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Does Colorado's No. 1 recruit beef up Buffs' biggest vulnerability?
During his inaugural season at Colorado, Deion Sanders coached a Gucci-wearin’, finesse football team that palled around with celebrities, flashed luxury watches and piled up obscene passing numbers in a series of offensive shootouts. They also couldn’t protect their quarterback or their jewelry. ...

Revived Packers set to oppose well-rested Giants
Remember when the Green Bay Packers lost five of their first seven games to start the Jordan Love era and appeared destined for a dismal season at quarterback and overall?...

Bailey Zappe, Pats dump Steelers, end 5-game skid
Bailey Zappe threw for three touchdowns and the New England Patriots held off a fourth-quarter rally by the host Pittsburgh Steelers to earn a 21-18 victory on Thursday night....

Tua Tagovailoa, 'fun' Dolphins offense ready for Titans
Tua Tagovailoa is on the verge of setting personal bests for passing yardage and touchdown passes when the Miami Dolphins face the Tennessee Titans on Monday night in Miami Gardens, Fla....

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) returns to practice
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned to practice Thursday in a limited capacity, less than 72 hours after suffering an ankle injury on "Monday Night Football."...

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco still out with shoulder injury
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco missed Thursday's practice and could be sidelined for the Week 14 game with the Buffalo Bills because of a shoulder injury....

Seahawks S Jamal Adams stands by potshot at reporter: 'I went lower'
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams defended himself Thursday amid criticism of his decision to post an insult about a reporter's wife on social media....

Titans RB Derrick Henry shakes concussion concern, set for MNF
Derrick Henry never experienced concussion symptoms and was ready to return to the field last Sunday when Titans medical staff held him out in the second half of a loss to the Colts....

AAC commissioner Mike Aresco announces retirement
Mike Aresco, the only commissioner in the 11-year history of the American Athletic Conference, announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year....

Wait, are those the Rams knocking on the NFL playoff door?
If not for the Green Bay Packers’ Sunday night surprise win against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Rams would currently have the final playoff spot in the NFC. They are on a three-game winning streak since their bye week and the offense is humming even with Cooper Kupp sidelined with an inj...

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses first practice this season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not participate in Thursday's practice, the first time this season he was unavailable....

Jim Harbaugh will be even richer if he promises not to pursue an NFL head coaching gig
Cheating scandals, suspensions, NFL interest, doesn’t matter. Jim Harbaugh might still get a bag from Michigan. ...

If you're trying to reach the College Football Playoff committee...
The wrath of Florida State football fans continues to be felt after being snubbed by the College Football Playoff Committee for a shot at the National Title. ...

Army, Navy expect competitive fight in Foxborough
Saturday marks the 124th clash between Army and Navy and a preview of a budding conference rivalry....
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Sean McDermott apologizes for 9/11 hijackers remark [Update]
Update: Sean McDermott apologized to his players for his 9/11 analogy, according to ESPN. However, the World Wide Leader said the Buffalo Bills head coach “regretted mentioning 9/11 in my message,” though Go Long reported that he cited the hijackers as “a group of people who were all able to get on ...

Undeserving? Public believing strongly in No. 4 Alabama
The debate between "most deserving" and "best team" continues to rage on days after Alabama was awarded a spot in the College Football Playoff over undefeated Florida State, but the betting public clearly believes the Crimson Tide are a serious title threat....

Amazon can't be happy with another episode of <i>Thursday Night Football</i> Comedy Hour
Thursday is upon us, which means the end of the work week is near. It also means another installment of Thursday Night Football featuring another lousy matchup. This one could be the trailer for a Hollywood comedy: Bad Backups. That’s the general consensus about tonight’s TNG game between the New En...

Marvin Harrison Jr.: NFL draft decision not yet made
Marvin Harrison Jr., a Heisman Trophy finalist and almost-certain top five draft pick, told reporters Thursday that he hasn't decided whether he'll enter the 2024 NFL Draft or return to Ohio State for his final season....

QB questions loom large for Browns, Jaguars
Earlier this season, a December date for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns was viewed as a matchup of two of the NFL's top young quarterbacks....

Top 2024 OT Jordan Seaton commits to Colorado
Jordan Seaton, ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the nation by the 247Sports composite, committed Thursday to Colorado....