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49ers' Harbaugh says Michael Crabtree isn't expected to miss entire season

Coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed that 49ers No. 1 wide receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn right Achilles tendon and that Crabtree underwent surgery Wednesday morning. 3 hours ago

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Phil Sheridan: Pro sports aren't an exact science

The title of the session was "View From the Top." It was not lost on any of the four panelists - Ruben Amaro Jr., Peter Luukko, Howie Roseman, and Adam Aron - that their franchises have been enjoying the view from less-lofty vantage points lately.
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Eagles' receivers expect dynamic offense under Chip Kelly

Jeremy Maclin was recently asked about Chip Kelly's offense and which skill-position players would thrive in it. The Eagles wide receiver did not mention obvious names such as DeSean Jackson, LeSean McCoy, or even himself.
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WR Crabtree tears right Achilles tendon

The San Francisco 49ers suddenly have a huge void in their receiving corps as they chase another Super Bowl berth: Michael Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon.
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Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement

Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.
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Urlacher retires after 13 NFL seasons

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement from the NFL.
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Report: 49ers WR Crabtree suffers torn Achilles

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday.
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Bengals sign Margus Hunt

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially signed one of their two second-round draft selections in Margus Hunt.
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Extra Points: 'Humane' Goodell, NFLPA could send players to WWE

At first glance Roger Goodell's latest proclamation was one of those politically correct empty statements that could make embattled White House press secretary Jay Carney blush.
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Chiefs agree to terms with safeties Bronson, Demps

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the team has signed free agent safeties Malcolm Bronson and Quintin Demps.
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Panthers sign second-round pick Short

The Carolina Panthers signed defensive tackle Kawann Short on Wednesday.