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Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Washington to part ways with Alex Smith

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Sixth form students during a visit to Accrington Academy in Accrington, England, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 as they prepare for the return of all pupils on March 8, (Anthony Devlin/Pool Photo via AP)

UK government offers $4M for 2030 World Cup bid with Ireland

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Illinois offensive lineman Doug Kramer (65) blocks during an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Champaign, Ill. For a program that has not had a winning record since 2011 and has reached the postseason just twice in that time, the hope is that Alex Palczewski, fellow linemen Kramer and Vederian Lowe and the super class will power a long awaited breakthrough in Champaign. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)

College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Ohio State players celebrate their win in an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette via AP)

Football schools? Ohio State, Alabama thriving in hoops, too

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, the second half of an NCAA college football game between Syracuse and Louisville is played in the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. The 49,000-seat stadium, which serves as home of Syracuse's football and basketball programs, opened in 1980 with a name tied to a large donation made by the heating and air conditioning conglomerate. While the field now carries the name of Ernie Davis, college football's first Black Heisman Trophy winner, the entire facility should be renamed the Jim Brown Dome. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Column: Names of Black athletes need to adorn stadiums

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Northwestern-Michigan game to honor B10’s 1st Black player

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ty Gibbs celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series road course auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Ty Gibbs carries Joe Gibbs’ racing legacy as success starts to come

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New England Patriots quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham, left, and Cam Newton embrace on the sideline at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cam Newton insists he ‘can’t go out’ after rough year. Should Washington give him a shot?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

West Ham's Michail Antonio, third left, scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Tottenham at the London Stadium in London, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021. (Clive Rose/Pool via AP)

Mourinho doubts Spurs’ top-4 chances after loss at West Ham

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2021, file photo, Ramona and Arlington boys compete in a River Valley League dual meet as school staffs and some family members are allowed to watch from a distance at Ramona High in Riverside, Calif. California public health officials loosened the rules for youth sports on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, allowing all outdoor sports to resume in counties where COVID-19 case rates are at or below 14 people per 100,000. (Terry Pierson/The Orange County Register via AP, File)

California OK’s outdoor youth sports under certain rules

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

Nevada resumes high school sports, except in Clark County

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz raises the trophy alongside quarterback Trey Lance (5) as they celebrate after beating James Madison 28-20 in the FCS championship NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas. The Football Championship Subdivision season begins in earnest this weekend. With the fall season and playoffs, some of the top teams could play as many as two dozen games over a calendar year. Health experts say players face immense physical and mental challenges playing so many games.(AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)

Playing 2 seasons in 1 year could take toll on FCS players

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

UMaine announces $110M for athletic facility upgrades

Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks with players before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama in Atlanta. Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Mullen focuses on Florida amid college football concerns

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle walks on the field before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Northern Illinois in Iowa City, Iowa. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer defended the hiring of former Iowa assistant Chris Doyle on Thursday, Feb. 11, 20201, by saying he “vetted him thoroughly along with our general manager and owner.” Iowa agreed to pay Doyle $1.1 million in a resignation agreement last June after scores of former players said he bullied and discriminated against them. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Column: Meyer should know by now he’s not in college anymore

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement in Columbus, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File) **FILE**

Urban Meyer faces quick reality he’s no longer in college

By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady waves to fans as his son Benjamin watches during a celebration of their Super Bowl 55 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a boat parade, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) **FILE**

Lombardi Trophy craftsman’s daughter wants Tom Brady to apologize for throw

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Remembering Mississippi legend Jim Weatherly

By NICK SUSS and Mississippi Clarion Ledger - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Buccaneers batter Mahomes in 31-9 Super Bowl rout of Chiefs

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press