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Ryan's task? Win games and the fan base

Curran: The Atlanta Falcons didn’t just draft a quarterback Saturday afternoon. They bought a commodity. And because of that Matt Ryan will face pressure more intense and complex than any other player taken in the 2008 draft. Full story

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Seahawks don't punt on this snap decision

Quick start and a wild finish

Time flies by without wideouts

Five biggest things to watch for in the NFL Draft

Mailbag: Getting a bit touchy over Tiger

Buried by Beantown? Here come the Celtics

Golf fans not feeling grand now

Sights and sounds from the Masters

Tiger's class will show on Masters Sunday

It's make or break at the 15th hole

Tiger's just waiting to find his Masters bite

Typical Tiger Masters Thursday brings silence

In pro golf, size matters, but is it better?

Pressure is all on Tiger at the Masters

Giants turnaround may not be over

Beer bong, hot tub pics a step back for Leinart

Goodell wants proof of allegations against Pats

NFL's hair-raising issue brushed aside for now

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March

Spygate scandal won't go away for NFL

NFL owners' meetings mean time for change

Raiders' spending spree rooted in new cap

Whacked-out wideouts

Why Pacman's still wanted in the NFL

Jets' OT says he could tackle American Idol

Make-or-break day looming for QB Ryan

Irrelevant Questions: An eye for talent

Which division is the best in the NFL?

Welcome to Mr. Rodgers' neighborhood

Favre's farewell a real heart-tugger

Big free-agent contracts bad for NFL

Favre a legend for unique, unruly playing style

Madden shares memories of Favre

Ranking the NFL offseason player signings

Moss now faces true test with Pats

February

Moss needs Pats more than they need him

NFL free agency needs and potential signees

Little wonder that elite teams have best scouts

Draft stock rising and falling

Chances of Falcons keeping Hall? 'Slim to none'

Combine means intense focus on players

Even rival Colts have had enough of Spygate

NFL executives readying draft decisions

Specter's Spygate crusade may not end any time soon

Patriots are just too loaded to lose now

January

Opinion: 16-0 means nothing if Pats don't win title

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