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USA Today tests more coverage of high school football

by Marketplace Contributor
Sep 5, 2012
Added attention expands players' opportunities, but may heighten focus on athletics above academics.
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Shannon Eastin becomes first female NFL referee tonight

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 9, 2012
Shannon Eastin will be making her historic NFL debut tonight as a temporary replacement. That's because the league locked out its regular refs as part of an ongoing dispute over salary and retirement benefits.
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A decision to leave Penn State's football team

by Tess Vigeland
Jul 24, 2012
As of last weekend, 18-year-old cornerback Ross Douglas was headed to Penn State to play football as a Nittany Lion; he's now de-committed in the wake of the NCAA sanctions on the school. He and his mother talk about the difficult decision.
An area of the statue of former Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno stood sits empty after it was removed by workers outside Beaver Stadium on July 22, 2012 in State College, Pa. As of last weekend, 18-year-old cornerback Ross Douglas was headed to Penn State to play football as a Nittany Lion; he's now de-committed in the wake of the NCAA sanctions on the school.
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Penn State football faces severe NCAA penalties

by Jeff Horwich
Jul 23, 2012
This morning the NCAA announced an array of penalties against Penn State University for allegedly covering up the sexual abuse of Jerry Sandusky. The penalties include a $60 million fine, a four-year bowl game ban, and a 40 percent cut in scholarships.
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NCAA rules on future of Penn State football

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jul 23, 2012
This morning the NCAA handed down its penalties to Penn State for the child sex abuse scandal. The Penn State football team is barred from all bowl games for four years and faces a $60 million fine.
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NFL legend Warren Sapp on his financial life after football

by Tess Vigeland
May 4, 2012
Super Bowl winning defensive tackle Warren Sapp discusses his recent bankruptcy filing and the lessons it has taught him.
Warren Sapp, a former defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders.
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Tebow on the blocks

by Adriene Hill
Mar 19, 2012
Quarterback Payton Manning heads for Denver, which leaves the popular but uneven Tebow in football purgatory.
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What animals are predicting for the Super Bowl

by Adriene Hill
Jan 30, 2012
Animals across the country are predicting who will win this year's Super Bowl.
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Tackling old football myths

by Stephen Dubner
Jan 25, 2012
That old adage about defense winning the game? Not true.
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'London Rams' may entice NFL fans in Europe

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 20, 2012
The St. Louis Rams will play one "home" game in London the next 3 seasons. The NFL would like to put a team there permanently.
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