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5 things to watch for in NFL Draft first round

Every NFL draft is filled with intrigue. When the crop of college players has 102 early entrants, including the likes of Jadeveon Clowney and Johnny Manziel, that simply ratchets up the excitement. Here are five things to watch for in the first round Thursday night.

 
College athletes can unionize, federal agency rules

In a stunning ruling that could revolutionize college sports, a federal agency said Wednesday that football players at Northwestern University can create the nation’s first union of college athletes.

 
CBS to air Thursday night NFL games

The NFL has decided to shift eight of its Thursday night games to a broadcast network this fall, and announced Wednesday that CBS had won the bid to showcase more of television’s hottest property.

 
Broncos teammates asking Manning for autograph

Peyton Manning’s teammates are asking their quarterback for his autograph, not for some fundraising endeavor, which is typical, but as a personal keepsake.

 
Northwestern football players forming labor union for college athletes

Calling the NCAA a “dictatorship,” a handful of Northwestern football players announced Tuesday they are forming the first labor union for college athletes — one they hope will eventually represent players nationwide.

 
Seattle’s Coleman writes response to deaf girl

Before heading to a team walkthrough Wednesday morning, Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman felt the need to write.

 
Ex-Cowboy Brent gets 180 days in jail for fatal car crash

Former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent avoided prison Friday and instead was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years of probation for a drunken car crash that killed his friend and teammate, Jerry Brown.