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Lions open practice window for rookie QB Hendon Hooker
The Detroit Lions designated quarterback Hendon Hooker for return from the non-football injury list, opening a 21-day practice window for the rookie who tore his ACL more than a year ago while still in college....

Don’t let Aaron Rodgers convince you not to use sunscreen
Not content to have spread misinformation about the COVID vaccine, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the therapeutic effects of the sounds of dolphin sex, and “the softening” of society, Rodgers, a man who took courses in “American Studies” at Cal Berkeley, where he did not graduate with a degree in anything relat...

Texans place OL Tytus Howard on IR, waive CB Shaquill Griffin
The Houston Texans placed offensive lineman Tytus Howard on injured reserve Wednesday with a knee injury....

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers cleared for return to practice
The New York Jets on Wednesday opened the 21-day practice window for Aaron Rodgers, less than three months after the star quarterback sustained a torn Achilles in the team's season opener....

Aaron Rodgers gets a step closer to likely reinjuring himself
Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to return to practice 11 weeks after tearing his Achilles four plays into the New York Jets’ season opener. ...

No. 8 Alabama tackles No. 1 Georgia in SEC Championship
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has gone from outcast to indispensable hero in less than three months....

No. 7 Texas out to build resume, bag Big 12 title vs. No. 18 OK State
Texas doesn't control its own destiny to qualify for the College Football Playoff....

Panthers sign veteran OL Gabe Jackson
The Carolina Panthers signed veteran offensive lineman Gabe Jackson to their practice squad on Wednesday....

Report: Commanders hire DBs coach Jim Salgado
The Commanders hired former Bills defensive backs coach Jim Salgado on an interim basis, ESPN reported Wednesday....

No. 24 Liberty chasing CUSA title, CFP cred vs. NMSU
There should be no shortage of confidence for the Conference USA championship game....

San Diego State hires Sean Lewis to replace Brady Hoke
Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis is the new head coach at San Diego State....

No. 5 Oregon takes aim at No. 3 Washington in Pac-12 title game
The final Pac-12 championship game has it all....

What's at stake in CFB this weekend? A team-by-team breakdown
Stakes are sky-high in college football conference championship games, where a loss multiplies the likelihood of missing out on the postseason destination of choice....

Temple QB E.J. Warner to test transfer portal
Temple quarterback E.J. Warner is entering the transfer portal....

Caleb Williams: 'Game-time decision' on 2024 NFL Draft
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is undecided about declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft....

Explosive WR DeSean Jackson retires after 15 seasons
Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson retired Wednesday after 15 seasons with six NFL teams....

We’re witnessing the vindication of Steve Wilks
Once was a coincidence — but, not really. Twice was proof of the pattern. Steve Wilks keeps getting the short end of the stick. And the owners that fire him always wind up paying for it....

Suspended Broncos S Kareem Jackson to meet with Roger Goodell
Suspended Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he is meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York on Wednesday to discuss his latest punishment....

Bobby Petrino's return to Arkansas is further proof cancel culture doesn’t exist
Staying in coaching was never going to be a problem for Bobby Petrino. Once coaches reach a certain status, most can work for as long as they are willing to pack up suitcases and change homes every few years. But to be welcomed back onto the Arkansas campus, and likely paid a salary to again be a pa...

Stumbling Seahawks seek turnaround vs. surging Cowboys
Usually when NFL teams play on Thanksgiving, they get a few extra days off ahead of the following game....