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- NFL refs union to challenge severity of 2 officials' suspensions
- Source: Seahawks decide not to sign RB Mixon after physical
- Furyk: Americans, aiming to end Ryder Cup skid, are 'underdogs' in 2027
- Sources: Ravens QB Jackson has ankle sprain, slim chance to play Week 5
- Gauff: 'Insane' wave of racist comments after disputed point at China Open
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- Dennis Franchione, coach at Texas A&M, TCU and Alabama, dies at 75
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