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High school anthem protests stirring emotions

Two schools responded to student anthem protests in markedly different ways as communities grapple with the rights of free speech.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/2-high-school-protests-anthem-2-different-emotional-reactions-215017878.html?src=rss

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UConn in the NFL: First Quarter Report

The NFL season is a quarter of the way through and there have been lots of interesting headlines from sensational rookie performances to Tony Romo's broadcasting skills, it's really run the gamut. Here's a look at how the former UConn Huskies in the NFL are performing so far. Andrew Adams
Source: https://www.theuconnblog.com/2017/10/4/16427630/uconn-in-the-nfl-first-quarter-report?src=rss

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Forget the Eagles, Redskins and Giants: Aaron Rodgers is the Cowboys' biggest nemesis right now

Translation: Get defensive backs in the passing lanes and prevent your pass rushers from over-pursuing. Easier said than done. If Rodgers isn't beating teams with quick throws near the line of scrimmage, he's escaping the pocket (or well) and wrecking opponents' gameplans with his outstanding
Source: http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/10/04/forget-eagles-redskins-giants-aaron-rodgers-cowboys-biggest-nemesis-right-now?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter?src=rss

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Browns sign receiver Bryce Treggs, waive injured Jordan Leslie

The Cleveland Browns signed second-year receiver Bryce Treggs to their active roster off the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. To make room, they waived receiver Jordan Leslie who is believed to have torn one of his hamstrings, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Treggs, a 6-foot, 185
Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2017/10/4/16427584/browns-sign-receiver-bryce-treggs-waive-injured-jordan-leslie?src=rss

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Tre'Davious White could be the next great Buffalo Bills cornerback

The Buffalo Bills are full of newcomers. From head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane, to the back end of the roster, the Bills have quickly churned the roster of good players and journeymen. Standing ahead of them all is Tre'Davious White who might not just be the best new face
Source: https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/10/4/16427358/tredavious-white-could-be-the-next-great-buffalo-bills-cornerback?src=rss

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Packers Week 5 Injury Report: Running backs and tackles practice on Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers practiced for the first time since last Thursday's win over the Chicago Bears — a win that took a heavy toll on the team on the injury front. However, the Packers got some encouraging news regarding their injured players today, as all but one player on the 53-man
Source: https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2017/10/4/16419472/packers-week-5-injury-report-running-backs-and-tackles-practice-on-wednesday?src=rss

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Cowboys vs. Packers injury report: Sean Lee doesn't practice, but Anthony Hitchens does

The Dallas Cowboys would love to have Sean Lee back for the game against the Green Bay Packers. Whether that happens or not is still up in the air. After sitting out the Los Angeles Rams game, he was unable to practice on Wednesday heading into the Sunday game with the Packers. Joining him on the sidelines
Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2017/10/4/16427452/dallas-cowboys-vs-green-bay-packers-injury-report-sean-lee-doesnt-practice-but-anthony-hitchens-does?src=rss

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Bucs waive one-time 49ers free agent target Jacquies Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a roster move on Wednesday, waiving pass rusher Jacquies Smith. He is not yet a vested veteran, which means he will go through the waivers process. NFL reporter Aaron Wilson thinks there will be some action for him on waivers. The 49ers pass rush has been inconsistent at
Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/2017/10/4/16427566/bucs-waive-one-time-49ers-free-agent-target-jacquies-smith?src=rss

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Watch/Listen to the BTSC Steelers podcast "The Standard is the Standard" NOW

Since “The Standard is the Standard” moved to our YouTube Channel (yeah, we have a YouTube channel now...you should subscribe HERE) we don't broadcast the shows live on BlogTalkRadio anymore. But that doesn't mean you can't watch/listen to the live show. You can either watch the show (hopefully
Source: https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2017/10/4/16427714/watch-listen-to-the-btsc-steelers-podcast-the-standard-is-the-standard-now?src=rss

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Seaside Chats: Luka Jones talks LA Rams and why it's okay to switch team allegiances

What is an “acceptable” reason to be a fan of a team? Because you were born there? Your favorite player is on that team? Their stadium is sponsored by your favorite food? If there was anything that most people agree on, it's because it's your “hometown team.” Then it just comes down to what your
Source: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2017/10/4/16427406/seaside-chats-luka-jones-talks-la-rams-and-why-its-okay-to-switch-team-allegiances?src=rss

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Rees Odhiambo: It felt scary being unable to breathe

Rees Odhiambo‘s teammates and coaches were scared as they watched Seattle Fire Department paramedics work on the Seattle offensive lineman Sunday. But they weren’t nearly as scared as he was. “It felt scary in the locker room when I couldn’t really breathe at the time,” Odhiambo said, via Gregg Bell
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/rees-odhiambo-felt-scary-being-014148031.html?src=rss

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CBS Sports' Phil Simms On Week 5 Patriots-Buccaneers TNF Matchup, More

The New England Patriots entered the season as favorites to win Super Bowl LII. But after two losses in four games, including this past Sunday's last-second defeat against the Carolina Panthers, the Patriots clearly have several question marks around their roster. However the areas of weakness are
Source: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/10/04/patriots-buccaneers-week-five-preview-phil-simms-interview/?yptr=yahoo?src=rss

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Clippers leave Hawaii believing they've grown together as a team

At the end of nine days of training camp with a slew of new faces, the Clippers departed Hawaii Wednesday morning with a sense of purpose. They were motivated by the slights that they won't be the same team without star ke Chris Paul and key figures J.J. Redick and Jamal Crawford. But a team bond
Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20171004-story.html?src=rss

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2017 NFL rookie rankings: Quarter Mark

NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah's top 10 rookies headed into Week 5 of the 2017 NFL season.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/2017-nfl-rookie-rankings-quarter-012142440.html?src=rss

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Butch Jones doesn't expect Vols kick returner Evan Berry to be available against Gamecocks

Evan Berry had kickoff returns of 35 and 51 yards in Tennessee's season opener against Georgia Tech. He hasn't returned a kick since then due to an undisclosed injury, and Vols coach Butch Jones doesn't expect him back for next week's game against South Carolina. “He's getting closer
Source: http://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2017/10/04/butch-jones-doesnt-expect-vols-kick-returner-evan-berry-available-against-gamecocks/734182001/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss

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Wood appears set to follow Game 3 starter Darvish in Dodgers' playoff rotation

Right-hander Yu Darvish and left-hander Alex Wood each threw three simulated innings Wednesday at Dodger Stadium as the Dodgers sought to minimize the impact of long layoffs on their probable starters in games 3 and 4 of a National League Division series. Manager Dave Roberts has not yet officially announced
Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-report-20171004-story.html?src=rss

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Torrey Smith admits he has left some plays on the field

The Eagles continue to express confidence in Torrey Smith, believing the veteran can return to being the wide receiver he was in Baltimore. “No concern,” Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich said, via Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News. “When you play enough and you get enough balls thrown
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/torrey-smith-admits-left-plays-010941760.html?src=rss

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Bucs release ex-starting DE Smith, sources say

Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016 Follow on Twitter TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived former starting defensive end Jacquies Smith, sources told ESPN. Smith tweeted about the release Wednesday. The Bucs released Smith despite the
Source: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20917765/jacquies-smith-waived-tampa-bay-buccaneers?src=rss

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Myles Garrett, No. 1 overall pick in 2017 NFL Draft, to make regular-season debut against Jets

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft will likely make his NFL regular-season debut against the Jets this Sunday in Cleveland. Defensive end Myles Garrett — who suffered a high ankle sprain in practice in the week leading up to the season opener and has missed the first four games of the year — was
Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/myles-garrett-regular-season-debut-jets-article-1.3541906?src=rss

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Biggest NFL injury questions for Week 5

ESPN.com NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries across the league for Week 5. AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West AFC EAST Left tackle Cordy Glenn returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis after missing the past two games with separate
Source: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x171004/2017-nfl-biggest-injury-questions-all-32-teams-week-5?src=rss

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