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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Houston. <br>Michael Wyke/AP

Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell refuses to sign tag, out for 2018

Le'Veon Bell won't play in 2018. The star running back declined to sign his one-year $14.4 million franchise tender with the Pittsburgh Steelers by Tuesday's deadline, making him ineligible to suit up for the AFC North-leading Steelers or anyone else this season.

Marko Cheseto, a runner who lost both of his feet to frostbite in 2011, ran his first marathon two days before becoming a U.S. citizen.<br>Facebook

Runner who lost feet to frostbite completes first marathon

New Mexico wide receiver Delane Hart-Johnson (2) catches a pass against Air Force defensive back Jeremy Fejedelem (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Air Force Academy, Colo.<br>Jack Dempsey/AP Photo

Kadin Remsberg leads Air Force to win, then gets engaged

Central Florida wide receiver Dredrick Snelson (5) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a 34-yard receiving touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Orlando, Fla.<br>Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Photo

Milton accounts for 3 TDs, No. 11 UCF beats Navy 35-24

No. 11 UCF is becoming predictable as the Knights pursue another undefeated season.

Air Force Academy falconer Josh Johnson stands with falcon Aurora, the academy's official mascot, at the end of a game against Rice on Sept. 28, 1996, at the Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colo. The falcon, which was injured during a prank before the annual rivalry football game against Army, is recovering back in Colorado.<br>The (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Gazette/AP

Injured Air Force falcon expected to make full recovery

The 22-year-old bird remains on antibiotics and won't attend Air Force's home game against New Mexico on Saturday, according to the school.

A member of the United States Military Academy football team wears the 82nd Airborne Division patch alongside an emblem honoring fallen Cadet Brandon Jackson during the season opener at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, Aug. 31, 2018. <br>Brian Stephenson/U.S. Army

Woolfolk scores twice, Army beats Lafayette 31-13

Still perfect at home, not so perfect on the field. Army coach Jeff Monken will take it — grudgingly.

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Air Force receiver Marcus Bennett blocks for quarterback Donald Hammond III during a game at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2018.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

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Air Force offense thriving under the diverse skill set of sophomore QB Hammond

The numbers show something that likely doesn’t surprise those who have followed Air Force this year — the offense is essentially the same with Donald Hammond III at quarterback, but much better.

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Kinnick quarterback Patrick Kelly tries to evade Kadena defenders Noah Ricafrente and Jalen McCants.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

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Red Devils cap perfect season with championship

Travion Morton set the table with a game-opening kick-return touchdown. Chris Mason slammed the door with a pick six in the closing minutes. In between, Patrick Kelly added healthy doses of passing to help keep the points coming.