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FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, University of Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer passes a jersey to Kellie Harper during a press conference announcing her as the new head coach of the Lady Vols, in Knoxville, Tenn. Fulmer has emphasized that his first priority is helping the football program rebound, but the first 1 ½ years of his tenure have required him to address plenty of other concerns, such as changing coaches in women’s basketball and enticing men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes to stay rather than leave for UCLA. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)

Tennessee AD Phillip Fulmer encouraged after eventful year

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

England players celebrate at the end of the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between England and Cameroon at the Stade du Hainaut stadium in Valenciennes, France, Sunday, June 23, 2019. England beat Cameroon 3-0. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

Neville relaxed going into England’s quarterfinal vs Norway

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

The Latest: Ex-NFL player, girlfriend indicted in girl death

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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Connecticut linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) leads his team onto the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Temple in East Hartford, Conn. UConn football is on the road to independence and the American Athletic Conference is not feeling any pressure to replace the Huskies when they leave for the Big East. The University of Connecticut is set to announce later this week that it will be leaving the AAC and re-joining the Big East, which does not sponsor football, in 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)

UConn football heads toward independence; 11 enough for AAC

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 1948, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Howard Hickey (53) catches a pass for a touchdown as New York Giants' Tony Minisi (38) defends at the Polo Grounds in New York. In its early days, the NFL often relied on baseball stadiums for its teams. Often, the football team took the name of the baseball team, looking to create the illusion there was a connection between the teams. But once pro football expanded and was shown for free on television, the sport was on its way. (AP Photo/HH, File)

After piggybacking on baseball, NFL stood tall in expansion

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

A poster outside the St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment Complex in Springfield, Va., promotes the XFL D.C. Summer Showcase on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The XFL invited roughly 100 football players to work out for the coaching staff of its Washington-based team. The league will begin playing in 2020. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Former AAF players try to keep the dream alive at D.C. XFL showcase

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Moore has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Colts. He told reporters he was “speechless” following the Colts’ final offseason workout Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Kenny Moore agrees to 4-year contract extension with Colts

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

In this April 20, 2019 photo, Tom Quick talks with a colleague during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. They’re jobs have never been more difficult. Those who do it face relentless, often uninformed criticism, and attacks on their credibility. (Gary McGriff via AP)

‘This isn’t for everyone’: A labor of love for football refs

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Japan's Yuika Sugasawa reacts during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between Argentina and Japan at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Monday, June 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Argentina’s first World Cup point could prove priceless

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Alabama mourns death of well-known fan with Down syndrome

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers his speech during the 69th FIFA congress in Paris, Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Hours ahead of his re-election unopposed, Infantino tells 211 member federations that today “nobody talks about crisis.” (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

FIFA caps first women’s conference with UN Women partnership

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) pulls in a touchdown pass under pressure from Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Jay Gruden: Josh Norman has become ‘very underrated’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Trent Williams drama points to same old unstable Redskins

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

In this undated photo provided by Joanne Atkins-Ingram, is of her and her son Braeden Bradforth. Newly released emails show the chaotic details surrounding the heatstroke death of Braeden Bradforth, a New Jersey football player after the first day of practice last year at Garden City Community College in Kansas. The emails obtained by The Associated Press through an open records request show the assistant coach who arrived at the scene determined Bradforth was in visible distress, but instead called the head coach and athletic trainer rather than 911. (Courtesy Joanne Atkins-Ingram via AP)

APNewsBreak: Emails show chaos before Kansas player’s death

By ROXANA HEGEMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half the team's NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Santa Clara, Calif. A former college football player from Ohio now living in Germany is trying to open a pipeline to the United States for European recruits. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Euro steps: Top football programs discover European recruits

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2006, file photo, then President of UEFA Lennart Johannson, the ruling body of European soccer poses for the Associated Press as he announces his manifesto for a further term in office, in London. Johansson, who oversaw the introduction of the Champions League during a 17-year reign as president of European soccer's governing body, has died. He was 89. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Champions League architect Lennart Johansson dies at 89

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Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Trent Williams wants new contract, skips mandatory minicamp

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Tiger Woods, left, talks with former NFL player Peyton Manning during the pro-am round of the Memorial golf tournament Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) **FILE**

Peyton Manning drops by Broncos practice

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Transfer, play right away? Don’t bank on it, NCAA cases show

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins wide receiver Michael Floyd (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is wide receiver Josh Doctson (18). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Josh Doctson at ease heading into contract year

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times