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Georgia receiver Arian Smith flourishes in expanded role

ATHENS, Ga. — We’re all used to seeing Arian Smith run deep down the field for the Georgia Bulldogs. What we’re not used to seeing is what Smith was doing before the snap of the football Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

Panthers legend Steve Smith Sr. not named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2023 class

For the second straight year, Panthers legend Steve Smith Sr. was not named a modern-era finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

Joe Thomas named as a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

Joe Thomas is one step closer to Canton!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

Why Damar Hamlin’s collapse marks a seismic shift for the NFL and its fans

Pro football typically stops for nothing, with teams playing on despite grievous injuries. On Monday, things were different

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2023

Football is violent. But the brotherhood shown for Damar Hamlin is why we play

We NFL players often will say we are willing to die for this game. But what happens when the price that we insist that we are eager to pay comes up for collection?

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2023

Frank Lampard’s Everton (at time of writing) and a heroically inept display

In today’s Football Daily: Are Frank Lampard’s Everton about to become plain old Everton again?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023

What Doug Pederson told Jaguars players after Damar Hamlin’s collapse

"I want my players to understand that we're here for them."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2023

How fantasy football sites from Yahoo to ESPN are handling Week 17 scoring after Bills-Bengals postponement

Here's how fantasy sites are handling Week 17 with the status of Bills-Bengals in limbo.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2023

Pelé was more than a great footballer – he revolutionised Brazil’s football industry

Brazilian football legend Pelé (1940-2022), whose death was announced in December, inspired countless fans with his skills on the pitch. But his contribution to the off-the-pitch business of football is by no means less impressive.

The Conversation · Jan 4, 2023

Scots footballer desperate to battle back to health after devastating illnesses threaten career

Will Graham is battling back after collapsing with an aneurysm on the pitch and then having a devastating seizure.

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023