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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen (3) talks with then-quarterbacks coach Byron Leftwich during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Glendale, Ariz. Leftwich, who has been promoted to offensive coordinator, is the fifth coordinator that Rosen has had in the past five seasons. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

New Cardinals coordinator brings strong Arians influence

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) leaps over Green Bay Packers linebacker Kyler Fackrell (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. Peterson still is producing at age 33, with four games of at least 95 yards rushing and 10th in the NFL with 438 yards, despite dealing with shoulder and knee injuries. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Skidding Giants facing Redskins and questions about future

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Green Bay, Wis. Jared Goff grew up in Northern California watching Rodgers’ exploits at Cal. Goff finally faces Rodgers on the field for the first time when the unbeaten Los Angeles Rams host the Packers. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Golden idol: Goff faces Rodgers when 7-0 Rams host Packers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, June 11, 2018 file photo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks with participants of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) meeting in Moscow, Russia. A person with knowledge of the plans tells The Associated Press FIFA President Gianni Infantino is doubling down on his Club World Cup plans with a proposal for an annual tournament despite European soccer’s resistance to any competition that challenges the supremacy of the Champions League.(AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, File)

FIFA president: new events will protect soccer’s relevance

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Infantino says women justified protesting cash inequalities

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen addresses the media during an NFL football news conference, in Eden Prairie, Minn. Everson Griffen is back with the team after a five-week hiatus to receive treatment for mental illness. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Vikings ease Griffen in, unsure if he plays against Saints

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday,, in Cleveland. The nine-year veteran has provided a steadying presence in Pittsburgh’s revamped secondary and his teammates credit his leadership with helping them overcome a shaky start. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Steelers CB Joe Haden enjoying renaissance in Pittsburgh

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon (89) dives for an incomplete pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. After missing two whole seasons, Dixon is back with Kent State and one 15 nominees so far for the college football’s new Comeback Player of the Year Award. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Comeback player of year: Kent State’s Dixon leads nominees

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 24, 2018, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin speaks at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days in Chicago. The parents of offensive lineman Jordan McNair say suspended University of Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired. McNair collapsed during a preseason conditioning drill May 29 and died two weeks later. Durkin was placed on administrative leave Saturday, Aug. 11, after ESPN reported that coaches had been bullying the players. (AP Photo/Annie Rice) ** FILE **

Maryland regents continue to discuss commission’s findings on football culture

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

German coaches study football at University of South Dakota

By MICK GARRY - Associated Press

In this Oct. 10, 2018, photo provided by the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Jamar Lockwood and his son, Jaheim, play football in their front yard in Milwaukee. Lockwood coaches football for the Milwaukee Neighborhood Children's Sports League. The league, which has been operating in Milwaukee for 60 years, is a nonprofit organization that encourages youth development through football and cheerleading. (Max Nawara/ Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service via AP)

Wisconsin coach uses football to teach youth lessons

By MAX NAWARA of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. - Associated Press

Work ethic earns teen respect, spot on varsity football team

By BEN CATES - Associated Press

Football player danced to heal, now uses it to aid others

By PATRICK MAGEE - Associated Press

Football teams find creative solutions to small numbers

By ASHLEY BASTOCK - Associated Press

Unified flag football finals show magical side of sports

By KYLE NEDDENRIEP - Associated Press

Central Florida's Darriel Mack Jr. (8) scrambles away from East Carolina's Nate Harvey (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Without Milton, No. 10 UCF beats ECU 37-10 for 20th straight

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) hits Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Lots of Broncos fans on hand to watch rout of Cardinals

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Wichita home-schooled football team remain undefeated

By HAYDEN BARBER - Associated Press

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone (9) reacts after catching an interception in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Iowa won 42-16. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Surging No. 19 Iowa returns home to host talented Maryland

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert went 20-of-26 with 250 yards, four touchdowns and no picks in their 62-14 win against Portland State during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. The front-runners have clearly been established in the Heisman race, but the question now is who else can emerge with a late rush? (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, file)

Week 8 Preview: ACC showdown; Heisman Herbert; Auburn slump

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press