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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables, meanwhile, recently raised questions about the job security of John Mateer, the turnover-prone passer earning an estimated $1.5 million to play for the Sooners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
In the Regional League Northeast, almost every game has begun with a delay as players have simply refused to play for the first minute.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Just last week, Joey Porter Jr. told reporters he “definitely” would play for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season despite a contract standoff and a lingering back issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"We knew we were still in it, but we didn't know what the other result is," said Berger, who would go on to play for Liverpool with Smicer.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“But she won’t play for anyone. I think she might be lying about being able to play.”
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
