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For Super Bowl Ads, More Social-Media Savvy

7:17pm February 01, 2013

by Elizabeth Blair

For years, Super Bowl ads have gone viral after they've aired. But these days brands like Doritos and Volkswagen are turning to social media to crowdsource ad creation — and to boost the buzz long before the big Sunday kickoff.

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Colin Kaepernick?

7:55pm January 31, 2013

by Mike Pesca

The gifted quarterback can run and pocket pass, skills that helped him lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. But what will it take for the Baltimore Ravens to stop — or at least slow down — Kaepernick on Sunday?

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History Joins The 49ers In Opposing Ray Lewis

9:09am January 31, 2013

by Frank Deford

It's rare in sport for someone to declare that this will be the finale and then go out a winner, says commentator Frank Deford. But, on Sunday, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis hopes to do just that.

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At $17.5 Million A Year, LeBron James Is Underpaid

12:29pm January 25, 2013

by Taylor Tepper

James used to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. When he left, the value of the team fell by tens of millions of dollars — and the value of his new team, the Miami Heat, rose by tens of millions. Planet Money looks at why economists say James should be making closer to $40 million a year.

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NFL's Frank Gore Fined For Dress Code Violation

1:19pm January 24, 2013

Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers had a terrible NFC championship game. Sure, he ran for two touchdowns. And yes, his team came back to win, and made it to the Super Bowl. But officials noticed his socks were sagging. It was his second dress code violation this season, and they fined him $10,500.

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Sports Calendar's Black Hole Gives Us Time To Reflect On Sportswriters

8:13am January 23, 2013

by Frank Deford

Aside from basketball, it's a pretty quiet sports week, which means, it's a pretty quiet week for sportswriters. Commentator Frank Deford says it's a perfect opportunity to recognize their work, and cut them some slack.

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Businessman Has A Lance Armstrong DVD Problem

10:06am January 22, 2013

Karl Baxter does wholesale retail in Britain. He bought three huge shipments of DVDs titled The Science of Lance Armstrong. As you may know, the cyclist has admitted to doping. Baxter's not convinced his 10,000 DVDs will sell.

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The Manti Te'o Story: Why The News Media Let Its Guard Down

10:05am January 18, 2013

by David Folkenflik

The media lionized the football star amid stories of his perseverance after the death of his girlfriend. Now the girlfriend's existence has been called into question, casting an unflattering light on the practices of the media.

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Who Are The Real Victims Of The NHL Lockout?

5:59am January 16, 2013

by Mike Pesca

The NHL season is expected to start Saturday. A lockout cut in half the number of games to be played and many worried it would cause economic hardship. But that is not necessarily the case.

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Love Of Football May Kick America Down The Path Of Ruination

5:37am January 16, 2013

by Frank Deford

Enthusiasm for sport can be a convenient cover to excuse the worst in us, says Frank Deford, because concussions for young men are the price of our love for football.

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