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NFL umpire suspended for ‘derogatory statement’ at Redskins player

An NFL game official was suspended Friday for one game without pay for making “a profane and derogatory statement” to a Washington Redskins player, an incident that has led to a call for NFL players to stop using the N-word on the field and in the locker room.

FRIDAY FOOTBALL SHOWDOWN: Week 12

It’s Richie Baccellieri vs. Paul Stone in this week’s handicapping showdown.

SPORTS BETTING SPOTLIGHT: Week 12

Matt, Kelly and Tony break down the weekend’s top college and NFL football games.

Liberty’s reign on line against upstart Gators

Advancing to the Sunrise Region championship game was among the goals for the Green Valley football team. And while the Gators are excited to be appearing in their first region final, it’s not the final item on their wish list.

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Bad beats unlucky realities

Learning how to deal with devastating setbacks is an important aspect to the psychology of gambling. Absorbing bad beats is part of betting sports, and it helps to have a bottle of whiskey and a short memory.

Sexy matchup, scary numbers spice Big 12 clash

It’s not as hyped as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning going head to head, but in terms of quality quarterback play and high-scoring offenses at the college level, Baylor-Oklahoma State is a sexy matchup Saturday.

Top Performers: UNLV vs. Air Force

UNLV is now bowl eligible after beating Air Force. Here are some of the top performers of the game.

Desert Oasis RB Kalili bursts onto scene

Desert Oasis football coach Scott Staudinger only had to watch a couple of practices before he knew how special senior running back Jocquez Kalili could be. It didn’t take that much longer for Kalili to prove it to the rest of the Southwest League.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: ‘Championship Week’ calls for new strategy

With “Championship Week” upon us, I’m ditching Eric and Skeet’s power ratings that helped me to a 6-2 record last week and breaking out my new-and-improved formula for picking games. I think I finally worked out all the kinks.

UNLV offense hopes to rediscover early-season form

Considering UNLV is on the verge of making offensive history, it’s difficult to say that side of the football has struggled. It hasn’t.

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