Perhaps it’s because he’s a native Texan, but Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn holds his team’s Thanksgiving Day contest against the Dallas Cowboys at Arlington, Texas in particularly high regard.
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49ers remain in no rush to start Jimmy Garoppolo at QB
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Garoppolo’s three weeks in the building after being acquired as the potential quarterback of the future for the San Francisco 49ers have only solidified general manager John Lynch’s belief in the trade.
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Cowboys miss Dak magic, but QB won't blame co-star's absence
FRISCO, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott points to a poor throw here or a bad decision there while trying to explain possibly his worst game as a pro in a season quickly going south for the Dallas Cowboys.
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Jaguars WR Allen Hurns not expected to play vs. Cardinals
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Hurns has missed a fourth consecutive practice and is unlikely to play at Arizona.
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Falcons waive CB Jalen Collins as 10-game suspension ends
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have waived cornerback Jalen Collins after his second suspension ended for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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Seahawks waive vet DE Freeney after 4 games
The Seahawks have waived 37-year-old defensive end Dwight Freeney, despite his recording three sacks in his first four games with Seattle.
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Jayhawks strip captaincy from players after OU brouhaha
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Baker Mayfield wasn’t the only one to lose his captaincy after the Oklahoma quarterback’s antics following last weekend’s blowout victory over Kansas.
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Thunder star Westbrook still adjusting to new teammates
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook isn’t focused on the fact that his Oklahoma City Thunder will face former teammate Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
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Royals announce baseball operations promotion and return
Kansas City Royals promote Alec Zumwalt to baseball operations director, welcome Albert Gonzalez back as assistant GM of international operations
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Eagles, Pats, Steelers are top 3 in the latest AP Pro32 poll
NEW YORK (AP) There is a lot to love about the NFC heading into Thanksgiving.
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Iron Bowl matchup showcases 2 of nation's best defenses
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) The Iron Bowl typically features one of the nation’s best defenses. Either Alabama or Auburn usually showcases a group that’s stingy against the run and mostly denies big passing plays.
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Elway on calling Broncos 'soft': I'm 'at front'
John Elway clarified his comments about the Broncos getting “soft,” saying Tuesday in a radio interview that he was referring to the entire organization and that he would “put myself at the front.”
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Raiders fire DC Norton Jr. after loss to Patriots
The Oakland Raiders have relieved Ken Norton Jr. of his defensive coordinator duties. The Raiders rank in the bottom third of most defensive categories this season and do not have an interception in their first 10 games.
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Browns place defenders Ogbah, Meder on injured reserve
CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns signed free safety Justin Currie and promoted end Tyrone Holmes from the practice squad to help their banged-up defense.
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Hildebrand tops lengthy C. Arkansas list for Southland awards
(STATS) – The way Central Arkansas dominated the Southland Conference this season, it’s no surprise the Bears did the same when the postseason awards were announced.
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Cubs' Will Venable leaves front office to be 1st base coach
CHICAGO (AP) Will Venable is leaving the Chicago Cubs front office to be their first base coach.
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Bucks' Teletovic out 4 weeks after surgery
Mirza Teletovic underwent successful surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee, the Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday.
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Stanford (mostly) has mind on Notre Dame matchup (Nov 25, 2017)
No. 22 Stanford will try to focus exclusively on No. 8 Notre Dame when the teams play at Stanford on Saturday. However, undivided attention might be impossible, because a game more important to the Cardinal’s Pac-12 championship hopes will be taking place 800-plus miles away.
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Falcons waive CB Collins as suspension ends
The Falcons waived cornerback Jalen Collins, who was suspended for the first 10 games of this season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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Eagles' Jeffery says SB guarantee still in play
Alshon Jeffery will face the Bears, his former team, on Sunday, but the wide receiver’s focus is on winning a championship with the Eagles.
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Burks, Basile, Ellis headline All-Big South
(STATS) – Kennesaw State has the right person directing its offense. Not only is quarterback Chandler Burks the Big South offensive player of the year, he’s also the conference’s scholar-athlete of the year.
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Suns-Bucks preview: Eric Bledsoe returns to Phoenix for first time since trade
Former Phoenix point guard is averaging 11.8 points in 6 games with Milwaukee
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Ohio State faces Michigan hoping for playoff berth (Nov 25, 2017)
As is usually the case, Ohio State-Michigan week will generate plenty of buzz around those who support and follow the Buckeyes and Wolverines the most.
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Source: Broncos to start Lynch at QB Sunday
Paxton Lynch, who hasn’t played this season with a shoulder injury, is taking over as the Broncos’ starting quarterback this week.
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Newton thankful for overcoming '08 arrest
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton expressed his thankfulness before Thanksgiving, posting on Instagram about his gratitude that he overcame his 2008 arrest for a stolen laptop while at the University of Florida.
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Unlike Virginia, Hokies love talking about The Streak
Only one side in the annual Virginia and Virginia Tech rivalry likes to talk about The Streak.
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Cousins says he was ejected for using big-man fundamentals
METAIRIE, La. (AP) New Orleans center DeMarcus Cousins says he was protecting a rebound the way all big men are taught when he was ejected for a flagrant foul during a game against Oklahoma City.
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Missouri's Porter Jr. out for season after back surgery
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing lower back surgery.
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Lillard ailing as Trail Blazers visit 76ers (Nov 22, 2017)
The Portland Trail Blazers play the second contest of a five-game road trip Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Vols' heralded senior class having disappointing finish
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee’s current senior class was billed as the group that would end the program’s run of mediocrity and lead the Volunteers back to Southeastern Conference championship contention.
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