Feast Or Famine

NFL Continues Its Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving Day means the country tunes in for its annual looks at the Lions and Cowboys, but with Detroit 0-11 this season and continuing to struggle, critics are once again vocal in asking the league to give other franchises a chance to host the spotlight game. NFL officials say there has been no discussion of pulling the game from the Lions, and TV execs note fans will watch the game regardless of who is playing. Another Midwest team is in the news -- Randy Lerner meets the press for an hour to lay out his plans for the Browns, but also dismisses rumors he has been approached by Under Armour about possibly selling the team. Meanwhile, the economic downturn has advertisers taking a wait-and-see approach to Super Bowl XLIII. The economy also will impact the party scene in Tampa.

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