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Coaches, players throughout the NFL salute Ray Lewis
The news of Ravens legendary middle linebacker Ray Lewis' upcoming retirement triggered plenty of strong reactions around the league. Respect, homage and sadness were all expressed upon learning that the defensive icon will walk away from the game...
Tags: AFC North, Warren Sapp, Ray Nitschke, Minnesota Vikings, ESPN (tv network)
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Preston: Ray Lewis will retire as the greatest middle linebacker to play the game
There is really only one more appropriate ending for the Ravens' Ray Lewis, and that won't come for another five years when he takes his place in the NFL Hall of Fame as the greatest middle linebacker ever. Lewis, 37, made the announcement Wednesday...
Tags: American Football Conference, National Football League, Brian Billick, Marvin Lewis, Corey Dillon
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Morgan State football coach finds out in accidental email that school is looking to replace him
The Baltimore SunMorgan State football coach Donald Hill-Eley said he might soon be out of a job after he accidentally received an e-mail earlier this week outlining the university's plans to seek his replacement. Hill-Eley, who has led the Bears to a 54-69 record in...Tags: Morgan State University, AOL LLC, Canadian Football, National Football League, David Wilson
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Raymond Berry gets award from his HS
He has two NFL championship rings, a bronze bust that sits in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the gratitude of Baltimore Colts fans who saw him play. Today, before 900 students at a high school assembly in his hometown, Raymond Berry will receive a...
Tags: American Football Conference, Rod Woodson, New England Patriots, National Football League, Joe Namath
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Farewell to Kansas City and the long road back to the Lehigh Valley
Groller's CornerWe left Kansas City on Thursday morning and began the long -- and I do mean long -- ride home. The "Ultimate Road Trip" is nearing its conclusion. And I think we're all fatigued. Ok, some of us can at least keep our eyes open, unlike the legendary Carl... -
Lott, Madden co-chairs of NFL player safety advisory panel
Fox59.comNEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and John Madden will co-chair an NFL panel aimed at improving player safety. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the NFL Player Safety Advisory Panel on Tuesday. It will consist of former NFL players,...Tags: Ray Anderson, Athletes, Antonio Freeman, National Football League, Tom Udall
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Mike Singletary's Hall of Fame speech
Singletary's wife, Kim, introduces him: If I were to ask you to describe Mike Singletary, No. 50 for the Chicago Bears, no doubt you would mention the arms extended with fingers pointing, hollering signals before the ball is snapped. Or feet in constant...Tags: Shaun Gayle, Baylor University , Tom Landry, Family, Al Harris
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Halftime show a star-studded extravaganza
The Associated PressThe halftime show at Sunday's Super Bowl was pure Disney: giant puppets, an 80-member orchestra and a burst of towering flames that could be felt by fans sitting in the stands at the Georgia Dome. The 20-minute extravaganza entitled "Tapestry of Nations'...Tags: Mike Jones, Bobby Bell, Multi-Sport Events, Phil Collins, Don McLean
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Lacy was a grand champion for biggest of sports' causes
WASHINGTON - As the letters from senators and congressmen were read, and tributes came from athletes, peers and family, maybe the most touching words came from former Colts and Hall of Fame running back Lenny Moore. "Thank you, Sam," said Moore, as he...Tags: Branch Rickey, Morgan State University, Arthur Ashe, Major League Baseball, Baseball
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Marchetti reflects on earlier era
Sun ColumnistOCEAN CITY -- Personally, Gino Marchetti was passive, not at all interested in the spotlight and content to let performance convey his statement. Professionally, among historians of the game, he is the greatest defensive end the National Football...Tags: Morgan State University, Vince Lombardi, Detroit Lions, Johnny Unitas, National Football League
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