By Hanzus, Dan The NFL and NFL Players Association announced major changes to the format of the Pro Bowl, effective in 2014. Say hello to Deion Sanders and Jerry Rice, alumni captains — and roster makers. …read more
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Source: NFL makes major Pro Bowl changes
By ESPN.com news services The NFL is overhauling the Pro Bowl, eliminating the AFC-NFC format in favor of captains picking 43 players per team regardless of conference, a league source said. …read more
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Matt Schaub must excel at crunch time, QBs coach says
By Wesseling, Chris Despite a second trip to the Pro Bowl last season, Matt Schaub’s play tailed off down the stretch. Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Karl Dorrell suggests Schaub must play better at crunch time if he wants to be viewed as elite. …read more
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Ticket Prices for MLB's All Star Game Are High, But Can't Compete with NBA Edition
By Jesse Lawrence, Contributor
Until recently, All Star games in major league sports were purely exercises in exhibition. Then in 2003 baseball added some significance to the game, by giving the winning league home field advantage in the World Series. This change, however, has not elevated the Mid-Summer classic to the most sought after All Star ticket. That title belongs to the NBA. Along with Bloomberg, TiqIQ analyzed the premium paid for the last 11 All Star contests across Baseball, Basketball, Football and Hockey. The get this premium we divided the average price of the All Star Game by the league ticket average during then corresponding regular season. As the below chart illustrates, the NBA is the clear winner, with premiums of 1,852% in 2011, 1,674% last year in Houston and 710% in 2010 in Orlando. Comparatively, the highest premium for a Major League baseball All Star game in the last three years is 1,196% for this year’s game at Citi Field, followed by 1,016% for last year’s game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Tuesday’s All-Star game at Citi Field marks the second time the Mets have hosted the game and the 7th time that a New York team has hosted the midsummer classic. As far as baseball All Star Games go, this one ranks high on the demand curve. In fact, it’s the most expensive MLB All Star Game over the last three years, with an average price of $855 compared to $576 last year and $294 in Arizona in 2011. The cheapest 500-level ticket on TiqIQ is $310 from our partner eBay and the cheapest 100-level ticket is $365 from our partners at Razorgator. At the other end of the premium spectrum is the NFL’s All Star Game, the Pro Bowl. Played annually in Hawaii, it’s the only game that comes at the end of the season, as opposed to at the midway point. Whether it is the timing or the location, the Pro Bowl has historically been a dud at the box office. Last year, the average price to the Pro Bowl actually sold at a discount to the league’s season average, by -16.2%. …read more
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Jacksonville Jaguars focus on DBs in 2013 NFL Draft
By Copeland, Kareem Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley built the Seattle Seahawks into the NFL’s No. 1 defense last year with Pro Bowl talent in the secondary. He aimed to do the same through the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Jacksonville Jaguars mend secondary in 2013 NFL Draft
By Copeland, Kareem Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley built the Seattle Seahawks into a great defense last year with Pro Bowl talent in the secondary. He aimed to do the same through the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Sources: Jets trade corner Revis to Bucs
By Adam Schefter and Rich Cimini The New York Jets on Sunday traded Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 13th overall pick in Thursday night’s draft and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2014 that could become a 3rd-round pick, per sources close to the Pro-Bowl cornerback.
Peyton Manning still dealing with nerve issues
By Copeland, Kareem Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning might never be completely healthy after multiple neck surgeries. That didn’t stop him from a Pro Bowl season in 2012.
Peyton Manning says he still deals with neck issues
By Copeland, Kareem Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning might never be completely healthy after his multiple neck surgeries. That didn’t stop him from a Pro Bowl season in 2012, though.
Bears’ Brandon Marshall ‘excited’ to start season healthy
By Copeland, Kareem Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall hasn’t been 100 percent healthy after having a hip procedure in 2010, but still reached the Pro Bowl the last two years. He expects to be even better in 2013 when he returns completely healthy.
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Brandon Marshall ‘excited’ to start season healthy
By Copeland, Kareem Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall hasn’t been 100 percent healthy after having a hip procedure in 2010, but still reached the Pro Bowl the last two years. He expects to be even better in 2013 when he returns completely healthy.
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Brandon Marshall ‘excited,’ says he feels ‘so great’
By Copeland, Kareem Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall hasn’t been 100 percent healthy after having a hip procedure in 2010, but still reached the Pro Bowl the last two years. He expects to be even better in 2013 when he returns completely healthy.
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Brandon Marshall working to start season healthy surgery
By Copeland, Kareem Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall hasn’t been 100 percent healthy after having a hip procedure in 2010 but still reached the Pro Bowl the last two years. He expects to be even better this season when he returns completely healthy.
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Dawan Landry signs with New York Jets
By Wesseling, Chris After a one-year flier on LaRon Landry produced a Pro Bowl season in 2012, the New York Jets announced Tuesday that they have signed his older brother, Dawan Landry. …read more
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Dawan Landry signs contract with New York Jets
By Wesseling, Chris After a one-year flier on LaRon Landry produced a Pro Bowl season in 2012, the New York Jets announced Tuesday that they have signed his older brother, Dawan Landry. …read more
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NFL Looking To Make Pro Bowl Selection Reality TV Show
Roger Goodell believes keeping up with the Kardashians may be the solution to reversing the Pro Bowl‘s long march to irrelevance. …read more
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Daryl Washington Suspended: Cardinals LB Out 4 Games For Violating Substance Abuse Policy
By The Huffington Post News Editors
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington for the first four games of next season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
The league announced the sanction on Wednesday.
Washington made the Pro Bowl as an alternate last season.
Aaron Rodgers not worried about loss of Greg Jennings
By Copeland, Kareem The Green Bay Packers watched as Pro Bowl receiver Greg Jennings signed with the rival Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Aaron Rodgers says the Packers still have plenty of offensive weapons. …read more
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Jason Peters: I’m healthy, ready for Philadelphia Eagles
By Wesseling, Chris Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters revealed Tuesday that he’s been fully recovered from his tendon injuries since January. Can he recapture his Pro Bowl-level form for the team in 2013? …read more
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Jason Peters: I’m fully healthy for Philadelphia Eagles
By Wesseling, Chris Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters revealed Tuesday that he’s been fully recovered from his tendon injuries since January. Can he recapture his Pro Bowl-level form for the team in 2013? …read more
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