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Referee Claims He Told GOP Rep. Jordan About Abuse by Ohio State Univ. Doctor
A professional referee says in a lawsuit filed Thursday that disgraced doctor Richard Strauss masturbated in front of him in a shower after a wrestling match at Ohio State University, and he reported the encounter directly to Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who was then the assistant coach. NBC News reports the referee, identified in court papers as John Doe 42,...
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High School Football Player Prays With Rival Whose Mom Has Cancer
A hard-fought Texas high school football game took a backseat to the realities of life when opponents Gage Smith and Ty Jordan came together for an emotional prayer after the final whistle last week. Smith asked Jordan if the two friends could say a prayer together for Jordan’s mother, Tiffany Jordan, 42, who has stage 4 lung and bone cancer....
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Dallas Street Renamed ‘Nowitzki Way' in Honor of Dirk
The city of Dallas honored legendary Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki Wednesday when they renamed a street in front of the American Airlines Center in his honor.
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Washington Redskins Fire Head Coach Jay Gruden
The Washington Redskins have fired head coach Jay Gruden after an 0-5 start to the season, the team has confirmed.
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Ex-UMD Football Coach Ralph Friedgen Returns to Be Honored
Ralph Friedgen is one of the winningest coaches in University of Maryland football history, with seven bowl games, a national Coach of the Year award and an ACC Coach of the Year award, but after almost a decade of bringing the program into national prominence, “Fridge” was fired by a new athletic director. He’s only returned to campus a...
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Football Coach With Down Syndrome Marks 20 Years With Maryland School Team
When the lights come on for Friday night football at Walt Whitman High School, the smile of one coach shines just as bright. Assistant Head Coach Ramon De Paula is celebrating 20 years with the team. He was born with Down syndrome but says he will never let it stop him from following his dreams.
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Antonio Brown Released From Patriots Amid Controversy
Antonio Brown was released from the New England Patriots Friday, the team said in a statement. The wide receiver had played just one game for the team. “Thank you for the opportunity @Patriots #GoWinIt,” Brown tweeted.
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Coach With Down Syndrome Celebrates 20 Years With Whitman Football
A local football coach who has had to overcome some obstacles in life proves you can do anything you put your mind to. Aimee Cho reports he just celebrated his 20th anniversary with the Whitman High School football team.
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Case Keenum Will Be the Redskins Starting Quarterback
Case Keenum has won the starting quarterback job for the Washington Redskins.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Coach Darryl Drake Dies at Age 62
Pittsburgh Steelers and former Bears wide receivers coach Darryl Drake has died at the age of 62, the Steelers announced Sunday morning.
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Virginia Youth Baseball Team Reaches Nationals for First Time
A youth baseball team from Northern Virginia has won a regional championship for its first time and will start play this week for a chance to win a national championship.
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Arlington Youth Baseball Team Heading to Nationals
The13-to-15-year-old boys Babe Ruth All-Star team from Arlington, Virginia, has earned a spot in the national finals. Drew Wilder reports.
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Ellis Content to Get Off US Women's Soccer ‘Roller Coaster'
Jill Ellis likened her tenure in charge of the U.S. women’s national team to an amusement park ride. She also compared it to a tumultuous ride on a five-year wave.
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Quarterbacks Get the Eyeballs on Day 1 of Redskins Training Camp
On the first day of practice for the Redskins 2019 training camp, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks.
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Alex Smith, Wearing Cast, Rolls into Redskins Training Camp
Alex Smith made a special appearance at the Redskins Training Camp, still wearing a cast months after breaking two leg bones.
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TC Williams to Play Home Football Games Indoors
History will be made this high school football season when T.C. Williams will become the first Virginia school to play their games inside. Cary Chow reports.
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One Year Later, Death of UMD Football Player Jordan McNair Marked with Health Clinic
Thursday marks one year since University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair died. Players and coaches will honor the anniversary with a special sports clinic.
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Well-Known Maryland High School Football Coach Accused of Assaulting Wife
A well-known Maryland high school football coach accused of assaulting his wife is on leave, but his attorney denies the allegations.
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Bullis Football Head Coach Accused of Assaulting Wife
A well-known high school football coach is on leave, accused of assaulting his wife, but his attorney denies the allegations. Shomari Stone reports.
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Michigan Coach John Beilein Inks 5-Year Contract With Cavaliers
The Cavaliers went back to college to get a coach. John Beilein has left Michigan following a successful 12-year run and will take his shot in the NBA, signing a five-year contract with Cleveland on Monday. The 66-year-old Beilein wasn’t thought to be on the team’s radar, but the Cavs are confident he’s the right choice to continue their rebuild...