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Offseason calendar set for dramatic change?

May 21: PFT Live: Should the NFL and NFLPA come to an agreement, the proposed offseason calendar would push the draft back to May and the new league year to early March. Mike Florio approves of the changes, specifically because the scouting combine would take place after the free agency period. (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Should the NFL and NFLPA come to an agreement, the proposed offseason calendar would push the draft back to May and the new league year to early March. Mike Florio approves of the changes, specifically because the scouting combine would take place after the free agency period. (NBC Sports)

Bloomberg set to appeal judge's soda ban reversal

March 12: Just a day before Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial ban on large sugary drinks was to go into effect, the measure was struck down by a New York State supreme court judge. Mayor Bloomberg says he plans to appeal. NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports. Just a day before Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial ban on large sugary drinks was to go into effect, the measure was struck down by a New York State supreme court judge. Mayor Bloomberg says he plans to appeal. NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports. (TODAY)

Amendola set to hit the market

March 5: PFT Live: Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola is set to hit the free agency market. Could we see him become the replacement to Wes Welker in New England? (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola is set to hit the free agency market. Could we see him become the replacement to Wes Welker in New England? (NBC Sports)

Women's ski jumping set to make Olympic debut

March 2: "For 20 years you hear no, no, no, and then one day it's yes,"For 20 years you hear no, no, no, and then one day it's yes," said ski jumper Lindsey Van. Less than one year away from the winter Olympics in Russia, childhood dreams are coming true for women who have trained their whole lives to compete on the world stage. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (TODAY)

Sequester spending cuts set to kick in tomorrow

Feb. 28: Despite dire warnings from the White House about what might happen if deep spending cuts are not avoided, Congressional leaders won't meet with President Obama until tomorrow. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. Despite dire warnings from the White House about what might happen if deep spending cuts are not avoided, Congressional leaders won't meet with President Obama until tomorrow. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. (TODAY)

One thing to know: Flacco negotiations set to begin

Feb. 22: The Ravens are reportedly set to meet with Joe Flacco's agent, Joe Linta, this weekend to start negotiations on a long-term contract for the QB. It's a huge career moment for Linta, who's says Flacco should be the highest paid QB in the league.  (NBC Sports)The Ravens are reportedly set to meet with Joe Flacco's agent, Joe Linta, this weekend to start negotiations on a long-term contract for the QB. It's a huge career moment for Linta, who's says Flacco should be the highest paid QB in the league. (NBC Sports)

Chip Kelly era set to excite

Feb. 21: ProFootballTalk: Eagles GM Howie Roseman joins Mike Florio to discuss the active off-season in Philadelphia. Roseman outlines the biggest differences between Chip Kelly and Andy Reid, and also discusses the possibility of restructuring Nnamdi Asomugha's $15 million deal for 2013. (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Eagles GM Howie Roseman joins Mike Florio to discuss the active off-season in Philadelphia. Roseman outlines the biggest differences between Chip Kelly and Andy Reid, and also discusses the possibility of restructuring Nnamdi Asomugha's $15 million deal for 2013. (NBC Sports)

Teens set Bubble Wrap popping record

Jan. 29: Students at a high school in New Jersey set a Guinness world record for the most people popping bubble wrap at one time. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. Students at a high school in New Jersey set a Guinness world record for the most people popping bubble wrap at one time. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Second inauguration could set a record

Jan. 19: President Barack Obama's second inauguration may draw the largest crowd ever for a second swearing in. NBC News' Ron Allen reports. (Nightly News)President Barack Obama's second inauguration may draw the largest crowd ever for a second swearing in. NBC News' Ron Allen reports. (Nightly News)

Ravens-Patriots set for AFC rematch

Jan. 14: ProFootballTalk: Will offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell have continued success against Bill Belichick and the Patriots? Joe Flacco and Tom Brady meet again, but who has the edge? (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Will offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell have continued success against Bill Belichick and the Patriots? Joe Flacco and Tom Brady meet again, but who has the edge? (NBC Sports)

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