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NFL Lock-Out Coming to a Close

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By Breanna Jacobs On Saturday July 24, the NFL Player’s Association and league owners reached a deal that will bring the lock-out to a close. Now that both sides have ironed out the 10 year labor agreement, a timeline has been set to get teams ready to begin the fast approaching pre-season. The timeline is as follows: Monday, July 25: Teams can go to a 90-man roster … [Read more...] about NFL Lock-Out Coming to a Close

Conference Championships

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By TLarner Win and you're in, to the Super Bowl that is. Fierce NFC North rivals face off in Chicago, while hopefuls in New York travel to the Steel City. NFC Championship: Green Bay at Chicago For the third time this season, NFC North rivals face off, but this time for all the glory. With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the Packers (12-6) and Bears (12-5) … [Read more...] about Conference Championships

Week 3 Notes & Predictions

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  By TLarner  Can you believe we're already three weeks into the 2010 NFL season? And some teams are already pressing the panic button, while other teams find themselves off to great starts. Who will be the winners and losers in this week's edition of NFL action? Monday's Results New Orleans squeaked out a victory in a close battle with the San Francisco 49ers. … [Read more...] about Week 3 Notes & Predictions

Week 2 Notes & Predictions

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By TLarner The first week of the 2010 NFL season is in the books. There were many exciting performances, as well as upsets, disappointments, and controversy. As we continue the rollercoaster ride to the Super Bowl, lets prepare ourselves for Week 2. New & Notes Bear's defensive end Julius Peppers was fined $5,000 for a hit on Detroit quarterback Matthew … [Read more...] about Week 2 Notes & Predictions