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Seeing Clearly: How Vision Shapes Football Success

January 13, 2026

Football is more than just running and kicking. It's a game of quick decisions and sharp awareness. Players need to see things clearly and react fast. This is why vision is so important in football. Researchers looked at how well football players see. They checked things like how sharp their vision

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How Pro Footballers Jump Higher and Faster Than Varsity Players

December 2, 2025

Football players, whether pro or varsity, need to jump a lot. But how do their bodies handle these jumps differently? A recent study looked at how professional and varsity football players from Ecuador perform two types of jumps: countermovement jumps with arm swing (CMJAS) and approach jumps (AJ). ...

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Sauce Gardner Swaps Jets for Colts in Blockbuster Trade

November 4, 2025

The NFL saw a major shake-up as the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets completed a surprising trade. The Colts are bringing in star cornerback Sauce Gardner, while the Jets are receiving wide receiver AD Mitchell and two first-round draft picks. Gardner, who is only 25 years old, has been a stand

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Jets Trade for Wide Receiver in Gardner Deal

November 4, 2025

The New York Jets have made a move to bolster their receiving corps. They have acquired wide receiver AD Mitchell from the Indianapolis Colts as part of a trade involving cornerback Sauce Gardner. This deal is a part of a larger trade that saw the Jets send Gardner to the Colts. In return, the Jets

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Jaire Alexander: From Ravens to Eagles, a Fresh Start

November 2, 2025

Jaire Alexander, a cornerback with a strong track record, has moved from the Baltimore Ravens to the Philadelphia Eagles. This trade happened after he spent weeks on the sidelines, barely getting any playing time. Alexander, now 28, only played in two games this season for the Ravens. He was on the

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Legendary Footballers Advance in Hall of Fame Race

October 23, 2025

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has narrowed down its list of senior candidates for the Class of 2026. Out of 52 contenders, 34 have made it to the next round. These players last took the field in the year 2000. A special committee reviewed the candidates and voted for their top 25 picks. The top 25,

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A Tragic Loss: Remembering Diogo Jota and André Silva

July 4, 2025

The soccer community is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a tragic car accident in Spain. Diogo, a star player for Liverpool and Portugal, was just 28 years old, while André, also a professional footballer, was 25. The accident occurred early Thursday mo

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Jonnu Smith Joins Steelers in Major Trade Shake-Up

June 30, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a big move by bringing in tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins. This trade is part of a larger deal that also involves cornerback Jalen Ramsey coming to Pittsburgh and Minkah Fitzpatrick heading back to Miami. The Steelers gave up a 2027 fifth-round pick an

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49ers and Eagles: The Big Trade Shake-Up

May 30, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are on the brink of a significant trade. The deal involves sending edge rusher Bryce Huff to the 49ers in exchange for a mid-round draft pick. Both teams are eager to make this happen, but there's a catch. The trade can't be completed until after June

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Early Glimpse into Detroit Lions' Future Picks

April 28, 2025

The NFL draft is always an exciting event, but the fun doesn't stop after one year. As soon as one draft ends, fans start looking ahead to the next. The 2026 NFL Draft is no exception, and speculation is already buzzing about who the Detroit Lions might pick. This early look isn't set in stone, but