Cowboys' path to playoffs becomes clearer after stunning upset of Saints

Dallas holds the Saints' explosive offense to 176 total yards in securing its fourth straight victory with a statement win.

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Brees credits Cowboys as 10-win streak ends

After a historic start to the season, the Saints' offense failed to deliver in Thursday night's 13-10 loss to the Cowboys. The Saints carried a 10-game winning streak into the contest.

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VP Williams: Redskins unified in Foster move

Redskins VP Doug Williams said "a lot of thought" went into the team's decision to claim Reuben Foster and that "there was going to be some risk-reward involved in it."

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Cobb: Rodgers 'ready to light everybody up'

Packers WR Randall Cobb said he's excited to return this week because he thinks QB Aaron Rodgers is "getting ready to light everybody up" and "it's going to be a lot of fun."

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49ers' Sherman: No relationship with Wilson

Richard Sherman is eager to see "some old faces" when he visits Seattle for the first time since joining the 49ers. As for Russell Wilson? "We were teammates," Sherman said.

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Browns OC: Mayfield spoke truth about Jackson

Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens said Thursday he has no problem with any of Baker Mayfield's recent statements about former coach Hue Jackson, including an Instagram response when Mayfield called Jackson "fake."

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OBJ not sated by stats: '1,000 yards a minimum'

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is hardly content after topping 1,000 yards receiving Sunday for the fourth time in his five-year career. That's the baseline. He's aiming more for 2,000.

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JuJu: 'No consideration' about outpacing Brown

Despite leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in yards and catches, JuJu Smith-Schuster said Antonio Brown still very much sets the tone for the receivers.

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Week 13 NFL playoff picture: Saints lose home-field advantage

If the regular season ended right now, here's how the top six would look in each conference. Plus clinching scenarios.

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Barnwell: Picking all 32 NFL teams' best and worst seasons ever

Are the 2018 Saints the best in team history? Are the 2018 Raiders the worst? We ran the numbers on every franchise.

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Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for Week 13

Matthew shares a story of his father's dedication to improving care for cancer patients, and offers his usual lineup-setting advice for Week 13.

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Prime-time Parlay: Straight-up picks for this week's biggest games

Prime-time Parlay is your FPI-based guide that predicts the results of all the biggest NFL games of Week 13.

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The targeting of Eric Reid: Where he's probably wrong, and dead right

Is the NFL targeting Reid over drug testing? That's unlikely, but he still has an ax to grind, and it's the 32 teams that are to blame.

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Watch: Fastest times clocked during touchdowns in 2018, by position

Tyreek Hill hitting nearly 22 mph wasn't the fastest time clocked during a touchdown this season, but it topped the time of 329-pound Linval Joseph.

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How to fix Jets' offense in 2019: Take risk on Le'Veon Bell

The Jets haven't had a Pro Bowl player at an offensive skill position since 2004. It's beyond time to find one, even if it's costly.

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Josh Gordon excited to contribute to meaningful December games

There weren't many late-season games that mattered in Cleveland, so Gordon and some teammates are eager for their first playoff push.

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Packers can't close games, and it's on Aaron Rodgers & Co.

The Packers have been a "one-half team," especially the past two weeks in scoring six points in the second half, another oddity in a confounding year.

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Patrick Mahomes is focused on eliminating turnovers following Rams game

Chiefs coach Andy Reid isn't worried about Mahomes' five turnovers during the Monday Night Football shootout: "He doesn't make the same mistake twice."

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Quotables: Northwestern Hosts Georgia Tech in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Fullerton, CA - November 25, 2018 - Titan Gym: Coach Chris Collins of the Northwestern University Wildcats during the 2018 Wooden Legacy.(Photo by Kohjiro Kinno / ESPN Images)

EVANSTON, Ill. — Coming off a 2-1 showing in the Wooden Legacy (Nov. 22-25) in Fullerton, California, Northwestern hosts Georgia Tech as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge before starting conference play on Saturday, Dec. 1. Read what the Wildcats are saying in advance of their big week...

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Northwestern Battles Georgia Tech in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Fullerton, CA - November 25, 2018 - Titan Gym: Barret Benson (25) of the Northwestern University Wildcats during the 2018 Wooden Legacy.(Photo by Kohjiro Kinno / ESPN Images)



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Three Storylines to Watch: Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech

Fullerton, CA - November 23, 2018 - Titan Gym: Ryan Taylor (14) of the Northwestern University Wildcats during the 2018 Wooden Legacy.(Photo by Kohjiro Kinno / ESPN Images)

Seeking to continue their momentum after back-to-back wins at the Wooden Legacy in Fullerton, California, the Wildcats host Georgia Tech in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here are some stories to watch…

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Sharples and Viggiano Claim All-North Region Honors

Kayla Sharples and Marisa Viggiano

Seniors Kayla Sharples and Marisa Viggiano both earned spots on the United Soccer Coaches All-North Region Teams, as announced this week.

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Jimmie Johnson & Fernando Alonso talk about their ride swap at the Bahrain International Circuit

Hear from Jimmie Johnson and Fernando Alonso after they swapped rides at the Bahrain International Circuit.

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Biggest injury questions for all 32 teams in Week 13

Will the Bears have Mitchell Trubisky on the field against the Giants this week? NFL Nation reporters update all the key injuries for every team.

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Mayfield: No regrets over calling Jackson 'fake'

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said Wednesday that he has no regrets over calling former coach Hue Jackson "fake" and added that he's not looking for the approval of anyone who questions his maturity.

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Seahawks' Carroll still has soft spot for Sherman

While Richard Sherman may have expressed some criticism of Seahawks coach Pete Carroll after the team moved on from him after last season, Carroll said Wednesday he has nothing but fond memories of Sherman.

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Bucs offering free tickets to season-ticket holders

Ranking 30th in home attendance this season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have offered select season-ticket holders two free tickets for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

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Gruden: 'No guarantee' Foster plays for Redskins

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said the team will continue to investigate Reuben Foster's legal problems, adding there is "no guarantee" the former 49ers linebacker ever plays for Washington.

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Source: NFLPA looking into Reid's drug testing

Panthers safety Eric Reid said the NFL's drug-testing system is "obviously not" random, and a source told ESPN that the NFL Players Association is looking into his allegation that the league is targeting him with excessive testing

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Rodgers doesn't think he's off, may push limit

Aaron Rodgers defended his fundamentals but said he might take more chances with the Packers backed into a corner.

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HOFer Jackson has brain surgery, 'doing fine'

Rickey Jackson, who suffered a subdural hematoma during a recent fall, is doing well after having surgery to drain blood and relieve pressure on his brain, his daughter said.

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Picking the next wave of NFL coaching candidates: The hottest names

The Patriots assistant backed out of the Colts' head-coaching job last February, but he's a possibility again. Here are 35 names on the interview circuit.

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Christian McCaffrey emerging as arguably NFL's best all-purpose back

Has the Panthers' 2017 first-round pick been as good as advertised? Yes and yes.

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Saquon Barkley to wear cleats supporting his niece with rare illness

Barkley is among several Giants players supporting a cause with special cleats this Sunday as a part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative.

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Matt Ryan's 'My Cause, My Cleats' hits home for the father of twins

This Sunday, the Falcons quarterback will honor the hospital that cared for his infant sons, who were born prematurely.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick honors Jacksonville shooting survivor with cleats

The Buccaneers QB imparts his own "FitzMagic" on the cleats he'll wear on Sunday against the Panthers.

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Week 12 overreactions: Lamar Jackson will save Harbaugh's job?

The rookie QB has helped Baltimore to two wins. Can he help his coach get off the hot seat too? We take on Week 12's biggest questions.

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Why JuJu Smith-Schuster is outpacing Antonio Brown

With Antonio Brown still drawing lots of attention, second-year Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is making opponents pay a big price.

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Harry Potter understands the pain of being a Lions fan

Thanks to his girlfriend who's from Michigan, actor Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame has aligned himself with the Lions.

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Javi Gracia: Watford head coach signs new long-term contract

Javi Gracia has signed a new long-term contract with Watford, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Gracia, 48, joined Watford in January to succeed Marco Silva, helping keep the Hornets in the top flight when relegation was a real possibility.

He started this season with four wins from the opening four matches, and currently has Watford in the top half of the Premier League table.

Gracia, who managed clubs in Spain, Greece and Russia before being appointed the Hornets’ head coach, has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

“I am very happy to extend my contract,” Gracia said.

“I am very proud in this moment to be part of this club and to belong here for more seasons.”

Scott Duxbury, the Watford chairman and CEO, added: “We are delighted that Javi has agreed an extension to his contract.

“From day one it was clear that Javi worked well with us and shared our vision of how to achieve success for Watford Football Club, and we are looking forward to continuing that work together for many years to come.”

Gracia was brought in by Watford following the sacking of Marco Silva, who was dismissed in January on the back of a run of just one win in 11 matches.

Javi Gracia's career at Watford

  • Matches: 30
  • Wins: 11
  • Draws: 5
  • Defeats: 14
  • Goals for: 34
  • Goals against: 44
  • Points won: 38
  • Biggest win: 4-1 vs Chelsea, 3-0 vs Huddersfield
  • Biggest defeat: 5-0 vs Liverpool

The former midfielder was praised upon his appointment as ‘very highly valued in Spain’, though his Vicarage Road career began with a 1-0 defeat by Southampton in the FA Cup.

Watford ended the season winning four of their 15 matches played under Gracia’s tutelage, and he’s claimed a further seven wins so far this term; six in the Premier League and the other in the Carabao Cup

Memorable results include a 4-1 defeat of Chelsea in his first home match in charge, as well as a comeback victory over Tottenham played back in September.



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Rating every NFL coach's job security: Who's safe, who's not

Mike McCarthy's Packers are facing another season without the playoffs. Pete Carroll's Seahawks are pushing for a wild-card spot.

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Sources: Jackson expected to start for Ravens

Quarterback Joe Flacco isn't expected to practice this week for the Ravens, paving the way for Lamar Jackson to start Sunday against the Falcons, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Ex-49ers linebacker Foster claimed by Redskins

The Redskins claimed linebacker Reuben Foster off waivers after the Niners cut him loose in the wake of another domestic violence arrest. He was subsequently placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the NFL reviews the incident.

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Vick advises L. Jackson to 'proceed with caution'

Michael Vick believes Baltimore's Lamar Jackson has the "best chance" to finish with the most rushing yards of any NFL quarterback, but advised the rookie to "proceed with caution," putting the optimal number of runs for Jackson at 10 or 12 per game.

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Hackenberg among QBs allocated in AAF draft

The new Alliance of American Football allocated 32 quarterbacks Tuesday night for its inaugural 2019 season, including former NFL notables Christian Hackenberg, Scott Tolzien and Zach Mettenberger.

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Dallas' Lawrence not worried about Saints O-line

The Saints' offensive line has garnered plenty of praise, but Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence says the goal Thursday night is to hit them "in the mouth" for 60 minutes to see how they respond.

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Big Ben not apologizing for 12 interceptions

Despite throwing 12 interceptions this season, Ben Roethlisberger said he's not going to stop slinging the ball.

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Brady marvels as Rivers' record Sunday game

Tom Brady praised Philip Rivers' 25 straight completions on Sunday, noting the "high level of difficulty" on a lot of his throws.

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Week 13 Power Rankings: Where Saints, Rams, Chiefs could slip up

The final stretch of the NFL season is ahead, and we have win-total projections and the toughest remaining test for every team.

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Chargers need 'Mr. December' Philip Rivers to keep wearing the cape

Philip Rivers is 20 games above .500 in regular-season games played in December and January since taking over as a starter in 2006.

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What we learned: Who's surging in the Rookie of the Year races

Saquon Barkley is a front-runner, but there are 12 others who could muscle their way into the Rookie of the Year discussions.

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Week 12's best, worst QBs: Jackson's sneaky-bad game

Rookies Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson both won, but turned in very different QBR numbers. Here are the week's best and worst QB performances.

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New kicks: NFL players unveil cleats for a cause

More than 800 NFL players will wear special cleats in Weeks 13-15 highlighting a charity of their choice.

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Le'Veon Bell's bitter divorce with Steelers was years in the making

Le'Veon Bell and the Steelers never could get on the same page about a long-term deal, with each side believing it had been wronged at some point.

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Rob Gronkowski is back to being himself, catching TDs and having fun

The Patriots feed off the production, as well as the emotion of the veteran tight end, and both were evident in the win over the Jets.

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Titans' playoff hopes plummet over the course of two snaps

The Titans were stuffed on fourth-and-1, and after turning it over on downs, the Texans' Lamar Miller made them pay with a 97-yard TD run.

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Playoff picture: Pats slide past Steelers for bye

If the regular season ended right now, here's how the top six would look in each conference. Plus clinching scenarios.

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Barnwell: Sorting the cluttered, chaotic AFC playoff sprint

The Ravens, Colts and Broncos are surging. The Bengals and Dolphins are skidding. Let's make sense of the AFC postseason seeding.

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Projected 2019 NFL draft order: Three-team race for No. 1 pick

Arizona, San Francisco and Oakland are in the mix for the top pick in next year's draft. Here are our projections for Picks 1-32.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Benching doesn't mean Blake Bortles won't be around in 2019

The three-year extension signed by the QB in February means Jacksonville might have to keep the under-performing player around for another season.

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Baker Mayfield is removing quarterback from list of Browns' needs

When names such as Otto Graham and Bernie Kosar are being thrown around in Cleveland, it means Baker Mayfield is a budding star at quarterback.

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New Triplets? Maybe not, but Zeke, Dak and Amari off to promising start

They're young, talented and fueling a resurgence of optimism in Dallas, but even Jerry Jones won't compare them to Aikman, Smith and Irvin just yet.

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With a full week to prepare, Redskins will need more from Colt McCoy

Colt McCoy hasn't had a full week of first-team reps in practice in four years, and the rust was even more evident on a short week of practice.

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Notable bets: New England cover hurts books on mixed weekend

Sportsbooks got beat this weekend by the Patriots covering (-13) at the Jets, while Notre Dame not covering against USC helped. Here are the notable bets.

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Week 13 opening NFL lines

The Saints open as 7-point road favorites against the Cowboys. Here's the list of all opening Week 13 NFL lines from the SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas.

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Pentenga and Van Agt Named to NFHCA All-Region Teams

Puck Pentenga, Kirsten Mansfield and Eva van Agt

Seniors Puck Pentenga and Eva van Agt were both honored with Longstreth/NFHCA All-Region Teams as announced by the NFHCA on Monday.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Driver of the Year – Kevin Harvick

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Driver of the Year goes to Kevin Harvick.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Rising Star – Chase Elliott

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Rising Star goes to Chase Elliott.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Awards: Best Altercation - Kyle Busch vs. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Best Altercation goes to Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Radio Sweetheart of the Year – Clint Bowyer

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Radio Sweetheart of the Year goes to Clint Bowyer.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Biggest Oops – Jimmie Johnson’s ROVAL wheel hop

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Biggest Oops goes to Jimmie Johnson's wheel hop at the ROVAL.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Best Paint Scheme – Brad Keselowski at Darlington

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Best Paint Scheme goes to Brad Keselowski's Rusty Wallace tribute at Darlington.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Wildest Wreck – Jamie McMurray at Talladega

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Wildest Wreck goes to Jamie McMurray's flip at Talladega.

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NASCAR Race Hub Fans’ Choice Awards: Best Finish – Joey Logano vs. Martin Truex Jr. at Martinsville

The NASCAR Race Hub Fans' Choice Award for Best Finish goes to Joey Logano moving Martin Truex Jr. for the win at Martinsville.

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Darren Pitcher: Former Charlton midfielder dies, aged 49

Former midfielder Darren Pitcher has died aged 49, Charlton Athletic confirmed on Monday.

Pitcher came through Charlton’s youth ranks, joining them at 13, and went on to make 214 appearances, scoring 12 goals before joining Crystal Palace in 1994.

The midfielder was part of the Charlton team which returned to their home stadium at The Valley on December 5, 1992, and helped set up the goal in the 1-0 win over Portsmouth.

Pitcher moved across south London to Palace and the Eagles went on to reach the semi-finals of both the League Cup and FA Cup in his first season.

The midfielder, though, saw his playing career eventually come to a premature end in the wake of a serious knee injury suffered against Huddersfield following a challenge from Paul Reid during a First Division match on August 31, 1996.

Pitcher had a brief spell with Leyton Orient during 1998, but never played professionally again afterwards.

In 2001, Pitcher lost his case of alleged negligence against Huddersfield at the High Court, in which he was seeking damages of more than £1million.

Since leaving professional football, Pitcher had been working in the building trade.

Charlton historian Colin Cameron had reflected on Pitcher’s time with the Addicks in his book ‘Valiant 500’. He wrote: “What was admirable about Pitcher was his attitude, patience and determination to improve his game.”

Pitcher made 83 appearances for Palace, scoring two goals before his retirement, including a long-range effort in the 1994-95 FA Cup quarter-final win over Wolves.

Crystal Palace are saddened to hear of the passing of former midfielder Darren Pitcher at the age of 49,” the Eagles said on their official website.

“Everyone at the club would like to pass on their condolences to Darren’s family and friends.”



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Flyers goalie Carter Hart wishes the future was now

The 2016 draft pick is Philly's future franchise goalie. Despite the organization's patience, the 20-year-old wants to accelerate his ascension.

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Bruins D Miller takes puck to throat at Toronto

Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller was transported to the hospital after being struck in the throat by the puck Monday night at Toronto.

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Strome, Perlini join Hawks practice after trade

Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini made it to Chicago in time to join their new team for practice after they were acquired Sunday night in a trade with Arizona.

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Canadiens place defenseman Alzner on waivers

The Montreal Canadiens have placed defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers.

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New direction: Struggling Flyers fire GM Hextall

The Philadelphia Flyers fired general manager Ron Hextall on Monday after 4½ seasons on the job as the team struggles with a 10-11-2 record under coach Dave Hakstol.

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Top waiver adds of the week, including Little, DeSmith

Searching for some waiver adds for your fantasy hockey roster? Victoria Matiash lists the best players still available in the majority of ESPN leagues.

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NBA Power Rankings: Why L.A.'s top story isn't LeBron's Lakers

Toronto has won five straight, while LeBron has the Lakers dominating everyone not named Orlando. Meanwhile, it's the other team in L.A. that is making the real moves out west.

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Power Rankings: New No. 1 looks very familiar

The debate between Kansas and Gonzaga for No. 1 goes to the Jayhawks, but barely.

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Loyola-Chicago (and Sister Jean) ready for another banner season

After a star-making Final Four run for Loyola-Chicago and its biggest fan, coach Porter Moser is obsessive about building on the success.

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Can Deontay Wilder become the fighter of his dreams?

Deontay Wilder faces more than just an undefeated Tyson Fury on Saturday. For Wilder, a win cements his status as one of the greatest boxers in the world.

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Benching no guarantee Blake Bortles will be gone in 2019

The three-year extension signed by the QB in February means Jacksonville might have to keep the under-performing player around for another season.

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Power 5 conference power rankings

Find out how every Power 5 team stacks up against conference foes at the end of the regular season.

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Early Gatorade baths, coach fights and 146 points: Tales of a 7OT epic

The Texas A&M-LSU game had a little bit of everything on Saturday night. Let's relive the most unbelievable moments from a game we'll never forget.

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Notre Dame's Young is espnW's player of the week

The 6-foot junior guard helped the Fighting Irish rally past Oregon State in their first real test of the season and win the Vancouver Showcase.

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Josh Donaldson's deal with Braves could pay off big for both sides

For $23 million, Atlanta stepped up its quest to repeat in the NL East while a former MVP gets a year to re-establish his value.

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Evaluating risk factors for top 10 free-agent relievers

With the use of relievers soaring, we take a look at the 10 best on the open market. And while there are several high-profile names, it's buyer beware for the biggest ones.

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Atlanta pounces on Red Bulls abandoning the press

The New York Red Bulls pressed their way to MLS' summit, but they were a different team in the East finals. So was Atlanta, who was prepared to win.

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Echoes of 2013 as SKC hold out against Portland

There was something eerily familiar about Sporting Kansas City's 0-0 draw with the Portland Timbers on Sunday night.

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Cheaters go unchecked in $1 million Fortnite tourney qualifiers

Fortnite star Turner "Tfue" Tenney was among those affected by aimbotting and other cheats during qualifiers for the $1 million tournament.

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Monday, November 26, 2018

Third straight loss a 'slap' to Panthers' playoff hopes

Despite impressive performances by Christian McCaffrey and Cam Newton, Carolina couldn't finish off Seattle in a devastating home defeat.

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'Trash' to treasure: Bills QB Josh Allen runs over Jaguars

After missing four games to an elbow injury, the Bills rookie sets a team record for QB rushing yards as the Bills win their second game in a row.

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Eagles' win over the Giants sets up key MNF game with Redskins

The defending champs are a mediocre team right now, and it showed Sunday, but that may be enough in the lackluster NFC East.

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Lamar Jackson wins with his arm this time as a QB decision looms

It wasn't always pretty, but Baltimore's Lamar Jackson led the way through the air Sunday. So what do the Ravens do if Joe Flacco is ready this week?

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Sony Michel proves he's the key to the Patriots' offense

The rookie running back's 133 rushing yards were the most by a Patriots player since 2014, and New England needed him in a less-than-dominant win.

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Collapse evidence of how far Giants are from competing in NFC East

The Giants' loss to the Eagles showed why New York is in the hunt for the top pick instead of a playoff bid.

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Bucs' Jameis Winston passes first test in regaining starting QB position

Winston needed to avoid turnovers and show poised decision making to remain Tampa's starter. He achieved that goal, at least for one week.

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Derek Carr taking lumps as Raiders guarantee another losing season

Derek Carr was sacked three more times, upping his season total to 35, and he was forced to visit the medical tent twice. Are better days ahead?

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No. 19 Wildcats Win Land of Lincoln Trophy, Top Illinois, 24-16

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EVANSTON, Ill – Three different Wildcats scored touchdowns to lead Northwestern (8-4, 8-1 Big Ten) to a perfect season versus West Division foes with an 24-16 win over Illinois (4-8, 2-7 Big Ten) on Senior Day at Ryan Field on Saturday afternoon.

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Shooting, Defense Leads Northwestern to 79-57 Win Over Utah

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FULLERTON, Calif. — Northwestern (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten) used a stifling defense to dispatch Utah (3-3, 0-0 Pac-12) to finish off a two-win Wooden Legacy stay on Sunday afternoon at Titan Gym.

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Wildcats Improve to 5-0 with Rout of Skyhawks

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Northwestern ran past UT-Martin in a 90-64 win on Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena to improve their perfect record to 5-0.

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’Cats Take Regular Season Finale Over Indiana

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EVANSTON, Ill. — The Wildcats (16-16) wrapped up their season on Saturday night at the new Welsh-Ryan Arena with a four-set win over Indiana (16-15).

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Northwestern Announces 2019 Schedule

Northwestern Softball Group 2019

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern head coach Kate Drohan has announced another trademark Wildcats schedule for the 2019 season, featuring tournaments and destinations both new and familiar with top-tier competition across the board.

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'Cats Face Utah in Wooden Legacy Finale

Fullerton, CA - November 23, 2018 - Titan Gym: A.J. Turner (21) of the Northwestern University Wildcats during the 2018 Wooden Legacy.(Photo by Kohjiro Kinno / ESPN Images)



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Wildcats Handle La Salle with 91-74 Win

Fullerton, CA - November 22, 2018 - Titan Gym: A.J. Turner (21) of the Northwestern University Wildcats during the 2018 Wooden Legacy.(Photo by Kohjiro Kinno / ESPN Images)

FULLERTON, Calif. — Led by three 20-plus point performances, Northwestern (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten) got back on track with a 91-74 win over La Salle (0-6, 0-0 Atlantic 10) at Titan Gym in the second game of the Wooden Legacy.

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Mick McCarthy appointed Republic of Ireland manager with Stephen Kenny to take charge after Euro 2020

Mick McCarthy has been appointed Republic of Ireland manager until the end of Euro 2020, the Football Association of Ireland have confirmed.

McCarthy takes charge on a two-year deal with Stephen Kenny, who takes immediate charge of the Under-21s, succeeding him after the next European Championship finals.

Terry Connor, McCarthy’s loyal number two, will join as assistant coach, alongside Ireland’s record goalscorer Robbie Keane.

“I’m honoured and excited to be back with the Republic of Ireland,” McCarthy said. “I am delighted that the FAI Board and CEO have given me this opportunity to lead the team to EURO 2020,” said McCarthy.

“I have been involved in club football for the last 15 years, so this will be a new challenge but one that I know well. I’m delighted to have Terry Connor, a trusted colleague and excellent coach, and Robbie Keane, one of the finest players who I had the pleasure of managing, helping me as assistant coaches.

“I am looking forward to getting started and embracing this challenge to qualify for EURO 2020, where it would be fantastic to play in front of the Ireland supporters in Aviva Stadium.”

FAI chief executive John Delaney said McCarthy was the obvious candidate to replace Martin O’Neill, who left the role this week after relegation in the Nations League.

Delaney said: “This is a very exciting time for Irish football as we are able to welcome back a proven manager at international level in Mick McCarthy and also look to the future with Stephen Kenny.

Mick McCarthy's managerial career

  • 1992-96: Millwall
  • 1996-2002: Republic of Ireland (first spell)
  • 2003-06: Sunderland
  • 2006-12: Wolves
  • 2012-18: Ipswich
  • 2018-20 (expected): Republic of Ireland (second spell)

“Mick was a great player for Ireland and then had a terrific impact as manager by guiding the team to the round of 16 in the 2002 World Cup following a memorable draw with eventual finalists Germany.

“There is no doubt that he knows international football and has the appetite to lead the team forward again.”

The highly-rated Kenny, who led Dundalk to the group stages of the Europa League in 2016, is set to be unveiled at a separate press conference next week.



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Adam Lovatt: Hastings United midfielder set to join Leeds United for five-day trial

Leeds United have agreed a deal to take Adam Lovatt on trial, Hastings United have confirmed.

Lovatt, the midfielder, currently plays for the non-league outfit having risen through their academy system.

And they announced on their website that Lovatt will move to Leeds for a five-day period starting December 3.

A statement read: “Adam has generated a lot of interest from numerous clubs due to his consistent and improving performances during both the second half of the 2017/18 season and in this current season to date.

“All at the Club wish him well in his forthcoming trial and are very pleased that one of its young players has attracted the attention of a club of Leeds United’s calibre.”

Interest in Lovatt was reported to be high back in September, with a trio of Premier League clubs named as keeping tabs on him.

Crystal Palace, Brighton and Watford were reported to be chasing the talented teenager by TEAMtalk.

Nonetheless, Leeds have jumped to the front of the queue for Lovatt by bringing him to their Thorp Arch training ground for a week-long spell next month.

 



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