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Josephine brings coastal flooding and strong winds to the Eastern Seaboard
SUMMARY: A storm that forecasters describe as a “powerful extratropical low” with tropical storm-force winds is offshore in the Atlantic. But Josephine brought impacts including coastal flooding and gale-force winds to the Eastern Seaboard on Thursday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned that large swells that could create life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were possible up to Atlantic Canada. Josephine had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. It was centered about 235 miles east-southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and about 335 miles south-southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Josephine was expected to continue gaining strength and have hurricane-force winds.
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2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop
SUMMARY: Two former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden’s laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides surrendered Friday and made their first appearance in federal court in Washington. The Justice Department says Floris and Benavides lied to Congress in 2023 about the involvement of a specialized foreign-influence task force in investigations into Biden. Floris’ lawyers describe the case as “nonsense.” The case marks the latest in a series of politically charged investigative actions the Justice Department has undertaken in the run-up to the midterm contests.
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Josephine brings coastal flooding and strong winds to the Eastern Seaboard
SUMMARY: A storm that forecasters describe as a “powerful extratropical low” with tropical storm-force winds is offshore in the Atlantic. But Josephine brought impacts including coastal flooding and gale-force winds to the Eastern Seaboard on Thursday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned that large swells that could create life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were possible up to Atlantic Canada. Josephine had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. It was centered about 235 miles east-southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and about 335 miles south-southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Josephine was expected to continue gaining strength and have hurricane-force winds.
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Josephine brings coastal flooding and strong winds to the Eastern Seaboard
SUMMARY: A storm that forecasters describe as a “powerful extratropical low” with tropical storm-force winds is offshore in the Atlantic. But Josephine brought impacts including coastal flooding and gale-force winds to the Eastern Seaboard on Thursday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned that large swells that could create life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were possible up to Atlantic Canada. Josephine had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. It was centered about 235 miles east-southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and about 335 miles south-southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Josephine was expected to continue gaining strength and have hurricane-force winds.
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Lawmakers send Shapiro bill to close meeting notice loophole in Pennsylvania transparency law
SUMMARY: Pennsylvania lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro that closes a loophole in the state's Sunshine Act. This law requires government bodies to publicize voting agendas 24 hours before public meetings. A state Supreme Court decision last year expanded exceptions to this rule, allowing last-minute agenda items. The new bill, authored by state Senators Patrick Stefano and Jarrett Coleman, clarifies these exceptions. It passed the Senate unanimously in June and the House on Wednesday. A spokesperson says Shapiro intends to sign it. The bill aims to enhance transparency and ensure public awareness of government decisions.
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Facing pushback on data centers, tech giants are promising hosts more money and fewer secrets
SUMMARY: With host communities across the U.S. turning against their gargantuan data centers, America’s technology giants are promising to take fewer taxpayer handouts, keep fewer secrets or shower more money onto the communities willing to allow the server warehouses. The promises come as anti-data center sentiment has become a potent issue in the midterm election with control of Congress and 36 governors’ offices on the line. In addition to ramping up financial incentives, officials with Google and Meta said in interviews with The Associated Press they are trying to address mistrust by being more transparent with communities where they would like to build.
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states
SUMMARY: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote. U.S. District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in Oakland found the effort is relying on data that’s full of errors and that it’s intimidating groups doing voter assistance efforts. She said it should be halted until polls close on Election Day, Nov. 3. But Martinez-Olguin put her ruling, which was made Wednesday, on hold until Friday to give the administration a chance to appeal. In response, the Department of Homeland Security said it has no plans to investigate people it believes are U.S. citizens.
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Commanders and coach Dan Quinn are at a crossroads entering their bye week
SUMMARY: The Washington Commanders’ season, to this point, hasn’t gone as they’d planned. Their defense has not taken a noticeable leap forward despite key offseason additions. Jayden Daniels has already suffered a dislocated elbow, the same injury he had last year. And the team cost itself a chance at victory with an embarrassing end-of-game gaffe in a tie against the Giants. And yet, entering their bye week at 1-4-1, the Commanders are just two games out of first place in the NFC East. The two games after the bye, against the Eagles and Rams, should reveal the direction of the season for Washington.
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Trump blasts 76ers star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States. This comes after James continued his warmups during the national anthem at a game on Tuesday. Trump shared a video of the incident on social media, calling James a “TOTAL DISGRACE” and demanding an apology. James responded by saying it “must be a slow news day.” He and Trump two have a history of public disagreements. James, known for his activism, has often spoken out on social issues and politics. He has previously criticized Trump and emphasized the importance of using his platform to inspire and empower others.
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For decades, he’s hunted tickets from Cal Ripken’s ‘Iron Man’ streak. Just 8 elude him
SUMMARY: Lifelong Orioles fan Rick Taylor has spent 28 years collecting tickets from every game of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2,632-game streak. Now, he’s just eight tickets short of completing what memorabilia experts call one of the most extraordinary baseball ticket collections ever assembled. The 69-year-old has scoured eBay, attended card shows and enlisted fellow collectors to track down elusive tickets from games played more than 40 years ago. His quest comes as physical sports tickets are disappearing in favor of digital passes and QR codes, threatening a longtime collecting tradition.
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Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy
SUMMARY: Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy. The team says he had his appendix removed on Thursday. Desharnais is nine games into his first season with the Capitals after signing a four-year, $16.8 million contract with them as a free agent. The Laval, Quebec, native has three assists and is averaging more than 19 minutes of ice time. Desharnais previously played for Edmonton, Vancouver, Pittsburgh and San Jose and helped the Oilers reach the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
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Former NHL player and longtime Rangers fan favorite Ron Duguay dies at 69
SUMMARY: Ron Duguay, whose long, wavy hair made him stick out on the ice during an era when helmets were not mandatory in hockey and who played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL from the late 1970s through the ’80s, has died of cancer. He was 69. Duguay for several years has been dating Alaska governor and 2008 Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, who announced his death after being by his side throughout the illness. Duguay played his first six seasons with the Rangers. He also played with the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings.
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Jets' Frank Reich understands Garrett Wilson’s frustration, wants to get him involved earlier
SUMMARY: Frank Reich understands Garrett Wilson's frustration and embraces it. The New York Jets offensive coordinator wants to get Wilson more involved in games. Reich praises Wilson as a team player and a playmaker and he acknowledges Wilson's competitive nature and sees it as a positive. Wilson leads the AFC with 35 receptions but feels he should get the ball more often and earlier in games. Reich says coach Aaron Glenn will remind him during games to get Wilson involved. Wilson remains focused on making an impact whenever he gets the ball.
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Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales to make World Series umpiring debuts, part of crew headed by James Hoye
SUMMARY: Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales will make their World Series umpiring debuts, part of a crew headed by James Hoye for the matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays that starts Friday night. Dan Bellino, Vic Carapazza, Tripp Gibson and Jim Wolf also will work the Series. It will be the third World Series for both Hoye and Wolf, and the second each for Bellino, Carapazza and Gibson. Lentz made his big league debut in 2016 and at 36 will be the youngest Series ump since Pat Hoberg in 2022.
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Gritsyuk and Hischier score in 1st period in the Devils' 4-1 victory over the Ducks
SUMMARY: Arseny Gritsyuk and Nico Hischier scored first-period goals, Nico Daws made 16 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night. Anthony Mantha restored the two-goal lead with 6:33 left in the third, and Jack Hughes added an empty-netter with 6.1 seconds remaining. New Jersey won its second straight to improve to 6-4-0, while Anaheim dropped its fifth in a row to fall to 4-6-0. Gritsyuk and Hischier each scored their fifth goal of the season, with Jesper Bratt assisting on both scores. Hughes assisted on Gritsyuk’s goal. Tim Washe scored for Anaheim on a tip at 8:20 of the third period. Ville Husso made 25 saves for the Ducks.
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Stecher scores late goal to lift the Maple Leafs past the Rangers, 5-4
SUMMARY: Troy Stecher scored with 26.3 seconds left in regulation and the Toronto Maple Leafs outlasted the New York Rangers 5-4 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Brandon Duhaime had a goal and two assists, and Teddy Blueger, Kirill Marchenko and Easton Cowan also scored for Toronto (6-4-2). Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves. Zack MacEwen added two assists. Blueger also had an assist for a two-point night. Mika Zibanejad, with a goal and an assist, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Tye Kartye and Alexis Lafreniere replied for New York (7-4-1), which got 31 stops from Dylan Garand. Adam Fox had four assists. Stecher’s winner came on a delayed penalty after he took a pass from Morgan Rielly and ripped a high shot.
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Villanova set to exit Philadelphia's famed Big 5 college basketball series after this season
SUMMARY: The Big 5 is no more. Villanova will leave the Big 5 at the end of the 2026-2027 season and the series will continue with five teams starting next season in a round-robin format. The Big 5 Classic tripleheader also will end after this season’s Dec. 5 event at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Founding members Penn, La Salle, Temple and Saint Joseph’s will remain as will Drexel, which was added ahead of the 2023 season making it a six team series. The Big 5 officially formed in 1954, and the schools started round-robin play for “City Series” bragging rights in 1955.
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76ers flash fight, star power, as Maxey, James, Embiid power back from 29-point hole to top Cavs
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia 76ers have already made a splash this season by beating the Cavaliers in a thrilling comeback. Tyrese Maxey and James Harden got into a heated exchange, energizing the crowd. LeBron James has fans dreaming of a championship. The team has shown promise, defeating the NBA champion Knicks and now the Cavaliers. Joel Embiid expressed his excitement about the team's potential. James considered returning to Cleveland. He is focused on building something special in Philadelphia. The Sixers are determined to make a statement this season.
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Mike McDaniel, Brian Daboll and other first-year offensive coordinators are struggling
SUMMARY: It’s been a rough start for some high-profile offensive coordinators with new teams. Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was supposed to help elevate Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers, bringing his innovative ideas to the West Coast. Instead, the Chargers are 0-6 because the offense has been terrible and Herbert has regressed significantly. Former Giants coach Brian Daboll was expected to develop Cam Ward the way he helped Josh Allen in Buffalo. But the Tennessee Titans have the worst offense in the league and Ward has been inconsistent. The New York Jets are 25th in yards and 27th in scoring in former Colts coach Frank Reich’s offense.
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Jets' offense gets a boost as Adonai Mitchell will return vs. Dolphins, Breece Hall questionable
SUMMARY: New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell will play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing four games with a finger injury. Coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Mitchell would practice fully and will be available for the game. Running back Breece Hall and left guard Dylan Parham are questionable due to injuries. Hall has been out with a quadriceps issue, while Parham has a knee ailment. Edge rusher Joseph Ossai, linebacker Kiko Mauigoa and offensive lineman Max Mitchell have been ruled out. Adonai Mitchell's return could boost the Jets' passing game, which ranks 23rd in the NFL.
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Devils acquire U.S. Olympic goalie Connor Hellebuyck in a trade with the Jets
SUMMARY: Connor Hellebuyck finally has a new home after the Winnipeg Jets granted the three-time Vezina Trophy winning goaltender’s trade request in a deal that sent him to the New Jersey Devils. The Devils sent center Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-rounder to Winnipeg for Hellebuyck. The long-awaited trade ends months of speculation, a failed bid to move the U.S. Olympic gold medal-winner and 2024-25 NHL MVP in June, and the Jets’ suspension of Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp in a standoff that required the involvement of the league and the Players’ Association.
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Steelers fan event in Paris canceled following recent civil unrest in capital
SUMMARY: A weekend event for Pittsburgh Steelers fans in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital. The NFL and the team both said Thursday that the event at a bar in the Bastille neighborhood was off. The announcement came a day after league Commissioner Roger Goodell said he has a high comfort level in the the teams playing in Paris amid recent civil unrest. More demonstrations could be in store this weekend in the capital and elsewhere around France.
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Fashion forward: Eyes on tunnel 'fits' when Saints and Steelers dress to impress for Paris game
SUMMARY: Fashion-conscious Steelers and Saints players will dress for the tunnel before they put on pads and uniforms for Sunday’s game in Paris. Fashion-conscious players arrive to stadiums dressed to impress. It’s another way to express their personality, plus brands and the NFL benefit by gaining visibility and a wider fan base. And where better than Paris to put your best fashion foot forward? Saints safety Justin Reid says he had a custom outfit made months ago for Sunday. The NFL has certainly ramped up its interest in fashion. It hired its first-ever fashion editor a couple of years ago.
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Japan's Daiki Hashimoto wins fourth straight men's all-around gold at world gymnastics championships
SUMMARY: Daiki Hashimoto of Japan has soared to gold in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships. The 25-year-old star sealed his fourth straight title with a brilliant high bar performance in the final rotation. Hashimoto's total score of 85.988 included a 14.766 on high bar even though he could have opted for a slightly safer routine to assure himself a spot atop the podium. Hashimoto overcame a sluggish start on the floor exercise that left him 10th after the first rotation to win his fourth straight world all-around gold, a run that began back in 2021.
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Jay Wright: 'I could have never anticipated' how college hoops has changed as he enters Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: Jay Wright saw the changes in college basketball coming with the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness payments, so he retired after leading Villanova to two national championships. Wright, inducted into the National Collegiate Hall of Fame on Thursday, says he couldn't have imagined the continued way the game has changed. He hopes for a balance between player compensation and education, but admits that he doesn't have any answers himself. Wright was joined in the 2026 class by longtime coaches Ted Owens and Tubby Smith, BYU star Danny Ainge, Michigan's Glen Rice and Walt Hazzard, who led John Wooden's first title team at UCLA.
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With Jalen Hurts recovering from blood clots, Eagles must try and find path to playoffs without him
SUMMARY: Jalen Hurts has been around the Eagles’ facility and could still be a resource for new No. 1 quarterback Tanner McKee or any other teammate who wants to talk to him. He’s just not taking any more snaps this season. The Eagles face a tough road to the playoffs without him. Philadelphia can at least move on to Monday night’s game against Dallas without Hurts’ playing status serving as a lingering question mark. Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs. McKee will start Monday night at home against Dallas.
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Silovs, Penguins blank Panthers 4-0 to spoil Florida goalie Cooper Black’s record-setting NHL debut
SUMMARY: Pittsburgh's Arturs Silovs stopped 25 shots to pick up his fourth career shutout as the Penguins topped Florida 4-0. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for the Penguins. Silovs' performance spoiled the debut of Florida's Cooper Black, who became the tallest goalie in NHL history at 6-foot-9. Black made 18 saves, but the Panthers dropped their second game in two nights. Nick Robertson scored twice for Pittsburgh, while Hendrix Lapierre and Evgeni Malkin each add a goal and an assist.
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James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106
SUMMARY: Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers wipe out a 29-point deficit in their home opener and stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106. James had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the biggest comeback win of his career. Fellow newcomer Jaylen Brown had 21 points in game that already may be tough for the Sixers to top this season. Philadelphia has started the season with wins over the NBA champion Knicks and the Eastern Conference finalist Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points for the Cavs in their season opener.
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Florida Panthers rookie goalie Cooper Black — all 6-foot-9 of him — makes NHL history in debut
SUMMARY: Florida Panthers goalie Cooper Black made NHL history in his debut. The 6-foot-9 Black became the tallest goaltender to play in a regular-season game when he headed to the Florida net before the opening faceoff. The 25-year-old from Alpena, Michigan, impressed in his first period, stopping several shots before allowing a goal. Black was called up from Florida's AHL affiliate after an injury to Jacob Markstrom. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice praised Black's development, noting his impressive performance last season in Charlotte.
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Trump blasts 76ers star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States. This comes after James continued his warmups during the national anthem at a game on Tuesday. Trump shared a video of the incident on social media, calling James a “TOTAL DISGRACE” and demanding an apology. James responded by saying it “must be a slow news day.” He and Trump two have a history of public disagreements. James, known for his activism, has often spoken out on social issues and politics. He has previously criticized Trump and emphasized the importance of using his platform to inspire and empower others.
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Villanova set to exit Philadelphia's famed Big 5 college basketball series after this season
SUMMARY: The Big 5 is no more. Villanova will leave the Big 5 at the end of the 2026-2027 season and the series will continue with five teams starting next season in a round-robin format. The Big 5 Classic tripleheader also will end after this season’s Dec. 5 event at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Founding members Penn, La Salle, Temple and Saint Joseph’s will remain as will Drexel, which was added ahead of the 2023 season making it a six team series. The Big 5 officially formed in 1954, and the schools started round-robin play for “City Series” bragging rights in 1955.
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76ers flash fight, star power, as Maxey, James, Embiid power back from 29-point hole to top Cavs
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia 76ers have already made a splash this season by beating the Cavaliers in a thrilling comeback. Tyrese Maxey and James Harden got into a heated exchange, energizing the crowd. LeBron James has fans dreaming of a championship. The team has shown promise, defeating the NBA champion Knicks and now the Cavaliers. Joel Embiid expressed his excitement about the team's potential. James considered returning to Cleveland. He is focused on building something special in Philadelphia. The Sixers are determined to make a statement this season.
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Saints kicker Carlson hopes to be back in time for birth of his fourth child after NFL game in Paris
SUMMARY: New Orleans Saints kicker Daniel Carlson touched down in Paris shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday morning. He was awake enough for a full team practice ahead of Sunday’s NFL match against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He hopes to be back in time for the birth of his fourth child. Carlson says he and his wife are “praying really hard” he doesn’t miss it while he’s playing here, adding that “we had a green light from the doctor and everybody’s healthy.” Soccer fan Carlson wants to make his mark on Sunday at Stade de France, home to the French soccer team.
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers backs NFL on holding game in Paris despite recent unrest
SUMMARY: Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has expressed confidence in the NFL to make security decisions around staging a game in Paris amid recent civil unrest in the city. The Pittsburgh star spoke at a news conference inside a downtown hotel shortly after the team arrived in the capital for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. Rodgers says “this game means a lot to the NFL. If it was unsafe, then I’m sure we wouldn’t be here.” A morning practice for the Steelers at Stade de France was canceled because of bad weather. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt is dealing with a calf issue but says he's “good to go.”
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Aaron Rodgers urges better funding for US women's flag football team
SUMMARY: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says the U.S. women’s flag football team deserves more financial support. Rodgers in the past has made philanthropic investments in USA Football to support the women’s game. He was asked Friday about the rising popularity of the non-contact version of the sport. Rodgers is in Paris for the Steelers’ game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. He says the growth of flag football has been “fantastic for our sport.” Flag football, which has been a major focus of the NFL in marketing the sport to young people, will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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