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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Raiders’ 3-game winning streak comes to halt vs. Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) makes a touchdown reception against Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Patterson leads No. 12 Michigan past Indiana 39-14

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) throws to an open receiver while getting pressure from Texas State defensive lineman Jordan Revels (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Evans scores 3 TDs, No. 23 App State tops Texas State 35-13

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Ex-player sues Illinois high school over football hazing

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Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison pressures Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Michigan State needs to beat Rutgers for postseason hopes

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Michael Bennett (79) rushes as Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) blocks during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Cowboys’ Bennett visiting Pats after brief stint with them

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Image taken from PA Video showing newly appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho during a press conference at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, in London, Thursday Nov. 21, 2019. Mourinho is back in the English Premier League management by joining Tottenham. (PA Video/PA via AP)

‘People cannot wish that I fail’: Reboot for Spurs, Mourinho

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs with the ball away from Nebraska linebacker Will Honas (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

No. 14 Wisconsin seeks 14th straight victory over Purdue

By KEITH JENKINS - Associated Press

In this Oct. 17, 2019, photo footballs are displayed at the Philadelphia Eagles's NFL football training facility in Philadelphia. Those shiny “NFL 100” logos on all the footballs being used to commemorate the league’s centennial season are part of a lengthy process that goes into making each handcrafted leather game ball. Wilson has been the official game ball of the NFL since 1941. The size, shape and feel of the football have evolved over the years, but the personal touch remains the same. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

NFL footballs take detailed journey from factory to field

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Thomas has No. 23 App State eyeing Sun Belt title again

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

No. 1 LSU has sights set on SEC West title vs Arkansas

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives at the Centre County Courthouse to be resentenced Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Bellefonte, Pa. Sandusky was convicted of 45 counts of child sexual abuse in 2012 and sentenced to 30 to 60 years. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Latest: Sandusky resentenced to same prison term

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House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters, D-Calif., leads a hearing to review the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's mission to focus priority on consumers on Capitol Hill in Washington, In this March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Impeachment and instant replay

By Tim Constantine

Ruhland overcomes injuries to play final year for Notre Dame

By TOM COYNE - Associated Press

Bituli takes unusual path to leading role on Vols’ defense

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

The Latest: Game halted by shooting finishes on Eagles field

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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Darnold, Renfrow

By FRANK STAMPFL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 1968, file photo, New York Jets' quarterback Joe Namath (12) sweeps around the right side past Oakland Raider defenders Ralph Oliver (56) and Dan Conners (55) to score from the one-yard line during the second quarter of a football game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. The Jets were leading 32-29 when the childrens classic &quot;Heidi&quot; began on NBC, interrupting the final minutes of the game which the Raiders won 43-32 in one of the most dramatic rallies in AFL history. (AP Photo/File)

“Heidi” interrupted Jets-Raiders, affected NFL TV coverage

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) ** FILE **

Tua Tagovailoa’s prognosis ‘excellent’ after his surgery

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FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, right, during an NFL football game in Landover, Md. The Falcons placed a franchise tag on Jarrett before the NFL deadline on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Alex Smith’s progress documented in new video

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times