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Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn was named the recipient of the team’s third annual Craig Long Award.Donald Penn — who was recently awarded a trip to the Pro Bowl — received another accolade, but this is more internal. He was named the recipient of the third annual Craig Long Award, …
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Bengals’ head coach Marvin Lewis seems to have as many lives as a cat. But, does he deserve another chance? This could be his last hoorah.The year started with so much promise. With the exception of a few players, the Cincinnati Bengals were returning to action without much of a change. There…
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David Carr, the older brother of Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, says there was no ligament damage done to Derek’s leg.In an article penned for the Fresno Bee, David Carr provided an update on the broken fibula of little brother Derek Carr with some good news — essentially as good of…
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has decided not to make a decision on Aldon Smith’s pending reinstatement until March of 2017.The long wait just got even longer. The one-year mark of the suspension of Aldon Smith came and went on November 17, with no decision being made on the Oakland Raiders …
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There was a time where NFL experts and fans alike would put Philip Rivers in that upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks.He might not have been in that tier 1 of elite signal callers (Brees, Peyton Manning, Brady, Rodgers); but he was right at the top of that tier 2 list. Throughout his career, Rivers …
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The Carolina Panthers 2016 season ends on Sunday…As the calendar turns to 2017 the Carolina Panthers gladly close the door on a disappointing 2016 season. Fresh off of a Super Bowl appearance the expectations were high for Carolina during training camp. After numerous injuries and a slow 1-5 sta…
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Here is everything you need to know about the Oakland Raiders Week 17 Opponent the Denver Broncos.The final week of the regular season is upon us. Sunday afternoon will feature the Oakland Raiders traveling to Mile High for a crucial matchup against the Denver Broncos. Whilst the Broncos are out o…
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Buffalo Bills vs. New York JetsEmbattled head coach Todd Bowles and his New York Jets play host to the division rival Buffalo Bills on New Year’s Day to complete what has been a rough year for both teams. New York has had the wheels come off after a strong 2015, entering the final game with a…
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Alex Garcia took care of Mike Pyle tonight in their UFC welterweight bout. The night did not end well for Mike Pyle, or his brain cells.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys will rest at least four starters and a pair of key backups in the regular-season finale against Philadelphia with home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs already clinched.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy and star receiver Sammy Watkins believe the next Bills’ coach should hold players more accountable than Rex Ryan did the past two seasons in Buffalo.
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An updated injury report for the Oakland Raiders as well as the Denver Broncosahead of their Week 16 matchup.In the regular season finale, the Oakland Raiders will head to Mile-High to take on the Denver Broncos for what could lead toa division title with a in, or a Wild Card spot with a loss and …
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The Atlanta Falcons have yet to confirm, but Michael Vick may be on hand Sunday to honor the Georgia Dome. Michael Vick may appear during Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints regular season finale. The Falcons haven’t acknowledged theguest list, but we know former players hav…
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The Hennepin County (Minn.) District Attorney’s Office announced today, for a second time, that it had reviewed the evidence against the group of Golden Gophers football players accused of raping a fellow student and decided there was not enough to bring a criminal case. But before going into what prosecutors said, its worth pointing out the timing of this announcement—late on a Friday, also on the last weekday before the extended New Year’s weekend, and after the Gophers played in and won the Holiday Bowl. Like the Oklahoma Sooners, the local prosecutor’s office managed to release this information at the time when as few people as possible will see it.
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Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota VikingsBottom dwellers of the NFC North division, the last place Chicago Bears and the third place Minnesota Vikings face many glaring questions heading into next season.Chicago’s defense saw improvement under John Fox. However, the dismal amount of injuries and in…
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Buffalo Bills players Sammy Watkins and LeSean McCoythink the team was not disciplined enough under former head coach Rex Ryan.Nick Saban, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, is a known defensive guru, but also an effective disciplinarian. Saban believes discipline should be used to change beh…
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As the season draws to a close, the Carolina Panthers look to finish strong against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.In a final New Year’s Day divisional showdown, the Carolina Panthers (6-9) will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) ending the 2016 campaign.In all, the season was a letdown as…
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Legit.
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) Defensive end Michael Bennett has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
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49ers give Kaepernick inspiration/courage award
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Tennessee scored a big Music City Bowl win over Nebraska tonight, but that wasn’t enough for some Volunteers fans, it seems:
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New York Giants vs. Washington RedskinsThe 2016 regular-season finale between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins features two teams that are looking to win the game for very different reasons. However, both of those reasons involve the outlook for the upcoming NFL Playoffs.If Washingt…
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Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges will reportedly forego his final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the NFL DraftVirginia Tech tight end-turned-wide receiver Bucky Hodges will reportedly enter the 2017 NFL Draft, as first reported by Neil Stratton on Twitter. Virginia Tech has yet to …
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NEW YORK (AP) Two members of the Kansas City Chiefs were docked a total of $30,385 for their actions in their victory over the Denver Broncos last week.
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Tom Brady and Russell Wilson are among the leaders; you might be surprised by who’s No. 1.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The broken leg suffered by Oakland quarterback Derek Carr forced the Raiders to shake up their offense and thrust backup Matt McGloin into the spotlight as the starter.
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We’ll skip the nominees and go straight to the awards.
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The players awarded the QB the Len Eshmont Award
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