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Aldon Smith, a first-round pick who was a dominant pass rusher early in his career, has died. He was 36.

“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” the 49ers said in a statement. “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen. Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into. Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.”

The seventh overall selection in 2011, Smith had 33.5 sacks in his first 32 regular-season games. He finished second for the defensive rookie of the year award in 2011, and he was a first-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowler in 2012. He started Super Bowl XLVII with the 49ers.
 

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As far as anyone knows on the outside, the NFL isn’t talking about adding teams. Given that Repole may be in position to pick up some inside information (he and Tom Brady are partners in NoBull, for example), it’s possible that Repole has heard something that wasn’t yet intended for public consumption.

Regardless, the NFL’s quest for more inventory eventually will pivot from adding more weeks to the season to adding more teams to the league. Either Repole, who delivered the information as if it were factual, is woefully misinformed or he inadvertently let the cat out of the bag.
 

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The first-year UFL franchise has capped the season with a win in the United Bowl. The 27-20 victory came against the D.C. Defenders at their home field in Washington.

Louisville trailed 16-7 at the half, before scoring 20 unanswered points. A 60-yard, four-point field goal from D.C. kicker Matt McCrane cut the margin to seven, and the Defenders failed to convert on fourth and five from the Louisville six with less than two minutes to play.
 
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As far as anyone knows on the outside, the NFL isn’t talking about adding teams. Given that Repole may be in position to pick up some inside information (he and Tom Brady are partners in NoBull, for example), it’s possible that Repole has heard something that wasn’t yet intended for public consumption.

Regardless, the NFL’s quest for more inventory eventually will pivot from adding more weeks to the season to adding more teams to the league. Either Repole, who delivered the information as if it were factual, is woefully misinformed or he inadvertently let the cat out of the bag.
That is great.
 
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