02.06.10 The game plan

February 5, 2010 — 9:20pm

THE BUZZ When was the last time free agents in two different sports wanted to sign with Minnesota teams in order to have a great chance to win a championship?

REMOTE PATROL As we cruise toward the Super Bowl, step back for a history lesson today with "Full Color Football: History of the AFL" (2 p.m., Ch. 4).

Click pick For a timeline of up-to-the-minute tweets and pictures related to the Super Bowl, check out the great work done at nfl.com/superbowl/44/fans.

STAR GAZING In the wake of an allegation that he had an affair with the former girlfriend of a teammate, John Terry is no longer England's soccer captain.

FAST FACT Commissioner Roger Goodell says a change to the NFL's overtime rule is unlikely. No word yet on whether a coin flip determined that decision.

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