AFC's pivotal players: One to watch on every team

July 25

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QB Patrick Mahomes started one game as a rookie in 2017.

AFC training camps: Patrick Mahomes, Tyrod Taylor among pivotal players to watch

Patrick Mahomes might be the most intriguing QB to step into a starting role this season, but there are plenty of other AFC players who should create a buzz in training camps.

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Jon Gruden: If I can't 'get it done,' I won't take Raiders' money

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Longtime Hurricanes announcer Chuck Kaiton out after being asked to take 80% pay cut

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Aly Raisman listens during a Senate hearing to focus on changes made by the U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University to protect Olympic and amateur athletes from abuse.

Aly Raisman rebuffed by new U.S. Olympic Committee CEO in first meeting
Olympic gold medalist tries to introduce herself to Sarah Hirshland after Tuesday's Senate hearing, but Hirshland says she can't speak to her, later apologizes.

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Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal.

Washington leads Pac-12 power rankings ahead of crowded field, including Stanford, Utah, USC
Washington is the clear favorite in the Pac-12 Conference and a strong contender for the College Football Playoff followed by Stanford, Utah and USC

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Philadelphia Phillies' Trevor Plouffe, left, celebrates past Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy after hitting the game-winning, three-run home run off relief pitcher Kike Hernandez during the 16th inning.

Trevor Plouffe ends Phillies-Dodgers marathon with 16th inning homer off Kiké Hernandez
In a 16-inning marathon that exhausted both bullpens and benches, Trevor Plouffe took utility player and emergency pitcher Kiké Hernandez deep to give the Phillies a walk-off win over the Dodgers.

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Detailed view of a NFL Network microphone during a press conference.

Ex-players named in second sexual harassment lawsuit filed against NFL Network
Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin was one of a number of former pro football players listed as defendants in another sexual harassment lawsuit filed against NFL Network on Tuesday.

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Mike McCray, former Michigan linebacker, answers a question during the NFL combine in Indianapolis on March 3, 2018.

Ex-Michigan LB Mike McCray, Dolphins rookie, retires from football
Former Michigan Wolverines linebacker Mike McCray, an undrafted free agent who signed with the Miami Dolphins, announced he was retiring from the game.

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Bob Bowman began coaching at ASU in 2015.

Arizona State swim coach sent inappropriate, sexual text messages to a former Olympian
Arizona State is reviewing a 2011 incident involving swim coach Bob Bowman, best known for coaching Michael Phelps, after Bowman confirmed he sent inappropriate, sexually related text messages to a former Olympian.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored 12 goals in 15 games for the Galaxy.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic praises LeBron James, says they both move like small ninjas
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was asked for his thoughts on the stars in other sports joining L.A. teams and if he has ever met LeBron James.