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Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera on the field before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

LOVERRO: Short week likely a lifeline for short-timer Rivera

By Thom Loverro

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Vikings and Broncos square off in matchup of teams on heaters after slow starts

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

James Madison quarterback Jordan McCloud (2) runs for the first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Nov. 4 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

James Madison making the transition to FCS look almost easy

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball in-season tournament game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

LeBron James pokes fun at Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for sign-stealing scandal

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, yells to his players on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

What to watch: Georgia, Alabama can clinch spots in SEC title game, No. 2 Michigan at No. 9 Penn St

By Eric Olson - Associated Press

Fans drink alcoholic beverages during an NCAA college football game between Georgia and Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. For many years in college football, the booze flowed only outside the stadiums at tailgates. Not anymore. Selling beer and wine has become the norm. According to a survey by The Associated Press of Power Five conference schools and Notre Dame, 55 of 69 of them sell alcohol in the public areas of their stadiums on game days. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

AP survey finds 55 of 69 schools in major college football now sell alcohol at stadiums on game day

By Larry Lage and Mike Householder - Associated Press

Chelsea's coach Emma Hayes directs her team during the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 16, 2021. Hayes will leave the defending Women's Super League champion at the end of the season, the club said Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Emma Hayes to leave Chelsea, linked with United States coaching role

By James Robson - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attends a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to play the Miami Dolphins in a NFL game in Frankfurt on Sunday Nov. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Patrick Mahomes ‘definitely’ wants to play flag football at 2028 Olympics

Associated Press

Gallaudet head coach Chuck Goldstein, center, uses American Sign Language to communicate with players during an NCAA college football game against Hilbert College, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Washington. Since arriving at Gallaudet as an assistant in 2009 just as his next job, Goldstein has embraced coaching a team of deaf and hard-of-hearing players and the adjustments that go with it. He learned ASL as the primary method of communication. During games, he still worries about opponents being injured because his players can't hear whistles. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) **FILE**

Adaptation part of a proud tradition for Gallaudet football team

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet (16) throws against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooks scores 3 TDs; Arizona State breaks 6-game losing streak in 38-27 win over Washington State

By Jack Magruder - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce (87) is congratulated by teammate Patrick Mahomes (15) while being interviewed following an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 31-17. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Get your popcorn ready: German movie theater chain to screen NFL’s Frankfurt games

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Coach-to-player technology that many have pushed for could have prevented Michigan scandal

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) looks to pass under pressure from New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Rivera defends Commanders’ pass-heavy approach in the name of developing Howell

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) fumbles as he is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Colts continue searching for solutions to the costly miscues in 39-38 loss to Cleveland

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Tamara Montgomery, front right, cheers for the Lahainaluna High School football team during their homecoming game at Sue D. Cooley Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Lahainaluna’s varsity and junior varsity football teams are getting back to normal since the devastating wildfire in August. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin)

Football provides a homecoming and hope in Lahaina, where thousands of homes are gone after wildfire

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher - Associated Press

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh gestures toward a referee during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Minneapolis. The NCAA banned in-person advanced scouting in 1994 in part because not every school could afford to do it. Now Michigan is being investigated by the NCAA for a sign-stealing scheme that allegedly involved people secretly being sent to record opponents’ games. No. 2 Michigan and the Big Ten acknowledged the investigation Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) **FILE**

Investigation of Michigan for sign-stealing stems from NCAA rules made to curb financial advantages

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gives instruction to his players in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) **FILE**

AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Rob Gronkowski arrives for the NFL Honors in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 10, 2022. The LA Bowl is expected to announce Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, that Gronkowski will sign a multi-year agreement to partner with the college football postseason game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Move over Jimmy Kimmel, it’s now the LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Peter O'Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business, Major Events and International announces that flag football will officially join the LA28 sports program, as voted by IOC members, during a news conference in New York Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Tyreek Hill, other NFL stars might get opportunity to play flag football in 2028 Olympics

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder (83) returns a punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Atlanta. The Washington Commanders won 24-16. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) **FILE**

Commanders know there’s plenty of areas needed to be fixed

By Michael Phillips — Special to The Washington Times