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Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season

Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel

Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season

Commanders have issues on each side of the ball after losing back-to-back games to fall to 7-4

Commanders have issues on each side of the ball after losing back-to-back games to fall to 7-4

It doesn’t have to take years to rebuild, especially with the right coach: Analysis

It doesn’t have to take years to rebuild, especially with the right coach: Analysis

Eagles rolling behind Hurts, Barkley atop division and as one of NFL’s best

Eagles rolling behind Hurts, Barkley atop division and as one of NFL’s best

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to wait

Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to wait

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Pro Picks: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule

Pro Picks: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule

Johnson scores 18, UMBC defeats Coppin State 92-67

Johnson scores 18, UMBC defeats Coppin State 92-67

Fulwiley, Kitts lead No. 1 South Carolina to 41st straight win 92-60 over Coppin State

Fulwiley, Kitts lead No. 1 South Carolina to 41st straight win 92-60 over Coppin State

No. 19 Mississippi women beat Delaware State 80-42 in homecoming game for Madison Scott

No. 19 Mississippi women beat Delaware State 80-42 in homecoming game for Madison Scott

After surprise contract extension, Rashod Bateman has been productive for the Ravens

After surprise contract extension, Rashod Bateman has been productive for the Ravens

Lamar Jackson is ready to finally write his name into Steelers-Ravens lore when longtime rivals meet

Lamar Jackson is ready to finally write his name into Steelers-Ravens lore when longtime rivals meet

DC residents, businesses sound off on proposed Capital One Arena deal

DC residents, businesses sound off on proposed Capital One Arena deal

Frances Tiafoe has been fined $120,000 but not suspended for cursing at a tennis umpire

Frances Tiafoe has been fined $120,000 but not suspended for cursing at a tennis umpire

Lamar Jackson and the high-powered Ravens visit Russell Wilson and the rejuvenated Steelers

Lamar Jackson and the high-powered Ravens visit Russell Wilson and the rejuvenated Steelers

Rutgers can become bowl eligible with a win at Maryland, but the Terrapins are favored

Rutgers can become bowl eligible with a win at Maryland, but the Terrapins are favored

No. 25 Tulane looks to keep rolling when it visits Navy on senior day in Annapolis

No. 25 Tulane looks to keep rolling when it visits Navy on senior day in Annapolis

No. 25 Tulane visits Navy with chance to clinch a spot in the AAC title game vs. Army

No. 25 Tulane visits Navy with chance to clinch a spot in the AAC title game vs. Army

Big Ten schedule has No. 1 Oregon visiting Wisconsin while Nebraska faces off with USC

Big Ten schedule has No. 1 Oregon visiting Wisconsin while Nebraska faces off with USC

Maple Leafs rally to beat Capitals 4-3 in OT

Maple Leafs rally to beat Capitals 4-3 in OT

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

John Tavares scores in OT as the Maple Leafs rally to beat the Capitals 4-3

John Tavares scores in OT as the Maple Leafs rally to beat the Capitals 4-3

Smikle scores 22 points, No. 11 Maryland women defeat Syracuse 84-73

Smikle scores 22 points, No. 11 Maryland women defeat Syracuse 84-73

Capitals send picks to Penguins for center Lars Eller, who won a Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018

Capitals send picks to Penguins for center Lars Eller, who won a Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018

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