David Close is a Sports News Supervisor for CNN Sports. He covers a range of topics within the sports realm, focusing on competitive and professional sports, including football, soccer, and hockey, while also addressing sports business and related events. David has been featured in various outlets, including Tampa Bay's MOR-TV, The Dallas Examiner, and multiple CNN broadcasts.
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David Close's coverage primarily focuses on sports, particularly football and golf. He also covers breaking news and government announcements related to the sports world. If you have insights or information related to significant events, controversies, or developments in these areas, he may be interested in hearing from you.
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By: David Close, Kevin Dotson
CNN — After several weeks of battles on the gridiron, Tuesday's polling results are in.
By: David Close, Kevin Dotson
Ducks fans rush the field after Oregon beat the Ohio State Buckeyes in Eugene, Oregon, last month.
By: David Close
CNN — Kirk Herbstreit's adorable golden retriever Ben, who has induced countless smiles on so many college campuses over the past two years, has passed away, according to the ESPN “College GameDay” football analyst.
Ben, pictured on the field ahead of the Oklahoma Sooners and Tennessee Volunteers tilt, has passed away.
CNN — Daniel Jones' time with the Giants in the Big Apple is over.
By: David Close
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans defended Azeez Al-Shaair after the linebacker was ejected from Sunday’s game for throwing a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
By: David Close
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans defended Azeez Al-Shaair after the linebacker was ejected from Sunday's game for throwing a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
By: David Close, Ben Morse
CNN — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was handed a three-game suspension without pay by the NFL on Tuesday for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday's game.
By: Ben Morse, David Close
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (No. 0) was escorted off the field after being ejected from Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars
By: David Close, Jill Martin
CNN — Joe Burrow's house was the target of a break-in while the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was in Texas facing the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night , according to CNN affiliate WLWT
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