December 3, 2023
In the good old days, scouting for young footballers happened exactly the way you’d think it would: Experienced talent spotters and managers fanned out the length and breadth of the country, visiting games, taking notes. Though not watertight, the process was tried and tested and was backed by a treasure trove of knowledge and experience.
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The NCAA Division I Board Administration Committee has denied James Madison football’s second waiver request seeking full bowl eligibility for the 10-0 football team, according to ESPN. Jacksonville State and Tarleton State were also reportedly denied full postseason eligibility. James Madison and Jacksonville State are both in the mandatory two-year transition period after they made
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The five neighboring UEFA member federations – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland – had been a long-time favourite to win the tournament bid. ADVERTISEMENT The United Kingdom and Ireland will host the 2028 European football championship, with Italy and Turkey picked to co-host the tournament in 2032. Europe’s football governing
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As a deep pass soared toward his sideline, a trailing Domani Jackson quickly closed the gap between him and the Nevada receiver. As a former track phenom, Jackson’s straight-line speed was just one of many tantalizing tools that made him California’s most coveted cornerback prospect in recent memory. So by the time the ball reached
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A lot of college football fans are looking for a villain to blame. “Who is responsible for this?” As though the recent flood of NCAA conference realignments were fodder for a murder podcast. The latest answer, from Arizona State’s president, is: “the overlords of the media empire.” How convenient. Opinion Columnist LZ Granderson LZ Granderson
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The best player of his generation and quite possibly the best player of all time, Messi arrived in MLS with every conceivable accolade at club and international level: league titles in Spain and France; four Champions League trophies with Barcelona; and the America’s Cup, and last December’s World Cup with Argentina. His status as the
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Coverage of raiders, cavalry, cycling and racing, and everything else related to sports in the ACT, for The Canberra Times. Basically I love sports and watching it is a full time job. Email: david.polkinghorne@canberratimes.com.au Coverage of raiders, cavalry, cycling and racing, and everything else related to sports in the ACT, for The Canberra Times. Basically
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DALLAS – Alex Grinch not one of those who embellish. Players say this is one of the reasons the USC defensive coordinator is respected. He shoots straight. Even if it means putting yourself in the crosshairs. So when asked on Thursday to take stock of what he had achieved with USC protection in his first
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