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Saints QB Derek Carr (concussion) fully participates in practice
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, who remains in concussion protocol, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice....

Texans DE Dylan Horton cites health issue, takes indefinite leave
Houston Texans rookie defensive end Dylan Horton released a statement Wednesday saying he is taking an indefinite leave from the team to handle a "personal health matter."...

Wake Forest coach upset with Notre Dame sendoff for Sam Hartman
Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson is not the least bit happy about the manner in which Notre Dame serenaded quarterback Sam Hartman during Saturday's matchup between the schools....

Detroit fans have cause for hope on Thanksgiving? Something must be wrong
There’s never been a more exciting time to be a Lions fan on Turkey Day than right now. Detroit is 8-2 entering Thursday’s matchup with Green Bay and hasn’t been this good to start a season since 1962. Much of the fanbase wasn’t even alive the last time this franchise had this much hope on Thanksgiv...

Commanders activate LB Cody Barton ahead of Cowboys game
The Washington Commanders activated linebacker Cody Barton off injured reserve on Wednesday and made him available for Thursday afternoon's game against the host Dallas Cowboys....

West Virginia looking to build bowl momentum at Baylor
West Virginia will look to improve its bowl status when it visits Baylor for a Big 12 Conference regular-season finale on Saturday in Waco, Texas....

Minnesota, in last shot to secure bowl eligibility, faces Wisconsin
Minnesota's final chance to secure bowl eligibility arrives when Wisconsin visits for a Big Ten matchup on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis....

No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Michigan: Preview, Props and Prediction
Thirteen weeks into the regular season, our first College Football Playoff knockout match arrives with a spot in the Big Ten championship game on the line....

Chargers place LB Joey Bosa on injured reserve
The Los Angeles Chargers placed outside linebacker Joey Bosa on injured reserve Wednesday....

Jim Irsay saying cops target white billionaires sounds like an Onion headline
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has gone full C. Montgomery Burns. That type of detachment from reality can happen when you grow up in a family that owns an atom-smashing plant — pardon me, the Colts franchise....

Packers TE Luke Musgrave to IR with lacerated kidney
The Green Bay Packers placed tight end Luke Musgrave and running back Emanuel Wilson on injured reserve on Wednesday....

No. 19 Kansas State keeps high hopes in clash vs. Iowa State
No. 19 Kansas State enters the final week of the regular season with a chance to defend its Big 12 championship....

Drew Brees: 'My right arm does not work'
Retired and future first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees said he would still be playing in the NFL if not for his right arm that "does not work" anymore, forcing him to throw left-handed....

Rams designate RB Kyren Williams for return from IR
The Los Angeles Rams designated running back Kyren Williams for return from injured reserve Wednesday and the expectation is that he'll be ready to play this week....

No. 24 Clemson vies for supremacy vs. rival in Palmetto Bowl
This season has not lived up to the lofty standards of No. 24 Clemson, but coach Dabo Swinney and his Tigers have a chance to settle a score when they visit South Carolina on Saturday night in Columbia, S.C....

Panthers designate S Jeremy Chinn to return from IR
The Carolina Panthers designated safety Jeremy Chinn to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window on Wednesday....

No. 22 NC State aims to stay hot vs. rival North Carolina
North Carolina and No. 22 North Carolina State have arrived at their annual meeting looking similar in many ways....

Giants QB Daniel Jones recovering after ACL surgery
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had successful surgery to repair his torn right ACL on Wednesday morning....

High stakes on line as No. 20 Oklahoma State hosts BYU
BYU and No. 20 Oklahoma State both have something to play for Saturday when they meet in Stillwater, Okla....

Report: Bucs CB Jamel Dean (ankle) avoids major injury
Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean's ankle injury is not as serious as initially feared, NFL Network reported....