Articles by Jacob Calvin Meyer
Aaron Rodgers, who misled reporters about his vaccination status in the preseason, isn't the only athlete who was deceptive about his vaccination status, and he isn't the only one who is thriving. Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, fresh off his three-game suspension for submitting a fake vaccination card, is close to hitting incentives in his contract and gearing up for a playoff run.
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December 29, 2021
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Two days after his team crushed Washington 56-14 on national television, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones mocked the Burgundy and Gold about the customized benches they brought to the game.
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December 28, 2021
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The Washington Wizards on Tuesday placed center Montrezl Harrell and forward Rui Hachimura in the NBA's health and safety protocols.
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December 28, 2021
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A Minnesota high school and George Floyd's alma mater in Texas will play a basketball game against each other Tuesday night in Floyd's honor.
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December 28, 2021
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The NFL set a single-day high Monday by placing 106 players on the COVID-19 list. All 106 were due to positive tests, 96 of which came on Monday.
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December 27, 2021
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Former President George W. Bush wrote a letter to Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter Freedom to congratulate him on becoming a U.S. citizen.
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December 27, 2021
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Sunday night's loss may not have been the worst in Washington Football Team history. But it's up there.
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December 27, 2021
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As television ratings continue to decline, livestreaming saw its best year ever in 2021.
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December 27, 2021
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Three college football bowl games have been canceled due to COVID-19, and another is on the verge of being shut down.
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December 27, 2021
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Sports leagues across the country are continuing to deal with the spread of the omicron variant within its teams' locker rooms, causing postponements and cancellations.
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December 26, 2021
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Wayne Gretzky said there's "no doubt" that Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will break his career goals record.
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December 23, 2021
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Quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who was signed off New England's practice squad last week and only practiced three days with the team, wasn't bad enough to lose the game for Washington on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. But he also didn't have it in him to put the Burgundy and Gold on his back in Washington's 27-17 loss to the Eagles.
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December 22, 2021
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While an actual victory would have been preferable to a moral one -- especially for Washington's shrinking playoff chances -- it's inarguable that the team's COVID-19 situation played a heavy factor in the team's 27-17 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
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December 22, 2021
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Washington's defense couldn't stop Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles' offense on Tuesday night in the team's 27-17 loss.
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December 21, 2021
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It's the most important game of the season, and the Washington Football Team is expected to start quarterback Garrett Gilbert against the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday night.
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December 21, 2021
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Following Memphis basketball's canceled game Saturday due to COVID-19, coach Penny Hardaway said he "probably misspoke" when he told reporters before the season that 90% of his players were vaccinated.
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December 21, 2021
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An umpire in a baseball game in Mexico over the weekend was removed from the field by security after several erratic actions, including flipping off fans, trying to fight players and fellow umpires and even having trouble standing.
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December 21, 2021
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The Washington Spirit on Monday rewarded interim coach Kris Ward for leading the team to its first-ever championship in November.
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December 20, 2021
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Washington's COVID-19 situation on Monday got worse, not better, as All-Pro guard Brandon Scherff and seven assistant coaches were placed in protocols.
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December 20, 2021
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The Washington Football Team's COVID-19 list gained another member on Monday.
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December 20, 2021
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