NFL eliminates preseason OTs, defeats onside kick proposal
NFL owners approved eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanded selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs.
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Raiders get backlash for tweet after conviction of officer
<p>HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders got angry backlash for a tweet the team sent after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted...
SWAC to hold football championship in Jackson, Mississippi
<p>BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southwestern Athletic Conference is moving its championship game to a neutral site.</p>
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Presbyterian dismisses football coach Tommy Spangler
CLINTON, S.C. — Presbyterian has announced that football coach Tommy Spangler won't return to the Football Championship Subdivision school.
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49ers sign RB Wayne Gallman to 1-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent running back Wayne Gallman Jr. to a one-year deal.
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Opt-out decisions throw wrench into NFL draft options
<p>Caleb Farley was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot...
Rutgers holding 1st spring practice since Schiano’s return
For the first time since Greg Schiano started his second stint as coach, Rutgers has something new on the football field — spring football.
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Louisiana authorities say Aldon Smith booked in battery case
<p>CHALMETTE, La. — Aldon Smith has turned himself in to authorities in Louisiana after an arrest warrant had been issued for the Seattle Seahawks...
NHL: Virus protocols not ‘relaxed’ for vaccinated players
The NHL on Wednesday confirmed it has not guaranteed loosened virus protocols for players who are vaccinated after Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner ripped the...
Washington loses LB Zion Tupuola-Fetui to Achilles injury
<p>SEATTLE — Washington outside linebacker Zion Tupuola-Fetui, a third-team AP All-American selection last season, will miss the next six to 10 months after tearing...