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Retiring chairman Sean McManus leaves CBS Sports with critical properties locked up for the long term

Retiring chairman Sean McManus leaves CBS Sports with critical properties locked up for the long term

Sean McManus has had little time to reflect on his nearly 27 1/2-year tenure as CBS Sports anchor. This past month saw the Men’s NCAA Tournament and this weekend’s coverage of the The teachers. If anything, McManus has approached the last six months since he announced his retirement with a greater sense of gratitude. McManus’ …

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OJ Simpson was proof that we don’t really know celebrities

OJ Simpson was proof that we don’t really know celebrities

Editor’s note: OJ Simpson died on Wednesday “after a battle with cancer,” his family announced via social media. OJ Simpson taught us how pointless our journalism can be, how pointless our pontificating, how useless our observations. Even as we delved deeper into our subjects—in probing characteristics, psychoprofiles, broad coverage that should have revealed everything– he …

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OJ Simpson, football star-turned-celebrity-murderer, dead at 76 |  NFL News

OJ Simpson, football star-turned-celebrity-murderer, dead at 76 | NFL News

NEW DELHI: OJ Simpson, the American football star and actor who was infamously acquitted in a high-profile trial in 1995 of murdering his ex-wife but later found responsible for her death in a civil suit, has died at the age of 76. .Simpson, who became the focus of the “trial of the century,” died of …

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Jets make surprising trade for Eagles All-Pro Haason Reddick: Sources

Jets make surprising trade for Eagles All-Pro Haason Reddick: Sources

By Zach Rosenblatt, Diana Russini and Brooks Kubena The Philadelphia Eagles have traded pass rusher Hasson Reddick to the New York Jets, league sources have confirmed. The Jets send the Eagles a conditional 2026 third-round pick that could go second in exchange for Redick. ESPN first reported the news. Redick spent the last two seasons …

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The NFL’s competition committee is proposing a ban on hip-drop kicks and a radical overhaul of kickoffs

The NFL’s competition committee is proposing a ban on hip-drop kicks and a radical overhaul of kickoffs

The NFL’s competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at league meetings later this month, with 24 of 32 votes needed for approval. The committee did not propose any rule changes …

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The Chiefs add speedy receiver Marquise Brown to improve the passing game

The Chiefs add speedy receiver Marquise Brown to improve the passing game

By Nate Taylor, Diana Russini, Randy Mueller and Doug Haller Kansas City Chiefs fans and NFL watchers have been waiting all week for the team to make a move to improve their offense. The Chiefs agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free agent wide receiver Marquise Brown Thursday night worth up to $11 …

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In its 40th year, Courtyard By Marriott mixes business with pleasure

In its 40th year, Courtyard By Marriott mixes business with pleasure

For four decades, Courtyard by Marriott has been a trusted haven for business travelers looking for comfort, convenience and a touch of local flavor. Now, on the heels of its 40th anniversary, Courtyard isn’t just reminiscing—it’s redefining the work-travel experience with exciting developments like hotel openings, enhanced amenities, additional technology touchpoints and a lazy river …

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The Denver Broncos will release QB Russell Wilson when the new league year begins

The Denver Broncos will release QB Russell Wilson when the new league year begins

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two years ago, Russell Wilson heatedly declared his intention to play a dozen years in Denver and double the trio of Lombardi Trophies in the Broncos’ lobby. General manager George Payton was equally giddy, excited to send four first-round picks and three players to Seattle for a younger, stronger version of …

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Marchand: Chris Mortensen was a media pioneer and he did it with class

Marchand: Chris Mortensen was a media pioneer and he did it with class

Chris Mortensen was a legendary insider before social media turned deadlines from days to seconds. His rise in the early 1990s from newspapers to ESPN comes at a time when Sunday pregame broadcasts are still paramount. For viewers who grew up with the network, there will be something eternally special about recalling “NFL Sunday Countdown” …

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