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3 Things To Say At A Super Bowl Party
February 1, 2013 Not up to speed about the big game between the 49ers and Ravens? We've got a few bits of "wisdom" that could help you get through the game.
Shots - Health News
Are NFL Football Hits Getting Harder And More Dangerous?
February 1, 2013 In the early days of the NFL, the average lineman weighed 190 pounds. Now they average 300 pounds. A look at the physics behind a tackle shows that bigger and faster players means harder slams to the turf and more severe injuries.
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Wacky Super Bowl Ads Are Already Getting Serious Play
February 1, 2013 Spoiler alert: A few Super Bowl commercials have launched on social media well before Sunday's big game. Ad industry watchers say the multi-million-dollar spots are meant to be entertaining, but a few of the ads are already controversial.
The Picture Show
The Super Bowl No One Cared About
February 1, 2013 The first Super Bowl was in 1967, though most people at the time didn't think it was a big deal. Photographer Neil Leifer was there that day and looks back at how things have changed.
Around the Nation
Cyclo-Cross Championship Takes U.S. By Storm, Mud And Sand
January 31, 2013 LPMThe bicycle sport is grueling, with riders traversing off-road courses dotted with obstacles. It's still little-known in the U.S., but is growing fast. Louisville, Ky., hosts the world championship competition this weekend — the first such event held outside of Europe.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Colin Kaepernick?
January 31, 2013 The gifted quarterback can run and pocket pass, skills that helped him lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. But what will it take for the Baltimore Ravens to stop — or at least slow down — Kaepernick on Sunday?
Are Shooting Ranges The New Bowling Alleys?
January 31, 2013 Target practice is only part of the allure as gun ranges add restaurants, lounges and ladies' nights to create a social atmosphere to go along with the firearms training.
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Portugal's Monster: The Mechanics Of A Massive Wave
January 31, 2013 How does a tiny spot on the Portuguese coast generate some of the world's most gnarly waves? Surf experts say there are a few factors that combined Monday to create what might have been the biggest wave ever ridden.
Sweetness And Light
History Joins The 49ers In Opposing Ray Lewis
January 30, 2013 It's rare in sport for someone to declare that this will be the finale and then go out a winner, says commentator Frank Deford. But, on Sunday, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis hopes to do just that.