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BBC Sport

4 days ago

Real Madrid lead race for Silva - Sunday's gossip

Real Madrid is actively pursuing Manchester City's Bernardo Silva for signing. [ more ]

Irish Independent

2 weeks ago

From Katie McCabe's Arsenal team-mates to Barcelona stars: Meet the English who will take on Eileen Gleeson's side

England's national team features top talents from clubs like Arsenal and Barcelona.

Players like Leah Williamson have overcome injuries and made historic contributions to the team. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Footballers who wore unusual shirt numbers

Players choosing unusual shirt numbers for personal reasons

Historical context of famous footballers wearing different numbers [ more ]

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Football transfer rumours: Liverpool stars furious over Klopp exit; Chelsea eye Martinez

Liverpool stars unhappy over Klopp's exit

Manchester United scouting Benfica midfielder

Chelsea leading race for Napoli's Osimhen [ more ]

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Players whose careers were ended by injury

Injuries can abruptly end promising athletic careers.

Persistent fitness issues can plague footballers throughout their professional lives. [ more ]

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Footballers who turned down big clubs

Players are often tempted to change clubs for better conditions, but sometimes strong emotional ties keep them loyal.

Famous players like Marcos Senna and Julen Guerrero turned down big clubs to stay loyal to their current teams. [ more ]

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Juventus

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Juventus

Aaron Ramsey names his best ever teammate, it's not an Arsenal player

Ramsey considers Gareth Bale as his best teammate.

Ramsey played with world-class players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil. [ more ]

Black & White & Read All Over

Juventus

Juve face more legal trouble with latest 'false accounting' investigation

For the second time in a matter of months, Juventus ' front office is at the risk of serious discipline as a result of what investigators believe has been false accounting during a two-year period leading up to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Juventus as an entity as well as president Andrea Agnelli, vice president Pavel Nedved and club CEO Maurizio Arrivabene are part of a 15-person group that could end up going to trial for their roles false accounting and other irregularities having to do with transfers, according to Turin Public Prosecutor's Office.

BBC Sport

Al-Hilal set world record with 28th successive win

Al-Hilal broke the world record with 28 consecutive wins in top-flight football.

Key players in Al-Hilal include former Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic and ex-Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Is Fifa's football expansion putting money before planet?

Last week Fifa president Gianni Infantino announced record revenues in excess of $7.6bn (£6.3bn)- with football's governing body also confirming plans for further expansion and growth.But does big money for the global game come at a big cost to the planet?And does that fit with Fifa's statements on sustainability and emissions reductions?

The Conversation

World Cup 2022: how a mid-season tournament could affect players psychologically

There are concerns that this World Cup's timing could have a greater psychological impact on players compared to previous ones.TOLGA BOZOGLU/ EPA
For the first time, we have witnessed a mid-season men's football world cup.As Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put it, this is going to be a "really long season" for players.

Soccer News

Ronaldo optimistic on Portugals World Cup hopes, expects good tournament in Qatar - Soccer News

Cristiano Ronaldo remains optimistic about Portugal's chances at the World Cup in Qatar, who he thinks will host a "good tournament" despite ongoing human rights concerns.Portugal captain Ronaldo missed Fernando Santos' side cruise past Nigeria 4-0 in their final warm-up game on Thursday before FIFA's global tournament.

ESPN.com

WC: LGBTQ+ activists protest at FIFA Museum

A few dozen people protested in front of the FIFA Museum in Zurich on Tuesday to press for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.Some football players have raised concerns over the rights of fans travelling to the event, especially LGBTQ+ individuals and women, whom rights groups say Qatari laws discriminate against.

BBC Sport

Uefa makes new push against online abuse

Uefa has pledged to work with social media platforms to tackle online abuse as part of a Respect campaign to begin when Euro 2022 starts on Wednesday.

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English Premier League

Premier League players who have never lost a game while scoring

Some Premier League players have scored in over 50 games without losing.

Players like Gabriel Jesus and Erling Haaland have impressive scoring records for Man City. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Kylian Mbappe's former teammate reveals which Premier League club PSG star would watch 'every game'

Mbappe used to watch Everton games with Gueye at the team hotel, showing his interest in every game.

Mbappe is expected to join Real Madrid with a reported 150m signing-on bonus and a reduced annual salary. [ more ]

Television

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10 months ago

Television

Based on a True Story': The Vogue of Killer Content

In a September 2022 episode of You're Wrong About, a history podcast, the writer Michael Hobbes noted that the number of serial killers might be diminishing, which could be a problem, he said for true-crime fanatics, anyway.Step it up out there, serial killers, he said.You got to produce good content.

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Television

Brad William Henke, N.F.L. Player Who Turned to Acting, Dies at 56

Brad William Henke, a former N.F.L. player who later turned to acting and became known for his role as a prison guard on Orange Is the New Black among other appearances across a 25-year career in film and television, died on Tuesday.He was 56.His death was confirmed by his manager, Matt DelPiano, who did not give the location or an exact cause but said the actor died in his sleep.

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ProFootballTalk

10 months ago

World Cup insistence on grass becomes key player point in turf debate - ProFootballTalk

Players want grass in all venues.Various NFL stadiums use artificial turf.The debate has not gotten much traction, yet.As the U.S.-hosted 2026 World Cup approaches and as more people realize that stadiums like AT&T in Dallas and SoFi in L.A. will convert to grass fields for the soccer competition, more will ask why, if that can be done for soccer, it can't be done for football?

The Landry Hat

Micah Parsons sends Cowboys fans gas money amidst rising prices

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is pretty active on Twitter.

FanSided

11 months ago

Taylor Swift ends all debate: She's an Eagles fan, y'all

The greatest female pop star of this generation is an Eagles fan - the team, not the band.Her merch sales outpace those of Jalen Hurts and any other Eagles player.She can pack every single seat in Lincoln Financial Field and still have fans screaming for more.She's arguably the greatest female pop star of this generation, and she's a loyal Philadelphia Eagles fan.

FanSided

Some Chiefs fans had a problem with Patrick Mahomes drinking during Super Bowl parade

The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade was a sight to behold, with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and more celebrating with the fans.Mahomes and his teammates chugged just about every beer available in Kansas City during the Super Bowl, and went clubbing thereafter.It was a deserved party after an incredible season which resulted in the second Lombardi trophy of Mahomes' career.

FanSided

Cam Jordan 'irked' by $550K in NFL fines against Saints for allegedly fake injury

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan took to Twitter to vent about how the NFL's 'ridiculous' fines 'irked' him for being excessively punitive.As funny as flop compilations may be for sports fans, leagues make it clear that faking or exaggerating injury is no laughing matter.While a common tactic for advantages on the hardwood, there are reasons why football players may fake injuries on the field aside from drawing a penalty flag.

FanSided

Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James and NFL players share condolences on UVA tragedy

Patrick Mahomes and several other players around the league shared thoughts and prayers in response to the shooting at the University of Virginia.Three University of Virginia football players were killed in an on-campus shooting late on Sunday night.Wide receiver Devin Chandler, wide receiver Lavel Davis Jr. and linebacker D'Sean Perry were killed and two others were shot on Sunday night.

FanSided

Von Miller thinks NFL should change Concussion Protocol entirely

The NFL often faces controversy from their Concussion Protocol, especially when players appear to be severely injured as a result of the impact on the field.

FanSided

NFL offers key update on Tua Tagovailoa concussion investigation

In a matter of days, the NFL and NFLPA have taken swift action to address the serious concerns regarding Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in regards to his neurological health.

www.independent.co.uk

11 months ago

William couldn't walk for a week' after playing football, Blissett reveals

The Prince of Wales revealed he couldn't walk for a week after playing 11-a-side football recently as he handed out honours at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.William spoke about his recent footballing exploits to ex-England striker Luther Blissett, who was receiving an OBE for his services to football and for his charity work.

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Mental health

Footballers 50% more likely to develop dementia, study finds

Footballers are 50% more likely to develop dementia than the rest of the population, a study has found, fuelling calls to restrict rules around heading the ball in football.Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the Lancet Public Health journal today, compared the health records of 6,000 elite footballers and more than 56,000 non-footballers between 1924 and 2019.

BBC Sport

Ten Hag to persevere with patient Sancho approach

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will be patient reintroducing Jadon Sancho to his team as "footballers are not robots".Sancho has struggled for form since his £73m move to United from Borussia Dortmund in July 2021.The England winger has not featured for United since the 1-1 Premier League draw at Chelsea on
"There are some processes you can't force and this is one of them," said Ten Hag.

Soccer News

"We really have no influence on these decisions" - England defender Eric Dier on World Cup controversies (Video) - Soccer News

There has been plenty of fire exchanged between some European countries on one side and FIFA, represented by president Gianni Infantino, on the other.But faced with these questions, England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier says he and his teammates have absolutely no influence over World Cup decisions, being, at the end of the day, just football players, not politicians.

BBC Sport

Thorsby named BBC Green Sport Young Athlete of the Year

Thorsby is the first recipient of an award which recognises a young sportsperson who is either professional or on a pathway to elite sport and has proactively demonstrated support for environmental and/or climate change issues.

Los Angeles Times

Column: Mira Costa setter Tread Rosenthal is a unique combination of size and athleticism

Looking out the top floor window of the family home in Manhattan Beach, 6-foot-8 volleyball standout Tread Rosenthal can see the ocean.If he walks two blocks, he can touch the sand and listen to the waves.Asked how often he thanks his parents for moving from Austin, Texas, Rosenthal said, "I would say every day."

Los Angeles Times

High school football transfers tracker: Which top players are switching schools?

Unlike the college transfer portal, there's no official high school transfer portal even though there are hundreds of sports transfers in Southern California each year.Considering the number of top players moving around, it's time to launch a transfer tracker for Southern California football.According to CIF rules, players who transfer and physically move along with their family are eligible immediately at the new school.

Los Angeles Times

Soccer players show their toughness in pouring Los Angeles rain

Harvard-Westlake High girls' soccer player Vicky Pugh had never experienced hydroplaning on a soccer field until Monday night's downpour against Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in Studio City left the Wolverines' all-weather field more suitable for ducks than humans because of giant puddles."She got tackled and skidded 20 feet," coach Richard Simms said.

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Sports

My Favorite Way to Watch College Football: D.I.Y. Hype Videos

I went to college at the University of Texas at Austin, a place where football reigns supreme.I wasn't much of a fan, but many of my classmates showed up as dyed-in-the-wool devotees.Their zealotry wore me down, and I eventually joined the fans who packed into Darrell K. Royal stadium for every single Saturday home game.

Los Angeles Times

Column: Southland track stars are showing off their speed in football

Let me offer a definite trend for the 2022 high school football season: If you ran track last spring, you're probably doing quite well.

Los Angeles Times

Boys' basketball coach of the year: Christian Dunbar of Eagle Rock

Wearing a brown suit, brown tie, white shirt and black dress shoes, Christian Dunbar sat calmly in his chair as the noise in the gym grew louder and the intensity level of his Eagle Rock players kept rising as they tried to fight off South Gate in the City Section Division II championship game.Pressure was growing, urgency was rising, and yet Dunbar refused to change his demeanor.

Los Angeles Times

Eagle Rock wins City Section Division II boys' basketball championship

As the awards were being presented to his players for winning the City Section Division II boys' basketball championship Thursday night with a 53-49 victory over South Gate at Narbonne, Eagle Rock coach Christian Dunbar was asked if it was his most satisfying title after winning two earlier in his career.

Los Angeles Times

Plaschke: 'He was a Trojan until his dying breath.' How Charles White reconnected with USC

Nurses removed his USC jersey, unclasped his USC watch, slipped off his USC shoes.Charles White seemingly was ending his tumultuous 64-year journey through life with no visible connection to the school that was his soul.But as the Trojans' Heisman Trophy winner was taking his last breaths in a Newport Beach hospital, his ex-wife and his daughter pulled out a phone.

Los Angeles Times

Column: With no accountability, Mater Dei coach Bruce Rollinson retires under a dark cloud

He stood at midfield in the Rose Bowl, a triumphant figure poised at the center of the national prep football universe, basking on the precipice of retirement from a long and illustrious career.Then why doesn't Bruce Rollinson want to talk about it?He appeared at one of the final stops on his victory tour Monday, one last chance to expound on his 34 years of glory, the esteemed Mater Dei coach attending a press luncheon in advance of Friday's Southern Section Division I championship game at the Rose Bowl against St. John Bosco.

Los Angeles Times

How does UCLA improve on a perfect start? Alum Caleb Wilson has a suggestion

Caleb Wilson sees one way to improve UCLA's undefeated football team.

Los Angeles Times

Agoura community is mourning the death of freshman Carter Stone, a football player

Students, football players, coaches and teachers at Agoura High are mourning the death of freshman Carter Stone, an offensive lineman who died Thursday.

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

The iPhones in Ted Lasso are more annoying than ever

Three seasons in, you know what to expect from an episode of Ted Lasso by now.Wholesome humour, an unrealistically cosy vision of London, and lots, and lots (and lots) of Apple products.All are present and correct in the first episode of Season 3 which dropped this week - and while many of the performances are as delightful as ever, those iPhones and MacBooks increasingly feel like the stars of the show.

Hogs Haven

Washington Redskins

Is Jack Campbell the Answer in the Middle of the Commanders' Defense

Jack Campbell, LB School: Iowa | Conference: Big Ten
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 249 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 2nd-3rd Round
Player Comparison: Leighton Vander Esch
College Statistics
Player Overview
Jack Campbell excelled at several sports in high school.On top of being one of the best football players in Iowa, he also lettered in basketball and track.

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Washington Redskins

Is There a Place on the Commanders for DeMarvion Overshown?

DeMarvion Overshown, LB School: Texas | Conference: Big 12
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 220 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 3rd-4th Round
Player Comparison: Telvin Smith
College Statistics
Player Overview
One of the best football players in Texas and one of the best safeties in the country, DeMarvion Overshown was a highly sought after four-star prospect.

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Washington Redskins

Jordan McFadden Offers the Commanders Versatile Depth along the Offensive Line

Jordan McFadden, OT School: Clemson | Conference: ACC
College Experience: Senior | Age: 23
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 303 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 5th-7th Round
Player Comparison: Charles Leno, Jr.
Player Overview
Clemson did not have to go very far to recruit Jordan McFadden.He played both football and basketball in high school, but established himself as one of the best football players in South Carolina.

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Marketing

Christian group spends big to promote Jesus with Super Bowl ads | amNewYork

The religiously wary, the spiritually curious - and anyone inclined to appeal to a higher power on game day - are the target audience for a Super Bowl ad campaign with a simple message: Jesus loves them.A group that includes wealthy Christian boosters is using the biggest megaphone TV marketing money can buy on Sunday to spread the word with two new ads that proclaim "He Gets Us."

Digiday

Marketing

How social media managers are coping with the Twitter debacle

Social media managers need a new game plan.Twitter - once a stable and trusty workhorse for social media strategists everywhere - now resembles the most wildly unpredictable social platform in the marketing arsenal.Mass firings, followed swiftly by mass resignations by remaining staff appalled by the new leadership's expectations about working conditions, has led to temporary office closures.

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Mental health

Exercise, avoid bangs and invent fairy stories': Henry Marsh's guide to keeping brains healthy

As a neurosurgeon, Henry Marsh has spent several decades making people's brain's better (and occasionally, as his memoirs document with breathtaking honesty, making them worse).But that job involved removing tumours and patching up the aftermath of serious head traumas.Keeping a brain in perfect health is an altogether different matter, not least because we understand so little about it.

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Washington DC

Eminem Is Suing Two Real Housewives of Potomac for Calling Their Podcast "Reasonably Shady"

On February 14, Eminem filed an opposition to "Real Housewives of Potomac" cast members Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon's trademark application for their podcast " Reasonably Shady ."Eminem, a rapper whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has gone by "Slim Shady" since 1996 and has had the term trademarked since the early 2000s .

Boston.com

Tom Brady dispels comeback rumors; says he's too busy to play football

Patriots Tom Brady's second retirement has not tempered talks of a potential return for a 24th season.If Tom Brady is realistically mulling a potential return to the gridiron, he's not dropping any hints on social media.Even though Brady stated back in February that he was retiring "for good", that hasn't stopped rumors from swirling about the legendary quarterback.

Radio Times

English Premier League

Arsenal v West Ham prediction and team news: Who will win Premier League game?

Premier League leaders Arsenal will look to extend their gap at the top of the table as Mikel Arteta's men face West Ham on Boxing Day.The Gunners have won 12 of their 14 league games this season, with Arsenal boasting a five point lead ahead of Manchester City.Arsenal have a 100 per cent home record this season, winning all six of their Emirates clashes.

www.independent.co.uk

Rangers captain Tavernier vindicated' after being cleared of dangerous driving

The lawyer for Rangers captain James Tavernier said his client feels completely vindicated after he was cleared of driving dangerously in Glasgow.Aamer Anwar said the footballer always believed he had done nothing wrong when he was pulled over by police while driving home from Ibrox.Sheriff McCarron found Tavernier not guilty of a single charge of dangerous driving after a trial lasting several hours at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

FanSided

MNF protester claims concussion, burns from Bobby Wagner tackle

According to a police report, obtained by FanSided, the man who Bobby Wagner tackled on the sidelines during the Los Angeles Rams Monday Night Football game is claiming several injuries from the incident.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Police yet to give rape test results to teen allegedly assaulted by SDSU football players

A young woman who accused three former San Diego State football players of gang-raping her at a party last year has yet to receive the results of her rape exam from more than 10 months ago or the police report filed on the same day, according to her lawyer.

time.com

NCAA Asks Federal Appeals Court to Block Slippery Slope' of Student-Athlete Pay

PHILADELPHIA The NCAA asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reject a legal effort to make colleges treat Division I athletes like employees and start paying them an hourly wage.Lawyers for the student-athletes said that weekly, they often spend 30 hours or more on their sport and often need money for expenses, even if they are on full scholarship.

Washington Post

Business

This robot quarterback could be the future of football practice

When the Green Bay Packers walked onto the practice field this week, they were greeted by an unusual new teammate: a robot.

Boston.com

Julian Edelman said he 'can understand' Martellus Bennett's criticism of Jimmy Garoppolo

"A lot of guys got mad at it. I'm not going to lie, I got mad about it."

FanSided

Tyreek Hill claims he got death threats over Patrick Mahomes comments

Hill, now a member of the Miami Dolphins, opened up about his departure from the Kansas City Chiefs on his new podcast.

The Landry Hat

Former Cowboys HC Jason Garrett officially replacing Drew Brees at NBC

It has been quite the "offseason" for the NFL broadcasting landscape.Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are out at FOX after over 20 years to take over ESPN's newly revamped "Monday Night Football" coverage.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Gary Smith: On the NFL draft and the benefits of trading down

Trevor Lawrence, the No. 1 pick in last year's NFL draft, was nearly universally touted as a once-in-a-generation talent, headed straight for the Hall of Fame.

www.mercurynews.com

Photos: San Francisco 49ers defeat Dallas Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC Conference Championship

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) reaches to catch a pass thrown by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional-round playoff game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023.The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-12.

Los Angeles Times

Easton Stick shows promise, special teams struggle in Chargers' loss to Cowboys

Not even two minutes into the game Saturday night, Easton Stick had thrown an interception.

The Landry Hat

Former Cowboys WR Terrell Owens gives speech at Marion Barber's funeral

It's been almost a month since former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was found dead at just 38 years old in his apartment in Frisco, Texas.

The Landry Hat

Dez Bryant, Cowboys share heartfelt tributes to Marion Barber

Yesterday, Dallas Cowboys and NFL fans around the world were shocked and saddened to hear about the death of former Cowboys running back Marion Barber.

The Landry Hat

Former Cowboys CB to help relaunch high school football team

Orlando Scandrick was an NFL cornerback for 11 years.After playing collegiate ball at Boise State, the defensive back was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft.

The Landry Hat

2 years ago

Poking holes in Stephen Jones' claims about character of Cowboys' draftees

If there is one thing that is certain about the rest of the Dallas Cowboys' 2022 offseason, it is that Stephen and Jerry Jones are going to continue to tell fans that everything is perfect and that they will continue to bend the truth about how they've gone about and will go about creating this roster.

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Left-wing politics

WATCH: Deion Sanders Warns Colorado Football Players to Treat Women With Respect or That's It, It's Over'

University of Colorado Boulder head football coach Deion Sanders told his football players that they must respect women or they will be dismissed from the program.In December, Sanders left Jackson State to take the head coaching job in Colorado.He made headlines in his first team meeting after he told players they should consider transferring to another school because I'm bringing my luggage with me, and it's Louis [Vuitton].

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Left-wing politics

The Dream Is That I Wanted Equality': Deion Sanders Claps Back At Bomani Jones' Claim That He Sold a Dream and Then Walked Out'

University of Colorado Boulder head football coach Deion Sanders fought back against ESPN's Bomani Jones claim that Sanders sold a dream and then walked out after leaving Jackson State.Sanders left Jackson State, a Historically Black College or University, to take the head coaching position at Colorado, which plays in one of college athletics' power-five conferences, the Pac-12.

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Left-wing politics

Pat McAfee Mocks Critics Complaining About Deion Sanders Telling Players to Transfer Out: They Got Their Last Coach Fired!'

Pat McAfee mocked critics outraged at new University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders for telling players if they aren't ready for him, or aren't good enough, to go ahead and get ready to transfer out.Sanders left Jackson State on Saturday to become the new head coach at Colorado.On Sunday, Sanders was introduced as the next head coach and addressed his team for the first time.

Fatherly

Fathers

This Workout Is the Key to Getting in Shape, Fast

Whether you're into CrossFit, cardio, weightlifting, or any type of workout in between, there's probably one thing you always make sure to pencil in - rest days.But crushing reps in the gym followed by a day of couch-surfing could do more harm than good when it comes to your progress, muscle strength, and endurance.

www.independent.co.uk

Two men charged with murdering footballer Cody Fisher to appear before court

Two men charged with the Boxing Day murder of footballer Cody Fisher are set to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court.Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, were on Saturday charged with killing the 23-year-old at the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham, shortly before midnight on Boxing Day.

www.independent.co.uk

Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup

England have been warned Senegal are preparing to make history when the Three Lions face the best in Africa at the World Cup.Fans from the west African nation have been creating a party atmosphere in Qatar by dancing, singing and drumming ahead of Sunday's last 16 tie.England supporters in Qatar are optimistic about progressing to the quarter-finals given the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions are missing former Liverpool ace Sadio Mane through injury.

www.independent.co.uk

Fifa criticised for letting Qatar run the show' over LGBTQ+ protest threats

Fifa has faced fresh criticism for its handling of World Cup teams showing support for the LGBTQ+ community, amid claims the Qatari hosts are running the show.Germany's players covered their mouths during a team photo ahead of their 2-1 defeat against Japan to show Fifa is silencing us by shutting down attempts to wear rainbow-coloured armbands.

www.independent.co.uk

Zander Murray humbled' by reaction to coming out as gay

Footballer Zander Murray says he has been overwhelmed by messages of support since he become the first senior Scottish football player to reveal that he is gay.

Musket Fire

Patriots players come to Jakobi Meyers' defense after loss

Various reactions have been shared when discussing the final moments of the Patriots game on Sunday, most of which have placed all blame on Jakobi Meyers for the ensuing disaster.Although the entirety of the last play could be criticized, and not just Meyers for his involvement, several Patriots players came to the receiver's defense when speaking to reporters after the game.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots flock to support Jakobi Meyers after ill-fated lateral against Raiders

The New England Patriots lost their Week 15 game against the Las Vegas Raiders in bizarre fashion.With the game tied at 24 with only three seconds left on the clock, the Patriots called a draw to either go for the home run or at the very least run the clock out and head to overtime.Running back Rhamondre Stevenson indeed made a sizable gain on the play, but it became clear he would not reach the end zone.

Boston.com

Croatia's World Cup upset brings a smile to Bill Belichick

Patriots "How 'bout that?"
Croatia was on the winning end of one of the biggest surprises of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating Brazil 2-1 in penalty kicks to advance to the semifinals.Many people around the world may have paused what they were doing to catch the final moments of the thrilling match like they've done many other times throughout the tournament.

Boston.com

Devin McCourty described why he has a 'ton of respect' for Brian Flores

"I shot him a text as soon as everything came out and told him I was behind him, had his back."

The Connecticut Sun defeated the Las Vegas Aces 105-76 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.

Pats Pulpit

Matthew Slater takes exception to Panthers celebrating after Patriots injury

The second day of New England Patriots joint practices with the Carolina Panthers looked a lot like the first, with tensions high once again.The tipping point came on a full-speed kick coverage play.

Sun Sentinel

Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Here's why Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead runs and runs and runs on the sideline during games

MIAMI GARDENS - Keep an eye on Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead during Sunday's game against Green Bay.He won't be hard to spot.He'll be the guy constantly running up and down the sideline, 30 or 40 yards at a time, while the Dolphins have the ball.Or he'll be jumping up and down, or stretching, all the while dodging cheerleaders, photographers, game officials, TV camera operators and other such sideline traffic.

Sun Sentinel

Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins say fans can play a role in Sunday's game vs. Bills

Sunday's Dolphins-Bills showdown could be the biggest regular-season game at Hard Rock Stadium in more than 20 years.

www.independent.co.uk

France news

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win

Soccer fan Gazi Jahidul Haque was struggling to hide his concern before the Argentina and Croatia World Cup semifinal at Qatar's Lusail Stadium.Haque was watching the game in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.This World Cup is not only important for Argentina, but also for Messi, 35-year-old lawyer Haque said before the game, his voice barely audible as thousands behind him thronged to watch the match in front of a giant television screen at the University of Dhaka in the capital's center.

The Independent

France news

Former NBA, Michigan State star Adreian Payne shot, killed

Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player, has died in a shooting.

www.mercurynews.com

Built on brotherhood: Fremont prep team more than the sum of its wins, losses

FREMONT There's little yelling on the sidelines, no hollering in the huddle, zero trash talk on the line of scrimmage.But as the Eagles line up in formation and prepare for the kickoff, fingers are flying, hands are waving, signals are soaring.Throughout the season, the team is communicating, fast and furiously, and also, mostly, silently.

www.cnn.com

3 dead, 2 seriously injured in vehicle crash involving Indiana State University football players

(CNN)Three Indiana State University students died and two were seriously injured after their vehicle ran into a tree in western Indiana early Sunday morning, according to the school and local law enforcement.

New York Daily News

Three Indiana State University students dead, 2 injured in fiery crash, including football players

Three Indiana State University students were killed in a fiery, single-vehicle crash Sunday, several of whom were football players.

www.cnn.com

Ohio State University wins trademark for the word 'THE'

(CNN)Ohio State University has officially registered a trademark for the word "THE" after a nearly three-year battle to clinch legal branding access to a word that's deeply meaningful to the school's overall identity.

www.nytimes.com

Sports

University of Virginia Cancels Final Home Football Game After Shooting

Following the fatal shooting of three of its football players on Sunday, the University of Virginia said on Wednesday it had canceled its football game scheduled for Saturday.The game against Coastal Carolina was the last scheduled home game of the season.The university said it had not decided whether the team will play its final game of the season, a Nov. 26 matchup at Virginia Tech.

ProFootballTalk

New York Giants

On day of second London game, the Sunday Times targeted NFL concussions - ProFootballTalk

The NFL has tried for years to get better media coverage in London.It got all the coverage it could handle on Sunday from one of London's most prominent publications.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Saugus High School football team to stop carrying 'thin blue line' flag in pregame ceremonies

The Saugus High School football team will no longer use the "thin blue line" flag in its pregame ceremonies after a decision by the team's coach, the William S. Hart Union High School District superintendent said.

FanSided

Mark Sanchez hilariously reacts to butt punt fumble

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez saw a play in the Miami Dolphins game that reminded him of his own time in the NFL, and he had a hilarious reaction.Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez saw a play in the Miami Dolphins game that reminded him of some of his own plays.Sanchez quote Tweeted a video of the Dolphins play and wrote, "Woah... stay out of my lane bro @thomasmorstead #NFL."In Miami's Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills, a Dolphins player punted the ball straight into the butt of a teammate, putting the ball right back into the Bills possession.

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Manchester City

Steven Gerrard claims Aston Villa were denied 'legitimate goal' in City draw

Steven Gerrard insisted Philippe Coutinho was denied a "legitimate goal" that could have earned Aston Villa victory against Manchester City and said the officials conceded they had made an error after he spoke with them after the draw.

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Arts

James Caan, an onscreen tough guy and movie craftsman, has died at 82

James Caan on the set of the 1975 film Rollerball.

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Health

CTE is rare in brains of deceased service members, study finds

US Forces in Afghanistan work with a German Shepherd to inspect a vehicle for explosives.

Los Angeles Times

Giltinis: The world of rugby in photos

Did you know Los Angeles has a professional rugby team?I'm not a big sports fan , but it looked visually interesting.This is what I learned after following the team this season.

Some observations:

BBC Sport

World Cup aim far more than football - Shevchenko

Coverage: Listen to live commentary on Sportsound, follow live text updates on the BBC Sport website & app, and watch highlights on Sportscene

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