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David Haugh: No athlete since Jordan symbolized Chicago more than Urlacher

Whenever Brian Urlacher does something to confirm he hates attention as much as he loves football - grunt through a news conference, breeze by adoring fans, retire via Twitter - my mind goes back to 2003 in a corner of the Bears locker room. 59 minutes ago

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Brian Urlacher announces retirement via Twitter, but legacy on and off field will be lasting

Typical of how a giddy little brother of a probable Hall of Fame middle linebacker would react, Casey Urlacher couldn't stop gushing over Brian Urlacher's endless accomplishments in 13 NFL seasons.
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Brian Urlacher retires: Bears great says he's leaving NFL

Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL via Twitter on Wednesday, three days shy of his 35th birthday.
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David Haugh: Next stop for Brian Urlacher is Canton

Like he did to so many NFL running backs in 13 years, Brian Urlacher hit Chicago hard Wednesday morning.
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Percy Harvin feels like a wanted man with Seahawks

Before Pete Carroll can "Win Forever" with the Seahawks he has to worry about winning now.
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Charles Woodson brings confidence to Raiders

Charles Woodson has no intention of being an aging mentor playing out his golden years in silver and black.
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Browns' Jimmy Haslam apologizes to fellow NFL owners for federal investigation

Jimmy Haslam, whose purchase of the Browns was unanimously approved in October, apologized to fellow NFL owners for the negative attention an ongoing federal investigation targeting his family business, Pilot Flying J, has brought upon the league, Jarrett Bell of USA Today reported.
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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.
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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.