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Ravens Win Super Bowl XLVII, Defeat 49ers, 34-31

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:55:49 +0000

For the second time in franchise history, the Baltimore Ravens are Super Bowl Champions.

Watch David Akers Kick a History Making Field Goal

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:03:18 +0000

There aren't too many times that a NFL team will attempt a 63-yard field goal, since missing the difficult kick will result in great field position for the opposing team.

But with only seconds left in the first half in their game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers didn't have to worry about that when they sent kicker David Akers out to try what would tie the record for the longest kick in league history.

Packers Hang On To Defeat Eagles

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:45:04 +0000

The Green Bay Packers hung on and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 21-16, in NFC playoff action, on Sunday, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. the Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.