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Training camps have a different feel in this age of COVID-19
By Arnie Stapleton ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — From the antimicrobial mist the Denver Broncos strolled through on their way to the practice fields to the...
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Virus-proofing NFL facilities is a tall, masked task
By Dave Campbell Like a defense stiffening at the goal line late in the game, the NFL has implemented a wide array of health protocols...
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NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on
(AP) – The NCAA called off fall championship events — a move Thursday that does not affect major college football — because not enough schools...
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College football in the spring: When? How much? Who plays?
By Ralph Russo Back in April, not long after the NCAA basketball tournaments were canceled because of the pandemic, the idea of moving the college...
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Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel fall football amid pandemic
By Ralph Russo A crumbling college football season took a massive hit Tuesday when the Big Ten and Pac-12, two historic and powerful conferences, succumbed...
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Trump, coaches push for college football as cracks emerge
By Ralph Russo President Donald Trump on Monday joined a U.S. senator and a number of coaches calling to save the college football season from...
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AP source: MAC cancels fall football season due to virus
By Ralph Russo The Mid-American Conference on Saturday became the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of...
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Green Bay Packers say no fans at Lambeau Field to start season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers say they won’t have any fans for at least their first two home games this season...
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66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic
By Barry Wilner A total of 66 players have opted out of the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic, nearly half of them...
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NCAA Div. II and III cancels all fall sports championships
The NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday directed each division of the association to decide independently by Aug. 21 whether it will be able to...
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Detroit QB Stafford Goes On Reserve/COVID-19 List
By Noah Trister DETROIT (AP) — One of the NFL’s standout quarterbacks is now on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Matthew Stafford was put on the list...
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NFL opt outs more prevalent than many expected
By Barry Wilner Now we know why a key topic in talks between the NFL and the players’ union focused on opt outs. Already, some...
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NFL training camps’ look defines strange times
By Barry Wilner Don’t expect any footballs — or players — on fields at NFL training camps anytime too soon. No blocking sleds. No pass-rush...
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Roger Goodell sends letter to NFL fans explaining plans for season
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to fans outlining the league’s plans to play during the coronavirus pandemic. As...
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Kansas City Chiefs OL Duvernay-Tardif first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season
By Dave Scretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season on...
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Camps set to open after NFL, players’ union reach agreement
By Barry Wilner and Rob Maaddi NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players’ union reached agreement on several issues,...
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Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, giving the organization time...
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NFL offers players to scrap all preseason games
By ROB MAADDI and BARRY WILNER The NFL has offered to scrap all preseason games, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press....
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NFL players speak out about health, safety concerns ahead of training camp
NFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp. The league informed teams...
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Colonial Athletic Association cancels fall football season
Colonial Athletic Association football became the latest domino to tumble in college football, announcing it will not have a conference schedule this fall because of...
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NFL, Oakley come up with face shields to protect players
With NFL training camps set to start at the end of the month, the league believes it is closer to one answer when it comes...
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Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
By STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure...
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Ivy League suspends fall sports including football
In an announcement Wednesday, the Ivy League became the first Division I conference to suspend all fall sports, including football. The league did however allow...
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Patrick Mahomes signs 10 year $503 million deal – ‘Richest contract in professional sports history’
The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they’ll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible. Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth...
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25 Years Ago, the Baltimore Stallions Ruled The CFL
Twenty-five years ago, the Baltimore Stallions become the first and only U.S. team to win the Canadian Football League title. The Stallions won their final...