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NFL at 100: How college football became the pipeline to NFL
Jay Berwanger won the inaugural Heisman Trophy in 1935 for the University of Chicago and became the No. 1 player taken in the first NFL draft a few months later. He chose to work at…
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From Akron to Alabama, NFL has taken show on the road
Just over 50 years ago, halfway through the history of the NFL, the New York Jets completed one of the most unexpected championship seasons in the history of the sport. A brash quarterback named Joe…
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New-look Jets feeling ‘rebirth’ as they open training camp
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Sam Darnold believes there’s something a lot different about the New York Jets these days. Sure, the start of training camp breeds overwhelming optimism and positive chatter all around the…
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What’s in a nickname? NFL has had great ones in its history
NEW YORK (AP) — The memorable moments and teams in NFL history can be summarized by a word or phrase such as the “Steel Curtain” or “America’s Team.” And the NFL has had more than…
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Champion Patriots open vs. Steelers; 5 international games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL’s 100th season will begin with its most classic rivalry and feature the Super Bowl champion Patriots hosting Pittsburgh in the first Sunday night game. As previously announced, NFL 100…
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Peyton Manning goes deep with pass at NFL’s storied history
NEW YORK (AP) — Just as he had the true touch when he threw passes, set records and won two Super Bowls, Peyton Manning has the right approach when looking at some of the NFL’s…
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Bernie Bits: It’s O’Reilly’s Birthday; Will Blues Party? Plus, Free Agent Relievers, One-and-Done Super Bowl QBs
Here are a few fresh cups of Bernie Bits… Served on Feb. 7, 2019 … Ryan Reilly turns 28 today, and perhaps the Blues can help their centerpiece player celebrate his birthday by picking up…
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Heaven Can Wait: Back in LA, Rams go for a Hollywood sequel
ATLANTA (AP) — Before there was Jared Goff, there was Warren Beatty. Years before Goff or any of today’s Rams were born, Beatty had been carried off on his teammates’ shoulders to celebrate a Rams…
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The Latest: Rams hold practice outside at Falcons’ facility
ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on Super Bowl 53 (all times EST): 7:20 p.m. The Los Angeles Rams opted to practice outside on the grass fields at the Falcons’ training facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia.…
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A somber Super Bowl reminder in ‘Mr. Falcon’ CTE diagnosis
BOSTON (AP) — Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tommy Nobis seemed to transition easily into his post-playing career, landing a job as the manager of the team’s training camp hotel and rising through the franchise’s front office…
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