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'If I don’t get this right, my career is over': How Penn State landed on Matt Campbell as its next coach

The Nittany Lions got their guy in Campbell, but they took a circuitous route.

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FOOTBALL FOCUS

NFL Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Joe Burrow, the red-hot Jaguars and Pro Bowl rosters

Here's the latest, including intel on Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots, the Jaguars' legitimacy and Pro Bowl roster fallout.

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NFL execs on how Tua Tagovailoa lost his edge and Mike McDaniel's support

What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?

STEELERS TALK

Spears: DK Metcalf's suspension should've 'absolutely' been upheld

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Should the Steelers rest Aaron Rodgers if they clinch a playoff spot?

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'IT REALLY JUST OPENS YOUR EYES'

How a random NFL drug test led to a cancer diagnosis: Alex Singleton's 'horrifying' past two months

The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

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ARE THE LAKERS FOR REAL?

Luka, AR and the hilarious bromance fueling the Lakers' wild start

The success and virality of this duo is doing more than quiet the typical noise around the Lakers. It also might transition the franchise fully into their post-LeBron era.

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SIZING UP EVERY TEAM

NBA Power Rankings: Young risers to watch on all 30 teams

From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' young riser in this week's Power Rankings.

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IS DEBOER STILL IN MIX FOR MICHIGAN?

Thamel: Michigan's interest in hiring Kalen DeBoer brings risk

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