Iowa State Athletic Director Emotional as Matt Campbell Departs for Penn State
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University’s athletic director Jamie Pollard fought back tears Friday as he addressed the departure of Matt Campbell,…
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James Madison Athletic Director Urges Fans to Stop Throwing Snowballs After Near Miss at Sun Belt Championship
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A spirited college football championship game between James Madison University and Troy University took an unexpected turn on December…
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Darius Slay Taking Time to Decide on NFL Future After Joining Buffalo Bills
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Darius Slay, a 34-year-old cornerback and recent Super Bowl champion, is taking time to consider whether he will continue…
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Shawne Merriman’s MMA Promotion Secures Media Rights Deal with ESPN
MIAMI, Fla. — December 4, 2025 — Former NFL player Shawne Merriman’s mixed martial arts promotion, Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, has signed…
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Vanderbilt Quarterback Urges Trump to Expand College Football Playoff Field
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — December 4, 2025 — Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia has publicly called on President Donald Trump to intervene in…
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Jake Paul Prepares for Heavyweight Bout Against Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19
MIAMI, Florida — December 3, 2025 — Jake Paul is set to face former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a sanctioned professional…
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Los Angeles Clippers Part Ways with Veteran Chris Paul in Late-Night Announcement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — December 3, 2025 — The Los Angeles Clippers have officially parted ways with veteran NBA point guard Chris…
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Patriots Secure Convincing Victory Over Giants
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — December 2, 2025 — The New England Patriots delivered a commanding performance against the New York Giants on Monday…
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Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator’s Home Vandalized After Team’s Loss
MOORESTOWN, N.J. — December 2, 2025 — The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was vandalized early Saturday morning with…
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Tom Brady Reflects on Thanksgiving Weekend with Family and Football in Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — December 2, 2025 — Tom Brady described his Thanksgiving weekend as a “special” time spent with family and…