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Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022. Just over a year on from Messi winning the World Cup, what sporting legacy has it left in Qatar? (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) **FILE**

Messi, World Cup have left Qatar with richer sports legacy

By James Robson - Associated Press

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during an NCAA college football news conference Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Houston. Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan completed a three-year climb to a national championship by beating No. 2 Washington 34-13 Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Jim Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title

By Joe Reedy, Rob Maaddi and Larry Lage - Associated Press

Bruce Bertram, 7, listens as lawmakers discuss a proposed bill that would ban children under 12 from playing tackle football in California Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would not sign the bill, saying he is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but an outright ban is not the answer. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli,File)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won’t sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

By Adam Beam - Associated Press

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters poses with Commanders owner Josh Harris at the conclusion of his introductory press conference at the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Virginia, January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Goal is everyone on same page, asking same question: What’s best for franchise?

By Thom Loverro

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans celebrates on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

First-year coach DeMeco Ryans transforms Texans with relentless mindset

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

FILE - San Francisco assistant general manager Adam Peters walks the sideline during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Washington Commanders have an agreement in place to hire San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as their new head of football operations, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, because the team had not yet announced the hire.(AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

LOVERRO: Adam Peters is a dose of credibility for Harris, Commanders

By Thom Loverro

New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft, left, and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick embrace during an NFL football news conference, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass., to announce that Belichick, a six-time NFL champion, has agreed to part ways with the team. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Patriots’ ‘partnership’ with Belichick ends after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowl titles

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Pop Warner football players look on before an NFL pre-season football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 in San Diego. The California Legislature is considering a bill that would ban tackle football for children under 12. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

California lawmakers will consider ban on tackle football for kids under 12

By Adam Beam - Associated Press

Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris speaks to the media during an NFL football press conference, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Josh Harris hosting GM candidates at his Miami Beach mansion

By Michael Phillips - Special to The Washington Times

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Victory formation was never meant for the kind of trickery the Saints used against Atlanta

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands near the trophy after a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. The game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

Michigan vs. Washington for CFP title caps year of realignment, transfers, Harbaugh

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

College football profits versus education illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

In a sport driven by tradition, a revolution looms for college football

By Matt Germer

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian arrives for Texas Media Day ahead of the Sugar Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in New Orleans, La. Texas will take on Washington on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP) **FILE**

Washington, Texas meet in Sugar Bowl CFP semifinal behind coaches with very different career paths

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Flag football catching on and will be featured at the 2028 LA Games, maybe even with NFL players

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Kirk Herbstreit stands with his dog Ben outside of his hotel Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. Herbstreit, a sportscaster with Amazon Prime, ESPN and ABC, brings Ben along with him on work trips. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Football’s top dog: Kirk Herbstreit’s golden retriever Ben has become a fan favorite

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Kirk Herbstreit stands with his dog Ben outside of his hotel Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. Herbstreit, a sportscaster with Amazon Prime, ESPN and ABC, brings Ben along with him on work trips. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Football’s top dog: Kirk Herbstreit’s golden retriever has become a fan favorite

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Ashlea Klam, 19, right, tries to evade a defender during a training session for her flag football team at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. The no-contact sport featuring plenty of offensive action has really been on the rise for a while, with girls-specific teams and leagues springing up from coast to coast. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Flag football gives female players sense of community, scholarship options and soon shot at Olympics

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against North Carolina Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson tries to end its worst season since 2010 with a five-game winning streak when it plays Kentucky in the Gator Bowl.(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman,File)

Clemson aims to continue late-season turnaround against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl

By Mark Long - Associated Press

George Allen, head coach of Washington Redskins football team shown in 1972. (AP Photo) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Relive the good times of Washington Redskins football with ‘George Allen’ book

By Thom Loverro

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Seattle. Mattison and the Vikings had just taken a tough loss earlier this season when the veteran running back checked his social media accounts and found dozens of hateful and racist messages directed toward him in relative digital anonymity.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File) **FILE**

NFL players face pressure as never before in the digital-age surge of betting and fantasy

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press