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ABC 7′s 'Doppler' Dave Speelman Discusses Brian Urlacher's Retirement, The Eastern And Western Conference Finals, And Future Super Bowl Sites

Brandon Cohn — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:48:56 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Deep Dish Sports with the Iceman Brandon Cohn.

Today's show includes a discussion on Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher and how he has decided to retire after a brilliant 13 year NFL career

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Chicago Bears Linebacker Brian Urlacher Retires from NFL

Steve Kaplowitz — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:01:48 +0000

The National Football League lost one of it's most dominating linebackers ever today as Brian Urlacher announced his retirement. In 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, the former New Mexico Lobo quickly established himself as one of the game's mo

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Redskins Fans Buy Items On RGIII's Wedding Registry

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:14 +0000

It must be nice to be a sports superstar in a city starving for a championship. Robert Griffin III is the kind of franchise player teams wish for. He has size, speed, a good arm, and lots of moxie

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WTF! Lincoln Haymakers Head Coach Hits Omaha Beef RB After Touchdown [Video]

Monster — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:46 +0000

Check out this bizarre video in which during a football game in the Champions Pro Indoor Football League between the Lincoln Haymakers and the Omaha Beef, Haymakers Head Coach Dave Brumagen takes out Omaha Beef Running Back R.J. Rollins after he scores touchdown.

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UTEP Coach Sean Kugler's Remarkable Interview about the 2013 Season, The Players That Were Released, And Coaching In Super Bowl XLV

Brandon Cohn — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:09:42 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Deep Dish Sports with the Iceman Brandon Cohn.

Today's show includes a discussion with UTEP football coach Sean Kugler on what it has been like to transition from the NFL to college football

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Sports Illustrated's Richest Athletes in America List is as Depressing as You'd Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:09 +0000

Sports Illustrated released its Fortunate 50 – a list of the 50 richest athletes in America, based on salary, winnings, bonuses and endorsements for the current or most recent season. It will ruin your day.

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UTEP's Chris Washburn Allegedly Assaults Nightclub Bouncer

Duke Keith — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:08:58 +0000

Miners freshman forward Chris Washburn was allegedly part of a group of three men involved in an altercation with a bouncer at a nightclub near the UTEP campus Saturday night, according to a report made to the El Paso Police Department.

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The NFL Thinks Rugby Could Be the Next Big Thing

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:09:40 +0000

Are you read for some...rugby?

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UTEP Football Will Have 2 Road Games Televised But Not Seen in El Paso

Steve Kaplowitz — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:54:25 +0000

The 2013 UTEP football schedule features five nationally televised games, but some El Pasoans will have trouble viewing two of them. The Miners play at Rice on October 26th and at North Texas on November 9th

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Chiefs Coach Andy Reid — 'I Hide Cheeseburgers Under My Shirts'

Joe Student — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:25:18 +0000

During last week's NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid was noticeably dressed-down in a flowery shirt that may have been visible from space.

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Lingerie Football QB Delivers Epic Forearm Shiver [Video]

Monster — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:04:48 +0000

If you thought that the Lingerie Football League was all hugs and kisses because women are playing football in their undies, you're wrong.

Check out this video in which the Quarterback of the Los Angeles Temptation's Ashley Salerno proves why she is considered the toughest QB in the league as she lowers the boom on Chicago Bliss' Allie Alberts on LFL, Saturday Night Football.

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Taiwanese Animation: Tim Tebow Released By The NY Jets [Video]

Monster — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:42:09 +0000

Check out this funny video that those crazy Taiwanese animators have made about Tim Tebow being released by the N.Y. Jets.

You can see the video below:

Ruben Ramirez Discusses El Paso Icon Paul Strelzin, The Cowboys Draft Selections, And The 19 Super Bowls He Covered

Brandon Cohn — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:14:14 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Deep Dish Sports with the Iceman Brandon Cohn.

Today's show includes a discussion on Paul Strelzin and the remarkable impact that he had on so many El Pasoans.

We also talk about the Dallas Cowboys draft, and give the team a grade based on their choices

Finally we discuss some of the memorable experiences that Ruben Ramirez had while covering 19 Super Bowls for the El Paso Herald Post

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Tim Tebow Gets Released, Jets Finally Realize He's Not Good

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:53:18 +0000

The New York Jets have released Tim Tebow in the most high-profile split since Brad and Jen called it quits.

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Paul Strelzin, El Paso Sports Legend Dies At Age 75

Brandon Cohn — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:09:58 +0000

Paul Strelzin began his career in El Paso as a sports announcer in 1968 as the public address announcer for UTEP track meets. Sadly, this El Paso sports legend passed away at the age of 75 on Friday night.

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NFL Draft: First Round Winners and Losers

Steve Kaplowitz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:14:48 +0000

The great thing about any sports draft is that it takes years to truly determine which picks turn into gold or mush. However, there were plenty of selections in last night's NFL Draft that still has me wondering what actually goes on in each team's War Room

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2013 NFL Draft Recap: 7 Things You Need to Know About the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft

GuySpeed Staff — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:34 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft was held on Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York, as NFL teams plucked the best college talent to augment their rosters. The night featured a few surprises and several trades. We've gathered up the essential information for you below:

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Donovan McNabb Talks 2013 NFL Draft & Tony Romo's Contract [INTERVIEW]

Amanda Rykoff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:30:26 +0000

Donovan McNabb hasn’t seen game action on an NFL field since 2011, but he hasn’t lost his competitive edge. The six-time Pro Bowl quarterback was in New York City on Tuesday to participate in the Wild Turkey American Honey Bar-sity Athletics kickball game against a team captained by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. (Spoiler alert: McNabb’s [...]

Will the NFL Draft Be a Huge Letdown This Year? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:12:55 +0000

Thursday night is the NFL draft, usually one of the biggest days of the off-season for football fans. But this year isn't shaping up like those of the recent past.

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Why Did Jerry Jones Want The College Football Playoff Championship? [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:12:08 +0000

It's official: the BCS is gone after this season, replaced with a four-team playoff called...the "College Football Playoff". Really? It's also official that Jerry Jones is getting the championship game at Cowboys Stadium. But, other than money, why was Jerry so desperate to get this game in Dallas...?

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