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Headliners: NFL Week 10 Preview
Division and historic rivalries to dominate Week 10
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 11.14.09
Pittsburgh survives AFC North battleCincinnati at Pittsburgh (1 p.m. EST - Sunday - CBS)Commentators: Jim Nantz, Phil SimmsWhile Sunday night's match-up features a rivalry with recent history, this game has a lot more on the line.  The build-up here is......
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November
Headliners: NFL Week 9 Preview
Eagles fly to top of NFC East in Week 9
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 11.07.09
Texas-sized upset; Houston hands Indy first lossHouston at Indianapolis (1 p.m. EST - Sunday - CBS)Commentators: Kevin Harlan, Solomon WilcotsI only pick this game because it'll be the Colts first loss this season.  They didn't look very good against the......
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November
Headliners: NFL Week 8 Preview
AD runs wild, Broncos beat Baltimore in Week 8
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.30.09

Will the Broncos D lead Denver to 7-0? How will Favre perform in his return to Lambeau Field? Can the Saints stay unbeaten and gain a stranglehold on the division?

Danny Nicklin previews Week 8 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October
Monster Mash: Part Two
Sport figures ready their Halloween costumes
By C.L. Lovett|Posted 10.30.09

With Halloween upon us, I'll bet you're busy thinking about what kind of costume to wear. Well, I've done a little bit of homework as to what some of our favorite (and not-so favorite) figures in the world of sports are dressing up as...

Maybe you'll find some inspiration....

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October
Monster Mash: Part One
Sport figures ready their Halloween costumes
By C.L. Lovett|Posted 10.29.09

With Halloween upon us, I'll bet you're busy thinking about what kind of costume to wear. Well, I've done a little bit of homework as to what some of our favorite (and not-so favorite) figures in the world of sports are dressing up as...

Maybe you'll find some inspiration....

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October
Clayton's Mailbox: Vol. 2
Hatin' Cutler and Weezy in the clink: C.L. answers
By C.L. Lovett|Posted 10.28.09
The Checkdown's resident rambler, Clayton Lovett, answers questions from a few pups who conjured queries worthy of a response...
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October
Monday Mourning: Week Seven
NFL Week 7: Gatorade baths, babysitters and UFC
By C.L. Lovett|Posted 10.27.09

University of North Carolina: You win the latest "my owner is an idiot award." This is the first time the award hasn't been won by some lonely old woman who puts her cats in Arbor Day sweaters. Good job...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 7 Preview
Vikings lose and Cutler dissects Bengals in Week 7
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.24.09

Will the Viking stay undefeated against the defending world champs? Can the Begals stay hot hosting the Bears? And will the Cowboys continue their struggles at 'Jerry World?'

Danny Nicklin previews Week 7 with headlines you may see Monday morning... ...

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October
Monday Mourning: Week Six
Week Six: Brady’s Back and Drew Brees is for Real
By C.L. Lovett|Posted 10.21.09

Monday Mourning Week Six: The "Tom Brady's Back and Drew Brees is for Real" Edition...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 6 Preview
Brees, Ryan and Rivers; All three step up in Week 6
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.15.09

Quarterbacks will tell the story this weekend, as Brees and Manning lead their respective undefeated squads in a NO/NY match-up. Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler are primed for a shootout at in the Georgia Dome and Philip Rivers is the Chargers best hope to derail the upstart Broncos.

Danny Nicklin previews Week 6 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October