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The current agreement between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Players Association is set to expire at the end of this year—just a few days away. But in the midst of negotiations, the players announced tonight that they are parting ways with union head, Rich Nichols, who has been the executive director of the USWNTPA since 2014.
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MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Vikings traveled to Chicago in Week 8, they still held high hopes of a season that had started with a 5-0 record.
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We have the first injury report of the week for the Buccaneers game on Sunday against the Panthers.What a day Buccaneers fans. I don’t think anyone was expecting for our afternoon to go like that. We all have heard the news about our prodigal son, Doug Martin.We will see him again next ye…
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DENVER — The Oakland Raiders are coming to terms with the loss of quarterback Derek Carr even as they gear up for their playoff run without him.
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Khalil Mack is primed and ready to carry the Oakland Raiders on a playoff run, beginning to build his legacy as an all-time great in the process.In Week 16, the Oakland Raiders took a significant blow when quarterback Derek Carr suffered a broken fibula. As Khalil Mack walked alongside Carr as he …
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Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis could be playing his final game with the only franchise he’s ever known for 14 NFL seasons.There will be no playoffs in Indianapolis after all, and the veteran pass rusher is in the last year of his Colts contract–facing diminished produc…
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Debbie Reynolds, the iconic Hollywood actress and mother of Carrie Fisher, died on Wednesday after suffering a stroke earlier that day. She was 84.
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At Anthony Lynn’s first news conference as interim head coach of the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, he fielded nearly four dozen questions.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota had surgery on his fractured right fibula on Wednesday, and it was deemedto be successful.The Tennessee Titans saw their playoff chances go away with last Saturday’s 38-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and quarterback Marcus Mariota left the gam…
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Quarterback still playing at high level as he passes 37th birthday
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With only one week left in the 2016 NFL season, here is the updated draft order for the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.Ten of the 12 2016 NFL playoff berths have been clinched through the first 16 weeks of the 2016 NFL season. All six playoff spots have been secured in the AFC. Four teams are d…
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Aaron Rodgers’ last throw at Ford Field was one for the ages. His 61-yard, Hail Mary touchdown pass to Richard Rodgers on the final play shocked the Detroit Lions and gave the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 victory last season.
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A weekly update on the AFC West, to keep up with the Oakland Raiders and the rest of the division.It is with heavy fingers that I type JBB’spenultimate AFC West roundup of the year. Oakland Raiders fans the world over got an early Christmas gut-shotfrom Krampus when all-Pro quarterback Derek …
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson have worked with each for so long that it often seems they can create plays just by making eye contact.
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Crazier things have happened.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Plenty has changed around the Oakland Raiders between starts at quarterbacks by Matt McGloin.
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A report today released some details on what New England may ask in exchange for Jimmy Garoppolo.Although the clock is ticking on Tom Brady’s career (not that you could tell), it seems the Patriots might be okay with shipping away his successor. Of course, that will have to come at the right …
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Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Hanukkah is still going, so happy festival of lights to one and all.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey had one thought as he scampered toward his first NFL touchdown: Deion Sanders.
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The Denver Broncos placed pass rusher DeMarcus Ware on injured reserve, potentially having played his last game with the team. Other moves were made…The Denver Broncos made some tough roster decisions on Wednesday afternoon, sending future Hall of Fame pass rusher DeMarcus Ware and special teams…
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hit a home run when he drafted Ezekiel Elliott.When the Dallas Cowboys chose Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth pick in the NFL draft in April, many so-called experts thought it was a mistake. Dallas had needs on defense and could have filled one of them with the draf…
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The internet is filled with lamentations about this or that happening to make 2016 seem depressing. For San Francisco 49ers fans, this sentiment is exceedingly true. This dismal year cannot end fast enough.It has become a common theme on the internet to lament the occurrences of 2016. Some point t…
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer spoke highly of the team’s quarterback when talking to the media on Wednesday.It has been quite the year for the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Mike Zimmer. The team was able to experience the extreme highs of starting 5-0 this season and then the u…
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Every so often, a play-by-play announcer will make a call that can’t be improved on—the kind that resonates years later, evoking all the drama and immediacy of a perfect and memorable moment. AGÜERRRROOO! … Auburn’s gonna win the football game! Auburn’s gonna win the football game! … In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.
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DeForest Buckner, the San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive lineman, hasbeen a bright spot on the 49ers historically awful defense. He has also produced numberson par with the NFL’s top defensive rookies.DeForest Bucknerhas been a rare bright spot for an historically badSan Francisco 49ersdefe…
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing substances and said Wednesday he’s entering a treatment facility rather than appeal the ban.
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No. 3 pick appears to be losing his patience.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets center Nick Mangold says he has no plans to retire despite an injury-filled 11th NFL season that ended three weeks ago when he was placed on injured reserve.
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After a tumultuous 2-13 (so far) season, the San Francisco 49ers are but one game away from the moment of truth surrounding many aspects of the 49ers organization. Will GM Trent Baalke return? What about head coach Chip Kelly? Will Colin Kaepernick return to the 49ers? These and so many more questio…
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