ProTrade gives fans a say in rankings
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From the weekly media and coaches polls to the preseason rankings in a bevy of magazines to the annual end-of-season debate about the Bowl Championship Series, no sport is tied to polling as much as college football. Now there's a Web site that is giving fans a chance to have their say in a virtual futures market for college football teams.
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When it comes time to pick a champion in an N.C.A.A. bracket, people tend to cluster around a few of the favorites. But the tournament itself is usually not as kind to favorites as the fans are.
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After losing two home games to start the season, Brett Favre can understand why people might think he would welcome a trade to a contender.
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The Bowl Championship Series released its initial ranking yesterday, based on a formula revised in the off-season to help ensure that the consensus No.
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If the world's interests can truly be encapsulated by the end-of-year Google Zeitgeist rankings, then perhaps it's time for the media to re-evaluate its priorities as British sports appear to outrank some American celebrities.
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Hey rook, welcome to the Pro Bowl. Now get me a chaise lounge. Or some shrimp. Or a mai tai. It's quite an achievement for an NFL rookie to get to the league's all-star game. After the veterans commend them for such strong debuts, though, the orders begin.
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The fact that Cam Neely drew the biggest ovation during introductions at last Tuesday's State of the Bruins event at TD Banknorth Garden - executive vice president Charlie Jacobs, general manager Peter Chiarelli, captain Zdeno Chara, and leading scorer Marc Savard were also in attendance - underscored what season ticket-holders like to see from the Black-and-Gold:
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It is under the first tier on the stand formerly known as the Stretford End at Old Trafford that Manchester United&#39;s fans are allowed to have their say.
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Need an insider's view of the market? CAPS can show it to you.
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Developing bands must be in control  of their own destiny when it comes to playing live. Yet before  booking agents come onboard, they will want to know a band has  a budding fan base. An act, therefore, needs to be proactive in  its quest to become a professional touring unit.
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Strange things are happening to the pro teams in this city. The Cavaliers are in the NBA finals. The Indians are tied for first place. And the Browns drafted an offensive lineman &#151; in the first round.
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New York, NY (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper is ahead of all players in voting for the 2005 Pro Bowl, while Philadelphia&#39;s Donovan McNabb is one of three Eagles in the top-10.
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Peter Forsberg showed why Philadelphia wants to keep him and so many other teams want to trade for him.
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Media & professional: University applicants will be judged on their schools as well as grades.
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Four of the leagueâs nine teams have been ranked in nationwide polls this season, and at least eight players are expected to join N.C.A.A. Division I basketball programs next season.
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As a professional evaluator of football talent, Bob Lichtenfels travels nationwide to rank thousands of high school players and break news stories about their college decisions.
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FOXBOROUGH -- Even when they're bad, it's good. These world champion Patriots have taught us a new way of thinking about a local pro sports team. The competence and success of the Patriots has produced a fan base that expects good things to happen -- no small accomplishment in a region famous for another team with a nation of fans ...