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Wednesday, October 05, 2011

The Two-Way

Hank Jr.: Sorry If Hitler Comment 'Offended Anyone"

Hank Williams Jr.

October 5, 2011 His comment comparing President Obama to Adolf Hitler was "dumb" and "extreme," the singer says. But he says he was trying to make a point.

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Friday, September 09, 2011

The Two-Way

VIDEO: NFL's First Player Born In '90s Scores On 108-Yard Return

He did go all the way: The Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb (18) on his 108-yard touchdown run.

September 9, 2011 Not only is the Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb notable for his year of birth (1990), he's now in the record books as well for his touchdown run.

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Thursday, September 08, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

September 8th: What's On Today's Show

A giant sign reading "jobs" hangs outside the US Chamber of Commerce building in Washington on September 06, 2011.

September 8, 2011 In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, employers talk about what would make them start hiring again. In the second hour, the future of the NFL, and the TOTN freshman reads series continues with author Jared Diamond.

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Thursday, September 01, 2011

It's All Politics

Obama's Speech Will Need To Be Early (Or Short?) To Avoid NFL

If the president's speaking between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET, he'll still be up against Kid Rock and the other performers on the NFL's big pregame show.

September 1, 2011 The season's first game kicks off next Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The pre-game show starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. The president's due to address a joint session of Congress that evening.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Two-Way

$100 Million, Six-Year Deal For Michael Vick

Michael Vick, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, earlier this month.

August 30, 2011 Just a little more than two years ago, Vick was finishing up an 18-month prison term after being convicted on charges related to dog fighting. What's your reaction to this huge deal?

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Monday, June 06, 2011

The Two-Way

Michael Vick Returned To NFL After Prison; Plaxico Burress Next?

Feb. 3, 2008: then-New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, left, catches the game-winning touchdown pass in front of New England Patriots' Ellis Hobbs III during the final minute of Super Bowl XLII.

June 6, 2011 As Vick proved, there can be life again in the NFL after time in prison. But Burress is older and he's a wide receiver — not a star quarterback.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The Two-Way

NFL To Adopt New Concussion Evaluation Process

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field at halftime after leaving a game against Detroit with a concussion, Dec. 12, 2010.

February 23, 2011 NFL players who suffer violent blows to the head in games will be evaluated for possible concussions by using a new system in the 2011-2012 season, according to reports.

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Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

Big Game Losses Can Be Costly For Uber Fans

A diehard Green Bay Packers fan - or Cheesehead - gets ready to sport his green and gold at the NFC Conference Championship game against the Chicago Bears on January 23, 2011. The Packers won the game 21-14 to advance to Super Bowl XLV.

February 2, 2011 This weekend, Packers and Steelers fans will be on the edge of their seats,and pouring their hearts into watching their teams duke it out in Super Bowl XLV. But a study from Clinical Cardiology that a loss for dramatic fans isn't

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Monday, December 20, 2010

The Two-Way

Vikings Play Under The Snow In Minneapolis

Workers blow snow off the field at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium in preparation for the Vikings-Bears game on Monday night.

December 20, 2010 The Minnesota Vikings are playing an outdoor game at home for the first time in 29 years on a snowy Monday night in Minneapolis. ESPN reports that the game-time temperature is forecast at 19 degrees with a minus-1 windchill.

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Blog Of The Nation

Bell Deciphers NFL Injuries For Fantasy Players

Ryan Torain

December 20, 2010 Stephania Bell is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, but she's also a big fantasy football buff.  She managed to turn her expertise and her hobby into a brand new job: ESPN's fantasy football injury analyst.

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Monday, December 13, 2010

The Two-Way

Favre's Record Streak For NFL Starts Ends Against Giants

 Brett Favre

December 13, 2010 Brett Favre started 297 consecutive NFL games over 19 seasons. Now the streak is over, with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback unable to go against the New York Giants.

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The Two-Way

Coach Trips Player In Jets-Dolphins Game

December 13, 2010 A strength and conditioning coach for the New York Jets tripped a player for the Miami Dolphins on Sunday during the third quarter of their game at New Meadowlands Stadium.

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The Two-Way

Football's Free Tonight In Detroit; Tickets Gone

December 13, 2010 Snow collapsed the cover at Minneapolis' Metrodome, forcing the NFL to move the Vikings-Giants game to Detroit. Motor City fans who want to see tonight's game won't have to pay.

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Monday, November 01, 2010

The Two-Way

Vikings Waive Moss, Giving The '86' to No. 84

After Sunday night's game, Randy Moss (right) had a message for quarterback Tom Brady, Patriots.

November 1, 2010 The Minnesota Vikings have waived the contract of receiver Randy Moss. The AP reports that coach Brad Childress told his players about the move Monday, one day after Moss and the Vikings suffered their third loss in four games.

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Monday, October 25, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

In Protecting Players, NFL Would Protect Itself

October 25, 2010 The debate over football, hard hits and premature deaths has gone in a million different directions. It'll kill football, fines aren't enough, fans are to blame. Sunday Night Football's Bob Costas appeals to the NFL to protect itself.

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