A tough, bruising tailback, he set U.S.C.’s career rushing record. But he also dealt with drug and alcohol abuse and, later, dementia.
Category: Football
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Charles White, Heisman Winner With a Difficult Second Act, Dies at 64
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49ers Roll Over Seahawks to Advance to Divisional Round
The New York Times – Sports:The San Francisco 49ers got an impressive second half from rookie quarterback Brock Purdy.
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Why N.F.L. Receivers Don’t Get Enough Credit
The New York Times – Sports:In split seconds, their moves make all the difference. Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Tyreek Hill, DeVonta Smith and CeeDee Lamb helped us dissect the art of route running.
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Atlanta Announced as Neutral Site for Potential AFC Championship Game
The New York Times – Sports:If Kansas City and Buffalo advance to the conference championship round of the 2022 N.F.L. playoffs, the game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a neutral location.
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N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Wild-Card Round
The New York Times – Sports:The Seahawks will try to find a weakness in the 49er defense, and the Giants look to slip past the Vikings before Tom Brady attempts to extend his postseason magic against the Cowboys.
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NFL’s Damar Hamlin Released From Buffalo Hospital After Jarring Injury
The New York Times – Sports:Hamlin was expected to continue his recovery from cardiac arrest at home and with his team, the Buffalo Bills.
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The Stats That Will Define the N.F.L.’s Wild Card Weekend
The New York Times – Sports:Tom Brady’s comebacks and Dak Prescott’s interceptions are just some of the statistical trends that could affect the results of first-round playoff games.
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My Favorite Way to Watch College Football: D.I.Y. Hype Videos
The New York Times – Sports:There is no banal color commentary, no players milling around between plays — just athletes carrying a billion-dollar industry on their backs with amazing plays.
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Five-Minute Mystery: Who Told Players to Warm Up After Damar Hamlin Collapsed?
The New York Times – Sports:ESPN told viewers that players were given five minutes to warm up after Hamlin was taken off the field. The N.F.L. denied that. On Sunday, Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the question.
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Damar Hamlin Transferred From Hospital in Cincinnati to Buffalo
The New York Times – Sports:The injured Buffalo Bills safety left a hospital in Cincinnati after being treated for a cardiac arrest a week ago, his doctors there said.
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How Damar Hamlin’s Recovery Allowed Us to Breathe
The New York Times – Sports:This weekend the narrative around the Buffalo Bills player flipped, from soul-searching about the violence of America’s most popular sport to something more hopeful.
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Texans’ Lovie Smith Fired as N.F.L. Coaches Come Under Review
The New York Times – Sports:Smith was the first coach terminated during the annual purge at the end of the regular season.