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The Cranky Redskins Fan's Guide to Dan Snydernew

From A to Z (for Zorn), an encyclopedia of the owner's many failings.

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Washington City Paper  |  Dave McKenna  |  02-04-2011  |  Sports

The Cranky Fan's Guide to Dan Snydernew

From A to Z (for Zorn), an encyclopedia of the Redskins owner's many failings.
Washington City Paper  |  Dave McKenna  |  11-22-2010  |  Sports

Focus On... The Super Bowlnew

During the Super Bowl telecast on Feb. 7 there will be an unforgettable halftime performance. Insiders say it features a grainy home video clip involving Elin Nordegren, a 5-iron, a sleeping Tiger Woods and two balls. OK, that's not true.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Rich Tosches  |  12-30-2009  |  Sports

Dear PETA: What Do You Want from Michael Vick?new

In our society, dog-fighting is illegal. Rightfully so. Also in our society, once a person passes through the justice system and is deemed fit to re-enter, he has the right to earn a living at whatever profession suits his skill. Michael Vick's profession is football.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  E. James Beale  |  08-25-2009  |  Sports

Michael Vick Comes to Phillynew

When the Eagles announced that they signed a one-year-on plus one-year-option contract with convicted animal abuser Michael Vick, networking boards lit up like pinball machines. But will Philadelphians make good on their love of animals? Or is the outrage a little too easy?
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Tara Murtha  |  08-17-2009  |  Sports

Is Tony Romo Finally Ready to Answer the Call?new

For the first time in a long time, the Cowboys' camp isn't about Hollywood girlfriends, golf handicaps, HBO's cameras, irrationally lofty expectations or prima donna agendas. It's football over fame. Substance over style. Romo the quarterback over Romo the celebrity.
Dallas Observer  |  Richie Whitt  |  08-17-2009  |  Sports

Busting Balls: 20 Ways To Improve Sportsnew

We blow the whistle on the ridiculous rules and quirks that make the games lame.
Boston Phoenix  |  Lance Gould  |  01-09-2009  |  Sports

Redskins Test Tough Nonsmoking Lawnew

The Redskins open their home schedule this weekend against New Orleans. It'll also be the first official game played since Maryland's tough new anti-smoking law took hold.
Washington City Paper  |  Dave McKenna  |  09-11-2008  |  Sports

Is There Hope for the Houston Texans?new

Gary Kubiak and team search for their first winning season.
Houston Press  |  Richard Connelly  |  09-09-2008  |  Sports

The Dallas Cowboys Are Counting on NFL Outlaw Pacman Jonesnew

Pacman -- acquired in a trade by the Cowboys April 23 and reinstated after a one-year suspension by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell August 28 -- will be subjected to unprecedented scrutiny this season.
Dallas Observer  |  Richie Whitt  |  09-08-2008  |  Sports

Last Days of the Oakland Raidersnew

When the team's lease at McAfee Coliseum expires in 2010, will the Raiders follow the Athletics in the search for a new home?
East Bay Express  |  Chris Thompson  |  09-04-2008  |  Sports

Jevon Kearse: The Once and Future Freaknew

Kearse is back in Nashville where he became a superstar -- now he's a supporting player for a loaded Titans defense.
Nashville Scene  |  P.J. Tobia  |  08-18-2008  |  Sports

How to Be a Hollaback Girlnew

To be a NFL cheerleader you don't have to be thin, tan and busty. Well, actually, you do.
Nashville Scene  |  Elizabeth Ulrich  |  08-18-2008  |  Sports

Specter Says Fandom Alone Fuels His NFL Investigationnew

It's never a good sign when people start to whisper that your company is pushing a dignified 78-year-old U.S. senator to butt heads with a popular sports institution. Welcome to the increasing scrutiny accompanying Comcast's relationship with Arlen Specter in his investigation of the NFL, known as Spygate.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Staff  |  03-10-2008  |  Sports

The NFL's Forgotten Forefathersnew

Football players like Leroy Kelly are left crippled and broke -- and abandoned by their own union.
Cleveland Scene  |  Gus Garcia-Roberts  |  01-18-2008  |  Sports

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