Today in sports: The Indianapolis Colts make their intentions clear regarding Andrew Luck, building an NFL schedule involves lots of grids and special requests, and Ivan Rodriguez hangs up the catcher's mask after 21 seasons.
Today in sports: The NBA lockout sparks its first racially inflammatory war of words, President Obama finally gets around to calling the St. Louis Cardinals, and the role NFL coaches play in encouraging illegal hits.
Plus: The Oakland Raiders won't be for sale anytime soon
Plus: The Nebraska Huskers are getting set to invade Wisconsin
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