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Commentary: Your favorite quarterback is transferring again. And again. And again.

by Candace Buckner The Washington Post December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

The portal can conflict even the most ardent college football fanatic, Candace Buckner writes.

Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decade

by MARK ANDERSON The Associated Press December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

NFL commissioner says that his league is at the forefront of the effort to expand the sport’s reach.

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College basketball: Bronny James cleared to return for USC after cardiac arrest

by Ben Golliver The Washington Post November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

LeBron James’ son has been sidelined since July after losing consciousness during a July practice.

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David Ragan to enter Daytona 500 as part of new #Stage60 program with RFK Racing

by JENNA FRYER The Associated Press November 29, 2023

RFK Racing will enter a third car in next year’s season-opening Daytona 500.

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49ers and Eagles head into NFC title game rematch focused on reversing last season’s disappointment

by JOSH DUBOW The Associated Press November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Philadelphia and San Francisco haven’t let last season’s postseason disappointment become a hangover in 2023.

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Miami crushes Boston College, snaps 3-game losing streak

by JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

Tyler Van Dyke threw for two touchdowns and Henry Parrish Jr. ran for 111 yards and a pair of scores to lead the Hurricantes to a 45-20 victory over the Eagles.

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Christian McCaffrey’s big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to win over Seahawks

by TIM BOOTH The Associated Press November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

McCaffrey rushes for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the first half to help San Francisco build a 21-point lead by halftime.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship is real — and really great branding

by Katie Krzaczek The Philadelphia Inquirer November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

High-profile romance has drawn in folks who previously may not have been heavily invested in Swift, Kelce or even the NFL.

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NFL notebook: Mark Andrews’ injury intensifies scrutiny of controversial hip-drop tackle

by Mark Maske The Washington Post November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

League expected to again look into banning the technique — if they can define it.

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Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4

by RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four