Articles filed under Football
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Chicago Bears training camp report: Caleb Williams and offense off to smooth start a year after growing painsJul 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Caleb Williams launched the football high into the air from well past midfield. Veteran receiver Kalif Raymond found himself wide open in the end zone, and Williams’ 54-y...
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Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announcesJul 30, 2026 10:38 am - LOS ANGELES — Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died. He was 64. Smith's family said in a statement Wednesda...
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Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson’s diseaseJul 30, 2026 10:34 am - GREEN BAY, Wis. — Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early onset Parki...
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Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigationJul 30, 2026 10:31 am - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Bill Belichick opened his second preseason camp Thursday saying the program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Mic...
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Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports billJul 29, 2026 9:37 pm - WASHINGTON — Senate negotiators worked Wednesday to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences over revisions to a bill designed ...
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St. Francis graduate Milivojevic earned Fitzgerald’s trust quickly at Michigan StateJul 29, 2026 5:18 pm - Naperville native Alessio Milivojevic earned the respect of new Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald before the two were even on the same team. The St. Francis grad heads into fall camp as MSU’s starting QB.
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In a ‘good spot,’ Illinois QB Katin Houser will lean on experience and leadership in replacing Luke AltmyerJul 29, 2026 2:08 pm - Illinois coach Bret Bielema has been intentional about positioning Katin Houser as the face and leader of Illini football, even though the transfer quarterback from East Carolina has only been in Champaign for seven months.
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Former Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak, who ‘changed the trajectory of Huskie football,’ dies at 81Jul 29, 2026 11:40 am - Former Northern Illinois football coach Joe Novak, who led the Huskies to seven winning seasons in 12 years — launching a run of success that saw the program make 15 bowl...
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Former Bears assistant Eric Bieniemy’s son charged in shooting of his mother, authorities sayJul 27, 2026 7:50 pm - ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, the wife of the Kansas City...
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The most intriguing college football quarterbacks heading into the seasonJul 26, 2026 3:11 pm - It sounds absurd when said out loud: A quarterback who didn’t even start in high school is ranked ahead of Arch Manning. Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker is one of many quarterbacks with a compelling story.