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Odell Beckham misses practice with an illness

Ravens receiver Odell Beckham did not practice Thursday, the first official practice day of the week before their Monday night game against the 49ers. Beckham was listed with an illness. Cornerback Jayln Armour-Davis (concussion) also missed Thursday’s practice. Receiver Zay Flowers (foot), cornerback Arthur Maulet (knee), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (concussion) and safety Marcus Williams (groin) were limited. Ravens coach …

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Oregon State and Washington State reach Pac-12 settlement with departing schools

Washington won the final Pac-12 football title game over Oregon. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) The legal wrangling over who controls the Pac-12’s board and assets is over. The 12 schools currently in the conference released a statement Thursday night saying that they had reached a settlement regarding their fight for who gets what in the conference. The settlement comes …

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Puka Nacua’s fifth touchdown catch gives Rams early 7-0 lead

With both teams beginning the night at 7-7, the Rams have gotten out to an early 7-0 lead over the Saints. Quarterback Matthew Stafford connected with receiver Puka Nacua for the rookie’s fifth touchdown of the season. While the Rams started deep in their own territory, it took just two plays to get out to their own 34. Kyren Williams …

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Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster?

Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ roster needs an overhaul this offseason. Their 3-11 record shows they simply no longer have the collection of talent needed to contend with the top teams in the AFC. That said, some players on the current roster deserve recognition for …

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UCF eyes chance to wrap up season with win in Gasparilla Bowl

Lokahi Pauole has spent the last five years bleeding black and gold for UCF football. And like many of his teammates who are wrapping up their college careers Friday when the Knights (6-6, 3-6 Big 12) face Georgia Tech (6-6, 5-3 ACC) in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, this week has been a reflective time for the offensive lineman …

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Bill Cowher says Steelers’ George Pickens should face consequences for ‘not performing and giving everything’

Bill Cowher doesn’t like what’s currently going on in Pittsburgh.  The Steelers’ Hall of Fame coach didn’t mince words when asked about Pittsburgh receiver George Pickens’ recent loafing on a blocking assignment, then explaining his actions by stating that he didn’t want to get hurt.  “It is disappointing to see and hear what George Pickens talks about, because culture really …

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Frontrunner emerging for offensive coordinator replacement?

Could a frontrunner be emerging for Notre Dame just days into their search for a new offensive coordinator? According to Pete Sampson and Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock has “legitimate interest” in returning to Notre Dame in the same role. Denbrock has coached at Notre Dame twice before. From 2002-2004 he oversaw the tight ends …

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Buccaneers’ Devin White pushes back that he ‘quit’ on team, explains why he was healthy scratch vs. Packers

One of the biggest stories prior to Sunday’s slate of NFL games was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ decision to make Devin White a healthy scratch for the Buccaneers’ game against the Packers.  White missed the Buccaneers’ last two games with a knee injury, but several outlets, including the Tampa Bay Times, have reported that White being inactive for Sunday’s game …

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Geno Smith feels “pretty good,” eager to return to lineup

Geno Smith was disappointed not to play on Monday night. The Seahawks quarterback expected to play and was ready to play, but Pete Carroll and the team’s decision-makers decided to start Drew Lock. Lock led the team to a 20-17 upset of the Eagles. “It was tough. It was tough,” Smith said Thursday, via video from the team. “Just preparing …

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