'This was never an easy path': Sarah Fuller and the winding road to two-sport immortality

Sarah Fuller became a college football pioneer Saturday, six days after becoming an SEC women's soccer champion. Two months ago, Fuller's career in athletics was at a crossroads.

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Could Seahawks be reverting to more running, less Russell Wilson cooking?

#LetRussCook or go back to more run-heavy, complementary football? That's the question the Seahawks need to answer down the stretch starting Monday against Philly.

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How Adam Wainwright's love for fantasy football has benefited more than 30 charities

Come for the trash talk, stay for the competition: Baseball players use fantasy obsession to help those in need.

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Football world pays tribute to Diego Maradona

The footballing world has paid tribute to one of the greatest players of all-time Diego Maradona, who died at the age of 60 on Wednesday.

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Crimson Tide remain unanimous No. 1 in Top 25

Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in The Associated Press college football poll as the top eight teams in the rankings held steady for the fourth week in a row.

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Fuller hopes for another chance to kick for Vandy

After becoming the first woman to play for a Power 5 football team, Sarah Fuller says she hopes to stick with Vanderbilt even when other kickers clear coronavirus protocols.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The top of the AP Top 25 college football poll remains the same, but there's plenty of movement in the back half. Here's what's next for each ranked team.

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Latest projections for every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach make their latest picks for the CFP and every bowl game.

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Sources: Hurts getting first team reps at QB

Rookie Jalen Hurts has been getting first-team reps at quarterback ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles' Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 12

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 12 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL Week 12 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 13

Coastal Carolina climbs into the top 10, but Northwestern and Oregon tumble down the ranks.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 13

Alabama and Notre Dame solidify spots in the top four while Ohio State's CFP hopes might be dashed.

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Photos: Fuller making college football history

Fuller handled the second-half kickoff vs. Missouri.

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Vandy's Sarah Fuller makes history with kickoff

Sarah Fuller made history Saturday, by becoming the first woman to play in a Power 5 football game when she booted the second-half kickoff for Vanderbilt.

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Sports world reacts to Fuller's historic moment

Fuller went from Vandy's soccer pitch to the football field Saturday.

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Virginia-FSU postponed amid coronavirus issues

The Virginia-Florida State football game was postponed on Saturday morning after positive coronavirus tests and contact trace quarantines with the Seminoles -- the second straight week they had a game postponed hours before kickoff.

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How ESPN fantasy football is handling Ravens-Steelers and other postponed NFL games

In light of NFL games being affected by COVID-19, here are details on how ESPN will treat rescheduled games.

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Buckeyes' Day tests positive, won't coach Sat.

Ryan Day will not coach the Buckeyes against Illinois on Saturday, as he was one of multiple individuals within the Ohio State football program to test positive for COVID-19.

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Washington set blueprint for winning NFC East in victory over Cowboys -- Troy Aikman

With their 41-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, the Washington Football Team improved to 4-7 and jumped into first place in the NFC East. FOX's Troy Aikman explains how their balanced attack in the win will serve as a blueprint for continued success down the stretch run this season.

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Alex Smith emotionally looks back on long path from life-saving surgery to 1st place in NFC East

Following his team's 41-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith spoke with FOX Sports' Kristina Pink to detail what his journey and the win mean to him, two years to the day after he had emergency, life-saving surgery on a leg infection.

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Cowboys fake punt goes disastrously wrong, leads to Washington put-away touchdown

Deep inside their own territory and trailing 20-16 in the fourth quarter, the Dallas Cowboys attempted a fake punt on 4th and 10. It was stopped as soon as it began and the Washington Football Team scored moments later to extend a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, taking over first place in the NFC East with a 41-16 win.

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Amari Cooper hauls in 54-yard touchdown to put Cowboys on top over Washington

Andy Dalton found Amari Cooper for a 54-yard touchdown, the Dallas Cowboys’ longest of the season, as they took a 10-7 lead over the Washington Football Team early in the second quarter.

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Ezekiel Elliott fumbles for fifth time this season, sets Washington up to extend lead

Early in the second half, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott coughed up the football, which the Washington Football Team recovered. Washington ended up kicking a field goal to extend their lead, 20-13. It was Zeke’s fifth fumble lost of the season, just as many has he had in his pre-2020 career combined.

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Zack Martin's apparent calf injury could keep him out about three weeks -- Dr. Matt Provencher

Dallas Cowboys star offensive guard, Zack Martin, went down in the first half on Thanksgiving Day against the Washington Football Team with an apparent calf injury. He was the second Dallas offensive lineman to exit the game on Thursday. Former New England Patriots head physician, Dr. Matt Provencher, breaks down how long he could be out.

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NFL Thanksgiving fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

The ESPN Fantasy staff provides updated inactives and analysis.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 12

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 12 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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College football trophy prototypes for 2020 rivalry week

Because of truncated schedules, the traditional Thanksgiving rivalry week looks different in some conferences, but that just means we get to make new rivalries -- complete with matching trophies!

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Vandy weighs using female soccer player to kick

Vanderbilt football coach Derek Mason, who is search of a place-kicker, told a radio station that Commodores soccer player Sarah Fuller "is an option for us."

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The best college football player you don't know, a different kind of rivalry week and more for Week 13

UNC running back Javonte Williams finally has a chance to be noticed when the Tar Heels take on No. 2 Notre Dame. Plus, rivalry weekend has arrived. Here's what you need to know for the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl and more.

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A year after his infamous leg lift, Elijah Moore looks for redemption in latest Egg Bowl

It has been one year since Elijah Moore's late-game leg lift set off a chain reaction in college football, outside of Ole Miss simply losing the Egg Bowl. So how has the wide receiver rebounded from his moment of infamy? By learning and leading.

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UW-Minnesota cancellation ends 113-year streak

With Minnesota having to cancel Saturday's football game against Wisconsin because of coronavirus-related problems, the longest uninterrupted series in FBS history will end at 113 consecutive years (1907 to 2019).

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Josh is a Clemson guy

Josh’s daughters aren’t the biggest football fans.

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Peyton, Megatron among 25 HOF semifinalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its list of 25 semifinalists for the Class of 2021, with Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson leading the way.

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UCF's McKenzie Milton takes one more step toward inexplicable comeback

Two years ago this week, McKenzie Milton suffered a devastating leg injury that made a return to football improbable. Now, the UCF quarterback has been cleared to play again. The only question is: When?

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Fantasy football fallout: Will Colts keep riding rookies Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr.?

Taylor and Pittman were both productive on Sunday but one is a safer play. Our NFL Nation reporters gauge fantasy values around the league.

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Ex-Bucs kicker Gay lifts Rams: 'You can't write it'

Matt Gay, who was waived by the Bucs before the season and was recently signed by the Rams, kicked a 40-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining on Monday Night Football to beat his former team in his return to Tampa Bay.

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Snow in Dallas? Troy Aikman and Jimmy Johnson relive their most memorable Thanksgiving game

The Dallas Cowboys have long been a feature on Thanksgiving day NFL football, but one game in particular stood out to both Jimmy Johnson and Troy Aikman. Hear them relive the 1993 game in the snow against the Miami Dolphins.

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Troy Aikman, Jimmy Johnson preview Cowboys vs. Washington Thanksgiving Game

Hear what former Dallas Cowboys legends, Troy Aikman and Jimmy Johnson, think about the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day Game against the division-rival Washington Football Team.

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Gore on specter of 0-16: 'I can't go out like that'

At age 37, Jets running back Frank Gore doesn't know if he will be playing football next season. But he does know one thing: "If it is my last year, I can't say I'm going out 0-16."

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Packers’ Marquez Valdes-Scantling coughs up ball in OT, sets up Colts’ game winner

The Green Bay Packers got the first possession of overtime against the Indianapolis Colts, but just when it seemed like they were in business, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling fumbled the football, which was recovered by Indy. A few plays later, the Colts knocked through the game-winning field goal to walk out winners, 34-31.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The top of the AP Top 25 college football poll remains the same, but there's plenty of movement in the back half. Here's what's next for each ranked team.

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Latest projections for every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings release on Tuesday, we project all the bowl games.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 11

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 11 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 12

How will Ohio State's win and Wisconsin's loss impact this week's Power Rankings?

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Northwestern in the playoff? Michigan-Rutgers in 3OT? Week 12 brings the chaos

In a very 2020 weekend in college football, Indiana also nearly upset Ohio State, Cincinnati proved it belongs in the playoff discussion and Coastal Carolina stayed undefeated.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 12

Alabama rolls, while Ohio State is pushed to the limit. Notre Dame has a bye and Clemson's game against Florida State is postponed. How did Saturday's results influence our writers' College Football Playoff picks after Week 12?

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Freeze currently 'won't entertain' S.C. opening

Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze currently "won't entertain" other job vacancies, including the opening at South Carolina, and is "at total peace with staying" with the Flames after signing an extension through 2026.

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Can Indiana really be a football school, big tests for mid-majors and more to watch in Week 12

Tom Allen says Indiana can be both a basketball and football school. Saturday's game against Ohio State will go a long way to showing if that's true.

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VT-Pitt to feature both teams in masks on field

Pitt and Virginia Tech are set to become the first two college football teams to wear face coverings during a game, in accordance with Pennsylvania's new coronavirus safety guidelines.

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Former PSU player: Coach said don't talk to cops

Penn State football coach James Franklin told a player not to talk to police after a fight with a star linebacker that involved punching, choking and a knife being pulled, according to allegations contained in a university report obtained by ESPN.

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How Indiana and Northwestern can land in the College Football Playoff

Both schools have chances at big upsets this weekend. What would wins of that caliber do to the CFP picture?

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Troy Aikman on Seahawks after win over Cardinals, ‘things look good right now for the Seattle Seahawks’

NFL of FOX Analyst Troy Aikman reacts to the Seattle Seahawks win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. Aikman says, ‘things look good right now for the Seattle Seahawks.’

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most 'balanced' team in NFC—Michael Strahan

The Thursday Night Football crew discusses whether or not the Green Bay Packers are the team to beat in the NFC. Tony Gonzalez says yes. Michael Strahan however, thinks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most balanced team in the division and says that both the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks could take the title as well.

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Pac-12 to allow nonconference football games

Nonconference opponents for Pac-12 teams must be able to meet the conference's testing and related safety protocols, must travel to Pac-12 sites and games must be broadcast on Pac-12 television partners.

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Can Indiana really be a football school, big tests for mid-majors and more to watch in Week 12

Tom Allen says Indiana can be both a basketball and football school, but Saturday's game against Ohio State will go a long way to showing if that's true.

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'They're in a deep, deep hole': Inside the 6-year unraveling of Florida State football

Just six years ago, Florida State was on top of the college football world, entering the playoff as an undefeated defending champ. It's gone all downhill from there, thanks to on- and off-field dysfunction.

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Fantasy football trades to consider before the deadline: Josh Allen, Marquise Brown and more

With the standard trade deadline just one week away, we highlight strong players to target in trades, as well as those you should try to deal while their value is at or near its highest.

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Why Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-to-Travis Kelce connection is the best of its time

Kansas City's prolific combo brings backyard football to the NFL, succeeding because of friendship, talent, chemistry and defensive recognition.

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Report: LSU ignored sexual assault complaints

LSU officials had knowledge of sexual assault allegations made against multiple former football players and either ignored those complaints or denied the victims' requests for protection, according to a USA Today report.

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South Carolina parts ways with coach Muschamp

South Carolina has parted ways with football coach Will Muschamp, athletic director Ray Tanner announced Sunday. Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo will serve as interim coach.

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Aqib Talib walks through first game as broadcaster in Lions vs. Washington

Former NFL defensive back Aqib Talib was in the booth for the first time as a broadcaster on Sunday. He re-lives his experience in the Detroit Lions' 30-27 win over the Washington Football Team.

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Lions’ Matt Prater re-lives game-winning 59-yard field goal vs. Washington

FOX's Megan Olivi caught up with Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater following the Lions' 30-27 win over the Washington Football Team. Hear Prater walk through hitting the game-winning 59-yard field goal.

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Lions’ Matt Prater drills 59-yard game-winning field goal vs. Washington

Watch Matt Prater drill the game-winning 59-yard field goal to cap the Detroit Lions 30-27 win over the Washington Football Team.

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Matthew Stafford throws gorgeous 55-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Hall

Watch Matt Stafford throw a gorgeous rainbow to WR Marvin Hall for a 55-yard TD catch that gave the Detroit Lions an early 7-0 lead over the Washington Football Team.

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Vikings or Bears on the money line for Monday Night Football?

Jason McIntyre and Geoff Schwartz break down whether you should take the Minnesota Vikings or the Chicago Bears on the money line for Monday Night Football.

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IU moves up, set for top-10 matchup vs. Ohio St.

No. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years, and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first top-10 matchup in program history.

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Tom Brady passes Jerry Rice to become all-time fantasy football scoring leader

Tom Brady passed Jerry Rice to become the all-time scoring leader in fantasy football.

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FOX NFL Sunday crew plays football-themed Jeopardy in honor of Alex Trebek

FOX NFL Sunday host Curt Menefee presents a special version of Jeopardy with contestants Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Strahan.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 10

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 10 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL Week 10 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 11

With Alabama, Ohio State and Clemson sidelined, the top five remain the same but who moved to sixth?

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 11

Three of the four mainstays in our writers' weekly picks had games cancelled in Week 11. How did this impact the picks? How high can Notre Dame climb, and who can compete with Clemson for the 4 spot?

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WR Tate apologizes for 'unacceptable' behavior

Giants wide receiver Golden Tate apologized to the team last week and took full responsibility for self-described "unacceptable" behavior that got him benched for last week's game against the Washington Football Team.

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Pac-12: Testing error kept 3 Stanford players out

The Pac-12 apologized to the Stanford football team after an inconclusive COVID-19 test led to multiple players, including starting quarterback Davis Mills, missing the Cardinal's season-opening loss to Oregon.

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Liverpool's Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Egypt Football Association confirmed ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification doubleheader against Togo.

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Undefeated USC vs. 1-loss Notre Dame? Breaking down potential College Football Playoff decisions

How would the College Football Playoff selection committee pick between an undefeated BYU vs. a two-loss Clemson? The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down this matchup and more.

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Spurrier's ace, Saban's caddie jinx and more tales of college football coaches playing Augusta National

Steve Spurrier remembers every shot. Nick Saban had a chance to break 80 -- until his caddie got in his head. Urban Meyer nearly knocked it in on No. 12. Some of college football's biggest names recall their favorite Augusta National stories.

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How COVID-19 has impacted the search for new talent

COVID-19 has changed the world and football scouts are having to adjust. Here's a typical week in the search for the next big thing.

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Troy Aikman, Joe Buck react to Colts decisive victory over Titans on Thursday Night Football

Thursday Night Football’s Joe Buck and Troy Aikman react to the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans. The Colts had a dominant second half performance on the road in Nashville. The Colts now move to the top of the AFC South.

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Terry Bradshaw on Steelers: ‘As long as Ben is healthy, they will not lose another football game’

While discussing the Steelers on Thursday Night football, Terry Bradshaw predicted that ‘As long as Ben is healthy, they will not lose another football game’. Ben Roethlisberger is currently out due to Covid-related reasons.

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Michael Irvin on Dallas Cowboys’ season: ‘this has been the most difficult thing in the world to endure’

Michael Irvin joins Thursday Night Football to talk about the Dallas Cowboys' woes. He also praises Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Philip Rivers' for the intensity and emotion he brings to the game.

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How one slam dunk changed direction for Colts' DeForest Buckner

DeForest Buckner has the physique of a power forward. After a high school ankle injury, the Hawai'i native rode the football wave to NFL stardom.

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Through the Groundskeepers, Virginia team aims for lasting change in Charlottesville

After violent protests in Charlottesville three years ago, and this year's latest push for racial and social justice, Virginia football players and coaches knew they had to do something to fight for change. The answer? A group called "The Groundskeepers."

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For Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith, return to lineup just another comeback

In a career full of setbacks, the inspirational QB overcame his biggest, a gruesome leg injury, to get back under center starting Sunday in Detroit.

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Penn St.'s Brown retiring due to heart condition

Penn State running back Journey Brown will retire from football after being diagnosed with a heart ailment known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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How Dan Mullen channeled Steve Spurrier and brought the high-flying fun back to Florida

Steve Spurrier's Gators teams raised the bar offensively for all of college football, but what Dan Mullen is doing this year might finally match and even exceed all those numbers and expectations.

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As COVID-19 still looms, football even more of a respite at West Point

During normal times, college football is king at West Point, one of the prettiest venues in the sport. But these are not normal times. Still, Saturday games are an important respite for cadets who are confined due to the pandemic.

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Sources: QB Allen expected to have ankle surgery

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen is expected to undergo surgery in the coming weeks on his dislocated ankle and small fracture, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, jeopardizing his season.

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Before the dynasty: Inside Bill Belichick's forgotten 2000 season with the Patriots

During his first season in New England, the Patriots played losing football at 5-11 but managed to change the direction of the franchise.

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Alex Smith throws first touchdown since returning from gruesome 2018 leg injury

Alex Smith threaded a 68-yard bomb to Terry McLaurin who caught it in between several Giants' defenders and ran it into the end zone for the score. This touchdown pulled the Washington Football Team within three points of the New York Giants. It was Smith's first touchdown pass since returning from a devastating leg injury sustained in 2018.

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Giants’ defense picks off Alex Smith three times in 23-20 win

The New York Giants's defense brought pressure against Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith who threw three interceptions in their 23-20 loss. The Giants had five total takeaways including recovering two Washington fumbles.

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Kyle Allen suffers serious ankle injury — Dr. Matt Provencher on if he will be back this season

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen suffered what appeared to be a serious ankle injury on Sunday against the New York Giants. Former New England Patriots head physician, Dr. Matt Provencher, walks through whether or not Allen has a chance to make it back into action this season.

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Will Giants or Washington Football Team win NFC East?

Geoff Schwartz and Jason McIntyre explain why the Washington Football Team has a better chance of winning the NFC East over the New York Giants.

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Projecting every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Will Notre Dame lock in the No. 4 spot and make a trip to the Sugar Bowl? Where will Ohio State land? And Trevor Lawrence and Clemson? Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach make their latest bowl projections.

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Who has the best chance to make the College Football Playoff?

The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down which teams have the best chance to make the CFP.

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College Football Playoff race still too close to call

Notre Dame's double-overtime win against Clemson makes a strong case for two ACC teams in the College Football Playoff, but the SEC, Pac-12 and others hope to win over voters on the selection committee.

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Fantasy rankings: Week 9

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 9 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL Week 9 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 10

Notre Dame climbs into the top two after beating Clemson, while a few Group of 5 teams have playoff hopes.

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Notre Dame's epic win, the Big Ten's confounding season and the CFP's thrilling race for No. 4

The Irish showed they belong in college football's top tier, while Florida, Texas A&M and BYU made a push for the playoff.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 10

Notre Dame upended Clemson without Trevor Lawrence while Ohio State rolled to 3-0 and Alabama enjoyed a bye week. It's getting to the time of the season where our writers' lists narrow, and only five teams make the cut following Week 10.

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'One of the greatest underdog stories of our time': Northwestern's run to the Rose Bowl, 25 years later

The 1995 Wildcats didn't win a title or even a bowl game, but their sudden rise from league laughingstock to Big Ten champs occupies a special sliver of college football history.

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Maradona, Neymar, Beckham among soccer's amazing fan tattoos

Just why do fans choose to invest in questionable football-themed tattoos? We can now add Geoffrey Kondogbia to the list.

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Throwing to Travis Etienne, trusting USC, testing BYU and more to watch in Week 10

The first full weekend of the college football season is here. How can Clemson attack Notre Dame's defense, plus Florida's offense vs. Georgia's defense, the start of the Pac-12 and BYU's playoff push.

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Troy Aikman breaks down Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams chemistry following win over 49ers

NFL on FOX Analyst Troy Aikman reacts to the developing chemistry between Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers and Devante Adams. The Packers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-17 on Thursday Night Football.

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Michael Strahan on NFL COVID-19 issues: ‘Now, it takes a lot of discipline off the field to stay on the field’

Jay Glazer joins the Thursday Night Football crew to give an update on the NFL's intention on completing a full playoff schedule. The crew discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the league and Michael Strahan says that this is an opportunity for other players to step up.

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'We're truly blood brothers': A rare cancer, a risky transplant and how David Shaw saved his sibling's life

Stanford football coach David Shaw kept coming back to one thought: You're not supposed to lose your little brother. That driving force led him to become a life-saving bone marrow donor for Eric Shaw in a medical story that is nothing short of a miracle.

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Biggest ACC game in five years, BYU's ascent and college football's newest heel

What will be the fallout from the Notre Dame-Clemson showdown? Is BYU good enough to hang with the top dogs? We break down this weekend's action.

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AB says he's grateful to be back in football

Antonio Brown says that he's grateful to be back in the NFL and feels that he's a better person.

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Doctor: No post-op complications for Maradona

Diego Maradona's personal doctor said the Argentina football legend "has no [post-surgery] complications" in his latest medical report Wednesday morning outside Olivos Hospital in Buenos Aires.

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No outrunning his past, Alabama's Steve Sarkisian ready for another head-coaching job

Steve Sarkisian was fired from USC in disgrace in 2015. Five years later, he leads the most potent offensive attack in college football -- and carries a reformed reputation.

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Ex-coach Tuberville wins Alabama Senate seat

Tommy Tuberville, who spent nearly a decade as Auburn's head football coach, won a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama on Tuesday.

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Fantasy football intel for all 32 NFL teams ahead of Week 9

Mike Clay breaks down each NFL team with a key fantasy football fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 9 and beyond.

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Seahawks have yet to reach full potential, will cover (-3) vs. Bills — Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd believes the Seattle Seahawks’ best football is still in front of them as they prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills. They are favored by three points, so hear why Colin likes that bet.

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Inside the first mid-pandemic college football head-coaching hire

Scotty Walden was on the verge of landing the Austin Peay job when he tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing his potential new boss to quarantine. He worried it would cost him the gig, but it didn't -- and now he's ready to get to work.

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The biggest obstacle for each College Football Playoff contender

From missing key players to questionable quarterback play to institutional bias. Here are the issues that could derail teams on track for the CFP.

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Lock turns Rockne to help fuel epic Broncos rally

The 30 minutes of play that followed Broncos quarterback Drew Lock's halftime speech erased two of the worst quarters he has played in his football life, buoyed by 28 second-half points, 21 of those in the fourth quarter.

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Fantasy highs and lows from Week 8: Vikings let Dalvin cook

Dalvin Cook's impressive return to the field and another underwhelming day by Lamar Jackson highlight the Week 8 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The top five in the AP Top 25 remains the same, but with the Pac-12 set to return and a huge Clemson-Notre Dame game on tap, expect lots of movement next week.

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Projecting every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

The bowl season will be here before you know it. Which teams are going where? Here are our latest projections.

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The Big 12 goes bust, and what it means for the rest of CFP

Oklahoma State's first loss likely cost the Big 12 a spot in the College Football Playoff, and that's good news for the Pac-12, which has yet to play a game this season.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 8

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 8 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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