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Bleacher Report SPEAKING OF SPORTS: Picking fourth isn't that simple The Morning Journal By JIM INGRAHAM Let's see here ... in another 10 days or so we'll only be a mere two months away from the three-day NFL Draft, or as it's known at ESPN: “Kiperpalooza!!!” Browns president Mike Holmgren and I have this agreement: I don't ask him for ... NFL Draft 2012: Pre-Combine Training Essential for NFL ProspectsBleacher Report Stampede Blue Draft Coverage: From Scouting Combine To Draft NightStampede Blue all 385 news articles » - Jessie Payton

NFL News Colts owner Jim Irsay is the one playing politics with Peyton Manning Yahoo! Sports Sports 1 hour, 28 minutes ago One of the most popular, and ironic, insults in a political campaign is when a politician calls his or her opponent a politician. The term is loaded, of course. Dishonest. Disingenuous. Out of touch. Selfish. Report: Irsay will let Peyton decideFOXSports.com Top 10 NFL Breakups; All Good Things Must Come To an EndRant Sports Scanning the field for Peyton Manning in 2012Tucson Citizen NFL News -Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia (blog) -Capital Times (blog) all 463 news articles » - Jessie Payton

USA TODAY Vikings: 'No point' in filing NFL notice to relocate; exec optimistic on Minn ... Washington Post “I think our state leaders have acknowledged that if we want an NFL team in this market, we have to get a stadium deal done,” he said. ___ AP sports writer Dave Campbell contributed to this report from Minneapolis. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. Vikings say they are not leaving as NFL relocation deadline nearsPioneer Press all 75 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Draft Tip Sheet: Georgia's Glenn willing to fill multiple spots CBSSports.com Speaking of safeties, scouts seem happy with the overall physical dimensions of the players in the pool, and several noted to the Sports Xchange in recent days that the group seems to fit well with the NFL trend toward using players at interchangeable ... - Jessie Payton

Retired NFL players still seeking better benefits Boston.com By Dave Campbell AP Sports Writer / February 14, 2012 MINNEAPOLIS—The group of NFL retirees that was a part of the labor talks during the lockout last year has not given up their push for better post-career care. The money they helped gain for their ... and more » - Jessie Payton

Yahoo! Sports (blog) Roddy White isn't thrilled with Roger Goodell's $20 million salary Yahoo! Sports (blog) I guess the NFL is banking. The NFL is not a company, it's a nonprofit organization that makes a lot of profit. I'm not into arguing who is and isn't overpaid. I mean, it's a free-market economy, and if you can generate revenue, then you get paid. -- Roddy White tweet on Roger Goodell's salaryESPN Roddy White's tweets about Goodell's salary go viralAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Goodell will get nearly $20 million per year by end of decadeNBCSports.com WJXT Jacksonville -Chicago Tribune all 52 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Tucson Citizen Arizona Cardinals' Ken Whisenhunt named to NFL competition committee Tucson Citizen 14, 2012, under Arizona Republic Sports Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt has been named to the NFL's competition committee, which studies the game and recommends rules and policy changes to teams, the NFL announced on Tuesday. The nine-member committee ... Fisher, Whisenhunt and Murphy added to NFL Competition CommitteeSacramento Bee all 98 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Bleacher Report Report: Irsay will let Peyton decide FOXSports.com Nancy Gay is the Senior NFL Editor at FOXSports.com. She has been covering the NFL and other major sports for more than two decades. The first female member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, Nancy also is an Associated Press All-Pro ... Peyton Manning Free Agency News Round-upYahoo! Sports Scanning the field for Peyton Manning in 2012Tucson Citizen Manning's future is in doubtDaily Comet Iowa State Daily -Capital Times (blog) -Bleacher Report all 227 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Fisher, Whisenhunt and Murphy added to NFL Competition Committee Sacramento Bee By Sports Network The National Football League on Tuesday named head coaches Jeff Fisher of the St. Louis Rams and Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals, along with Green Bay Packers president and chief executive officer Mark Murphy, to the NFL ... and more » - Jessie Payton

FOXSports.com Jeremy Lin's Toughest Opponent: The Sport Illustrated Cover Curse Gothamist For instance, look at these recent cover victims, via Wikipedia: - January 8, 2012: The Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears on the cover as the 2012 NFL playoffs begin. The Packers lose to the New York Giants at home, 37-20, ... Tunney side of sportsMonterey County Herald Super Bowl mania sweeps TaiwanTaiwan Today Super Bowl Quant FailSchaeffers Research (blog) all 170 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Retired NFL players still seeking better benefits Sacramento Bee By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS -- The group of retired NFL players that was part of the labor talks during the lockout last year has not given up a push for better post-career care. The dozens of players, including several members of the ... and more » - Jessie Payton

KOMO News FCC urged to end sports blackout rule Communications, Engineering & Design Magazine The NFL said in its filing Monday night that the sports blackout rule "supports contractual provisions that are fundamental to broadcast television, and thereby enable universal distribution of high-quality content, including NFL football, ... Top Sports Economists Destroy NFL's Claims: “Blackouts Have No Significant ...Business Insider NFL Should Drop TV Blackout Policy, Five US Senators Tell FCCBusinessWeek Fans, Senators Ask FCC To Scrap Sports Blackout RuleNPR (blog) Broadcasting & Cable all 270 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Top Five NFL Players to Appear on 'Dancing with the Stars' Yahoo! Sports There have been a lot of different NFL players that have appeared on the hit dancing show over the years, and some of them have actually done quite well. Season 10 of "Dancing with the Stars" featured Chad Ochocinco, the former wide receiver for the ... and more » - Jessie Payton

TSN Rams hire Les Snead as GM Boston.com By RB Fallstrom AP Sports Writer / February 14, 2012 ST. LOUIS—The St. Louis Rams have hired Les Snead as their new general manager, bringing in another front-office veteran as they try to get out of the NFL cellar. Snead spent the past 13 years with ... Rams Officially Name Snead As Team's Next GMMissouri Sports Magazine all 226 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Inside the Iggles ASU's Osweiler rising up NFL draft boards, UA's Foles trails Arizona Sports By Adam Green/Arizona Sports Many questioned Brock Osweiler's decision to forego his senior year at ASU in order to enter the NFL Draft. After all, why leave school just to become a late-round selection, when another year of seasoning at the collegiate ... NFL Mock Draft 2012: ASU Linebacker Vontaze Burfict Could Go To Ravens In ...SB Nation all 16 news articles » - Jessie Payton

WWAY NewsChannel 3 Top Sports Economists Destroy NFL's Claims: “Blackouts Have No Significant ... Business Insider Several top sports economists, including Roger Noll and Andrew Zimbalist, filed very significant comments in the FCC's blackout rule proceeding on Monday. The economists laid waste to the NFL's contention that “blackout policies, supported by the FCC's ... NFL Should Drop TV Blackout Policy, Five US Senators Tell FCCBusinessWeek Fans Urge FCC To End Sports Blackout RuleHartford Courant Fans, Senators Ask FCC To Scrap Sports Blackout RuleNPR (blog) Broadcasting & Cable all 264 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Bleacher Report And that's why Peyton Manning needs to retire. FOXSports.com As the quarterback and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay continue to maneuver in a strategic chess game of public relations and misdirection, my thoughts are on the league, the NFL shield, and the future of the game's greatest ambassador. Peyton Manning Free Agency News Round-upYahoo! Sports Scanning the field for Peyton Manning in 2012Tucson Citizen Manning's future is in doubtDaily Comet Iowa State Daily -Bleacher Report -Capital Times (blog) all 186 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Chicago Tribune -- Roddy White tweet on Roger Goodell's salary ESPN "The NFL is not a company it's a nonprofit organization that makes a lot of profit." When one of White's followers pointed out that Goodell is running the biggest sports league in the country, White took offense. "Thats the stupidest thing i have ever ... Goodell's rich contract offends Falcons' WhiteChicago Tribune Goodell could earn $20M salaryLondon Free Press Goodell will get nearly $20 million per year by end of decadeNBCSports.com CBSSports.com (blog) -CSNwashington.com (blog) all 30 news articles » - Jessie Payton

EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis 2 in Stores Today MarketWatch (press release) EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL(R) hockey, NBA JAM basketball, NCAA(R) Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, ... and more » - Jessie Payton

New York Times Hawaii and East Carolina: Together at Last Wall Street Journal (blog) By Kevin Lincoln Even by the high standards of college sports, Monday was goofy. Conference USA and the Mountain West have announced that theyíll be joining forces to create a newly named conferenceótheyíve chosen to dissolve and reform rather than ... Monday's Sports In BriefWashington Post DIGESTU-T San Diego all 412 news articles » - Jessie Payton

AllMediaNY Tipsheet: Any NFL teams looking to gather Moss? STLtoday.com Presumably one of those adjustments is “finding a pulse,” something he didn't have the last the NFL saw him in Tennessee. Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports: “Yes, the New England Patriots could use Moss in a serious way. In addition, according to a source ... Sports in Brief: Moss wants to return to NFLPhiladelphia Inquirer Randy Moss planning NFL comebackSt. Cloud Times Moss plans to make a return to the NFLDaily Mail - Charleston Yahoo! Sports (blog) -AllMediaNY -Newsday all 565 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Monday's Sports In Brief Washington Post NFL CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Randy Moss wants to resurrect his NFL career. Moss used a live webchat on his 35th birthday Monday to announce he plans to come out of retirement next season. And Moss' personal assistant, Donnie Jones, says Moss is “ready to ... and more » - Jessie Payton

AllMediaNY Randy Moss planning NFL comeback St. Cloud Times AP sports writer “Randy and I have discussed it,” Segal said of Moss coming out of retirement. “He still has his fire and he's looking forward to playing football. He's excited.” Moss posted on his Twitter page: “Now back to biz! Moss plans to make a return to the NFLDaily Mail - Charleston Randy Moss is Making an NFL ComebackYahoo! Sports Sports Slice: Straight Comeback Homie; Is Randy Moss a Fit for Jets or Giants?AllMediaNY Newsday -NECN -Missouri Sports Magazine all 463 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Bleacher Report Scanning the field for Peyton Manning in 2012 USA TODAY According to former Colts general manager Bill Polian, now a SiriusXM NFL analyst, Manning has made steady progress in his throwing regimen, and Polian predicts Manning will play at a high level again. To get the latest sports news from USA TODAY, ... Peyton Manning Free Agency News Round-upYahoo! Sports Manning rumors prove how far Cardinals have comeArizona Sports Manning, Colts won't end up togetherIowa State Daily Bleacher Report -Capital Times (blog) all 128 news articles » - Jessie Payton

WWAY NewsChannel 3 NFL Says Sports Blackout Protects Broadcasters, Fan Experience Broadcasting & Cable By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/13/2012 9:15:19 PM The NFL says that lifting the FCC's sports blackout rule sits alongside the syndicated exclusivity and network nonduplication rules as key protections for contractual distribution rights ... FCC urged to end sports blackout ruleBusinessWeek Most people weighing in on sports blackout rule urge FCC to scrap itWashington Post Petition to rescind NFL blackout rulePeoria Journal Star all 219 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Bay News 9 Buccaneers hire former UNC coach Butch Davis USA TODAY To get the latest sports news from USA TODAY, including game results, columns and features, follow us on Twitter at @USATODAYSports. He received $933500 of the buyout by the end of 2011. He was also scheduled to receive three annual payments of $590000 ... Bucs name Butch Davis special assistant to head coach Greg SchianoBay News 9 all 91 news articles » - Jessie Payton

SB Nation Bay Area Former 49ers WR Solomon dies at 59 Chicago Tribune ... Sports Deaths Graphic: The game keeps getting bigger Graphic: The game keeps getting bigger Graphic: Rising cost of a 30-second spot for the Super Bowl Graphic: Rising cost of a 30-second spot for the Super Bowl Photos: NFL Photos: NFL Graphic: NFL ... Former 49ers, Dolphins WR Solomon diesToday's THV Tampa legend Freddie Solomon, 59, diesTbo.com all 251 news articles » - Jessie Payton

CBS Local How To Pass Time Until The Draft NFL GridIron Gab If you are an NFL-only fan, I may not be able to help you. Here's a schedule of upcoming sporting events to keep you occupied until the April 25th Draft. The NFL Scouting Combine: Wednesday Feb. 22 -Tuesday, February 28th on NFL Network. Wisch: A Second NFL Team Could Be Chicago's 'Super' SolutionCBS Local 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns Version 1.0Rant Sports NFL Mock Draft 2012: Can Dontari Poe Replace Casey Hampton At Nose Tackle?SB Nation CBSSports.com -Bleacher Report -National Football Post all 359 news articles » - Jessie Payton

Bleacher Report Peyton Manning Free Agency News Round-up Yahoo! Sports The Sports Exchange via Yahoo! Sports: "Mike Lombardi of the NFL Network told ESPN's Bill Simmons in Thursday's podcast, the "BS Report," that Manning is still struggling following his neck surgery. 'He can't throw the ball,' Lombardi said. Manning rumors prove how far Cardinals have comeArizona Sports Arizona Cardinals' Kevin Kolb not sweating Peyton Manning rumorsTucson Citizen Manning, Colts won't end up togetherIowa State Daily Capital Times (blog) -NFL News -Bleacher Report all 120 news articles » - Jessie Payton

FS South Hines Ward makes sense for Falcons FS South But in the hard business of the NFL, if the Pittsburgh Steelers do not want the aging wide receiver at any price, then what better place for the Forest Park High School and University of Georgia grad to finish up his storied career than with the ... Sports briefs: Steelers planning to cut veteran Hines Ward, NFL.com reportsSalt Lake Tribune Hines Ward is still a Steeler…for nowthescore.com (blog) WR Ward willing to restructure deal with SteelersBoston.com all 506 news articles » - Jessie Payton