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Late ESPN Football Reporter Vaughn McClure Honored at Falcons-Panthers Game The beloved Falcons beat reporter died earlier this month at his home near Atlanta Late ESPN reporter Vaughn McClure is being honored during Thursday night's NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. McClure died earlier this month at age 48, PEOPLE  previously reported , at his home near Atlanta, Georgia. His cause of death has not been publicly released. Beloved by his colleagues at ESPN and the NFL, McClure was a beat reporter covering the Falcons. Earlier this week, the Falcons announced that a tribute would be set up for McClure at his spot in the press box at Mercedes-Benz stadium for the rest of the season. "A passion for his craft and the relationships that he held. Vaughn McClure will have his seat for the remainder of the season in @MBStadium," the team  tweeted  on Sunday ahead of the game against the Detroit Lions, who ended up winning 23-22.  Included in the tweet wa

Los Angeles Rams • National Rugby League • Los Angeles

LA Rams LT Andrew Whitworth playing younger as time goes on Despite his status as one of the oldest NFL offensive lineman, LA Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth is playing like he’s in his prime The LA Rams  brought back venerable offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth for another three-year run with the team as the starting left tackle. As the offseason began,  we  explored what options did the Rams truly have for their left tackle  position.  We concluded that, for better or worse, the Rams had no alternative. They had to bring back Whitworth. Of course, when a player is nearly 39 years old and at one of the most physically demanding positions of the NFL, you would expect age to impact performance somewhat. And yes, it has. Perhaps not in the way you might expect, though.  You see, after six games, Whitworth is performing at one of the best levels of his lengthy career. With a little help from his friends Per Pro Football Focus, he is the best offensive tackle in the NFL. And for all inten

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