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Bettors, NFL get down to business

Finally, the thrills of NFL betting are back, with the Seahawks shooting for a successful sequel, opening their title defense today as 6-point home favorites over the Green Bay Packers.

Devante’s Diary: Crossing off my senior checklist

Welcome, everyone, to the first installment of my blog. I think you’ll enjoy following our team this year. I can tell you that you are going to see a fearless football team that loves to play and is enjoying itself and wants to win games. We love our fan support.

Group asks broadcasters to stop saying ‘Redskins’

A group campaigning for the Washington Redskins to change their name is sending a letter to broadcasters requesting that the name not be uttered on the public airwaves.

 
Browns linebacker shrunk by Madden 15 glitch

Browns rookie linebacker Chris Kirksey has shrunk — incredibly. A glitch in the popular Madden 15 video game has reduced Kirksey from a 6-foot-2, 235-pounder to a 14-inch player, running around on the field among giants.

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Boyd worth the wait for UNLV

UNLV freshman wide receiver Devonte Boyd had a big debut at Arizona. Now the Basic High School graduate plans to build on that performance.

Dallas Cowboys sign Michael Sam to practice squad

Defensive end Michael Sam, hoping to become the first openly gay athlete to play in a regular season game in the National Football League, was signed Wednesday to the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad, the team said.

Broncos’ Welker suspended for 4 games

The Denver Broncos will be without Wes Welker for the first four games of the season after the NFL said the receiver violated the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

Sam being judged on the field

Michael Sam, the first openly game player to be drafted in the NFL, was cut by St. Louis and looks to catch on with Dallas. The NFL can be hypocritical on many issues. But when it comes to evaluating talent, teams keep those players they feel can best deliver victories.

Who’s No. 1 quarterback at Bishop Gorman

It’s rare for the nation’s top-ranked prep football team to be unsettled at the quarterback position after two games. But sophomore Tate Martell and senior Danny Hong are still competing for the top spot at Bishop Gorman.

Michael Sam to sign with Cowboys

Defensive end Michael Sam, cut by the St. Louis Rams last weekend, might have found a new home.

Ex-BYU QB arrested on cocaine, shoplifting charges

Authorities say former NFL quarterback Max Hall has been accused of shoplifting and narcotics possession near his Arizona hometown.

NFL suspends Colts owner 6 games after guilty plea

James Irsay, owner of the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a deal with prosecutors to a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was suspended by the league for six games.

Flanagan’s four TDs key Mojave win

Ty Flanagan rushed for 292 yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries Saturday to help Mojave’s football team defeat Skyview (Idaho) 48-40 in the Rocky Mountain Rumble at Pocatello, Idaho.