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Amerks pick up point in shootout loss

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Courtesy of Amerks.com HARTFORD, CT -- The Rochester Americans (13-5-3-3) extended their point streak to a season-long eight straight games but fell short in a 3-2 shootout against the Hartford Wolf Pack (9-12-3-2) at the XL Center Saturday night. The contest was the second game of a weekend trek through New England and the third meeting between the Amerks and Wolf Pack in … [Read more...] about Amerks pick up point in shootout loss

Charlie Brown, Russell Crowe and NFL Quick Reads | Week 2

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By Tim Mullhaupt Breathe it all in. The NFL is back, and that is a beautiful thing. The first two weeks have come and gone, but not without their surprises. Without further preamble, here are a number of abbreviated observations from week 2's slate of games: New England 13 Jets 10: >Tom Brady has to be feeling like Will Ferrell in Kicking and Screaming right now, … [Read more...] about Charlie Brown, Russell Crowe and NFL Quick Reads | Week 2

NFL Week 15 Pick’em

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By Kyle Soppe   After a solid week 14 (13-3 picking winners straight and 9-7 against the spread), feel free to ride my coattails the rest of the NFL season. It's taken a while, but I believe we know what we can expect from each team on a weekly basis. Here it is, your week 15 picks ... Thursday Jacksonville (+11) @ Atlanta - Falcons 24-14 Saturday Dallas … [Read more...] about NFL Week 15 Pick’em

Week 16 Predictions

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          By TLarner It was a Merry Christmas so far this week for Pittsburgh and Arizona. Who else will find presents under the tree? Others may be looking forward to a New Year. Thursday Night's Results: Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 27 Panthers' rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen and the Carolina offense continued to struggle against the playoff bound … [Read more...] about Week 16 Predictions