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The Seahawks Won’t Go Undefeated & Other Things We Learned From Week 2 In The NFL
After a week filled with off-the-field controversies, the NFL focused on football on Sunday. Upsets, injuries and amazing comebacks became the biggest storylines of Week 2. Here's a recap of this week's action:
Baltimore Ravens Blow Out Pittsburgh Steelers, 26-6
Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes to Owen Daniels, and the Ravens manhandled the Pittsburgh Steelers, 26-6, in Baltimore on Thursday night.
Eagles-Colts Should Be a Shootout & Other Things You Need To Know About Week 2 In The NFL
Another full slate of games are on tap for football fans this week, but only a few are marquee matchups. Here's what you need to know heading into Week 2.
Matthew Stafford & Calvin Johnson Lead Lions Rout Of Giants, 35-14
Matthew Stafford threw for 346 yards and two touchdowns — both to Calvin Johnson — and the Lions routed the New York Giants, 35-14, on Monday night in Detroit.
The Patriots Are In Last Place & Other Things We Learned From Week 1 In The NFL
The 2014 NFL season marked its first full Sunday of games with a 400-yard passing performance, two overtime games and three big upsets. Here are the day's most interesting facts:
Seahawks Dominate Packers, 36-16, In 2014 NFL Season Opener
Marshawn Lynch ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and the Seahawks bullied the Green Bay Packers, 36-16, in Seattle to win the opening game of the 2014 NFL season.
2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Recap: Michael Strahan and Andre Reed Lead Class
Seven skilled football players — most of whom never played "skill" positions during their distinguished NFL careers — were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Saturday night.
2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Recap: Maddux, Glavine and Thomas Lead Memorable Class
It was an amazing day at Cooperstown, as six new members were enshrined into the baseball Hall of Fame.
2014 MLB All-Star Game Recap: Mike Trout Leads AL Over NL, 5-3
Angels outfielder Mike Trout drove in two runs with two extra-base hits, and the American League beat the National League, 5-3, in the 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final: Germany Beats Argentina, 1-0
Mario Götze scored the game-winning goal in extra time, and Germany beat Argentina, 1-0, to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday afternoon.
2014 FIFA World Cup: Belgium Eliminates US, 2-1
Belgium scored twice in extra time and eliminated the United States, 2-1, in the first round of knockout play at the 2014 FIFA World Cup at Salvador, Brazil on Tuesday.
2014 FIFA World Cup: Portugal Draws With U.S. On Late Goal
A late goal gave Portugal a draw with the U.S. in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
2014 FIFA World Cup: U.S. Beats Ghana, 2-1
John Brooks scored on a header in the 86th minute, and the United States beat Ghana, 2-1, in the teams' first game of 2014 FIFA World Cup play at Natal, Brazil on Monday.
2014 Stanley Cup Finals: Los Angeles Kings Beat New York Rangers in 2 OTs for Title
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final to win the NHL title.
Tonalist Wins Belmont Stakes; California Chrome 4th
Tonalist sprinted down the stretch and beat Commissioner by a nose to win the thrilling 146th Belmont Stakes in New York on Saturday.
2014 World Cup — 10 Questions You Didn’t Know You Had, Answered
Match play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament begins on Thursday, June 12 in Brazil. Though the soccer spectacle is one of the most-widely viewed sporting competitions in the world, some fans still have questions about this incredible event.
2014 NBA Finals Preview — Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs face each other for the NBA title for the second year in a row. The 2014 NBA Finals start Thursday in San Antonio. Here's a preview of what to expect:
2014 Stanley Cup Finals Preview — N.Y. Rangers vs. L.A. Kings
The New York Rangers face the Los Angeles Kings in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals beginning on Wednesday night in California. Here's a preview of the series that will decide which team wins the NHL championship:
Ryan Hunter-Reay Wins 2014 Indy 500
Ryan Hunter-Reay became the first American to win the Indy 500 since 2006.
2014 NFL Draft Recap: Winners, Losers, Steals & Reaches
After three days and 256 selections, NFL teams stocked their rosters with talented college football players via the 2014 NFL Draft.