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Posted on February 15th, 2016 in Weekly Roundup by fgogola

By Sports Capital Journalism Program Staff | @SportsCapJour

New York Daily News journalist Shaun King digs into a court document about Peyton Manning’s alleged sexual assault and smear campaign while at Tennessee. Which prompted a handful of questions from WTHR’s Bob Kravitz and this think piece from ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant.

Monica Rhor and David Barron, of the Houston Chronicle, look back on how Johnny Manziel’s upbringing and rocketing rise to Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick has led to a sudden fall.

Jenny Vrentas, of The MMQB, conducts a Q&A with Mike Carey, the heavily criticized former NFL referee.

The Washington Post’s Dave Sheinin beautifully profiles 66-year-old Dusty Baker, who will be taking over as the Washington Nationals manager after two years away from baseball.

Seth Wickersham and Don Van Natta Jr., of ESPN The Magazine, provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Rams won the right to relocate to Los Angeles.

Vice Sports’ Ed Zitron chronicles his Super Bowl 50 experience from some of the most expensive seats.

ESPN The Magazine’s Jackie MacMullan on the post-career physical struggles of NBA big men.

Alex Prewitt of Sports Illustrated looks into how goalies prepare for and handle bathroom trips during a game.

Bleacher Reports’ Lars Anderson delves into the final, fateful days of former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips in prison.

Sports Illustrated’s Liviu Bird on why 2016 is a big year for the development of soccer in the United States.

ESPN public editor Jim Brady examines and analyzes the demise of Grantland. Which prompted this response from Richard Deitsch, SI’s sports media reporter. (Head to item 1 in The Noise Report.)