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Packers could turn to rookie Lang at left tackle

The Metrodome was roaring with jet engine ferocity, the Green Bay Packers were backed up near their own end zone and Minnesota's Jared Allen was licking his chops at the prospect of facing a third-string rookie left tackle coming in cold off the bench.

McIntosh is Seahawks' 5th option at left tackle

Kyle Williams was cut by Seattle for failing at left tackle, two days after Matt Hasselbeck got sacked five times in a dreadful 27-3 loss to Arizona. Before that, Brandon Frye, Sean Locklear and star Walter Jones all were hurt playing the most important position on the offensive line.

Pa. woman tackles burglar who broke into her home

A Pennsylvania woman dove on a burglar who broke into her home and hung onto him until police arrived. Tina Graham, 40, said she heard an intruder in her York home around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. She said she called police then told the intruder he was going to jail. As he tried to run, the 140-pound woman said she jumped on the 160-pound man and pinned him against a fence.

Pompei: Pennington heads list of the underappreciateds

There are plenty of overrated players in the NFL who get more than their share of headlines and highlights. But there also are many players who don’t get enough credit.

NFL training camp previews: 3 things to know

It's almost NFL training camp time. Do you know the crucial details for every team? We do.

Seattle deputy's shove leaves innocent man in coma

Authorities have released surveillance video showing a burly sheriff's deputy slamming a man head first into a wall earlier this month, leaving him in a coma. Christopher Harris remains in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center, his family says. The 29-year-old had been pursued by deputies May 10 after a witness wrongly identified him as a suspect in an assault.

Expert: Lions have pick of good, not great, draft litter

With regards to the first pick in the draft, there is good news and bad news for the Detroit Lions.

A lesson from The Girl Who Saved Football

Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman), the transcript-filling hero of the film “Rushmore,” once bragged, “I saved Latin.”

Happy Valley man tackles masked robbery suspect

The Happy Valley southeast of Portland doesn't have much in common with the Happy Valley that's home to the Penn State Nittany Lions. But they both produce good linebackers.

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High School football player dies from game injury
Source: KREM.com

Monday was a somber day of classes at Valley Christian High School where students there are honoring a classmate. Drew Swank 17-year-old Drew Swank died Sunday night at a Spokane hospital.

Football Player Takes Down Girl With Gun on School Bus
Source: firstcoastnews.com

It's a story that could have had a very different ending. More than 20 students are safe thanks to the quick work of a Mississippi high school football player.

Football: Belgians in uproar over ankle-crunching tackle
Source: expatica.com

Standard Liege player Axel Witsel became highly unpopular with football fans on Sunday after putting Anderlecht's Marcin Wasilewski in hospital with a double ankle fracture.

Most Anglers Support Fishing License Discounts for Seniors
Source: Florida Sportsman

A recent poll conducted by Southwick Associates, a company that studies outdoor trends for Florida state wildlife agencies, found 46 percent of anglers said seniors should get free licenses, while 28 percent marked seniors should get licenses at half-price.

A Region-by-Region Guide to Great Florida Fishing
Source: Sport Fishing Magazine

Fishing reports from different regions of Florida, including the Atlantic coast, Gulf coast, and the Florida Keys.

Fishing Trips- Lake Newell
Source: bowriverblog.com

As we fished the south end of Newell, we noticed a couple boats that looked like they were catching the odd fish. The wind was the calmest it had been all day and we found a nice break in structure from a 25ft – 12ft drop. We threw out the drift sock and started up the break.

Gone Fishing- Pine Coulee
Source: bowriverblog.com

Sunday morning we left Calgary and headed for Pine Coulee west of Stavely. The Weather was cloudy and cool. I figured we might get out there and have to come back home due to rain.

Fishing Trips- Crawling Valley
Source: bowriverblog.com

The weather man says there are blue skies on the horizon and sun for the next two to three days straight. I awoke this morning to the sounds of a robin chirping the song of a new day. It was early when I arose at 7:00 Am and the robin's song was quite pleasant.

General Info- Bow River
Source: bowriverblog.com

We went out one last time before he left town for a month or so. I opted to use spinner bait exclusively yesterday but why only spinner bait and nothing else. Why not a plug of some sort? Why only spinners? The river has come alive with bugs of all sorts.

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