NFL
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ball handler
Two words.
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ball carrier
Two words.
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football downs and yardage
Use digits when referring to yardage gained/lost and yard lines. Examples: He carried the ball 14 yards to the 8-yard line.The completion picked up 6 yards to the Atlanta 42.A 17-yard catch-and-run set up a first-and-10 play at their own 38-yard line.Joe Burrow passed for 378 yards and two touchdowns, while gaining 7 yards on
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collective bargaining agreement
A contract resulting from negotiations between employers and representatives for a group of employees. In all headlines and on second reference in copy, CBA is acceptable.
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singular-plural agreement
Always ensure your verb form agrees with the noun being used. Team names Team names always take plural verbs. This includes team names that appear to be singular or collective nouns. The Crimson Tide haven’t fulfilled the lofty expectations set for them in the SEC.The Heat don’t have the pieces to make any major moves
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NFL wild card playoffs
When referring to the games, AFC/NFC Wild Card round, AFC/NFC Wild Card playoffs, or an AFC/NFC Wild Card game are acceptable in all headlines, social media, and on first reference in copy. Similarly, AFC/NFC Wild Card berth, AFC/NFC Wild Card team or AFC/NFC Wild Card winner should be used on first reference. In all forms,
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NFL divisional playoffs
In all headlines, social media and on first reference in copy, AFC/NFC Divisional round, AFC/NFC Divisional playoffs, or an AFC/NFC Divisional game are acceptable. The third word is never capitalized. On subsequent references in copy, the divisional round, the divisional playoffs, or a divisional playoff game are all acceptable.