IRVINE, Calif. (AP) Sam Shields thought hard about quitting football during his darkest, saddest days at home in South Florida over the past two years.
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Monday 30 July 2018
Swearinger butts heads with helmet hit rule
Redskins safety D.J. Swearinger says that the league's new rule on helmet-to-helmet hits is bad for football.
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Hall of Fame to "honor" absent Owens as part of 2018 class
Despite his decision to not attend Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Terrell Owens will be ''honored'' by the hall for his NFL career.
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Over $165K in memorabilia stolen from Frost
New Nebraska football coach Scott Frost has had an estimated $165,000 in memorabilia taken from his home in Lincoln.
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Old ballplayer tweets highlight team fears of social media
As major leaguers Trea Turner, Sean Newcomb and Josh Hader face up to racist and homophobic tweets they sent as teenagers, publicist Lauren Walsh recalls how she dealt with a football player who had offensive Facebook posts years before he prepared for the NFL draft.
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Sunday 29 July 2018
Old ballplayer tweets highlight team fears of social media
As MLB pitchers Sean Newcomb and Josh Hader face up to racist, sexist and homophobic tweets they sent as teenagers, publicist Lauren Walsh recalls how she dealt with a football player who had offensive Facebook posts years before he prepared for the NFL draft.
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Jenkins focusing on football, says little of death in home
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins has been trying to keep his focus on football since the body of a 25-year-old friend was found in his New Jersey home last month.
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Friday 27 July 2018
Osorio won't continue as Mexico coach - sources
The Mexican Football Federation is expected to announce on Wednesday that Osorio will not renew his contract after nearly three years in charge.
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Trump applauds Cowboys owner for anthem stance
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump is congratulating Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys football team, for saying his players will be required to stand for the playing of the national anthem.
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Thursday 26 July 2018
Former USC tailback, NFL player Willie Brown dies at 76
LOS ANGELES (AP) Willie Brown, Southern California's original I-formation tailback under coach John McKay who went on to a brief NFL career before returning to the Trojans as a coach, has died. He was 76.
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Bills' McCoy: 'Very confident' I'll play amid probe
LeSean McCoy, who took the field Thursday for the Bills' first public practice of training camp, deflected several questions about an ongoing police investigation into a home invasion at a house he owns, saying he wants to focus on football.
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Broncos sign Mark Chapman after Carlos Henderson’s no-show
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have signed Mark Chapman, a rookie wide receiver from Central Michigan University who was the top overall selection in the 2018 Canadian Football League draft.
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Bills' McCoy focused on football, not police investigation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy repeatedly deflected questions regarding allegations of being involved in bloodying his ex-girlfriend, and said he was focused solely on being ready for training camp and the upcoming season.
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BC-Sports Showcase Digest,ADVISORY
A look ahead to top enterprise and feature stories planned globally by AP Sports. New digests will go out each Thursday and Monday and will be repeated on other weekdays. Please note that story plans may change depending on news and other issues.
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FANTASY PLAYS: Miss out on a top RB? Still options in draft
Fantasy football players who miss out on the elite quartet of running backs can still make a pair of moves to boldly position for a championship.
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Ex-Ohio State star Brian Hartline promoted after shakeup
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Former Ohio State star Brian Hartline has been promoted to interim wide receivers coach on Urban Meyer's staff.
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Matthew Berry's Draft-Day Manifesto
Here's how to build and manage a winning fantasy football team by truly taking it one week at a time.
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From Junipero Serra standout to Heisman Hopeful, Khalil Tate at Pac-12 media day
Catch up with former CIF-SS quarterback from the 2018 Pac-12 football media day. Tate talks about his high school days and breakout year at Arizona.
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Wednesday 25 July 2018
Rams S Joyner to begin camp on non-football injury list
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner will begin training camp on the non-football injury list.
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Saddened Vikings start camp, with Sparano dearly missed
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) The football field was Tony Sparano's element, just like the coaching peers he left behind.
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BC-Sports Showcase Digest,ADVISORY
A look ahead to top enterprise and feature stories planned globally by AP Sports. New digests will go out each Thursday and Monday and will be repeated on other weekdays. Please note that story plans may change depending on news and other issues.
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Tests show no cancer for Hall of Fame QB Kelly
Scans performed Wednesday by doctors in New York showed no evidence of oral cancer in Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly.
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Ex-Arkansas coach Bret Bielema joins Patriots as consultant
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Bret Bielema officially has a new job back in football.
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Tuesday 24 July 2018
Dolphins undrafted rookie McCray decides to retire
MIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins undrafted rookie Mike McCray has decided to retire two days before the start of training camp, saying he was playing football for the wrong reasons.
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BC-Sports Showcase Digest,ADVISORY
A look ahead to top enterprise and feature stories planned globally by AP Sports. New digests will go out each Thursday and Monday and will be repeated on other weekdays. Please note that story plans may change depending on news and other issues.
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With NFL decision out of way, Oliver focused on grand finale
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) Ed Oliver has been on a three-year plan since he first arrived at Houston: Dominate college football for three seasons, and then jump to the NFL.
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Villanova expects to bounce back in loaded CAA
(STATS) - It was challenging enough for Villanova's Mark Ferrante to succeed coaching legend Andy Talley last year. To have a second Wildcats team develop unexpectedly made Ferrante's first season nearly impossible.
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ESPN hires former UCLA coach Mora as college studio analyst
Former UCLA coach Jim Mora is joining ESPN as a college football analyst. He will fill the role Chip Kelly held last season before replacing Mora with the Bruins.
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Starter returning to football field in Alliance deal
NEW YORK (AP) The Starter apparel brand that pioneered the blending of sports clothing with popular culture is returning to the football field.
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Monday 23 July 2018
Trial begins for ex-Tennessee players facing rape charges
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A prosecutor in the trial of former University of Tennessee football players A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams says they used their status as athletes to rape a woman in a ''case about power, privilege and protection.''
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Sunday 22 July 2018
Chiefs' Reid looking forward to seeing his revamped team
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid arrived Sunday on the campus of Missouri Western State University to start his 20th season as an NFL head coach, yet finds himself energized by what's new on his football team for 2018.
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Quiet Oklahoma RB Anderson accepts roles as star, leader
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson couldn't be much more different than Baker Mayfield.
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Friday 20 July 2018
FCS wide receivers catch on as 2019 NFL Draft candidates
(STATS) - Led by UC Davis All-American Keelan Doss, wide receiver is a leading position in the FCS class of prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft.
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Coaches and their everlasting quest to coach turnovers
Football coaches constantly stress the importance of takeaways and ball security. But does it really all just come down to luck?
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Thursday 19 July 2018
APNewsBreak: Dolphins anthem punishment includes suspensions
The NFL and National Football League Players Association have agreed to halt enforcement of rules regarding the new national anthem policy while the two sides work on a resolution.
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Tar Heels AD defends Fedora over CTE remarks
UNC coach Larry Fedora was "really concerned about the health and safety of students, and I don't think it came across all that well," says AD Bubba Cunningham, on comments from a day earlier regarding connections between football and CTE.
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Clemson's pursuers have new looks in ACC's Atlantic Division
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Clemson looks ready for another year as the Atlantic Coast Conference favorite in a division that has long been the league's center of power.
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The Latest: Malzahn says Auburn is hungry to take next step
ATLANTA (AP) The Latest on SEC Media Days (all times local):
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The Latest: Malzahn says Auburn is hungry to take next step
ATLANTA (AP) The Latest on SEC Media Days (all times local):
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Different approach by ESPN for Monday night season opener
ESPN is going with a fresh approach for its first 2018 regular-season broadcast of ''Monday Night Football.''
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Wednesday 18 July 2018
Jimmy V winner Kelly: 'Make a difference today'
Pro Football Hall of Famer and cancer survivor Jim Kelly accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2018 ESPYS and encouraged people to "make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow."
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T.O. on Hall of Fame plan: Not trying to offend
Terrell Owens said Wednesday that the criticism on him forgoing his acceptance speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame is based on his "reputation" and not his "character."
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UNC's Fedora: game of football is 'under attack'
North Carolina coach Larry Fedora believes football is "under attack" and that players must weigh the "risk versus the rewards" of the sport.
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FanDuel Group to launch online sports betting and casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) FanDuel Group says it will launch online sports betting and an internet casino in New Jersey, hopefully in time for the start of football season.
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Gruden aids 4 youth football programs in Oakland area
Jon Gruden is football through and through. It doesn't matter what level, what age, or where.
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Tuesday 17 July 2018
Daniels and Tuohy named national prep athletes of the year
MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (AP) JT Daniels, a quarterback recruit for Southern California in 2019, and Katelyn Tuohy, dominant in cross country and track and field, have been honored as national prep athletes of the year. Tuohy is the first athlete to be a finalist in two different sports.
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Gabe Rivera, Texas Tech star left paralyzed, dies at 57
Gabe Rivera, the overpowering ''Senor Sack'' lineman for Texas Tech who was paralyzed in a car accident while a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie, has died. He was 57.
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Gabe Rivera, Texas Tech star left paralyzed, dies at 57
Gabe Rivera, the College Football Hall of Famer who was paralyzed in a car accident while a rookie with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died. He was 57.
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Wright-Phillips has climbed from depths of England to MLS peak
Bradley Wright-Phillips was once a highly touted prospect in English football. But after trudging its depths, he's shone since he arrived in MLS.
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Mike Kudla, former star Ohio State defensive end, dies at 34
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Mike Kudla, a star defensive end who played on Ohio State's 2002 national championship team, has died. He was 34.
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Tom Stephens, original Patriot and 2-way player, dies at 82
BOSTON (AP) Tom Stephens, an original member of the Patriots and a two-way player, has died at 82.
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T.O. 'absolutely' wants to play in CFL in 2018
Terrell Owens, soon to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, wants to play this season in the CFL.
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Monday 16 July 2018
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss the top wide receivers of all time
In their conversation about Jerry Rice's comment that he's the best football player of all time, Nick Wright list his top 4 wide receivers of all time. Additionally, Cris Carter weighs in on all time greats.
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Sunday 15 July 2018
Oklahoma favored again going into Big 12 football media days
FRISCO, Texas (AP) Oklahoma won another Big 12 title and made it to the College Football Playoff again in its first season without coach Bob Stoops on the sideline.
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Thai cave boys to watch recording of WC final
The 12 boys and their football coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand will watch a recording of Sunday's World Cup final rather than live.
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Saturday 14 July 2018
Michael Irvin sides with HOF on T.O. decision
Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin supports the decision not to acknowledge Terrell Owens individually during the enshrinement weekend in August.
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Friday 13 July 2018
UL drops Papa John's name from stadium
Louisville president Neeli Bendapudi said the school has stripped Papa John's name from its football stadium. The move comes after founder John Schnatter admitted earlier this week he used the N-word during an internal conference call.
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Stoneman Douglas coach Scott Beigel 'taught us out to run with our hearts'
Cross-country coach Scott Beigel, assistant football coach Aaron Feis and athletic director Chris Hixon are the 2018 ESPYS recipients of the Best Coach Award for the difference they made in the lives of students on and off the field of play.
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Thursday 12 July 2018
Jason Whitlock reacts to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s handling of Terrell Owens
Jason Whitlock and Colin Cowherd talk Terrell Owens and the Pro Football of Hall on Thursday's show.
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Alliance to allocate players using college affiliation first
When the Alliance of American Football makes its first snap next February, there could be lots of familiar names playing for each of the eight teams.
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Meet the people who keep NCAA Football video game alive
The popular EA Sports game was discontinued five years ago, but a group of hardcore fans has kept it from going extinct.
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Wednesday 11 July 2018
Western Kentucky AD proud of athletic, academic success
Western Kentucky athletic director Todd Stewart is proud of the school's ongoing success in competition and classwork.
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50 days, 50 voices: What we're looking forward to in 2018
College football starts in 50 days. We asked the nation's top players, coaches and experts what they can't wait to see.
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Tuesday 10 July 2018
Manning enjoys working with young players at football camps
UNION, N.J. (AP) If you want to get an insight into what makes Eli Manning tick, watch the two-time Super Bowl MVP work with kids at a summer football camp.
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A preseason quiz for FCS 2018
(STATS) - The arrival of conference media days this month marks the unofficial start to the college football season, so it's time to get in the FCS game.
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Monday 9 July 2018
Enrique appointed as new Spain manager
Spain has appointed former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique as its new coach to replace Julen Lopetegui, the country's football federation announced Monday.
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The best NFL side jobs: How players spend their down time
Frosting cupcakes. Designing suits. Becoming doctors. Running businesses. Here are the crafts that players are working on outside of football.
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Wednesday 4 July 2018
Exhibit features Ernie Barnes, football player turned artist
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) When Ernie Barnes played with the San Diego Chargers, his teammates nicknamed him ''Big Rembrandt'' because he was always scribbling on pieces of paper.
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Tuesday 3 July 2018
Owens says he will give induction speech at Chattanooga
Terrell Owens has decided to celebrate his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Chattanooga, where he played college football.
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T.O. to give Hall of Fame speech at his college
Terrell Owens, who previously said he would not attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, will instead give his induction speech at his alma mater, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
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The 10 best returning players in the FCS
(STATS) - The best players not only win games, but they help their teammates reach a higher level as well.
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