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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>SportsGeek - /news/detail/nflstory</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/news/detail/nflstory</link><description>/news/detail/nflstory</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2010 SportsGeek</copyright><webMaster>support@sportsgeek.com</webMaster><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:45:20</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:45:20</lastBuildDate><generator>44interactive.com</generator><ttl>1</ttl><item><title>Nevada casinos win $6.86M on Super Bowl bets</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5340</link><description>LAS VEGAS(AP) Gambling regulators say Nevada casinos won almost $6.9 million on this year's Super Bowl as bettors wagered $82.7 million on the NFL title game.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100209-5340</guid><pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:42:21</pubDate></item><item><title>White Stripes object to ad for Air Forces Reserve</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5339</link><description>DETROIT (AP)  The White Stripes say the Air Force Reserve made unauthorized use of their song ``Fell in Love With a Girl'' during an ad that ran in certain markets during Sunday's Super Bowl telecast.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100209-5339</guid><pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:46:09</pubDate></item><item><title>OC Jeremy Bates likes Hasselbeck, Seattle's RBs</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5338</link><description>RENTON, Wash.(AP) The Seahawks' new offensive coordinator says quarterback Matt Hasselbeck ``has been incredible'' learning his new system. He says running backs Julius Jones and Justin Forsett fit Seattle's new offense well. 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But he made New Orleans his home and its cause uniquely his own.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100207-5325</guid><pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:37:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Colts fans disappointed after loss to Saints</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5324</link><description>INDIANAPOLIS(AP) Indianapolis Colts fans are disappointed after their team's 31-17 loss to New Orleans, but many retain a soft spot for the Saints nonetheless.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100207-5324</guid><pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:26:54</pubDate></item><item><title>Saints fans in Miami celebrate Super Bowl win</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5323</link><description>MIAMI(AP) Saints fan Peggy Byrd says New Orleans winning the Super Bowl helps wash away some tough times.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100207-5323</guid><pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:10:53</pubDate></item><item><title>Pete Townshend: Nice to be part of spectacle</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5322</link><description>MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.(AP) Pete Townshend is used to playing in front of stadiums filled with rabid fans who know every note of The Who's songs. 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(AP)  She lost a young friend to leukemia, but singer Rihanna is still working to get help for those who suffer from the disease.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100206-5293</guid><pubDate>Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:23:52</pubDate></item><item><title>QBs Brunell, Painter on Super Bowl standby</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5292</link><description>MIAMI(AP) As the backup to Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts rookie Curtis Painter finds himself behind the NFL's most durable quarterback, and he'll likely watch the entire Super Bowl from the sideline.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100206-5292</guid><pubDate>Sat, 6 Feb 2010 03:49:08</pubDate></item><item><title>Customs: 17,600 Fox Sports NFL toys had lead paint</title><link>http://www.sportsgeek.com/newsitem/detail/5291</link><description>SEATTLE(AP) U.S. customs officials say nearly 17,600 Fox Sports NFL robot action figures seized at the Seattle waterfront last month were contaminated with lead paint.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">/news/detail/nflstory-20100205-5291</guid><pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:34:35</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
