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Shawn Bradley: Now that the former second-overall pick has retired, ESPN's Patrick Hruby says Shawn Bradley will always be remembered as a world-class dunk enabler, the ultimate posteriz-ee, and 7 feet 6 inches of feeble intentions.

Robert Horry: ESPN's Bill Simmons analyzes Big Shot Bob's playoff history following his legendary performance in Game 5 of the 2005 NBA Finals.

Maurice Clarett: Bullz-Eye's Shawn Griffin quickly grew tired of hearing about Maurice Clarett and concluded that he'd rather sink with Jim Tressell than swim with Jim Brown.

Barry Sanders: People held out hope for years that Barry Sanders would return to the field, but Bullz-Eye's Jamey Codding says there's no reason for Sanders to ever come back.


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2012 NFL Draft: Breaking down the Quarterbacks: Throughout the next couple of months I’ll take a look at each position group leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft. Where should we start? Well at quarterback, of course. Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck (L) avoids the rush of Oregon State lineman Andrew Seumalo (49) during the second half of their NCAA football game in [...] [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]


Peyton Manning to sign with the Redskins?: Injured Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning watches from the sidelines before their NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts December 4, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) CBSSports.com’s Mike Freeman says that “everyone” he’s spoken to in the NFL believes if Peyton Manning becomes a free agent the [...] [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]


Stop comparing Eli Manning and start appreciating his accomplishments: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning signals during his first series of downs against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis. The NFC champion New York Giants play the AFC champion New England Patriots. UPI/Kevin Dietsch Eli Manning will never [...] [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]


It’s official: The Giants still own the Patriots.: For the second time in less than five years the Giants defeated the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Here are reactions from the G-Men’s 21-17 victory over the Pats in Super Bowl XLVI. New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl XLVI MVP Eli Manning celebrates on the podium at Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil [...] [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]


Fade Material: Super Bowl XLVI Prediction: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (L) talks to head coach Bill Belichick during the NFL AFC Divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Massachusetts, January 14, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) Technically the Giants aren’t favored for Super Bowl XLVI but they might as well be. New York [...] [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]


Outside of Gronkowski, injuries shouldn’t be a factor heading into Super Bowl XLVI: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) talks with reporters on Media Day during Super Bowl week on January 31, 2012 in Indianapolis. The Patriots will face the New York Giants on February 5 in Super Bowl XLVI. UPI/Brian Kersey For all intents and purposes, the Giants and Patriots will both be healthy when [...] [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]


Super Bowl XLVI By the Numbers: Helmets of the New England Patriots and New York Giants rest on both sides of the Vince Lombardi Trophy before a press conference at the media center 2 days before the Giants and Patriots meet in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, IN on February 2, 2012. UPI /John Angelillo 1 – Number of Super Bowls [...] [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]