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  • Charity basketball game to feature former Gators Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:20PMSeveral former Florida athletes are scheduled to appear in Gainesville for the Right Track Athletes and Scholastic Foundation celebrity shootout Saturday.
  • Media critic and women's sports advocate Mary Jo Kane is about to step into the belly of the ESPN beast Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:26PMMedia critic and women's sports advocate Mary Jo Kane is about to step into the belly of the ESPN beast Mary Jo Kane By Jay Weiner | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Who'da thunk that one of the nation's most outspoken critics of media coverage of female athletes would be asked inside the macho ESPN tent to help plan the network's new outreach to women?
  • Questions ready for state Senate's annual State Fair poll Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:24PMPolitical junkies attending the State Fair always rush to the Education Building to find the state Senate booth so they can fill out the annual poll on important state issues. Well, maybe they don't really rush.
  • IP gubernatorial candidate Rob Hahn unveiling gambling-backed Vikings stadium plan Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:22PMIndependence Party gubernatorial candidate Rob Hahn is set to unveil a Vikings stadium plan today that would include a $200 million state contribution backed by gambling revenue of some kind: riverboat gambling, so-called “e-tabs” (electronic pulltabs) or, perhaps, a racino.
  • Camp2010: Players in the pressure cooker Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:01PMLet's continue our march to training camp by considering a handful of NFC North players whose teams are counting on strong training camp showings to bridge personnel gaps. You could refer to this as the proverbial "Hot Seat," but I prefer "Pressure Cooker." These players aren't facing either-or scenarios. In most of these cases, the team hasn't left itself a safety net. They must either jump out ...
  • Independence Party governor candidate Hahn proposes stadium for Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:54PMST. PAUL (AP) - Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Rob Hahn is proposing an expansion of state-backed gambling to build the Minnesota Vikings a new home.
  • IP Candidate Hahn Proposes New Stadium Funding Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:38PMIndependence Party gubernatorial candidate Rob Hahn is proposing an expansion of state-backed gambling to build the Minnesota Vikings a new home. Hahn is latching onto a hot-button issue as he contends with a better-funded opponent, public relations executive Tom Horner, in the Aug. 10 primary.
  • Jacksonville's naming rights deal doesn't mean team won't move Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:37PMWe've noticed a strange trend in the wake of the announcement that EverBank will pay $16.6 million over five years for the right to attach its name to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.Plenty of Jaguars fans assume that the development guarantees that...
  • Former Raider Jack Tatum dies Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:14PMAP File Photo Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sammy White loses his helmet as defensive backs Jack Tatum (32) and Skip Thomas hit him in Super Bowl XI at Pasadena, Calif. Tatum, an All-Pro safety, died of a heart attack Tuesday.
  • Formula One - On and Off track week 30 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:13PMAt the end of 2009 Swiss Peter Sauber thought he could finally enjoy his retirement, but the unexpected withdrawal of the German BMW car manufacturer from the Formula One scene forced him to stay on for at least one more year.
  • Favre: No deadline for decision Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:36AMMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre shared a laugh with Brad Childress about the two of them butting heads over the direction of the offense during a recent visit the Minnesota Vikings coach made to Hattiesburg, Miss.
  • Brett Favre Offseason Retirement Saga Returns Now Summer of 2010 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:38AMThis is one storyline that seems to never change.  As it has been the past three summers, Brett Favre is once again on the fence about whether or not he wants to return for a 20th season. What makes this season much more different than any in the past is the condition of his surgically repaired left ankle.  If Favre doesn't think his ankle is healthy enough for him to have the mobility he needs ...
  • Favre: No deadline for decision Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:26AMBrett Favre tells USA Today that he did not discuss a deadline for making a decision on returning this season during a recent visit with Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress.
  • Phillies targeting Oswalt, Haren Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:59AMToday's must-see content delivered straight to you. Ruben Amaro Jr. "hinted" Tuesday he may move to fill Kyle Kendrick's spot in the rotation -- whether by big-name trade or J.A. Happ, who recorded only 44 pitches Tuesday at Class AAA Lehigh Valley.
  • Favre: No deadline for decision Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:54AMBrett Favre shared a laugh with Brad Childress about the two of them butting heads over the direction of the offense during a recent visit the Minnesota Vikings coach made to Hattiesburg, Miss.
  • No deadline for decision: Favre Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:50AMBrett Favre shared a laugh with Brad Childress about the two of them butting heads over the offence during a recent visit the Minnesota Vikings coach made to Hattiesburg, Miss.
  • Scoreboard: 07-21 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:13AMLOCAL GOLF TJGA Lew Osterman Memorial at Stone Ridge Boys: 16-18: 1- David Torchia 144; 2- Reed Silverman 151; 3- Cleo Trumbell 152. 14-15: 1-Wyatt Spaulding 152; 2- Jack Manciotto 157; 3- Troy Saunders 158. 12-13: 1 Justin Crotin 42 (playoff); Mitch Skovansky 42; 3- Eric Manciotti 43 (playoff). Girls: 16-18: 1-Alexander Graf 165; 2- Brook Darah 168; 3- Becca Porter 169. 14-15: Jacylyn Fanola ...
  • T.J. Lang visits GHS football players Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:02AMGREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle community was introduced to new head football coach Eric Davis and his staff Monday at McAnally Center. Green Bay Packer offensive lineman T.J. Lang spoke to the group...
  • Favre: No deadline for decision Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:52AMMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre shared a laugh with Brad Childress about the two of them butting heads over the direction of the offense during a recent visit the Minnesota Vikings coach made to Hattiesburg.
  • Daniel Amen, M.D.: Can Brain Trauma in NFL Players Be Rehabilitated? Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:15AMDoes playing professional football put players at risk for long-term damage to the brain?
  • BBAO: Will Suh get more than Stafford? Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:16AMWe're Black and Blue All Over: Chicago Bears The National Football Post's Greg Gabriel wonders if supplemental draftee Harvey Unga will make the Bears roster . Breaking down the Bears tight ends . The Chicago Tribune's Sean Jensen asks the question: Is left tackle Chris Williams ready to make the Pro Bowl ? Cook County Associate Judge Joseph M. Claps called former Bears lineman Tank Johnson a ...
  • NFL prep football clinics tackling character issues Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:02AMNEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson led the NFL in rushing the last two seasons, so why is Peterson in seemingly every commercial while Johnson is rarely seen?
  • Vikings secondary an issue Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:07AMMinnesota's secondary didn't properly support its star front four in '09.
  • Viking fans score Favre visit Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:38AMTodd Glocke pulled into the parking lot at Oak Grove High on his Suzuki Volusia with the custom Minnesota Vikings paint job shortly before 9 a.m. Friday.
  • Viking fans meet with Favre's charity Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:38AMOn Jan. 25, Minnesota resident Todd Glocke had an idea.
  • DAILY SPORTS BUZZ/Vikes OK with Favre missing camp Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:07AMThe Minnesota Vikings have made it perfectly clear to Brett Favre that they would be fine if he just showed up for the second game of the preseason, just like he did last year after he came out of retirement … again.
  • Grambling Legends status is top honor for Doug Williams Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 2:45AMDoug Williams is no stranger to praise. He already is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Chaneyville High School Hall of Fame. On Saturday night, he and 14 others will be inducted into the Grambling Legends Hall of Fame during a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Monroe Civic Center.
  • 15 Tigers join elite Grambling group Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 2:09AMThis is by no means the first time praise has been showered on Doug Williams. He's already a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, and the Chaneyville High School Hall of Fame. Tonight, he and 14 others will be inducted into the Grambling Legends Hall of Fame.
  • Image is everything for NFL stars Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:56AMNEW YORK — Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson led the NFL in rushing the past two seasons, so why is Peterson in seemingly every commercial while Johnson is rarely seen? “It’s all about image and perception,” Jerry Horowitz, the NFL’s director of youth tackle football, told a group of high …
  • NBC Unveils Its Fall Premiere Dates Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:43PMNBC will kick off its fall premiere week with Chuck and two new series, The Event and Chase, the network announced Thursday.
  • Premiere Dates for Chuck, Undercovers, The Office Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:29PMNBC announces their fall premiere schedule.
  • NBC announces fall premiere schedule Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:28PMBy Lynette Rice ''Chuck'' kicks off new episodes on Sept. 20; ''The Apprentice'' joins Thursday night lineup on Sept. 23
  • TV Review: NBC announces fall premiere schedule Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:27PMMonday, Sept. 20 8-9 p.m. Chuck 9-10 p.m. The Event 10-11 p.m. Chase Tuesday, Sept. 21 8-10 p.m. The Biggest Loser 10-11 p.m. Parenthood
  • Brees tops ESPYs Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:13PMLOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Brees was the big winner at the ESPY Awards, collecting four trophies, including male athlete of the year Wednesday night.
  • Playing couldn’t hurt Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:11PMBrett Favre was badly beaten up in Minnesota’s overtime loss at New Orleans last January, a well-documented part of that epic NFC championship game.
  • NBC Unveils Its Fall Premiere Dates Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:56PMNBC will kick off its fall premiere week with Chuck and two new series, The Event and Chase , the network announced Thursday. Check out our day-by-day guide to all the networks' fall schedules Chuck's fourth season will debut on ... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Dateline NBC Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Apprentice Biggest Loser The Office 30 Rock Football Night in America ...
  • Favre still coy about plans Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:39PMMINNEAPOLIS—Brett Favre was badly beat up in Minnesota’s overtime loss at New Orleans last January—a well-documented part of that epic NFC championship game.
  • Training camp battles: NFC North Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:34PMIt's that time again. What will Brett Favre decide? Clark Judge says the quarterback's offseason activities thus far should put that question to rest. But the NFC North still has plenty of other positions up for grabs. Favre - Quarterback - Minnesota Vikings - United States - Training camp
  • Shooter Now: Twins' Joe Mauer gets more rest by returning from All-Star game in private jet Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:23PMIn order to get more rest, banged up Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer rented a private jet and zoomed back to the Twin Cities immediately after Tuesday night's All-Star game in Anaheim, Calif.
  • Favre Not Worried About His Beat-Up Body Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:54PMBrett Favre was badly beat up in Minnesota's overtime loss at New Orleans last January, a well-documented part of that epic NFC championship game.
  • Top drum corps march into town Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:39PMAn unprecedented 23 marching-and-music ensembles are competing Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium as part of a national tour.
  • Entenza Throws Out First Pitch At Moondogs Game Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:10PMWith the DFL primary weeks away, gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza swing read more
  • Favre says he's not worried about his beat-up body Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:24PMFILE- This Nov. 29, 2009 file photo shows Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre talking to reporters after the NFL football game against the Chicago Bear in Minneapolis. Favre looks like he's getting along fine on that surgically repaired ankle. The 40-year-old quarterback practices with high school players, then drives off with a wave to reporters. Favre has yet to tell the Vikings if he ...
  • Favre will soldier on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:12PMMinnesota pivot not worried about his beat-up body as training camp approaches
  • Williamses file appeal brief in suspensions case Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:12PMST. PAUL — Attorneys for Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams say a judge erred by declining to permanently block the NFL from enforcing their suspensions.
  • Favre Says He's Not Worried About His Beat-up Body Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:10PMFavre tells magazine damage is already done to body, so another season won't make a difference Minnesota Vikings - sport - Arts - Literature - Beat
  • Favre not worried about health Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:47PMMinnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre tells Men's Journal magazine that playing another year "probably isn't going to make a difference" when it comes to his long-term health.
  • Keeping Your Enemies Closer: Who Is the Green Bay Packers Biggest Rival? Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:39PMThere's always something special about an immense rivalry in the sense that nothing else matters except that very moment. It doesn't matter where you're playing, what your record is, or how nasty the weather is.  It is about the inimitable opportunity to reign supreme upon the organization you despise. The stadium atmosphere and passion left on the gridiron is simply indescribable. Rivalries are ...
  • Safety shines Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:14PMKansas native, Nick Dobler, leads RiverHawks’ defense.
  • Fantasy Clicks: The Next Sidney Rice? Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 1:41PMRead full story for latest details.