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NFL Betting: Spreads and Picks for Eagles-Bears, Falcons-Giants, Redskins-Cowboys

Earlier this week, our NFL betting picks featured primarily AFC teams. Let’s switch it up and make some football predictions for the NFC to help you prep for the weekend. Atlanta Falcons @ New York Giants Sunday, November 22, 1:00 p.m. ET Sportsbook favorite: Giants -6.5 It’s...
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The QBs of the 2007 NFL Draft: The Worst Single Position of Any NFL Draft Class Ever?

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Do the 11 quarterbacks taken during 2007 NFL Draft, headlined by first rounders JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn, comprise the worst single position from any draft class ever? The evidence is pretty damning.
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Week 11 Injury Status Updates for Benson, Turner, Orton, Bush, and More

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MSF's usual Friday morning breakdown of the most significant injuries in the fantasy football landscape. Find out the latest Week 11 injury status updates for Cedric Benson, Michael Turner, Reggie Bush, Kyle Orton, and more.
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In Memory of Stefanie Spielman & In Support of Her Cause

After a courageous 11-year battle with breast cancer, Stefanie Spielman succumbed to the disease yesterday at the age of 42. Learn more about the the story of Stefanie and Chris Spielman, and about how you can donate to help continue her fight.
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Open Letter to RichRod: Please Deliver a Win Over Ohio State

The University of Michigan players, alumni, and fans have been dying for a win over the hated Ohio State Buckeyes. Please give us a win in what is clearly a “trap game” for the Buckeyes this Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 12:00 pm in Ann Arbor.
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Seriously, How the Hell Could Things Get Any Worse in Cleveland?

The debacle that is the Cleveland Browns 2009 season just continues to unravel and seem worse and worse by the day. And unfortunately for Cleveland sports fans, LeBron has now been dragged into the fray as well, which can't be a good thing.
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Thanksgiving Day Football TV Schedule: NFL and College Football

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, which means a glorious day of food, family, and football is nigh. MSF gets you ready with the complete NFL and college football TV schedule, announcer lineup, and point spreads for all of the Thanksgiving day football action.
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Blogging Fitness: Pole Dancing Now a Challenging Form of Fitness

In her latest Blogging Fitness column, MSF fitness writer Kimberly Westphall takes us behind the scenes of a new fitness craze for women: pole dancing. What was once seen as scandalous is now being appreciated for its myriad fitness benefits.
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Week 11 Play ‘Em or Bench ‘Em: Beanie Wells, Knowshon Moreno, and More

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Among the players featured in this week's Play 'Em / Bench 'Em post: Beanie Wells, Kellen Winslow, Steve Smith (Panthers), Knowshon Moreno, Marshawn Lynch, and Roy Williams.
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NFL Week 11 Betting Odds and Picks: Dolphins-Panthers, Steelers-Chiefs, Bengals-Raiders

Try these football picks on for size. We look at the upcoming Dolphins-Panthers Thursday night game, plus the Steelers-Chiefs and Bengals-Raiders matchups on Sunday.
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Cribbs Down and Quinn Accused of Cheap Shot

There is no joy in Cleveland, the mighty Quinn has gone three and out; kick return man and wildcat Cribbs has gone down. A fan at Cleveland Browns Stadium for the Monday Night debacle against the Ravens, held up a sign that said it all: “Hey, Baltimore, can you take this team...
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It’s Time for the Annual “Circus” Road Trip for Hawks

The Hawks go into their 2-week Circus road trip confident after winning four straight games. They sit at the 3rd spot in their conference and 1st in their division.
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LeBron James: 23 to 6

This will be LeBron James' last season wearing his familiar #23 jersey. After this year, in deference to Michael Jordan, LeBron will switch to #6. What do you think of the move?
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Breaking: Blackhawks Close to Signing Trio to New Contracts

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According to an article by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Blackhawks are set to sign Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to new contracts. Both are restricted free agents at the end of this year.
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#2 Michigan State Faces Gonzaga in an Early Season Test

[Editor's note: This post was submitted before the Spartans and Zags took the floor last night. I just didn't have a chance to edit and publish it. But as you can see, our man J-Dools had the game pretty well pegged, so I'm posted this anyway.] Excitement is building in...
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NFL Power Rankings: Week 11 (The Challenge)

Big MB is back with an edition of his NFL Power Rankings. After having a split #1 last week between Indy and New Orleans, did either team do enough this week to grab the top spot?
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Zack Greinke Named AL Cy Young Award Winner

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Royals hurler Zack Greinke was named the AL Cy Young Award winner today, beating out Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, C.C. Sabathia, and Roy Halladay.
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Breaking News: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe Suspended For Using Performance Enhancing Drugs

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Via KCChiefsBlog.com, Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for using performance enhancing drugs. His suspension will reportedly begin immediately.
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Week 11 Sleepers and Waiver Wire Steals: Justin Forsett and Jason Avant

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Justin Forsett has re-emerged as a solid sleeper option with the injury to Julius Jones while Jason Avant is a solid waiver wire steal, with his Week 10 performance proving that the 98% of leagues in which he is not owned is way too high a number.
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Josh Cribbs Injury Update: Possible Concussion, Has Feeling in Arms and Legs

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Josh Cribbs was injured on the final play of last night's 16-0 Browns loss to the Ravens. He left the field on a stretcher and was taken to the hospital. The latest injury update is that Cribbs might have a concussion.
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NFL Week 11 Picks, Point Spreads, TV Schedule, and Announcer Lineup

The playoff picture is becoming clearer in the NFL and will become even moreso after Week 11. Jerod gets you ready for all the Week 11 NFL action with the TV schedule, announcer lineups, odds, and his free spread picks for each game.
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Fantasy Football Week 11 Start Em, Sit Em Lineup Advice and Projections

Is Jamaal Charles worth a start in Week 11 after his breakout last week? Is Ricky Williams worth a start on Thursday? Jerod provides his start 'em, sit 'em lineup advice and projections for Week 11.
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Quick Site Update

Hey everyone. If you visited the site tonight you may have noticed a few hiccups for a short time and you may now notice a few posts missing. Nothing to worry about, we were just doing some server and database maintenance. So my apologies for any delays, especially if you’re...
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Detroit Pistons Weekly Watch: Villanueva and Gordon Giving Early Returns on Investment

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Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva have combined, though, to carry the Pistons offensively, scoring over half the team’s points over the last week. Touted as excellent scorers and indifferent defenders coming into the season, Gordon and Villanueva have also worked hard on the defensive...
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NCAA College Football TV Schedule and Point Spreads – Week 12 (November 21st)

MSF gets you ready for another week of college football action with the Week 12 TV schedule and point spreads for each game the week of Saturday, November 21st, including Ohio State-Michigan and Indiana-Purdue.
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