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File- This Sept. 8, 2018, file photo shows Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush looking to pass against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Wimbush is practicing with Notre Dame to be the No. 2 quarterback for the third-ranked Fighting Irish in the Cotton Bowl amid questions about his future with the team after the College Football Playoff. There have been several media reports indicating that Wimbush has notified Notre Dame that he intends to transfer. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Wimbush preps as Notre Dame QB in CFP before maybe leaving

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph reacts while talking to an official during the second half of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Broncos in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Broncos assured of 1st consecutive losing years since 71-72

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney raises the trophy after Clemson won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Charlotte, N.C. Swinney, in his 10th year at Clemson, like most coaches is a stickler for hard work. But he also is keen on celebrating success. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) **FILE**

Dabo Swinney keeps mood light at surging Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press

Maryland football coach Mike Locksley will be expected to persuade local talent to stay home and play in College Park. (Associated Press/File)

Maryland Terrapins seek local football talent

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2013, file photo, members of Korea's SK Telecom T1 team celebrate with their trophy after defeating China's Royal Club at the League of Legends Season 3 World Championship Final, in Los Angeles. Die-hard esports fans are gathering by the thousands in South Korea this month to watch the world’s top League of Legends players show off their skill and expertise.In the United States, the game’s publisher is hoping to draw a more casual crowd by starting with an important question: What is League of Legends? (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)

Esports reach D.C.-area colleges, but near future could be chaotic

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) stands behind center Spencer Long (61) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Long has been all over the blooper reels and social media: the center who simply could not snap the football. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Jets’ Long redeems himself at guard after center struggles

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 file photo, Troy Aikman watches warm ups before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Thursday night football is here to stay, even if it's gone for the rest of 2018. In past years, some make that many would have said &quot;good riddance.&quot; That would be misguided this year. First off, Fox's presentation generally was strong and on target. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Column: Aikman shines, Thursday night NFL package a winner

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Carson, Calif. Gordon did not play due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. Gordon was a fantasy football player in college and said he used to get ticked when players would be unable to go. Gordon missed last Thursday’s game at Kansas City, which for many fantasy football leagues was the first week of the playoffs, and he posted a message on Twitter saying he understood their frustration.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Another postseason competition: Here comes Data Bowl

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) **FILE**

The Latest: Gordon suspended for substance abuse violation

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia in Atlanta. UCF’s Josh Heupel, Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly and Saban are the finalists for The Associated Press national college football coach of the year after leading their teams to unbeaten regular seasons. The winner will be announced Monday, Dec. 17. (AP Photo/John Amis, File) **FILE**

The Latest: NCarolina, Brown slip in-state QB from Seminoles

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Northern Illinois wide receiver Xavier Ubosi, left, avoids a tackle by UAB safety Kyle Harrell (31) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB’s Johnston, Ubosi torch N. Illinois in Boca Raton Bowl

By HARVEY FIALKOV - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs with the ball as Houston Texans defensive end D.J. Reader (98) tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jets’ Darnold attributes his improvement to watching McCown

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Column: Maybe the key word in NFL stretch drive is balance

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018 file photo Georgia tight end Luke Ford (45) and Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner (89) head to the locker room after losing to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Championship game in Atlanta. A year ago, Georgia was getting ready for the College Football Playoff. The team missed out on the four-team playoff field after another bitter loss to Alabama, forcing it to settle for the Sugar Bowl as a consolation prize. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, file)

Left out of playoff, Georgia looks to avoid Sugar letdown

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Ravens use running game, defense and ball control to win

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton talks with Dylan Saccade, left, Director of Football Operations and Greg Steiner, right, Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Media Relations about logistics for the teams NCAA football game in the Camellia Bowl in Ypsilanti, Mich., Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. The Eagles will face Georgia Southern in the Camellia Bowl on Saturday, earning a spot in NCAA football postseason play for the second time in three years and just the third time in school history. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Building the Eagles at Eastern Michigan

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers reacts late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Syracuse, N.Y. At right, in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches teams warm up before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Atlanta. Babers and Swinney share the coach of the year award as the Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference teams and individual awards ewre released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/File)

Syracuse extends contract of football coach Dino Babers

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Houston. After having their franchise-record nine-game winning streak stopped last Sunday, Watson and the Texans are focused on getting back into the win column Saturday when they play the New York Jets. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Texans take on Jets with sights set on starting new streak

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 file photo, New Orleans Saints Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Bryan Anger during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Saints third-string quarterback Taysom Hill is piling up highlights that have nothing to do with throwing the ball the latest being his momentum-changing blocked punt. The ultimate utility player has made an already good New Orleans team that much more of a contender. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)

Hill’s unconventional climb making Saints a greater threat

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2015, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) **FILE**

Redskins’ hurdles may be too high to build new stadium in District

By Thom Loverro