Pitts puts on show, says he will be best TE ever

Kyle Pitts put on a show for NFL talent evaluators on Wednesday and then said that he feels he can be the best tight end to ever play football.

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Source: Owners OK full WFT control to Snyder

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved Daniel Snyder's purchase of the remaining 40.5% of the Washington Football Team from the franchise's minority owners.

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Can ACC keep up with SEC, Big Ten? New commissioner Jim Phillips faces a tall order

Jim Phillips faces a daunting task: Figure out how to bring in more money, have more football contenders and rewrite the league's image as the ACC looks toward an uncertain future.

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Legendary coach Schnellenberger dies at 87

Howard Schnellenberger, who led Miami to its first national championship and in the process turned a once-floundering football program into a dynasty, died Saturday his family announced. He was 87.

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No sleep until Qatar 2022: How will football fit in a winter World Cup?

FIFA staging the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November-December will have a huge impact on players, clubs and the sport as a whole in the years ahead.

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Mass. HS fires coach after anti-Semitic playcalls

Duxbury (Mass.) High School football coach Dave Maimaron has been fired amid an investigation into reports that the team used anti-Semitic language in its on-field playcalling during a game.

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NFL clears way for Snyder to buy out WFT owners

The NFL finance committee cleared a path for Daniel Snyder to buy out other owners of the Washington Football Team.

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WFT prez says name could stick, cites fan input

Team president Jason Wright told ESPN on Tuesday that fans have warmed to the placeholder "Washington Football Team" name and that strong consideration will be given to making it permanent.

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Lawsuits, secret tapes and the unraveling of a powerhouse high school football program

Valdosta may be a 24-time state football champ, but lately its program has been rocked by a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former coach, the hiring of controversial coach Rush Propst and a secret recording that alleged cheating by SEC powers.

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FCS Week 5 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch

North Dakota and North Dakota State meet in a crowded and raucous Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Deion Sanders' Jackson State squad looks to move to 4-0.

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New bowl to showcase HBCU players for NFL

The Black College Football Hall of Fame has established the HBCU Legacy Bowl, a postseason all-star game that will showcase NFL draft-eligible players from historically Black colleges and universities.

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Crowning a 2021 champion in college football's 64-team playoff

After the field narrowed to 16 teams yesterday, it's time to anoint a champion of the 64-team college football tournament.

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Source: WR Samuel gets $34.5M deal with WFT

Former Panthers WR Curtis Samuel is signing a three-year, $34.5 million deal with the Washington Football Team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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What a 64-team college football tournament would look like in 2021

With the NCAA tournament finally here, we take our yearly look at how a 64-team college football tournament would play out.

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Renaming the Maracana after Pele does disservice to Mario Filho

The Maracana is the jewel of Brazilian football's rich history, but rather than renaming it after Pele, it should remain in honour of Mario Filho.

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Smackdowns, smack talk, long-standing rivalries: FCS spring football has it all

Yes, there are actual, real, college football games going on right now. And this past Saturday proves why everyone should be tuning in.

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What college football should learn from Kansas' Les Miles debacle

Here are five lessons after the Kansas/Miles mess that schools should apply when searching for coaches moving forward.

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Ohio State pauses football after COVID-19 uptick

Ohio State has paused all football-related activities after an increase in positive tests for COVID-19. The Buckeyes are scheduled to start spring practice on March 19.

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Miles out as Kansas' head football coach

Les Miles is out at Kansas four days after a report that accused him of inappropriate behavior toward female students while he coached at LSU was made public.

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Coin flips, sudden death and cookies: Why Ravens want to change overtime

Baltimore Ravens offer the NFL and fans a new way to look at bonus football.

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Kansas places Miles on leave following reports

Kansas has placed head football coach Les Miles on administrative leave, the school announced Friday night.

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Most compelling storylines, players and coaches to watch this spring

Is this the year Georgia finally catches up to Alabama? How will McKenzie Milton fare at Florida State? Breaking down everything to know about this year's spring football.

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Washington Football Team's Jennifer King paves the way as the NFL's first Black, female full-time coach

Jennifer King was named assistant RB coach for Washington in January. The assignment made her the first Black, female full-time coach in the NFL. Now King's focused on encouraging the next group of female coaches and getting her squad to Super Bowl.

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WFT replaces cheerleaders with coed dance team

The Washington Football Team has replaced its cheerleaders with a coed dance squad.

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Alabama planning for full football stadium in fall

Alabama plans to host full-capacity college football games at Bryant-Denny stadium this coming season.

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Sports betting's best of the week: Golden tickets, props, trends and more

From NBA to college hoops, NHL and more, there is plenty going on in the sports world post-football. Doug Kezirian and David Purdum take a weekly look at the sports betting landscape.

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