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From the operating room to the NFL

From the operating room to the NFL

It looked like his career would end on a practice field, but now he could be drafted in the NFL as one of the strongest linemen in the draft.

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Chris Long returns to St. Louis to give back

More than $250,000 of his salary from last year is going towards two St. Louis organizations: College Bound and The Little Bit Foundation.

SPORTS
The return of the XFL?

Vince McMahon once tried (and failed) at starting a football league. Is he giving it a second attempt?

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John Burroughs star comes out to break stigma, help others

John Burroughs star running back Jake Bain has scored 50 touchdowns and run for 3,700 yards in his high school career, but because of his decision to reveal one personal detail, those may not be the first things mentioned when talking about Jake Bain.

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Want Tim Tebow at your wedding? You're in luck, maybe

If you're a fan of SEC college football, there's a wedding — and an NLF star — in your future.

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College football coaches owed more than $60 million in buyouts after run of firings

After a flurry of high-profile firings this weekend, the 12 Bowl Subdivision schools that have made coaching moves this season are facing a combined tab that should easily surpass $60 million.

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Looking back at the legendary Tony Van Zant

With the injury to Michael Porter Jr., the Tony Van Zant story is as timely as ever.

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'I Want to Be The First Girl in the NFL' | Player Tackles History and Doubters

Shelby Sutphin is the first and only girl to play on the Allen Jay Preparatory All Stars Football team in High Point.

HIGH-SCHOOL
Ezekiel Elliott's suspension back on after appeals court denies injunction

The John Burroughs grad had his injunction denied by a federal appeals court, so his six-game suspension is back on.

NFL
Maybe high school football isn't fading away, it's just moving where it's played

Football remains the most played sport for high school boys – by a large margin. But the sport at the youth and high school levels is undergoing a change, with surveys and anecdotal evidence showing a steady drop in overall participation.

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Female lineman helps propel Madison to state playoffs

The Madison Trojans are happy to have a member of their team who tackles like a girl.

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Trinity Catholic stays undefeated following third forfeit of season

St. Charles forfeit their matchup against the Titans citing injuries, but not everyone is buying the excuse.

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Team manager with Down syndrome finds hole, scores for Hazelwood

Burkett was practicing on the sidelines all day, and when his time came to shine, he found the hole and got it done perfectly, spiking the ball for the finish.

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6,000 miles from home, Ladue HS student excelling on and off the field

Moses Okapala is a junior at Ladue. He has become one of the most popular kids at school. He has a different background than most of the students, but that hasn’t stopped him from excelling.

LOCAL
Jerry Jones: Cowboys 'will not play' if they disrespect flag

The Cowboys and Jones knelt arm-in-arm before the anthem when they played at Arizona two weeks ago, a few days after President Donald Trump criticized NFL players for anthem protests. All of them stood during the anthem, with arms still locked.

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Football player at Westminster is kicking for a good cause

Andrew Kempen has a big left foot and an even bigger heart. The death of two of his mentors has motivated him to help others.

FOOTBALL