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FILE - Wisconsin wide receiver Devin Chandler runs up field during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, on Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Chandler, who transferred to the University of Virginia, was one of three Virginia football players killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Wisconsin at Iowa 12/12/2020

Nov. 15, 2022 03:09 PM EST

University of Virginia defensive tackle Aaron Faumui wipes his face as he talks about his teammates who were killed in an overnight shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 15, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Evidence markers noting an apparent bullet holes are seen at the scene where multiple people were shot near Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Police search for 5 shooters in high school football ambush

Sep. 28, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) sports a Uvalde sticker on his helmet prior to an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans honor Uvalde shooting victims, host HS team Sunday

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 11, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

Reacting to the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting earlier in the day, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr makes a statement before Warriors played the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Dallas. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Sports world reacts to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2022 09:09 PM EDT

FILE -New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) defends against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jason Pinnock went from learning a position to starting at his new spot in a matter of weeks. The New York Jets rookie cornerback-turned-safety proved he's certainly a quick study while impressing during his first NFL start last Sunday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets rookie Pinnock a big hit as cornerback-turned-safety

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 06:28 PM EST

This undated booking photo provided by Pinellas County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office shows Keondre Quamar Fields. Fields and Donterio Rashad Fowler were arrested on murder charges in the 2016 shooting death of a college student. Pinellas County jail records show that the pair were being held without bail Tuesday, July 27, 2021, following their arrests. (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
NFL player's brother, 2nd man jailed in 2016 student slaying

Jul. 27, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore (58) celebrates a sack against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo. Cleveland Browns veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson's surprise release last week due to salary-cap concerns has created an unexpected hole up front. Alabama's Christian Barmore could fill it. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL Draft: Irish LB; Big 12's best; 'Bama DT still on board

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant (74) plays against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Fant, who is now with the New York Jets, spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Basketball helped power Jets' Fant to football success

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 08, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

Lenoir-Rhyne defensive back Kyle Dugger speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pats select safety Dugger, Michigan LB Uche in busy Day 2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 24, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

School buses wait for students to exit at the end of the school day, Monday afternoon. On Friday, their football team was playing Camden High School when a shooting occurred that she a young child to the hospital. Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, NJ on Monday, November 18, 2019. (Miguel Martinez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
The Latest: Game halted by shooting finishes on Eagles field

Nov. 20, 2019 05:15 PM EST

School buses wait for students to exit at the end of the school day, Monday afternoon. On Friday, their football team was playing Camden High School when a shooting occurred that she a young child to the hospital. Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, NJ on Monday, November 18, 2019. (Miguel Martinez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Amid new grief, schools finish playoff game on Eagles’ field

By Wayne Parry Nov. 20, 2019 09:29 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles to host HS football game after shooting

Nov. 18, 2019 08:06 PM EST
PLEASANTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have offered to host a high school football game that was interrupted by a shooting that left a 10-year-old...

Football game with school El Paso suspect attended back on

Aug. 16, 2019 05:52 PM EDT
PLANO, Texas (AP) — A Dallas-area district where the El Paso shooting suspect graduated from high school announced Friday that it has reinstated a September football...

FILE - In this March 4, 2019 file photo Washburn defensive back Corey Ballentine runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The New York Giants cornerback who was wounded hours after being drafted in an April shooting that claimed the life of his Washburn University teammate is trying to make a career in the NFL not only for himself but also his late best friend. "There have been a lot of highs and lows," Ballentine said Sunday, July 28, 2019 before the Giants finished their first week of training camp. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, file)
Giants' Ballentine coping with shooting after being drafted

By Tom Canavan Jul. 28, 2019 04:44 PM EDT

Correction: Gunman Tackled story

May. 18, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In a story May 18 about a student who brought a gun to a school in Portland, Oregon, The Associated Press based on information from police...

Students gather outside Parkrose High School during a lockdown after a man armed with a gun was wrestled to the ground by a staff member, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Portland, Ore. The Portland Police Bureau said in a statement Friday that no shots were fired at Parkrose High School, no one was injured and the man is in custody. Police say there are no other suspects. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP)
Ex-Oregon football star stops armed student at Oregon school

By Gillian Flaccus May. 17, 2019 08:17 PM EDT

In this Sept. 22, 2018 photo, Washburn defensive back Corey Ballentine carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Topeka, Kan. Police in Kansas are investigating a shooting that killed one current Washburn University football player and injured a former player just hours after he was drafted by the New York Giants. Topeka police say officers found 23-year-old defensive back Dwane Simmons dead when they investigated gunshots shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019. Ballentine is the wounded player who was picked by the Giants in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday. (Phil Anderson/Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Giants coach says draft pick Ballentine shot in buttocks

May. 03, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

Giants have advised Corey Ballentine to skip rookie camp

By Tom Canavan May. 01, 2019 07:47 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Giants have told Corey Ballentine to skip the team's upcoming rookie minicamp to mourn the death of a Washburn University teammate...

In this Sept. 22, 2018 photo, Washburn defensive back Corey Ballentine carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Topeka, Kan. Police in Kansas are investigating a shooting that killed one current Washburn University football player and injured a former player just hours after he was drafted by the New York Giants. Topeka police say officers found 23-year-old defensive back Dwane Simmons dead when they investigated gunshots shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019. Ballentine is the wounded player who was picked by the Giants in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday. (Phil Anderson/Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Shooting kills college football player, injures Giants' pick

Apr. 28, 2019 03:51 PM EDT