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Dreams of Olympic football; reality of NFL training camp

American football would seem light years away from being included in the Olympic Games. The biggest obstacle? American domination of the game. But that isn't keeping the sport's international proponents from thinking big, Albert Breer writes.

Here's what else is on tap Friday:

Breer: Charting Ravens' progress

John Harbaugh has turned the Ravens from a swaggering but hard-to-control bunch into a disciplined force. Albert Breer finds out how he did it. **More ...**

• NFL training camps are in full swing. Our Training Camp 2012 home page is your best source for all the latest on the league's summer happenings. And keep up with all the latest news and player quotes at NFL.com and NFL Network.

• A new chapter in the glorious Raiders-Steelers rivalry has opened, with Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison asking "Who is that?" when told that Raiders legend Ken Stabler wants Harrison banned for his questionable hits.

• The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran guard Leonard Davis on Thursday, and the Seattle Seahawks added wide receiver Antonio Bryant. Follow all the roster moves and the latest buzz on NFL.com's Free Agent Tracker.

•Jonathan Vilma and seven witnesses testified Thursday that the NFL got its facts wrong in the bounty scandal, but a federal judge decided against making an immediate ruling on whether the suspended Saints' linebacker could temporarily return to work.

• Around the League's look at the best training camp position battles rolls on with a look at the Miami Dolphins wide receiver competition.

Instant Debate: Weeden vs. Tannehill

Which rookie quarterback will enjoy more success this season: Brandon Weeden or Ryan Tannehill? Our analysts debate. **More ...**

• Michael Fabiano identifies the 10 rookies he thinks will have the biggest fantasy football impact in 2012, including Browns RB Trent Richardson.

• NFL Game Rewind just became even better for fans with the inclusion of the telestrator feature.

• Happy birthday to Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford, who turns 25 on Friday, and to Indianapolis Colts DB Antoine Bethea, who turns 28.

• Think you have what it takes? Sign up for an NFL Fantasy Ultimate Experience league and compete for great prizes, including autographed memorabilia, trips to NFL events and more.

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