Football
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Wade Davis, former NFL player, comes out as gay
Wade Davis, a former NFL practice squad player who spent time in the Washington Redskins organization, says that coming out as gay is something he couldn't do while trying to make a professional roster.
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Terrell Owens released by Indoor Football League team
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Terrell Owens has been released by the Allen Wranglers and lost his ownership stake in the Indoor Football League team.
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Hines Ward retires from football at 36
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Rather than play for a 15th season — and his first outside the Steel City — Hines Ward opted to retire on Tuesday and secure a legacy unmatched in the franchise's long history.
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Denver Broncos to sign deal with Peyton Manning
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After being pursued by teams around the NFL, Peyton Manning is headed to the land of John Elway and Tim Tebow, agreeing to a contract with Denver that could make the Broncos an instant Super Bowl contender.
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NFL will allow players to tweet during Pro Bowl
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The NFL is going to allow players to tweet during Sunday's Pro Bowl game, a sharp departure from the NFL's strict policy on social media.
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Adam "Pacman" Jones pleads guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct
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Adam "Pacman" Jones is in trouble again. This time, he's pleading guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
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Patriots rout Broncos 45-10 in AFC playoff
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Tebowmania had no chance against Tom Brady's playoff pedigree.
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Mike London wins 2-year contract and raise
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Virginia football coach Mike London has won a two-year contract extension and a raise, increasing his annual salary to $2.1 million.
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Clash of the Titans: Army and Navy square off this weekend
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Army has the top rushing offense in the nation. Navy is fourth. Army has thrown only 91 passes all season, by far the fewest among FBS schools. Navy has the next fewest, having tossed the ball just 132 times. So who will win?
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CFL fight: Joe Kapp, Angela Mosca fight on stage at charity benefit
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The bad blood between two old Canadian football rivals spilled over in, of all places, a charity luncheon that preceded the CFL's 99th championship game.
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Turkey Bowl 2011: Dunbar High defeats Coolidge High 33-21
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The Dunbar High School Crimson Tide have been crowned champions of high school football in D.C. after a 33-21 victory over the Coolidge High School Colts in the 2011 Turkey Bowl.
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William & Mary pushes past New Hampshire 24-10
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Brent Caprio threw two touchdown passes to help William & Mary win.
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D.C. high school football marred by ineligble players, blowouts and forfeits
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From not having enough players to field a complete team, to on-field brawls, to newly renovated facilities sitting empty on Friday nights, the City Paper writes that D.C. high school football may be reaching a new low.
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Funeral set for Frostburg State football player Derek Sheely
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Friends and family members are sharing memories of a Frostburg State University football player who died after collapsing during practice.
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Baltimore Ravens beat Washington Redskins in late comeback win
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The duel between Rex Grossman and John Beck to become the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback will continue for at least another week.
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Redskins-Steelers to face off in season opener
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The Washington Redskins are facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason opener tonight.
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D.C. passes law to protect high school athletes from injuries
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Lawmakers in D.C. on Thursday approved a landmark bill aimed at combating injuries of high school athletes.
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NFL owners vote for deal, but players say issues remain
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The deal could end the NFL lockout if players also give it their approval.
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