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Lively learning to be a leader up front for Mocs
Recently, while walking on the sideline at Scrappy Moore Field, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offensive lineman Devin Lively was overheard saying something to the extent of, "Just get behind me, get behind this offensive line and let's go score some touchdowns."

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Former Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins agrees to deal with Raiders
Kirk Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, giving them a veteran quarterback to ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza as the NFL draft's top pick.

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Fernando Mendoza makes Indiana’s pro day a show like never before
Fernando Mendoza warmed up with his college roommate Wednesday while nearly two dozen former teammates took turns running the 40-yard dash.

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Falcons hire Eagles executive Jeff Scott as assistant general manager
The Atlanta Falcons hired Jeff Scott from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday to join the revamped front office as assistant general manager.

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Titans sign former Vols QB Hendon Hooker, three other free agents
The Tennessee Titans signed four free agents Wednesday, adding quarterback Hendon Hooker, running back Michael Carter and receivers Lance McCutcheon and K.J. Osborn.

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McCoy leads draft hopefuls for Vols during pro day
College football's changed landscape was definitely on display Tuesday afternoon as Tennessee held its annual pro day event.

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The NFL proposes contingencies for replacement refs in hopes of avoiding another ‘Fail Mary’
The NFL is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in the 2026 season, proposing a rule change for one season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct any “clear and obvious” mistakes by on-field officials in case of a work stoppage.

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Dodson hunting more big plays for Vols after bowl game touchdown
Joakim Dodson already has a claim to fame as a University of Tennessee football player.

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NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say
The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees’ union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.

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Replacement officials on agenda for NFL’s annual meeting this week
There is no shortage of topics to be discusssed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona.
