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NFL draft preview: Centers
This class doesn't have a sure-fire first-round pick who looks like he can be an immediate all-pro, but it does offer a number of players who should become solid starters for a long time. The public misconception is that Barrett Jones is the best...
Tags: ESPN (tv network), National Football League, Caves and Caverns, Chicago Bears, NFL Draft
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NFL draft preview: Cornerbacks
This is a solid group of corners. There is some high-end talent, led by Dee Milliner, and outstanding depth, especially in the second- and third-round range. The cornerback class is especially appealing to zone scheme teams. Among the appealing candidates...
Tags: Josh Johnson (football), Seattle Seahawks, Tyrann Mathieu, Will Davis, Charles Tillman
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NFL draft preview: Middle linebackers
This class of middle linebackers is pretty thin, with only Alec Ogletree looking like a sure-fire first-round pick. The best value picks likely will come in rounds two through fourth, but it's possible some could be pushed up the board because there are...Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Paul Posluszny, Manti Te'o, NFL Draft, Derrick Johnson
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NFL draft preview: Safeties
This is an unusually deep group of safeties. As many as a dozen could be taken in the top three rounds, with the large majority of those being claimed in the second and third rounds. A safety probably will not be chosen in the top half of the first round,...
Tags: Brandon Hardin , Craig Steltz, Taylor Mays, Manti Te'o, Troy Polamalu
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Colts Notebook: Hilton has come a long way in one year
The Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind.If not for a certain quarterback in Seattle, T.Y. Hilton might be viewed as the steal of last year's third round. The Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver caught 50 passes for 861 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games as a rookie after lasting to the 92nd...Tags: Andrew Luck, Chuck Pagano, Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl, Darrius Heyward-Bey
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INTERVIEW-Soccer-Thai targets poor with AFC spending pledges
ReutersBy Sudipto Ganguly April 25 (Reuters) - Thai Worawi Makudi is confident the "dissenting voices" in his Southeast Asian region will support his bid to become the next Asian Football Confederation president after revealing a manifesto aimed at helping...Tags: FIFA World Cup, Human Rights, Soccer, Elections, Sports Organizations
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Who is the best sleeper pick in the first round of the NFL draft?
Writers from around the Tribune Co. offer their sleeper picks for Thursday's first round of the NFL draft. Let us know yours in the comment section. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times If Utah defensive tackle Star Lotuleilei were to slip into the teens,...
Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Tribune Company, NFL Draft, Haloti Ngata, National Football Conference
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel On the Packers column
Milwaukee Journal SentinelHouston's D.J. Hayden almost lost his life, let alone his career. Tyrann Mathieu of Louisiana State lost just about everything he ever had. These two cornerbacks, back from the depths of darkness and despair, make for the most compelling stories at...Tags: Detroit Lions, USA Today, Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Elections
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Dan Hicks to become the voice of Notre Dame football on NBC
Groller's CornerNBC is making a change with its lead announcer on Notre Dame football coverage with Dan Hicks replacing Tom Hammond as the play-by-play man. Hicks is a well-respected guy and Hammond will continue with the network as the lead guy on its Triple Crown horse... -
Darrelle Revis trade to Bucs brings new life to Florida NFL
Jets fans, you have my condolences. Now that your former blockbuster cornerback Darrelle Revis plans to collect state income tax-free checks from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, your football team is officially in purgatory. It's an experience sports...Tags: Tim Tebow, Super Bowl, Warren Sapp, Miami Dolphins, NFL Draft
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'Elway to Marino' chronicles quarterback draft that changed NFL
Thirty years ago this week, the NFL teetered on wobbly legs. It was coming off the 1982 player strike, Raiders owner Al Davis had just successfully sued the league for the right to move his team to Los Angeles, the USFL was poaching players -- including...
Tags: ESPN (tv network), Baseball, Philadelphia Eagles, Heisman Trophy, Baltimore Colts
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Ray Rice believes Torrey Smith is ready to shine
Ray Rice was one of three Ravens who took a break from the team’s offseason workout program Tuesday to chat with reporters. He appeared to be wearing black pajama pants, so maybe a nap was next on his agenda. Before he took off, he was asked about...
Tags: Tommy Streeter, Baltimore Ravens, Sports, Ray Rice, Torrey Smith
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Apr 15, 2013
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Apr 22, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Apr 23, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Apr 23, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
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