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The NFL has a reputation for being a little overzealous in levying fines against its players and coaches. But just where does the money go?

Jason Plautz






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Want to be the smartest person in the room while watching this year's Super Bowl? Bust out a few of these fun facts about Big Games past.

Mark Mancini, Stacy Conradt








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If coming in second place just makes you the first loser, what can be said about a team that finishes in third? Well, for ten seasons (1960-69) of NFL football, they’d call you the winner of the Playoff Bowl.

Alex Watt