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After undefeated start, UNLV quarterback announces sudden decision to quit team due to dispute over off-field commitments

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ starting quarterback will sit out the remainder of the season over an off-field dispute, he announced Wednesday. Matthew Sluka, a senior at UNLV, said he will be redshirting this season over “certain representations” made to him not being “upheld.” “I have decided to utilize my redshirt year and will not be playing in any …

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Eagles missing some key players as they begin to prepare for Buccaneers

Eagles missing some key players as they begin to prepare for Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles kicked off their week of prep for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without several key players. Top receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) were not at the Eagles’ walkthrough on Wednesday inside the practice bubble at the NovaCare Complex. …

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Manor receiver Jordan Clark named Class 6A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week

Manor senior Jordan Clark’s virtuoso performance against Hutto last week has caught the attention of the state. The Mustang senior was almost unstoppable, catching 12 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. Clark also returned a punt 60 yards to set up another score. The Mustangs won for the first time this year, 43-36. Manor senior Jordan Clark was named …

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Keenan Allen returns to practice at time when Bears need him most

Keenan Allen returns to practice at time when Bears need him most originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — There was a welcome sight at Halas Hall on Wednesday as veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice for the first time since re-aggravating his heel injury during the Bears’ Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. …

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Keenan Allen set to return to practice on Wednesday

Bears veteran receiver Keenan Allen is getting closer to returning to play. Allen is set to return to practice on Wednesday after missing the last two weeks with a heel injury. Allen caught four passes for 29 yards in the season-opening victory over Tennessee. Allen will likely be limited in his return to the field, but Chicago’s first injury report …

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Jets rookie Olu Fashanu will fill in for injured lineman Morgan Moses

New York Jets right tackle Morgan Moses will be sidelined “a couple games” with a knee injury, coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday. The 33-year-old Moses hurt his left knee on the final play of the third quarter last Thursday night in the Jets’ 24-3 win over the New England Patriots. First-round draft pick Olu Fashanu will fill in for Moses …

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How UNLV QB Matthew Sluka’s decision could set a precedent in college football

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz reacts to the Rebels’ starting quarterback’s decision to leave the team over claims of unfulfilled verbal NIL promises and discusses how this decision could affect college football moving forward. View more Video Transcript Un LV, quarterback Matthew Sluka took to social media to let the world know he is stepping away from the team because the …

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NFL Power Rankings Week 4: How experts view Patriots after 1-2 start

NFL Power Rankings Week 4: How experts view Patriots after 1-2 start originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A lot of people viewed the New England Patriots as a last-place team entering the 2024 NFL season, and after the first three weeks, that’s how the team is being rated in expert power rankings entering Week 4. After a surprising upset …

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Greg McElroy, David Pollack agree who has more pressure in UGA-Alabama game

North Oconee assistant coach David Pollack on the sideline during a GHSA high school football game between North Oconee and Oconee County in Watkinsville, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. News Joshua L Jones Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive end David Pollack and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy both agree that No. 1 Georgia has more pressure on it …

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Jack Fox named NFC special teams player of the week

Detroit’s punter was instrumental in the team’s victory over Arizona and now he’s been recognized for his performance. Jack Fox has been named NFC special teams player of the week. Fox punted five times on the day. He had four of them downed inside the 20-yard line, three inside the 10, and one inside the 5. This is the first …

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