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Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas stands with his parents, Bobby Thomas, right, and Katina Smith, prior to the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. Thomas, who eared five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Broncos, has died at the age of 33. Thomas was found dead in his suburban Atlanta home Thursday night, Dec. 9, 2021, said Officer Tim Lupo, public information officer for the police department in Roswell, Ga. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

D.C. Divas general manager LaMont Jordan shows wide receiver Lexie Floor how to get off the line of scrimmage in a tackle football practice as Jessica Johnson looks on. (Courtesy of Rich Daniel).

LOVERRO: D.C. Divas embrace Jordan’s passion for the game of football

By Thom Loverro

New LSU football coach Brian Kelly gestures to fans after his arrival at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame, is said to have agreed to a 10-year contract with LSU worth $95 million plus incentives. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

The business of college football and academic moral rot

By Michael McKenna

In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Baltimore. The former Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Bowl quarterback has signed a multi-year deal with ESPN to be a college football and NFL analyst. The deal also allows Griffin III to seek a playing opportunity with a team if one arises. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: RG3’s tell-all may be silver lining to twisted saga

By Thom Loverro

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick answers questions regarding NCAA college football head coach Brian Kelly's resignation, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

AD: Notre Dame won’t rush search to replace Brian Kelly

By John Fineran - Associated Press

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) celebrates a defensive stop against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) **FILE**

SEC title game features two unstoppable forces on defense

By John Zenor - Associated Press

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 55-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

LSU hires Kelly away from Notre Dame to be Tigers’ next coach

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates with wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) after Cooper caught a 21-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

As COVID-19 affects teams, frustration over NFL skeptics heats up

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard smiles at an NBA basketball press conference, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Washington. Sheppard has received a contract extension amid Washington's fast start to the season. Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. that Sheppard and Sashi Brown signed multiyear extensions and received promotions. Sheppard now becomes president and GM of the Wizards. Brown, who has served as a chief planning and operations officer, is now president of Monumental Basketball and special advisor to the office of the CEO at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Wizards extend general manager Sheppard

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

LOVERRO: Renaming franchise at this point solves nothing

By Thom Loverro

Peyton Manning speaks after being inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Peyton Manning, Broncos owner? ‘Not really on my radar,” former quarterback says

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo, a man makes a sports bet at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, N.J. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, the NFL announced it is spending $6.2 million on a responsible betting program with the National Council on Problem Gambling to teach people how to bet on sports responsibly and to fund and expand treatment and prevention programs for compulsive gambling.(AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File) **FILE**

Sports betting becoming more of a sure thing

By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) throws a pass against Southern Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP) **FILE**

Six Conference USA schools apply for AAC membership

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks on the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 34-31. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) **FILE**

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios - Associated Press

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) prior to an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) in Cincinnati, in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell talks about the opportunity the No. 7 Bearcats have to impress the nation when they travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face No. 9 Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File) **FILE**

Cincinnati up to No. 2 behind Georgia in Top 25

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Rivera’s culture change dream hits Washington reality

By Thom Loverro

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex) **FILE**

Navy looks threatening again entering clash with No. 24 SMU

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) embraces with Washington Football Team center Tyler Larsen (69) before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Heinicke’s heroics spackle over Washington’s larger problems

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Maryland running back Isaiah Jacobs, left, rushes the ball as Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather tries to bring him down during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Turnovers, miscues doom Maryland in rout by No. 5 Iowa

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) kicks a 66-yard field goal in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Baltimore won 19-17. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Tucker’s NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to win over Lions

By Larry Lage - Associated Press