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Blood, Sweat & No Cheers?
Outside the Lines (Sunday 9 a.m. ET, ESPN2; 10 a.m. ESPNEWS)
espnW.com (topical pieces)

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Shannon Salter, former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (1987-89)

Thousands of women try out each year for the chance to represent NFL teams at games, charity fundraisers and other events, but some cheerleaders claim the glamor is not all that it’s portrayed to be. Five NFL teams currently face lawsuits from cheerleaders who say they’re subject to long hours and unrealistic demands and are paid below minimum wage. As Shelley Smith reports, at least one lawsuit brings into question the NFL’s responsibility in all of this.

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Caitlin Yates, current Raiders cheerleader

 “This is something that’s been going on for way too long in the NFL. It’s not right, it’s not legal, and it should be fixed.”  — Caitlin Yates, Oakland Raiders cheerleader

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Missy Pierre-Val, current Bucs cheerleader

“The NFL has so many fans — it’s a multi-billion dollar organization — I don’t think it’d be much to compensate the girls what we deserved.” — Missy Pierre-Val, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader

NFL: Awakening The Giant
ESPN.com

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As Y.A. Tittle’s memory fades and his body breaks down, the 87-year old Hall of Fame quarterback finds fleeting moments of solace in a daughter’s love and a final trip home.

“Perspectives:” Capital Games
ESPN Radio

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Hosts Andy Katz and ABC News’ Rick Klein Senator Marco Rubio of Florida talk to ESPN NBA analyst Tom Penn and CPA Robert Raiola about LeBron James’ move back to Cleveland and how taxes impact NBA free agency.