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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham works out during NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Giants’ Beckham thankful to be back on field after injury

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst (81) scores a touchdown as Chicago Bears linebacker Josh Woods (55) holds on during the second half at the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Top draft pick Hayden Hurst finds home at TE with Ravens

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2005, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens hugs Eagles free safety Brian Dawkins after the Eagles 27-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship game in Philadelphia. Owens is skipping his induction ceremony into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, and instead giving his acceptance speech at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)

Notes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame news conference

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 file photo,New York Jets' Darius James, left, works with Tre McBride during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Darius James was pretty sure he was OK, even though he couldn't turn his neck. He wiggled his fingers and toes and had feeling in his arms and legs, giving the big offensive lineman some reassurance that he wasn't paralyzed. But his neck wouldn't budge. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Jets’ Darius James overcame injury scares on road to NFL

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, South Carolina NCAA college football head coach speaks during the Southeastern Conference Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Muschamp and the Gamecocks are eager to build on last year's turnaround season of nine wins and a bowl rally to beat Michigan. The work starts this week as the team opens fall practice. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Muschamp’s focus on now, not last year’s turnaround success

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Ohio Setate coach Urban Meyer watches the NCAA college football team's spring game in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State has placed Meyer on paid administrative leave while it investigates claims that his wife knew about allegations of abuse against an assistant coach years before he was fired last week. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Ohio State closes ranks as Meyer probe adds new scandal

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

In this Dec. 3, 2017, photo, Nebraska NCAA college football head coach Scott Frost poses for a photo at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Frost has said repeatedly that Nebraska made a mistake moving away from the methods former coach Tom Osborne successfully used. Frost's job is to return his team to the place it held in the college football hierarchy two decades ago by returning to the methods Osborne used on and off the field to make the Cornhuskers great. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Frost plans to follow Osborne formula to rebuild Nebraska

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Tennessee co-defensive coordinator Kevin Sherrer speaks to the media during an NCAA college football press conference on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Vols’ assistants get rare opportunity to speak to media

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

In this Jan. 1, 2016, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer hugs his wife, Shelley, after their 44-28 win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, in Glendale, Ariz. Ohio State placed Meyer on paid administrative leave Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, while it investigates claims that his wife knew about allegations of abuse against former Buckeyes assistant Zach Smith, who was fired last week. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

The Latest: Ohio State trustees’ group will head Meyer probe

Associated Press

Washington Redskins safety DeAngelo Hall will finish his career with 43 interceptions, which ranks 63rd in NFL history, 11 forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and 10 defensive touchdowns. Hall only appeared in 22 games since 2014 due to injuries. (ASSOCIATED PRESS) **FILE**

DeAngelo Hall thanks Mike Shanahan, Jay Cutler in retirement presser

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) blocks Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Jake Ryan (47) during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Bitonio is sliding over to starting left tackle--probably for good. Browns coach Hue Jackson had been reluctant to have Bitoino change positions, but said Wednesday, Aug. 1, that he is “full speed ahead” with the switch. Jackson said the coaching staff decided the team was better off with Bitonio at left tackle, a position held down by Pro Bowler Joe Thomas the past 10 seasons. Thomas retired in March. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Move over: Browns slide Bitonio from left guard to tackle

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Football Federation Australia unhappy at FIFA-backed report

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2016, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Marcus McMaryion (3) throws from the end zone under pressure from Stanford defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (66) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Stanford coach David Shaw said in 2014 the coaches had decided to redshirt Phillips, who turned into one of the most productive defensive linemen in school history. Injuries forced them to reconsider. The injured veterans returned after two games, but Phillips kept playing rather than returning to the practice squad. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ‘18: New redshirt rule in place for coaches

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Chicago suburb to be title sponsor of Bahamas bowl game

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Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer autographs a hat at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days in Chicago, Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Annie Rice) **FILE**

Ohio State’s Urban Meyer put on leave, investigation opened

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, March 31, 2016 file photo, Colombia's Soccer Federation President Ramon Jesurun talks to FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a press conference at the Colombian Soccer Federation headquarters in Bogota, Colombia. The chairman of Colombia's football federation and other current and former executives are under investigation for alleged embezzlement and resale of tickets for 2018 World Cup South American qualifying matches. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File)

Colombian FIFA Council member probed over ticket resales

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

HOF Preview: Brian Dawkins’ alter ego sends him to the hall

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Sam Shields looks on during NFL football practice in Irvine, Calif. Nearly two years after Sam Shields' fourth recorded concussion nearly ended his NFL career, the former Pro Bowl cornerback is back in pads for the first time with the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Rams’ Shields back in pads nearly 2 years after concussion

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Chargers center Pouncey energized by new team, chance to win

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph jokes with reporters during a news conference as players report to training camp Friday, July 27, 2018, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Broncos second-year coach Vance Joseph gets another shot

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press