By Jay Sekulow
The left's outrage over the IRS turns to a plea to 'move on'
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman won his appeal of a four-game suspension for use of performance enhancing substances, making him eligible for the NFL playoffs.
The slumping Detroit Lions are rallying around Calvin Johnson, hoping he breaks Jerry Rice's NFL record for yards receiving in a season.
Without his favorite target, Sam Bradford seemed lost. The top pick of the 2010 draft completed a measly seven passes. The St. Louis Rams defense was there to pick him up — by continually knocking down Kevin Kolb.
The Arizona Cardinals are being proclaimed the most pleasant surprise of the early NFL season. At 4-0 and with a stingy, playmaking defense and a game-changing receiver in Larry Fitzgerald, they look like a title contender.
Tyrann Mathieu was a game-changer for LSU last season. The definition of a ball hawk, the Honey Badger turned games in the Tigers' favor with an uncanny ability to make big plays when they were needed most.
Brilliant newcomers and seasoned stars. A winning blend for any team, including The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team.
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen were the leading vote getters for The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team, each falling one vote short of being unanimous choices.
Calvin Johnson took one look at the voting and smiled broadly.
The usual names _ Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Troy Polamalu, Tony Gonzalez _ are headed for Hawaii, barring a trip to the Super Bowl.
Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster.
One of the fears at the end of the 4 1/2-month lockout was how much all the missed practice and meeting time would affect rookies.
Down on the bayou, they've been saying, "Honey Badger for Heisman," for months.
It has been LSU's year in college football, and it was the Tigers' night at the 21st annual College Football Awards.
Beanie Wells ran wild all day. Rookie Patrick Peterson needed one touch to make a huge contribution for the Arizona Cardinals.
Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals has tied the NFL record by returning his fourth punt for a touchdown in Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams.
Peterson (abdomen) said his injury will not limit him in the season finale against Green Bay on Sunday.
"It's definitely going to be a fun matchup and a matchup I've been waiting for pretty much all year," Peterson said. "I want to see how I match up against one of the top guys in the league."
