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Mar 5, 2021
Study finds few pro athletes suffer heart disease after mild COVID-19
The review of nearly 800 athletes from among North America's professional leagues who tested positive for the coronavirus found just five cases of inflammatory heart disease.
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Mar 2, 2021
Taku Lee poised to end long wait for Japan's first NFL player
The Obic running back and 2020 X League MVP, who is currently taking part in an NFL program for potential international talent in Florida, is generating hype as a player to watch.
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Mar 2, 2021
NFL International executive sees widening path for Japanese players
Globalization is a key component of professional sports leagues around the world and the National Football League is no exception, despite its reputation as a U.S.-centric league, which stems in part from its smaller slate of international players compared with other major North American competitions....
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Feb 7, 2021
Aaron Rodgers earns third MVP award
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the runaway winner for NFL MVP in the end-of-year Associated Press awards, handed out Saturday night in Tampa at the NFL Honors ceremony.
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Feb 5, 2021
Staging the Super Bowl during a global crisis
The practical question is no longer if they should play Super Bowl LV — the last of 269 NFL games this season — but how to play it and how it will be presented.
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Feb 4, 2021
NFL's female pioneers eager to see more women in football
The ascent of women to top sports jobs remains an aberration and not the norm.
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Feb 3, 2021
Dynamic Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes building legacy as leading voice for social justice
'When he's in football mode he's in football mode,' Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka said Tuesday. 'And outside of football he's able to affect the community in such a positive way.'
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Jan 23, 2021
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on track to play in AFC title game
Mahomes said Friday that he is out of concussion protocol and is ready to start the AFC Championship game.
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Jan 21, 2021
When removing two stars from playoff games represents progress for NFL
While fans of the Ravens and the Chiefs would vigorously disagree, others might consider the removal of Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes welcome sights.
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Jan 20, 2021
Sarah Thomas to become first woman to officiate at Super Bowl
Sarah Thomas will make history again next month as the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl.
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Jan 16, 2021
North American leagues in renewed struggle against COVID-19
The NBA postponed three more games and the NHL pushed back the Dallas Stars' season opener again amid a surge of COVID-19 cases that has put professional sports on notice in North America
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Jan 15, 2021
Urban Meyer named new coach of Jaguars
Urban Meyer has been hired as the next coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced Thursday.
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Jan 7, 2021
Tom Brady ready to prove he can still produce playoff magic
Brady and the Bucs will began what they hope is a long playoff run on Saturday against the Washington Football Team.
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Jan 5, 2021
John Elway stepping down as Broncos' general manager
John Elway announced Monday that he plans to relinquish his role as the general manager of the Denver Broncos.
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Jan 4, 2021
Packers cruise past Bears to grab top seed in NFC
Aaron Rodgers threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns Sunday.
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Jan 4, 2021
Browns edge Steelers to snap NFL's longest active playoff drought
The Cleveland Browns snapped the longest active playoff drought in the NFL with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The team secured a postseason berth for the first time since 2002.
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Dec 31, 2020
In 2020, sports was about staying safe and speaking out
When the pandemic subsides, what will endure from 2020 in sports?
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Oct 29, 2020
NFL denies report of plans to limit attendance at Super Bowl
Super Bowl tickets might be harder to get than ever.
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Oct 25, 2020
Kicker Toshiki Sato gears up for long-awaited Spring League test
With the tutelage of a former pro kicker, the Yokohama native is aiming to become the NFL's first Japanese player.
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Oct 4, 2020
Chiefs-Patriots game off after Cam Newton positive for COVID-19
The game is the second to be postponed due to a coronavirus infection, joining the Titans-Steelers game that has been pushed back to Oct. 25.

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