Kayvon Thibodeaux skipping Oregon's bowl game, declares for NFL draft
  Kayvon Thibodeaux skipping Oregon's bowl game, declares for NFL draft
  
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  None of this is a surprise, but it’s still noteworthy when a high-profile player decides to sit out his team’s bowl game.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Giants QB Daniel Jones (neck) likely out vs. Chargers; Jake Fromm could start?
  Giants QB Daniel Jones (neck) likely out vs. Chargers; Jake Fromm could start?
  
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  The Giants now sit at 4-8 but still need to evaluate Jones before determining what to do about the fifth-year option attached to his rookie contract.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Donovan Mitchell, DeMar DeRozan named Players of the Week
  Donovan Mitchell, DeMar DeRozan named Players of the Week
  
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  Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  20 names to know for 2021-22 women's college basketball season
  20 names to know for 2021-22 women's college basketball season
  
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  The 2021-22 women's college basketball season is off and running. We've already seen some of the game's established stars shine bright, while others have emerged as those to watch going forward.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Brian Kelly has interesting comment on Notre Dame's playoff credentials
  Brian Kelly has interesting comment on Notre Dame's playoff credentials
  
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  Brian Kelly is weighing in on whether his departure should factor into Notre Dame’s case for inclusion in the College Football Playoff. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Lamar Jackson throws helmet after failed 2-point conversion to lose game
  Lamar Jackson throws helmet after failed 2-point conversion to lose game
  
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  The Baltimore Ravens lost a total heartbreaker to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and it’s a game both Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews will be replaying in their nightmares.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Watch: Tom Brady throws brutal pick-six near end of half
  Watch: Tom Brady throws brutal pick-six near end of half
  
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  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have gotten a bit greedy in their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and the result could not have been more costly.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Panthers fire offensive coordinator Joe Brady during Week 13 bye
  Panthers fire offensive coordinator Joe Brady during Week 13 bye
  
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  Joe Brady is out as the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator, the team announced Sunday afternoon. 
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Brent Venables expected to be named Oklahoma head coach
  Brent Venables expected to be named Oklahoma head coach
  
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  Oklahoma was dealt a major blow last week when Lincoln Riley left to take the head coaching job at USC, but they might be replacing Riley with one of the most respected assistant coaches in college football.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  2022 NFL salary cap expected to hit record-setting mark next season
  2022 NFL salary cap expected to hit record-setting mark next season
  
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  With revenues bouncing back the NFL salary cap is once again rising.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Seahawks owner Jody Allen concerned with team’s performance
  Seahawks owner Jody Allen concerned with team’s performance
  
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  The Seahawks find themselves at 3-8 and at the bottom of the NFC West, and unless they run the table, they will post a losing record for the first time in the Russell Wilson era. The performance has gotten the owner's attention.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Oregon wants Chip Kelly if Mario Cristobal leaves
  Report: Oregon wants Chip Kelly if Mario Cristobal leaves
  
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  Oregon may have to replace their head coach in the coming days if Mario Cristobal decides to leave the program, and one report says they will look to an old friend should that situation arise.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Rangers place goaltender Igor Shesterkin on IR with lower-body injury
  Rangers place goaltender Igor Shesterkin on IR with lower-body injury
  
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  The Rangers have taken a huge step forward this season, and much of that is thanks to the outstanding play of Shesterkin, who currently leads the NHL in wins with 13.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Mario Cristobal responds to reports about Miami job
  Mario Cristobal responds to reports about Miami job
  
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  The future of Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal is uncertain, and rumors are now beginning to run rampant.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Seahawks to promote RB Adrian Peterson to active roster ahead of game vs. 49ers
  Seahawks to promote RB Adrian Peterson to active roster ahead of game vs. 49ers
  
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  Peterson signed with the Seahawks’ taxi squad on Wednesday, providing insurance for Seattle’s badly battered backfield.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Jason Kidd thinks Luka Doncic's strategy with officials hurts Mavs
  Jason Kidd thinks Luka Doncic's strategy with officials hurts Mavs
  
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  Doncic’s chirping has become consistent, and Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has heard enough.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Steelers OLB T.J. Watt removed from COVID-19 list after negative test
  Steelers OLB T.J. Watt removed from COVID-19 list after negative test
  
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  The Pittsburgh Steelers will have defensive star T.J. Watt in the lineup for a pivotal AFC North game after all.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Klay Thompson expects to return 'in the next few weeks, maybe a month'
  Klay Thompson expects to return 'in the next few weeks, maybe a month'
  
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  It helps that the Warriors have been an elite team this season, even without Thompson.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Ben Roethlisberger reportedly plans to retire after 2021 season
  Ben Roethlisberger reportedly plans to retire after 2021 season
  
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  Ben Roethlisberger has told teammates and people within the Steelers organization that he expects this to be his final season with Pittsburgh, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Ben Roethlisberger reportedly expects to retire after season
  Ben Roethlisberger reportedly expects to retire after season
  
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  Roethlisberger has made six Pro Bowls and won two Super Bowls. He has led the NFL in passing yards twice during his career.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  The 'NFL rookie QBs with multiple 300-yard games' quiz
  The 'NFL rookie QBs with multiple 300-yard games' quiz
  
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  In NFL history, a rookie QB has thrown for 300 or more yards more than once 40 times. How many of the 40 can you name in five minutes?
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Taysom Hill throws four interceptions in Saints' 27-17 loss to Cowboys
  Taysom Hill throws four interceptions in Saints' 27-17 loss to Cowboys
  
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  While Hill did manage to throw two touchdown passes, they weren't enough to offset his errors.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  LeBron James says false positive was 'handled very poorly' by NBA
  LeBron James says false positive was 'handled very poorly' by NBA
  
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  After a false positive test result, James, 36, was placed in the protocols Tuesday
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Saints QB Taysom Hill to avoid surgery, play through finger injury
  Report: Saints QB Taysom Hill to avoid surgery, play through finger injury
  
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  Now the question is whether Hill remain under center or go back to a do-it-all weapon.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Bruce Arians wants NFL to examine more COVID-19 vaccination statuses?
  Bruce Arians wants NFL to examine more COVID-19 vaccination statuses?
  
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  In reality, Arians has three specific people to blame for Thursday's developments.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Montreal Canadiens will not make coaching change this season
  Montreal Canadiens will not make coaching change this season
  
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  There is no question that the position will be evaluated at that point, but Gorton repeatedly said that he needs more time to evaluate the whole organization before making any big decisions like that.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, GM Howie Roseman split on QB Jalen Hurts?
  Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, GM Howie Roseman split on QB Jalen Hurts?
  
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  The Eagles’ quarterback decision figures to be one of next year’s top dominoes.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Mark Turgeon steps down as Maryland head coach
  Mark Turgeon steps down as Maryland head coach
  
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  Turgeon said the decision came after several conversations between him and athletic director Damon Evans.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Bears to start Andy Dalton in Week 13 vs. Cardinals
  Bears to start Andy Dalton in Week 13 vs. Cardinals
  
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  Sunday will be Dalton’s fourth start this season. Chicago is 2-1 in games Dalton starts, though the team’s Week 2 win over Cincinnati featured Fields replacing an injured Dalton mid-game.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Oklahoma to pay Bob Stoops $325K to coach through bowl game
  Oklahoma to pay Bob Stoops $325K to coach through bowl game
  
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  Stoops tried to refuse the money, but Oklahoma will pay him anyway.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Bucks have 'optimism' that one-time All-Star Brook Lopez could return this season
  Report: Bucks have 'optimism' that one-time All-Star Brook Lopez could return this season
  
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  Lopez hasn't played since the team's season opener on Oct. 19 and it was reported on Thursday that he will be sidelined indefinitely following surgery on his back.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Report: Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr.'s status for Week 13 vs. Jaguars 'up in the air'
  Report: Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr.'s status for Week 13 vs. Jaguars 'up in the air'
  
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  Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was sidelined for Thursday's session and his availability for Week 13 is now in question.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Michigan to honor Oxford High School shooting victims during Big Ten title game
  Michigan to honor Oxford High School shooting victims during Big Ten title game
  
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  Oxford is an exurb of Detroit, located just over one hour northeast of Ann Arbor, Mich.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Lakers' LeBron James clears health and safety protocols, can play Friday vs. Clippers
  Lakers' LeBron James clears health and safety protocols, can play Friday vs. Clippers
  
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  James has produced eight negative virus tests since he returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Bronco Mendenhall to step down as Virginia head coach after six seasons
  Bronco Mendenhall to step down as Virginia head coach after six seasons
  
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  The team has a 36-38 record over Mendenhall's tenure.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Pelicans All-Star PF Zion Williamson's rehab delayed due to soreness in surgically repaired foot
  Pelicans All-Star PF Zion Williamson's rehab delayed due to soreness in surgically repaired foot
  
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  One of the most explosive and exciting players in the NBA has yet to make his season debut, and it was reported Thursday afternoon that his return may take a bit longer than expected.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point margin of victory vs. Thunder
  Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point margin of victory vs. Thunder
  
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  The most lopsided result in NBA history happened Thursday night when the Memphis Grizzlies dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 152-79 win.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for violating code of conduct
  Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for violating code of conduct
  
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  Director of player personnel Joe Cronin has been promoted to interim GM for the time being.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for code of conduct violations
  Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for code of conduct violations
  
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  The Olshey dismissal comes two weeks after former Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan resigned from his position.
  
    
    
    
  
 
  
  
  
  Chris Paul is finally understood
  Chris Paul is finally understood
  
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  Chris Paul has always had a mental edge on his peers and enemies. He is smarter than most and, perhaps more importantly, much more obsessed.