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Hank Jr.: Sorry If Hitler Comment 'Offended Anyone"
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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VIDEO: NFL's First Player Born In '90s Scores On 108-Yard Return
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.
Blog Of The Nation
September 8th: What's On Today's Show
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.
It's All Politics
Obama's Speech Will Need To Be Early (Or Short?) To Avoid NFL
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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$100 Million, Six-Year Deal For Michael Vick
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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Michael Vick Returned To NFL After Prison; Plaxico Burress Next?
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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NFL To Adopt New Concussion Evaluation Process
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.
Blog Of The Nation
Big Game Losses Can Be Costly For Uber Fans
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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Vikings Play Under The Snow In Minneapolis
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.
Blog Of The Nation
Bell Deciphers NFL Injuries For Fantasy Players
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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Favre's Record Streak For NFL Starts Ends Against Giants
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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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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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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Vikings Waive Moss, Giving The '86' to No. 84
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.
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.