LeShon Johnson, Ex-N.F.L. Player, Is Convicted in Major Dogfighting Case

Federal investigators said that they had seized 190 pit-bull-type dogs from the former running back, who previously pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges in 2004.

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Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama Will Run for Governor

The Alabama Republican is the latest federal lawmaker to seek elected office back at home.

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Trump Considers Executive Order on College Athlete Payments

College athletes have signed deals worth millions of dollars since the N.C.A.A. allowed student-athletes to become paid endorsers.

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Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, Shuts Down Question About Their Relationship

The legendary football coach has never shared much with the news media, but on Sunday it was Jordon Hudson who shut down a line of questioning.

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LeShon Johnson, Ex-N.F.L. Running Back, Ran Major Dogfighting Kennel, U.S. Says

Federal investigators say that they seized 190 pit-bull-type dogs from the former player, who previously pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges in 2004.

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The Power Struggle Over a College Athlete’s Medical Well-Being

When the former team doctor for Penn State football sued for wrongful termination, the case offered a rare look into coaches interfering with medical advice.

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As Salaries Boom, It’s a Good Time to Be an NFL Coach

Pay packages, even for first-time coaches, have risen sharply since the 1990s as teams seek those who can turn their franchises into perennial Super Bowl contenders.

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Why General Manager Is the Hottest Job Title in College Sports

With players being paid and routinely changing schools, universities increasingly need someone besides a coach to put together a team.

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Fans at Sugar Bowl Observe Moment of Silence for New Orleans Truck Attack

Those who stuck around for the game said they were not worried about another attack. “You’ve just got to be smart and keep moving forward,” one fan said.

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In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed By Terror in the French Quarter

The attack that left 15 dead and about three dozen injured followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.

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