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Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announces his retirement

Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career.

NFL Draft: Dear Motor City — meet Mr. Ziggy

The Lions picked up a high character athlete who is someone who can repair their defense's "dirty" image. Read more »

April 26, 2013

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Hey Ziggy, please don't get Jimmered

Ziggy Ansah has received a lot of hype leading up to the NFL draft. Now that he's been selected by the Detroit Lions, it's up to Ziggy to prove he's more than just a cool name. Read more »

April 26, 2013

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Chargers take Manti Te'o in 2nd round of NFL draft

Manti Te'o spent Thursday night with his family in Hawaii, watching the first round of the NFL draft and expecting a phone call that never came. Read more »

April 26, 2013

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CB Davis of Utah State taken by Dolphins in draft

Cornerback Will Davis of Utah State has been taken by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the NFL draft. Read more »

April 26, 2013

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NFL draft: Ziggy Ansah expected to contribute right away for Detroit Lions

Former BYU defensive lineman Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah has never been to Detroit, Mich. But Friday morning, he was scheduled to fly to the Motor City to visit the headquarters of the Lions, who picked... Read more »

April 25, 2013

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Brad Rock: Lions take the bigger risk in choosing Ziggy

BYU defensive end has great potential, but the freeway is a bad place to learn how to drive. Read more »

April 25, 2013

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NFL draft: BYU's Ziggy Ansah taken at No. 5 in the 2013 NFL draft

The Detroit Lions selected BYU defensive end Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah with the fifth overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday night. The native of Ghana is the highest BYU pick since QB Jim McMahon in... Read more »

April 25, 2013

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Ziggy Ansah dons cap and gown prior to heading off to NFL draft

Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah dressed in cap and gown in his hotel room prior to Thursday's NFL draft. A college degree is what he came to the United States for, but an NFL career awaits him. Read more »

April 25, 2013

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NFL draft: BYU's Ziggy Ansah hopes to promote the NFL in Africa

While Ezekiel Ansah's meteoric rise in popularity is expected to continue soaring when the NFL draft begins Thursday at Radio City Music Hall, the NFL could also take a leap forward in popularity... Read more »

April 25, 2013

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Associated Press: Predicting the 1st round of NFL draft

There simply are few franchise-type players teams will be enamored of, yet plenty of depth to make picking up extra picks later on a worthwhile strategy. Read more »

April 24, 2013

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NFL draft: Plenty of intrigue surrounds Ziggy Ansah, first round of draft

There should be no shortage of intrigue, or storylines, in the National Football League draft. And certainly some of that intrigue involves former BYU star Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah. Read more »

April 24, 2013

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NFL draft notebook: Ziggy Ansah ready for draft night in New York

On the eve of the National Football League draft, Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah was experiencing all the expected emotions. Read more »

April 24, 2013

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NFL draft: Joe and Dave Kruger looking to join older brother Paul in the NFL

Former Utes Joe and Dave Kruger are eager for this year's NFL draft. Read more »

April 24, 2013

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Deseret News 2013 mock NFL draft: Star and Ziggy will make history for the state of Utah

Here's how the Deseret News' Brandon Judd projects the first round of the NFL draft will shake out Thursday evening in New York City. Read more »

April 24, 2013

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Kansas City Chiefs could make rare choice of offensive tackle at No. 1

Playing on the offensive line is about as unglamorous as it gets in professional football. Read more »

April 24, 2013

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It's quite frequently better to go undrafted in the NFL

prospects on the bubble, it's often better not to get picked at all than to be selected in the final rounds. Read more »

April 23, 2013

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Ziggy Ansah's improbable journey continues in New York

As of one 23 prospects invited to attend the National Football League Draft at Radio City Music Hall, former BYU defensive lineman Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah is standing on the threshold of another... Read more »

April 23, 2013

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In wake of Boston Marathon, NFL beefs up security for this week's draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is increasing security for this week's draft at Radio City Music Hall, with everyone subject to screenings, including use of metal detectors and pat-downs, and... Read more »

April 23, 2013

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Despite inexperience, NFL draft experts say BYU's Ziggy Ansah has huge upside

High risk, high reward. Cinderella story. Raw athlete. One-year wonder. Big upside. All of those labels have been tattooed, in a figurative sense, of course, on BYU defensive end Ezekiel "Ziggy"... Read more »

April 22, 2013

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NFL Draft 2013: When will Notre Dame's Manti Te'o be selected?

When it comes to the NFL draft, getting tricked into an online relationship with a girl that didn't exist ended up being the least of Manti Te'o's problems. Read more »

April 22, 2013

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Ziggy Ansah, Bjoern Werner, Margus Hunt bring foreign flavor to NFL draft

Three years ago, Ziggy Ansah didn't even know how to put on shoulder pads. In a few days, the BYU defensive end from Ghana could be one of the first 10 players selected in the NFL draft. Read more »

April 19, 2013

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Super voice gone: Summerall dies

Over four decades, Summerall described some of the biggest games in America in his deep, resonant voice. Read more »

April 16, 2013

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Rested and getting ready, Manning kicks off 2013

The arm: rested. The receiving corps: restocked. Peyton Manning returned to Broncos headquarters Monday, starting voluntary workouts with his group of receivers, which now includes Wes Welker,... Read more »

April 15, 2013

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Ute football: Star Lotulelei declines invitation to attend NFL draft

Former Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has declined an invitation to attend the National Football League draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25. Read more »

April 10, 2013

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US judge in Philly weighs NFL concussion suits

Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody has a billion-dollar problem on her hands. Read more »

April 10, 2013

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