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Call to arms: Saints, Steelers reel with Brees, Ben Roethlisberger out
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees watches from the sidelines after getting hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will take place nor who will perform it, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. <br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees watches from the sidelines after getting hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will take place nor who will perform it, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. <br>Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP

Few scenes Sunday seemed more incongruous than Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger on the sidelines, watching their teams trying to score without them.

Jadeveon Clowney (90) of the Texans celebrates a fumble recovery during the second quarter against the Eagles on Dec. 23, 2018.<br>TNS
Jadeveon Clowney (90) of the Texans celebrates a fumble recovery during the second quarter against the Eagles on Dec. 23, 2018.<br>TNS

PERSPECTIVE

NFL players increasingly want to use their leverage, and they realize how little they have

You cannot stress enough the hypocrisy of loyalty in the NFL. It is shrewd NFL business for teams to be disloyal, but somehow players are selfish and greedy when they try to advocate for themselves.

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<br>Stars and Stripes

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Everything you need to play baseball is made in China — and getting hit by tariffs

Baseball is America’s pastime, but prices on its China-made gear are about to rise as the trade war escalates. Golf, lacrosse, basketball and other sports will feel the pinch, too.

Army coach Jeff Monken.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Army coach Jeff Monken.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

COLUMN

Michigan vs. Army is a guarantee game — it guarantees worry for both coaches

There's one other similarity between Jim Harbaugh, in his fifth season as Michigan's coach, and Jeff Monken, who is in his sixth season at Army: When their teams play Saturday for the first time since 1962, both will be hoping it won't happen again any time soon.

A view from the Liberty University football team dining room at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va., on August 19, 2019.<br>Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times/TNS
A view from the Liberty University football team dining room at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va., on August 19, 2019.<br>Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times/TNS

PERSPECTIVE

Look out Notre Dame, the Falwells have big plans for Liberty football

Jerry Falwell Sr. had a vision of Liberty University being for Evangelical Christians what Notre Dame is for Catholics and Brigham Young is for Mormons, and the newest team in major college football is not subtle with its imagery.

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III gets the ball away in the face of onrushing Army linebacker Cole Christiansen during a game at West Point, N.Y., in November, 2018.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III gets the ball away in the face of onrushing Army linebacker Cole Christiansen during a game at West Point, N.Y., in November, 2018.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

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Donald Hammond III loves math, plays with swagger, and is again the Air Force quarterback

Air Force's Donald Hammond III realizes the next step in his progression will be to harness the many variables he brings to the quarterback position into something consistent and formidable.

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is not usually a player who eschews the on-deck circle near the dugout, but plenty do.<br>Marlena Sloss/The Washington Post
Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is not usually a player who eschews the on-deck circle near the dugout, but plenty do.<br>Marlena Sloss/The Washington Post

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Baseball's on-deck circle is migrating

Hitters who eschew the limits of the on-deck circle reveal something about the state of the modern game: Facing faster pitches in the age of velocity, hitters are striking out more than ever and seeking any advantage they can find.