former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe to deal. Details of the contract were not disclosed by the team.   A vocal marriage equality activist, there might be a lot outside interests such as the ongoing Supreme court battle over Proposition 8 that could occupy Kluwe’s time in Oakland...
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Donte’ Stallworth questioned by the CIA

NFL wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth, who found out Friday that he has been cleared to resume football activities following a hot air balloon accident, had a brush with the CIA after the former Washington Redskins wideout snapped a picture standing in front 
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Bills home opener against the Patriots has sold out

Buffalo Bills President and Chief Executive Officer Russ Brandon announced on Twitter that the Bills home opener against the Patriots has already sold out. Ralph Wilson Stadium will be electric on Sept. 8. #Bills #Patriots sold out! — Russ Brandon (@RussBrandon) May 18, 2013 I believe the Bills always sell out when they host the Pats, but it’s pretty impressive that it’s...
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Can Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo Become The Best Pass Rush Duo In The NFL?

In order for the Redskins defense to take that next step as a unit and make Washington a contender, Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan must become one of the best pass rushing duos in the NFL.  Obviously, when we invested two first round picks on these players we expected for them to bring us a dominant pass rush. These two are going to be the keys to this defense performing up to the...
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Cowboys’ Phil Costa ready to fight for his starting job

  After the Dallas Cowboys used this year’s first round pick on center Travis Frederick, Phil Costa is ready to fight for his job. “I look at it that it’s the NFL and every year there’s going to be competition, and competition brings out the best in anyone,” Costa said, per ESPNDallas.com. “I met Travis and he seems like a great guy who’s a good player and can help...
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Bears sign first-round pick Kyle Long to contract

credit: US-Presswire The Chicago Bears have signed their first-round pick from the 2013 NFL Draft. Kyle Long and the Bears have agreed on a four-year contract. Long was the 20th pick of the draft. Long is expected to start training came as a right guard but the athletic lineman could also be an option at left guard and right tackle. The Bears were initially criticized for their pick...
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Jason Campbell is proving he doesn’t want to play the back-up role for the Cleveland Browns. He is outplaying Weeden.

Jason Campbell comes into the 2013 season with the Cleveland Browns, showing that he can be a capable starting quarterback. Reportedly, he has out-played Brandon Weeden at the quarterback position for the Browns. Campbell brings 7 years of experience to the Browns. Something they haven’t had in years at the quarterback position.  Campbell is bigger, faster and smarter when to...
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Whitworth helps out family of fallen youth football player

Jaleel Gipson, a 17-year-old high school football player from Farmerville, La., died this past Monday from injuries suffered in a spring football practice on May 9. Bengals left tackle Andrew Whitworth and his wife Melissa, from nearby West Monroe, La., couldnt help but think of their own children when they heard the tragic news. The Whitworths reached out to the Gipson family and...
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Vince Young: Degree better than national title

Out of all the highlights Vince Young accumulated at the University of Texas, his favorite came eight years after he last played a down for the Longhorns. Young graduated from Texas on Friday after earning a degree in Youth and Community Studies. He told CBSSports.com it was his greatest achievement, even above winning the 2005 national championship. "This will rank No. 1...
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Breaking News: Dallas Cowboys sign NAIA cornerback Malik “Fig” James

Breaking News: Dallas Cowboys sign small school cornerback Malik “Fig” James  The Cowboys released one cornerback and added another Friday. Dallas cut Dustin Harris and added Malik James of Langston. Harris joined the club earlier this month as an undrafted free agent. James played in four games for Langston in 2012, collecting two interceptions before suffering an injury that...
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Larry Foote Upset About Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Season and James Harrison’s Choice to Join the Cincinnati Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote is making his feelings well known. First, he’s not too happy about the Steelers disappointing 8-8 season in 2012. It’s unlikely that anyone would/could be happy about a season that ended as poorly as the Steelers season did last year, but as one of the leaders on the defense Foote will have to lead the team to a turnaround in...
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Nate Montana: Dog and Pony Magic with the 49ers

Living in up to your father's reputation is never easy for any young lad, especially when your dad is a 49er legend, and one of the greatest Quarterbacks in NFL history. Joe Montana shined at Notre Dame and was taken in the 3rd round of the 1979 draft by Bill Walsh and the Niners. It was the beginning of what was to become the greatest dynasty of all time. The 49ers won 4 Super...
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The last of the Al Davis old guard is gone. Where do they go from here:

The last of Al Davis old guard is now gone.  Amy Trask resigned last week as CEO of the Oakland Raiders.  The Raiders are officially on a new course.  While attending Cal Berkeley, Amy Trask became a huge Raiders fan.  Growing up in Brentwood in Los Angeles, she followed the Raiders trek going to law school at USC.  In 1983 Trask became in intern for the Raiders and in...
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Browns QB competition just got real: Jason Campbell takes matters into his own hands, outplaying Brandon Weeden at OTA’s

Brandon Weeden has been trying to convince the Cleveland Browns that they made the right choice by not drafting a quarterback in 2013. However, the signing of Jason Campbell flew under the radar until this week, where reports are indicating that Weeden is being badly outplayed at offseason training activities. According to Marc Sessler of NFL.com, the quarterback competition...
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