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Mike Richards signs one-year deal with Capitals to restart NHL career

The controversial center was cleared to resume playing after his contract with the Kings was terminated last June amid legal troubles.

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Devon Still signs future deal with Texans as daughter's last cancer treatment nears

The former Bengals defensive tackle is having a fantastic week.

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2016 NHL All-Star Game roster released; Sidney Crosby absent

In total, 40 players and four coaches will participate in the revamped Jan. 30-31 event in Nashville.

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Dodgers add former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos to front office, report says

Anthopoulos rejected a contract extension offer to remain with Toronto in October amid a front-office overhaul.

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Adrian Peterson to take pay cut in 2016

The Vikings running back closed the regular season with the fewest rushing yards by league leader since 2007.

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DeAngelo Williams injury could leave Steelers with weak backfield vs. Bengals

The running back suffered a right ankle sprain early in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Browns.

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Andy Dalton has cast removed; Bengals preparing to start AJ McCarron

The Bengals quarterback had the cast protecting his broken thumb removed, but his status for Sunday against the Steelers remains unknown.

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Panthers CB Charles Tillman will miss playoffs with torn ACL

The Panthers cornerback suffered the right knee injury in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Buccaneers.

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Steelers' Vince Williams thanks brother Karlos Williams for beating Jets

Steelers linebacker Vince Williams promised his brother, Bills RB Karlos Williams, a ticket to a playoff game or the Super Bowl if the Bills successfully eliminated the Jets.

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Broncos coach Gary Kubiak won't commit to starting QB just yet

The Broncos coach will have to decide between Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler before Denver opens its postseason in 13 days.

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Steelers' DeAngelo Williams carted off field with ankle injury

The Steelers running back suffered a right ankle injury early in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

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49ers to fire Jim Tomsula, retain Trent Baalke, report says

San Francisco's general manager is safe, according to a report, but first-year coach Jim Tomsula will be the scapegoat after the 49ers' nightmare season.

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Colts to swing for fences with potential coaching search, report says

If Indianapolis parts ways with coach Chuck Pagano, the team is expected to go after Alabama's Nick Saban and/or New Orleans' Sean Payton before it moves on to other candidates.

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Ohio State LB Darron Lee declares for NFL Draft

The redshirt sophomore announced his intentions to skip his final two seasons in Columbus on Saturday night.

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Delonte West lashes out at LeBron James on Instagram

The former Cavaliers guard took to Instagram to air out his dirty laundry and issue threats to the two-time NBA champion.

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Louis-Dreyfus attends game

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who is also a Northwestern alumni, snapped a photo prior to tipoff to show her support.

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NFL injury report: Five most impactful injuries for Week 17

NFL teams released their final Week 17 injury reports Friday, and a number of big-name players are expected to rest up for the playoffs.

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Bills to cut Mario Williams after Sunday's finale, report says

Buffalo is planning to cut defensive end Mario Williams after the Bills close the regular season Sunday against the Jets.

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Bill Belichick disappointed by Chip Kelly firing: 'Tough to build a program in a year'

Patriots coach Bill Belichick showed his support for Chip Kelly, who was dismissed Tuesday night.

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50 Cent claims he'll recover what was stolen from Knicks' Cleanthony Early

Curtis Jackson said he will do everything he can to recover what was stolen from the Knicks forward after he was shot Wednesday morning.

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Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch trademarks Super Bowl media day phrase

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the star running back a trademark for the phrase he made famous at Super Bowl XLIX media day.

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Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul to undergo more hand surgery

The Giants defensive end said the goal of the surgery is to improve the flexibility in his finger so he can play without a club wrap.

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Brent Grimes apologizes to Ryan Tannehill for wife's Twitter rant

Miko Grimes criticized the Dolphins' fourth-year quarterback and aired out some of the team's practice sessions in a Twitter tirade.

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Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie on Chip Kelly firing: 'It was a clear decision that had to be made'

The Eagles owner didn't give Chip Kelly the option of staying with the team, saying he made the decision to fire him and stuck with it.

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Eagles coach Chip Kelly: 'I don’t think we’re a bad football team'

The Eagles coach defended his team after falling out of postseason contention Saturday with a loss at home to the Redskins.

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Ray Farmer, not Mike Pettine, on Browns' chopping block, report says

Cleveland will finish with a losing record for the eighth consecutive season, and its general manager isn't expected to return in 2016, according to a report.

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Everton's Romelu Lukaku dabs after scoring goal vs. Stoke City (VIDEO)

The Belgian striker dabbed in front of the roaring crowd Monday after scoring his second goal against Stoke City.

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Sabres' Evander Kane addresses sex offense investigation

The Sabres' star winger took no questions when he briefly met with the media Monday but issued a statement of his innocence.

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Panthers' Fozzy Whittaker won’t play Sunday, report says

The Panthers running back suffered a mild high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Falcons but will hopefully return in the postseason.

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Seahawks' Michael Bennett on Todd Gurley: He's no Marshawn Lynch

The Seahawks defensive end criticized the rookie running back and called him "average" after Sunday's loss to the division-rival Rams.

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Drew Brees' future with Saints more questionable than current playing status

The New Orleans QB was expected to start Sunday despite a foot injury. But his (and coach Sean Payton's) future with the Saints is the big question mark.

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Broncos issue statement regarding Peyton Manning PED allegations

The Broncos denied the accusations surrounding Peyton Manning and his alleged use of human growth hormone after he underwent neck surgery.

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Cowboys let Dez Bryant rest, rule WR out for Bills game

The Cowboys wide receiver and cornerback didn't travel to Buffalo with the team and have been ruled out for Sunday's game.

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Patriots' injury report stuffed, key players out for Jets game

New England receivers Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman should be back for the postseason, but they're among many key players the Patriots will be without Sunday in New York.

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Team USA dabs after scoring vs. Canada (VIDEO)

Team USA players dabbed in celebration of their goals during Saturday’s 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship game against Canada.

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NFL injury report: Five most impactful injuries for Week 16

NFL teams released their final Week 16 injury reports Friday, with a decision regarding several high-profile players expected to come late.

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Report: NFL finds ‘no evidence’ Panthers directed anti-gay slurs at Odell Beckham Jr.

The NFL won't discipline any Carolina players based on the allegations of slurs toward the Giants wide receiver.

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Kentucky's John Calipari wants fans to show class about Louisville scandal

The Kentucky coach said he will leave Saturday's game against Louisville if he sees fans behaving inappropriately.

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WATCH: Canadiens' P.K. Subban turns children's hospital into winter wonderland

The Canadiens defenseman partnered with Air Canada to turn the atrium of the Montreal Children’s Hospital into a magical winter wonderland.

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Cavs' Kyrie Irving replayed injury over and over before he could 'let it go'

The Cavs point guard says he watched the play in which he suffered a fractured kneecap eight times.

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Florida State gives football scoreboard to Florida A&M

With Doak Campbell Stadium undergoing several renovations, FSU will move its scoreboard to its Tallahassee neighbor's facility.

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Texas State coach Dennis Franchione to step down

The former Alabama, Texas A&M and TCU coach is expected to announce his retirement Tuesday afternoon.

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Snoop Dogg tells Chip Kelly ‘kill yourself’ after fantasy football loss

The rapper went off on the coach following Philadelphia's blowout loss to Arizona on Sunday night.

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Broncos' David Bruton suffered broken fibula vs. Steelers, kept playing

The Denver safety broke his leg in the first quarter and will be sidelined for "extensive time."

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Urban Meyer surprises Make-a-Wish kid with Fiesta Bowl tickets

The Buckeyes coach surprised Kevin Jones, 5, and his family with tickets to watch the Ohio State play Notre Dame on New Year's Day.

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Bills' LeSean McCoy considered week to week with torn MCL

The Bills running back was drilled in the right knee by safety Dashon Goldson in Sunday's loss to the Redskins.

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Suspended Jaguar Justin Blackmon arrested on DUI charge, reports say

The controversial wide receiver was arrested early Dec. 19 for the second time since being indefinitely suspended from the NFL.

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Bills' Sammy Watkins: Forget about feelings, team needs to be 'players-driven'

The wide receiver called out his teammates' lack of leadership after Buffalo was eliminated from the playoffs for the 16th straight season.

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The Kellen Moore-Cowboys era truly begins vs. Bills

The backup-turned-starting quarterback replaced Matt Cassel in the second quarter of Saturday's loss to the Jets. Now, he'll get the starting nod.

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Brandon Weeden fills in to lift Texans over Colts, into AFC South driver's seat

The former Cowboys quarterback filled in admirably for replacement starter T.J. Yates after he suffered a season-ending ACL tear.

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Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch reportedly rehabbing with MMA coach

The Seahawks running back reportedly has been spending time in San Francisco to train and rehabilitate with MMA coach Tareq Azim.

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Pistons promote point guard Brandon Jennings from D-League

The Pistons point guard has been sidelined since January, when he suffered a torn left Achilles.

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Peyton Manning doesn’t want to be Brock Osweiler's backup, report says

The Broncos quarterback said he has no interest in serving as the backup to Brock Osweiler when he's healthy enough to play again.

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Patriots' Julian Edelman expected to return Week 17, report says

The Patriots wide receiver is expected to make his return from a broken left foot in the team's Week 17 matchup against the Dolphins.

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Browns backup QB Austin Davis might end up kicking against Seahawks

Browns starting kicker Travis Coons is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle with a groin injury.

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NFL injury report: Five most impactful injuries for Week 15

NFL teams released their final Week 15 injury reports Friday, with a number of big-name players expected to be missing in action.

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Tyrod Taylor is the G.O.A.T., according to Bills' Karlos Williams

The Bills rookie running back had unbelievably high praise for his quarterback Wednesday.

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Stephon Gilmore's season ends with shoulder surgery, IR

The Bills cornerback suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder while tackling Akeem Hunt in Buffalo's Week 13 win over Houston.

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How would Abby Wambach fix the USMNT? Fire Jurgen Klinsmann

The USWNT star appeared on The Bill Simmons podcast to discuss her farewell tour as she prepares to play her final game Wednesday.

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Patriots' LeGarrette Blount done for season with hip injury, reports say

The Patriots running back suffered the injury in the second quarter of Sunday night's win over the Texans.

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Ryan Mallett sought professional help for private issues before signing with Ravens

Ryan Mallett assured the Ravens he received professional help for private issues he dealt with during his tenure in Houston.

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Ben Roethlisberger on Vontaze Burfict's low hit: 'I don't buy that he was pushed'

The Bengals linebacker dove for the Steelers quarterback's ankles after he released the ball in Pittsburgh's win over Cincinnati Sunday.

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Panthers' Jonathan Stewart has sprained foot, status unclear for Sunday vs. Giants

The Panthers running back is dealing with a sprain in his foot that will leave his availability "unclear" for Sunday against the Giants.

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Tom Brady on Donald Trump: 'I support all my friends'

The Patriots quarterback stands by the Republican presidential candidate in support of their friendship that stems back more than a decade.

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Duke forward Amile Jefferson out indefinitely with foot injury

The senior captain has started all nine games this season and is averaging a double-double of 11.4 points and 10.3 rebounds.

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Pete Carroll not ruling out Marshawn Lynch's return to ailing Seahawks

The Seahawks running back likely won't play again this season, but the team is optimistic he could return earlier than expected.

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Vital Andrew Luck return doubtful for Colts against Texans, report says

The Colts quarterback resumed throwing at practice earlier this month but likely won't be ready to return in time for Sunday’s AFC South showdown.

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NFL blamed for Bengals-Steelers scuffle, failure to respond to death threat

Cincinnati tackle Andrew Whitworth thinks Sunday's pregame altercation could have been avoided had the league stepped up when a Steelers player made what he calls a death threat.

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Johnny Manziel helps Browns snap losing streak with win over 49ers

Despite a number of off-field incidents this season, the Browns quarterback boasted a successful outing in his second start in three weeks.

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DeMarco DeMoted: Murray reportedly falls to bottom of Eagles depth chart

Is this rock-bottom for DeMarco Murray and his disappointing first season in Philadelphia?

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Holly Holm prefers different fight before Ronda Rousey rematch in July

UFC president Dana White confirmed the rematch between Holm and Rousey earlier this month, but Holm doesn't want to wait.

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Damontre Moore blames fight on locker room testosterone

The Giants defensive end was waived Friday due to repeated violation of team rules and a slew of locker room issues.

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Penguins fire coach Mike Johnston, hire Mike Sullivan as replacement

Sullivan is set to make his debut in Pittsburgh Monday and will immediately be put to the test when the Penguins host the rival Capitals.

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Panthers players surprise local firefighters, police with pizza

The Panthers spread some holiday cheer when they surprised local firefighters and police officers by delivering Papa John's pizzas.

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Reggie Bush on knee injury lawsuit: 'I'm still 'strongly considering it'

More than a month after announcing he planned to sue the city of St. Louis, the 49ers running back has yet to file a lawsuit.

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Jeff Adrien, ex-NBA player, stole a Mercedes from valet for a joyride, report says

Adrien, who played with the Timberwolves last season, was arrested on charges of grand theft auto but was eventually released on bail.

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Norovirus caused Chipotle outbreak at Boston College, investigators say

Eighty Boston College students, including a number of men's basketball players, suffered gastrointestinal distress after eating at Chipotle.

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Penguins’ Pascal Dupuis retiring due to blood clot condition

The Pittsburgh forward will end his NHL career with 190 goals and 409 points in 871 games over 15 seasons.

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Steve Spurrier approves Will Muschamp hiring, donates last paycheck to booster club

The former Gamecocks coach returned his final paycheck of more than $70,000 from the school to the Gamecock Club in the form of a donation.

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Group says Air Force prayers could be used for ISIS propaganda

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation objected to the team praying in the end zone after its Nov. 28 loss to New Mexico.

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Browns coach Mike Pettine welcomes tension in front office for losing team

Pettine discussed discord in the front office after Cleveland became the first team eliminated from the playoffs.

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University of Maryland president proposes renaming Byrd Stadium

Wallace D. Loh recommended the change because the stadium's namesake held racist and segregationist views.

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Bucs' Kwon Alexander to begin serving 4-game suspension this week

The Buccaneers rookie linebacker will be eligible to return in the postseason if Tampa Bay can secure a playoff spot.

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Colts' Matt Hasselbeck gets X-rays, unsure if he’ll be able to play Sunday

The Colts quarterback underwent X-rays Sunday after suffering shoulder and neck injuries in the team's loss to the Steelers.

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DeMarco Murray's snaps vanish in Eagles' win over Patriots

The Eagles running back played a season-low 14 snaps Sunday and finished the game third on the team in rushing with just 24 yards.

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Russell Wilson leads surging Seahawks over Vikings for third straight win

The Seahawks quarterback became the third signal caller with at least three touchdown passes in three straight games this season.

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Ryan Madson agrees to 3-year deal with A's, report says

The desirable reliever has reportedly agreed to a $22 million deal with Oakland, pending a physical.

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Colin Kaepernick could still return to 49ers in 2016, report says

The 49ers reportedly met with the ailing quarterback last week to discuss the possibility of bringing him back to San Francisco next season.

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Jeff Fisher, Mark Schlereth squash beef from Case Keenum concussion dispute

The Rams coach and ESPN analyst kissed and made up after Schlereth criticized Fisher's handling of quarterback Case Keenum's concussion.

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Patriots' Danny Amendola expected to play Sunday vs. Eagles, report says

The wide receiver is listed as questionable with a knee sprain but is expected to suit up against Philadelphia.

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Jason Pierre-Paul says doctors wanted to 'cut his whole hand off'

The Giants defensive lineman provided a glimpse into his July 4 fireworks accident that threatened to bring his football career to an end.

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NFL injury report: Five most impactful injuries for Week 13

Get the latest on Devonta Freeman, Big Ben, Tyler Eifert and other key fantasy contributors.

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Auburn commit Tashawn Manning diagnosed with leukemia

The 6-4, 260-pound defensive tackle stayed strong and determined as he underwent his first chemotherapy treatment last Friday.

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Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim's suspension upheld, will begin immediately

Boeheim had hoped the NCAA would reduce or lift his nine-game suspension, but it will start with Syracuse's game Saturday at Georgetown.

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Andrew Luck one step closer to return, 'feeling better every day'

The Colts quarterback suffered a lacerated kidney and a partial tear in his abdominal wall but could be nearing his return.

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Sabres' Zemgus Girgensons asks fans not to vote him into All-Star Game

The Sabres forward finished first among all players in fan voting last season with nearly 1.6 million ballots cast for him.

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Brandon Marshall says J.J. Watt is 'best defensive player to ever play'

The Texans DE is already a three-time All-Pro, a three-time Pro Bowler and has won two AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards.

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Ben Roethlisberger doesn't like characterization of his injury

The Steelers quarterback was diagnosed with a traumatic ocular migraine Tuesday after sustaining a helmet-to-helmet hit Sunday.

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Patriots' Rob Gronkowski: I'll be back 'when I'm 100 percent'

The Patriots tight end said he is "week-to-week" with a bone bruise on his right knee but will be working hard to get back on the field.

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Cowboys won't place Tony Romo on IR as team clings to playoff hopes

Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the team will continue to pursue the playoffs with the hope that the quarterback could return.

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Lauren Hill, O.J. Brigance to be honored with 2016 NCAA Inspiration Award

Hill died in April after fulfilling her dream of playing college basketball to raise money for cancer awareness.

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Ben Roethlisberger: Coming out of game 'doesn’t make you less of a man'

The Steelers quarterback took himself out of Sunday's game after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit but said he should be ready for this week.

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Devon Still says daughter Leah is cancer-free: 'No evidence of disease'

Leah Still, now 5, had been diagnosed with stage-four neuroblastoma in June 2014 and was given a 50-50 chance to survive.

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Johnny Manziel will be active Monday night vs. Ravens, report says

The demoted Browns quarterback will serve as the team's third-string signal caller behind starter Josh McCown and Austin Davis.

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Rachel Nichols will return to ESPN, report says

The former ESPN correspondent is leaving Turner Sports and will return to ESPN as an anchor and reporter in early 2016.

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You might cry watching Rice RB thank his coach

The senior running back was brought to tears as he thanked his coach for believing in him in a heartwarming speech.

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Marshall assistant coach Chris Duhon suspended following arrest

The former Duke standout and NBA player was booked at a jail in Barboursville, W. Va., early Monday and later released on a $1,000 bond.

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Rick Pitino blames scandal for Louisville being unranked

The Louisville coach says his unbeaten Cardinals have yet to be ranked this season because of the ongoing investigation into the program.

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Rejuvenated Colts, streaky Texans neck and neck for control of AFC South

The race for the AFC South continues after Indianapolis and Houston extended their winning streaks Sunday.

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Giants lose Geoff Schwartz to broken leg, further fracturing O-line

Plagued by injury, Schwartz is the third member of the Giants' starting offensive line to be sidelined.

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Jahlil Okafor pulled over for driving 108 mph, report says

The alleged incident is the third run-in with the law for the 19-year old rookie center in the last two months.

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Policeman killed in Planned Parenthood shooting had been competitive skater

Garrett Swasey, who died Friday during a shooting in Colorado Springs, competed in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in the 1990s.

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Chiefs' Charcandrick West out for Sunday vs. Bills

The Chiefs running back suffered a hamstring injury during the second half of the team's blowout win over the Chargers last Sunday.

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Washington coach Chris Petersen signs two-year extension

Petersen is in his second year with the Huskies after taking over for Steve Sarkisian in December 2013.

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Megatron sets Thanksgiving touchdown record as Lions cook Eagles

Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford had themselves a day and showed no mercy as they lead the Lions to a dominating victory over the Eagles.

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Petersen signs two-year extension

Petersen is in his second year with the Huskies after taking over for Steve Sarkisian in December 2013.

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick praises media, high school football

The Patriots coach isn't known for his sentimental nature, but took the time Thursday to express his gratitude on Thanksgiving.

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Penguins icons Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby blast report of rift between two

The team's co-owner and its superstar captain deny having any problems with each other.

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Tyrann Mathieu: Blaine Gabbert 'better option' for 49ers than Colin Kaepernick

The Cardinals defensive back praised the backup-turned-starting quarterback and criticized the former starter for being too predictable.

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Mike Pettine on demoted Johnny Manziel: 'I told him this isn't a dead end'

The Browns quarterback was demoted to third-string Wednesday after a video of him partying with alcohol surfaced.

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Rams won't pay for Case Keenum debacle; NFL warns teams about concussions

The Rams quarterback stayed in Sunday's game after showing the effects of his head being slammed to the turf on St. Louis' final drive.

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Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham out for the season

Baylor will move forward with third-string quarterback Chris Johnson, who threw for 138 yards and scored three touchdowns Saturday.

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Matt Forte set to return from knee injury on Thanksgiving

The Bears running back, who has been dealing with a sprained MCL for three weeks, says he's "good enough to go" Thursday against the Packers.

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LeBron James: Warriors are 'most healthy team I've ever seen in NBA history'

The Cavaliers star praised the undefeated defending champs for their dominance and consistency this season.

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Panthers' Wes Horton, Stephen Hill suspended by NFL

Horton was suspended four games while Hill has been suspended one game for violating the NFL's PED policy.

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NHL to implement cocaine testing by end of season, report says

Although details have yet to be finalized, players who test positive for the drug will likely be enrolled in a substance-abuse program.

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Virginia Tech's Dadi Nicolas suspended half game for punching referee

The senior will miss half of Saturday's game at Virginia after hitting referee Ron Cherry during Saturday's loss to North Carolina.

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Kobe Bryant says Lakers can end Warriors' streak: 'Stranger things happen'

The Lakers will have their work cut out Tuesday when the Warriors attempt to make history with a 16-0 start.

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Former NHL defenseman Ian White arrested on weapons charges

No stranger to off-ice trouble, White was arrested on charges of DUI in 2005 and charged with driving with a suspended license in 2006.

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Brock Osweiler leads Broncos to win over Bears in first career start

The former backup quarterback impressed in his first career start, giving the Broncos confidence moving forward as Peyton Manning heals.

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Colts 3-0 with Matt Hasselbeck at QB after comeback win over Falcons

Despite a sluggish start, the Colts quarterback continued his winning streak in place of injured Andrew Luck.

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Alshon Jeffery among many key players inactive for Broncos vs. Bears

The Bears wide receiver is questionable with groin and shoulder injuries after missing four games this season with a hamstring injury. But Denver is missing its own go-to target.

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Kansas coach Bill Self 'very upset’ with NCAA over Cheick Diallo eligibility case

The five-star recruit has yet to be ruled eligible to play because of an ongoing investigation by the NCAA into his academic background.

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Bengals’ Pacman Jones, Michael Johnson ‘doubtful’ for Cardinals game

The Bengals could be missing two key weapons with the cornerback and defensive end listed as doubtful for Sunday night.

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49ers place Colin Kaepernick on injured reserve, promote Dylan Thompson

Dylan Thompson, who signed with the 49ers in May, set South Carolina's passing yard record and led the SEC with 3,564 last year.

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WWE event in Atlanta alleged target of ISIS terrorists; FBI investigating

As reports circulate of more international threats, including at a pro wrestling show, the FBI and local law enforcement go on alert.

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West Philly football team denied trip to Disney World despite undefeated season

The West Philadelphia Tarheels Mitey-Mites won't be Disney World bound, despite an 11-0 season that includes nine shutouts.

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Giants sign SS Brandon Crawford to six-year contract extension reportedly worth $75M

The shortstop's contract will be worth $75 million guaranteed with no options and a full no-trade clause.

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Rex Ryan on hiring brother Rob: 'Not going to lie, it would be fun'

The twin brothers previously coached together for the Cardinals with their father, Buddy Ryan, during the 1994 and 1995 seasons.

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Police investigate alleged rape at Nebraska football players' house

The woman, 20, was taken to a hospital after telling police she was subjected to forced sexual intercourse early Sunday morning.

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Woman claims she was assaulted by two St. Bonaventure basketball players

The woman, 22, was taken to a hospital after telling police she was assaulted in a parking lot behind a local bar early Sunday morning.

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Rangers swap Leonys Martin for Tom Wilhelmsen in five-player trade with Mariners

The Rangers will acquire Tom Wilhelmsen, James Jones and a player to be named later from the Mariners.

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Yogi Berra, Willie Mays to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

The baseball icons have been named as two of the 17 recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor.

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Terrence Cody convicted of multiple neglect charges in animal cruelty case

The former Ravens defensive tackle was acquitted on felony animal abuse charges Monday but was convicted of multiple neglect charges.

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Ed Reed wouldn't have wanted to know if he had CTE during NFL career

The legendary Ravens safety revealed he wouldn't want to undergo tests that could diagnose CTE in living players if they were available.

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Ben Roethlisberger 'drank a lot of milk' to speed up recovery

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger revealed his secret to a speedy recovery after making an early return Sunday when backup Landry Jones was injured.

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Lawrence Taylor supports Greg Hardy: 'It's not 100 percent clear what happened'

The former Giants linebacker defended the Cowboys defensive end and suggested Dallas did the right thing by giving him a second chance.

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Dolphins spoil Eagles' comeback bid

The Dolphins took advantage of the Eagles' offensive troubles after Mark Sanchez replaced Sam Bradford in the third quarter.

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Mount St. Joseph honors Lauren Hill at site of her famous layup

Hill died in April after fulfilling her dream of playing college ball to raise money for cancer awareness.

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Teddy Bridgewater gets green light to play Sunday after swift recovery

The Vikings quarterback will likely start against the Raiders on Sunday, a week after he sustained a frightening concussion against the Rams.

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LeBron James on Cavs: 'We’re not a great team right now'

James saw his team's troubling flaws highlighted as the Cavaliers' eight-game winning streak was snapped Saturday.

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Miesha Tate on Holly Holm victory: 'Honestly, f— Ronda Rousey'

Rousey's longtime rival held nothing back when she made a post-fight statement after watching her nemesis get knocked out.

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NFL injury report: Five most impactful injuries for Week 10

NFL teams released their final Week 10 injury reports Friday, with the health of several star players hanging in the balance.

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TCU WR Josh Doctson 'ready to play' Saturday vs. Kansas

The nation's leading wide receiver was hurt during TCU's loss to Oklahoma State Saturday and was evaluated by a hand specialist Wednesday.

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Ben Roethlisberger's foot injury 'progressing ahead of schedule'

The Steelers quarterback was expected to be in walking boot all week but is out of it and "progressing ahead of schedule."

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Justin Abdelkader signs seven-year extension with Red Wings

Abdelkader has four goals and seven points in 15 games this season.

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Floyd Mayweather: Ronda Rousey's Ring Magazine cover makes boxing look bad

The retired boxer and undefeated champion isn't thrilled that a female MMA fighter will appear on the cover of "The Bible of Boxing."

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Raptors' Terrence Ross ruled out with thumb injury, no timetable for return

The Raptors forward suffered a ligament injury to his left thumb during a workout session Monday and is expected to miss at least two weeks.

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Demaryius Thomas’ mother released from prison, could watch son play for first time

Katina Stuckey Smith was released Tuesday from a halfway house after serving her sentence for drug trafficking at a federal prison.

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Heat suspend Gerald Green two games

The Heat forward has been suspended two games for "detrimental conduct." He will be eligible to return to the team Friday.

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Penn State safety Jordan Lucas to miss rest of season

Lucas was seen with his right arm in a sling Saturday during the second half of the Nittany Lions' game against Northwestern.

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Raiders player under investigation for taunting police dog at Heinz Field

Ray-Ray Armstrong could face a third-degree felony charge for taunting a police dog in a tunnel at Heinz Field on Sunday.

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Jerry Jones: Tony Romo won't sit even if playoffs are unlikely

The Cowboys owner dismissed the idea of sitting the veteran quarterback for the remainder of the season.

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Angels' Albert Pujols undergoes foot surgery, out 4 1/2 months

The Angels first baseman and designated hitter underwent surgery to repair the planter plate in his right foot last week.

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Patriots' Dion Lewis out for season with torn ACL, reports say

The Patriots running back suffered the non-contact knee injury Sunday.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick could undergo thumb surgery Friday

Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will require surgery to repair ligament damage at some point, and it could happen as soon as this week.

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Panthers' Josh Norman anticipating fine for patriotic cleats

Panthers cornerback Josh Norman donned a pair of red, white and blue cleats during the Salute to Service game Sunday. He may pay for it.

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Patriots stay perfect as defense stifles crumbling Redskins

Washington's abysmal offense, which managed just 89 total yards in the first half, was no match for New England.

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Ex-Olympian reveals she lives in bug-infested trailer, is broke, jobless

Debi Thomas, a figure skater, was the first African-American athlete to win a medal at the Winter Games.

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Percy Harvin to undergo knee surgery, plans to play in 2016

The Bills wide receiver was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

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Brook Lopez exits Nets’ loss with foot injury

It's unclear how and when the Nets center suffered the injury, though he has had three surgeries on his right foot in the last 18 months.

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NFL injury report: Five most impactful injuries for Week 9

A number of NFL teams are expected to get key players back according to Week 9 injury reports.

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T.Y. Hilton's Week 9 status in question due to foot sprain

The Colts wide receiver suffered a foot sprain in Monday's loss and was still sporting a walking boot at Thursday's practice.

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Lions fire GM Martin Mayhew and president Tom Lewand, report says

Detroit appears to be in the midst of a massive overhaul.

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Kansas high school football player dies after collapsing on field

Luke Schemm, a 17-year-old senior at Wallace County High School, was stricken during a state playoff game.

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Dodgers interview Kirk Gibson for manager job, report says

The Dodgers interviewed their former outfielder on Monday for their managerial opening.

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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen receives heartfelt gift from boy he visited in hospital

The Pirates center fielder was given a home run ball accompanied by a letter from a young fan whom he visited in the hospital this year.

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Johnny Manziel expected to start for Browns at Bengals, report says

The Browns quarterback is expected to fill in for Josh McCown, who suffered a rib injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

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Chargers' Keenan Allen to miss rest of season after kidney procedure

The wide receiver was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday after he suffered a kidney injury in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

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Chargers' Keenan Allen to miss 'some time' with kidney injury

The Chargers wide receiver was injured Sunday while catching a 13-yard touchdown pass and didn't return due to muscle spasms.

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Blue Jays name Tony LaCava interim general manager

Alex Anthopoulos had stepped down as general manager of the Blue Jays last Thursday, opening the door for the assistant GM.

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Seahawks' Ricardo Lockette to undergo surgery, out for season

The Seahawks wide receiver was carted off the field Sunday after being knocked unconscious during a punt return.

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Ben Roethlisberger surpasses 40,000 career passing yards in return

The Steelers quarterback ranks No. 16 among all-time career passing yards leaders and No. 15 among all-time passing touchdown leaders.

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LeBron James dresses as Prince, performs at Cavs' Halloween party

The Cavs star dressed as Prince for Halloween and put on a mini-concert at Cleveland's Halloween party.

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Jim Harbaugh thinks Jake Rudock will play next week

The Michigan quarterback exited Saturday's game in the third quarter after being hit hard by two Minnesota defenders.

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NFL injury report: Five most impactful injuries for Week 8

NFL teams released their final Week 8 injury reports Friday, with several star players expected to make their anticipated comebacks.

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Ex-Juco basketball coach arrested, charged with forging transcripts

Tyrone Mushatt was arrested Thursday on charges of forging transcripts to help players transfer to NCAA Division I programs.

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Joseph Randle skips Cowboys practice, could face suspension

The Cowboys running back was absent from practice Wednesday and skipped a injury treatment session because of a "personal issue."

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NY grand jury indicts 17 tied to suspected international online sports gambling ring

A grand jury has indicted 17 people from New York, Nevada and California in connection with a suspected international Internet gambling ring.

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J.J. Watt misses practice, insists he'll play against Titans

The Texans defensive end spent Wednesday walking laps around the practice field with a back injury, but still expects to play Sunday.

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Hurricanes DT Michael Wyche suspended following domestic battery arrest

The Miami defensive tackle remained in custody of Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Wednesday afternoon on $1,500 bond.

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Calvin Johnson: Field in London can't be worse than 'Chicagos of the world'

The Lions wide receiver can't be bothered by the change of scenery because he's played on worse turf before.

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World Series 2015: Edinson Volquez's father dies before pitcher's Game 1 start

ESPN reports the Royals' World Series Game 1 starter took the mound against the Mets hours after learning that his father had died.

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Jason Pierre-Paul agrees to terms on one-year deal with Giants, eyes Week 10 return

Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Giants, the team announced Tuesday.

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Ben Roethlisberger expected to start against Bengals

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will resume practice this week with the intent of starting Sunday against the Bengals.

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Jason Pierre-Paul eyeing Week 10 return with Giants, report says

The defensive end is still progressing from a hand injury but hopes to return to the field in Week 10 when New York hosts New England.

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Jaguars' Bernard Pierce pleads guilty to DUI, avoids jail time

The running back was released by the Ravens in March after being arrested on charges of driving under the influence.

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John Stockton named Montana State women’s basketball assistant coach

The NBA Hall of Famer's daughter, Lindsay, is a senior guard for the Bobcats.

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Torii Hunter announces retirement after encore season with Twins

The five-time All-Star outfielder announced his retirement Monday after 19 seasons in the majors, including 12 with the Twins.

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Purdue freshman Caleb Swanigan not yet eligible to play, report says

According to Bleacher Report, the NCAA is investigating Swanigan's relationship with former Purdue athlete Roosevelt Barnes.

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