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What they're saying about the Ravens
Here's a look at recent media coverage of the Ravens: • The Washington Times' Mike Jones talks about John Harbaugh and the Ravens' decision to hire someone with no prior NFL head-coaching experience: So the Ravens turned their attention to [John]...Tags: Buffalo Bills, Jim Harbaugh, Football, Joe Flacco, Willis McGahee
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Ditka song hails ex-players
Sun reporterFootball fans don't think of red-faced, gravel-voiced Mike Ditka as a musician. But the former Chicago Bears coach said yesterday that he helped write a country song - he also does a voiceover - about aging NFL heroes tentatively called "Love of the Game....Tags: Mike Ditka, Football, Gale Sayers, Radio Industry, Washington Redskins
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In 50 years since, nothing like 'The Greatest Game Ever Played'
It matters not that their gaits are slowed and frames stooped, the result of ancient wounds and the passing of decades. These former Baltimore Colts - the 1958 Baltimore Colts - are arrested in the collective mind's eye of generations of football fans...Tags: Television, Entertainment, Raymond Berry, Football, Gino Marchetti
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Where are they now? -- Scott Mitchell
Sun reporterHe wore No. 19 and was the coach's hand-picked choice in 1999 to lead the Ravens upward. Pffft. Scott Mitchell started two games, bombed out and was benched, never to play for the Ravens again. Eight years later and out of football, Mitchell still feels...Tags: Football, Amusement and Theme Parks, Sports, Miami Dolphins, National Football League
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Unitas fights on in place of legend
Sun reporterSandra Unitas remembers how her husband, John, late in life could barely sign autographs with his once-powerful right hand, much as he tried.She used to find rubber bands strapped to pens he had jury-rigged so he could scrawl his name with a limb --...Tags: Mike Ditka, Head Injuries, Football, Heart Attack, Crime, Law and Justice
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No apologies from Upshaw
Sun reporterNFL Players Association chief Gene Upshaw offered no apologies yesterday for his combative comments about retired players who have criticized him. But, in a rare interview on the subject, Upshaw said he was committed to resolving some of their issues with...Tags: Legal Services, Mike Ditka, Football, Wages and Pensions, Sports
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Ex-NFL players address Congress
Sun reporterIt was a day of tears -- but also relief - for retired NFL players who hope their accounts of debilitating football injuries will move Congress to demand reform of a "broken" disability benefits system. "Thank God for Congress. Maybe they're going to...Tags: Hank Johnson, Mike Ditka, Jacksonville Jaguars, Football, Crime, Law and Justice
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Colts grew with 'Pops' at their side
Milt Davis knew how to read people - on and off the football field. As an All-Pro defensive back for the Baltimore Colts, he outfoxed receivers, twice led the NFL in interceptions and helped the club win two world championships. As a pro scout, Davis...Tags: Raymond Berry, Football, Chuck Noll, Herb Adderley, Pittsburgh Steelers
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NFLPA set to rebut claims
Sun ReporterNFL Players Association chief Gene Upshaw says that some retired players' accounts of being rejected for disability benefits are rife with inaccuracies and that the union will begin a new effort today to defend itself. The union will announce a new Web...Tags: Buffalo Bills, Legal Services, Mike Ditka, Jacksonville Jaguars, Football
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Reminders of the 'Greatest Game' filled John Unitas' Golden Arm
Too bad we can't jump in the car today and drive to Johnny Unitas' Golden Arm restaurant in Rodgers Forge and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1958 championship game between the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants with a hearty meal and a couple of...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Restaurants, Football, Foods and Beverages, Gino Marchetti
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Walter Jones Named AP Second Team All-Pro
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A changing of the guard - and tackles and running backs and receivers - saw 15 first-timers make The Associated Press 2008 NFL All-Pro team announced Friday. While such standbys as three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Peyton Manning...Tags: Football, Walter Jones, Sports, Peyton Manning, National Football League
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Ripken ranks in Big 3
sun reporterCal Ripken Jr.'s election to the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday punctuated his legacy as one of Baltimore's greatest sports figures. Ripken not only played brilliantly, but he also always seemed to embody the very characteristics Baltimoreans use to...Tags: Raymond Berry, Football, Gino Marchetti, Karl Malone, Jonathan Ogden
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