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Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Mistake-prone Bucs turn it over 5 times in loss to Texans

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Former Florida State coach Willie Taggart introduced as Florida Atlantic University's, new football head coach during press conference Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

No Kiffin, no problem: FAU rolls past SMU 52-28 in Boca Bowl

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Vikings boast backfield depth as injuries elevate Boone

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Mahomes flourishes in snow as Chiefs keep winning

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks with reporters in Doha, Qatar, Friday Dec. 20, 2019. FIFA has received nine offers from companies seeking the commercial and broadcasting rights to the expanded 24-team Club World Cup. Infantino said the interest was greater than anticipated in the new competition, which will relaunch in China in June 2021 with a new name and a new format. (AP Photo/Rob Harris)

FIFA has 9 offers for competition to rival Champions League

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mayo Clinic announces college football’s comeback players

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay, center, is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, left, during the second half of NFL football game in Denver. No piece of protective equipment has undergone as much transformation over the past decade as the helmet. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Column: Better helmets won’t settle safety vs mayhem race

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

File-This photo taken Aug. 29, 2019, shows Tom Coughlin, executive vice president of football operations for the Jacksonville Jaguars watching players warm up before an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Owner Shad Khan has a decision to make about the Jaguars (4-7), who are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the 11th time in the last 12 years. Khan hired Coughlin and head coach Doug Marrone at the same time in 2017, adding them to incumbent general manager Dave Caldwell and creating a triumvirate that worked well for two seasons. It now appears to be falling apart. Marrone took a shot at Coughlin on Tuesday, the first clear sign of internal strife. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Jaguars fire Coughlin amid 3rd season, following NFLPA shot

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin poses alongside showgirl Jennifer Autry ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Watch every bowl? Yes! Here’s why they are all must-see TV

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Fitzpatrick

By FRANK STAMPFL - Associated Press

Jeff Hafley speaks at a news conference where he was introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at Boston College, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

New BC coach Hafley stops by campus on way to CFP Playoff

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Indiana athletic director announces pending retirement

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - This is a 2019 photo of Chandler Brewer of the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team. Now 18 months after being diagnosed with cancer, Brewer, who grew up in Oakland, a small community just outside Florence, was activated in November from the Rams practice squad to the 53-man roster (AP Photo/File)

Grad overcomes cancer to achieve dream of playing in NFL

By MICHAEL HEBERT and TimesDaily - Associated Press

Three-time national champion college football coach Urban Meyer, center, watches Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins NFL football game during the first half from Dan Snyder's box at FedEx Field, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Urban Meyer picks a good Sunday to see microcosm of a potential Redskins job

By Deron Snyder

Australian fans’ dream comes true. Visits the Superdome

By DOUG MACCASH and The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate - Associated Press

Kansas University launches first varsity esports team

By STEPHAN BISAHA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference football team, and named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Analysis: Time to embrace “free agency” in college football

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019 file photo Boston College head coach Steve Addazio leads his team onto the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C. Colorado State has hired Addazio as its head football coach. Addazio wasn't out of work long after being fired by Boston College on Dec. 1. He was 44-44 in seven seasons with the Eagles. The 60-year-old steps in for Mike Bobo, who resigned last week after reaching a financial settlement with Colorado State. Bobo is now the offensive coordinator at South Carolina. Addazio inherits a Colorado State team that is coming off a second straight losing season. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Colorado State hires Steve Addazio as football coach

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Liberty. Freeze agree to new multiyear contract

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