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News Articles: Football

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre looks on as he is inducted into the Ring of Honor during a halftime ceremony during the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 16, 2016.

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Football Legend Brett Favre Says Kids Shouldn't Play Tackle Football Until They're 14

In a new public service campaign released Tuesday, Favre lays out the reasons why: It'll reduce the risk of being diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

August 17, 2021
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  • Saeed Ahmed
Lionel Messi waves at a Barcelona crowd in 2019. Barcelona says Lionel Messi will not stay with the club.

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  • Sports

After 17 Seasons With FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi Is Leaving

"Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Messi will depart less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement.

August 05, 2021
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  • Josie Fischels
Chelsea fans protest outside Stamford Bridge stadium in London, against Chelsea's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League.

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Super Collapse: Plans For New Elite Soccer League Implode

Six British teams announced on Tuesday they were stepping back from plans to create the Super League, essentially killing the project altogether.

April 21, 2021
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Real Madrid players, left, duel with Getafe players during the Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe, Spain, Sunday.

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Europe's Top Soccer Teams Announce New 'Super League'

The Super League's 12 Founding Clubs include some of the most famous professional sports teams in the world, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.

April 19, 2021
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Valdosta Head Football Coach Rush Propst

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Valdosta Football Program Hit With Sanctions From The GHSA

As investigation into possible rules violations and improprieties into the Valdosta Wildcats football program continues, the Georgia High School Association has handed down sanctions against the team.

April 13, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson
Tom Brady (12) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays during the Super Bowl LV game against the Kansas City Chiefs in February.

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  • Business

New $113 Billion NFL Media Rights Deal Gives Fans More Options To Watch Games

The NFL has signed new long-term broadcast rights agreements with multiple media partners valued at more than $110 billion over 11 years. The new agreements will start with the 2023 season.

March 20, 2021
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  • H.J. Mai
GPB's Jon Nelson interviews Jeff Herron in 2016 when he was the head football coach at Grayson High School.

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Football Fridays in Georgia: Get Back To Where You Once Belonged

On the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson catch up with coach Jeff Herron. Camden County welcomes him back to the sidelines in 2021, but he has to first finish his college assignment at Tennessee Tech.

March 10, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson ,
  • Hannah Goodin ,
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Mark Andrews, right, of the Baltimore Ravens hurdles Devin Bush, left, of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field on Oct. 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh. This season, the Thanksgiving matchup between the two teams has been canceled due to a coronavirus outbreak.

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NFL Postpones Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving Game Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

At least seven Ravens players have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, leading the NFL to postpone Thursday's game to Sunday.

November 25, 2020
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  • Reese Oxner
Players from the Herat Storm celebrate after winning the championship of the Afghan women's soccer league on October 16 in Kabul.

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  • Sports

Women Of Afghanistan Won't Give Up Their Soccer Dreams

At the championship of the Afghan women's soccer league, players sprint across the field. Hoodie-style hijabs cover their hair. The scene was once unthinkable. But now the players face new obstacles.

November 09, 2020
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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Khwaga Ghani
The University of Michigan football stadium is shown in Ann Arbor, Mich., this summer. Health officials in Michigan say infections among university students account for over 60% of local infections.

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  • National

U. Of Michigan Students Under Stay-In-Place Order, But Football Can Still Kick Off

The public health order does not apply to varsity sports such as the football team, which plays University of Minnesota on the road Saturday. The two-week order was prompted by surging virus cases.

October 21, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker
atlanta falcons

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Georgia Today: Rebuilding The Falcons Begins

With both its head coach and general manager fired after a disastrous start to the 2020 season, the Atlanta Falcons are at a crossroads. Jeff Schultz, a senior writer for The Athletic, discusses how the franchise got to this point — and what it will take to rebuild.

October 16, 2020
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  • Steve Fennessy and
  • Pria Mahadevan
Raheem Morris

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  • Sports

Falcons Name Raheem Morris Interim Replacement For Quinn

The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach after firing Dan Quinn.

October 12, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, shown here during a game earlier this month in Ohio, is reportedly recovering from a punctured lung.

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  • Sports

LA Chargers Team Doctor Reportedly Punctured Quarterback's Lung By Mistake

The NFL Players Association is investigating after a Los Angeles Chargers team doctor reportedly punctured quarterback Tyrod Taylor's lung while administering a painkiller for cracked ribs.

September 24, 2020
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  • Reese Oxner
The Big Ten will return to football next month. The conference represents programs such as Ohio State and Northwestern, shown here during a 2018 game.

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  • Sports

Big Ten Reverses Decision, Will Start Football Season In October

Facing pressure from athletes, parents, coaches and President Trump, the Big Ten said it will return to football with new precautions, reversing its decision last month to postpone the season.

September 16, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner
In this Aug. 29 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs players run during NFL football training camp at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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  • Sports

Even In A Pandemic, The NFL Is Ready To Dominate The Sports Landscape

The league didn't have to make hard decisions like other major sports leagues but it's been watching and has mimicked them with a hefty set of health and safety protocols for play during the pandemic.

September 10, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
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