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Boynton Beach Retires Lamar Jackson’s No. 7, Renames School Road in His Honor

Local leaders framed the tribute as inspiration for current students.

Jason Witten Earns Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Induction After Canton Miss

Akheem Mesidor Moves Into Early First-Round Picture, With Detroit Mocked at No. 17

Bobby Wagner Wins Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year at NFL Honors

Al Washington Leaves Notre Dame to Join Dolphins Staff Under Jeff Hafley

Indianapolis Retains NFL Scouting Combine Through 2028

Opelika Names Alumnus Jonathan Chandler Head Football Coach Pending Board Approval

IHSA Passes Football Playoff Expansion to 48 Teams Per Class, Moves 2026 Season Start Earlier

Nick Saban Inducted Into College Football Hall of Fame in Las Vegas

NFL Fines Eagles Safety Reed Blankenship $10,250 for Hip-Drop Tackle

NFL Commits to Men's and Women's Pro Flag Football Leagues Before LA28

Pitt to Retire Aaron Donald’s No. 97 During Nov. 15 Game vs. Notre Dame

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson Unveil HBCU Coaching Matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

Search Ends With Recovery of Teen Who Saved Family in Texas Floods