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Phoenix, city, United States

(Encyclopedia) Phoenix, city (1990 pop. 983,403), state capital and seat of Maricopa co., S Ariz., on the Salt River; inc. 1881. It is the largest city in Arizona, the hub of the rich agricultural…

Buffalo, city, United States

(Encyclopedia) Buffalo, city (2020 pop. 278,349), seat of Erie co., W N.Y., on Lake Erie and the Niagara and Buffalo rivers; inc. 1832. With more than…

Theo Bell 2006 Deaths

Theo BellAge: 52 National Football League receiver who twice won the Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was later a mentor who helped run a program for at-risk children at Blake High…

Tony Romo

Name at birth: Antonio Ramiro RomoAfter three years as a backup quarterback and ball-holder for placekicks, Tony Romo replaced struggling starter Drew Bledsoe in the second half of a game in October…

Major Sports Scandals

Here is a look at some of the biggest scandals in sports. New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Related Links Washington Redskins Name Controversy…

Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens was a flamboyant wide receiver of the National Football League (NFL) from 1996 to 2011. Owens was drafted into the NFL by the San Francisco 49ers (1996) after an outstanding career at…

Paul Brown Stadium

Cincinnati, Ohio Built in 2000 by NBBJ by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected Paul Brown Stadium as one of America's Favorite Structures, based…

Jerry Rice

Wide receiver Jerry Rice retired in 2006 as the National Football League's all-time leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns scored. Jerry Rice played college ball at Mississippi Valley State,…