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February 2, 2013

Famous Brothers in History

As siblings Jim and John Harbaugh lead their teams into Super Bowl XLVII, explore some of history’s most famous brothers.

January 1, 2013

As college football kicks off 2013 with six bowl games, explore the history of this New Year’s Day tradition.

September 6, 2012

As the NFL season kicks off, look back at football’s brutal beginnings and President Theodore Roosevelt’s quest to save the sport from abolition.

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