American Football
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Casper
@Casper -
almost 5 years ago
Ohio nixes Browns-Bengals fandom weed petition
3:37 PM ETA proposal to alleviate the pain of being a Bengals and Browns fan has gone up in smoke.Being a fan of the NFL's franchises in Cincinnati and Cleveland does not meet the condition requirements to purchase medical marijuana, an Ohio medical board committee ruled ...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
12 months ago
WWE Announces 4th NIL Class Including Michigan All-American Wrestler Lucas Davison
WWE continues to build its pipeline of young talent, as the company announced its fourth class of college athletes to sign with its "Next In Line" NIL program…
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Muriel
@Muriel -
about 5 years ago
Cowboys' Maher 1st kicker to make 3 60-yarders
10:06 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas -- Brett Maher became the first kicker in NFL history with three field goals of at least 60 yards with his 63-yarder at the end of the first half of the Dallas Cowboys' 37-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday."It's pretty cool," Maher ...continued
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Moises
@Moises -
over 5 years ago
Ken Behring, former Seahawks owner, dies at 91
4:03 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Ken Behring, a billionaire philanthropist and the controversial former owner of the Seattle Seahawks, died Tuesday. He was 91.Behring bought the Seahawks in 1988 and presided over the most seminal period in the franchise's existence, attempti...continued
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Grayce
@Grayce -
over 4 years ago
Eagles' Jackson after posts: I don't hate Jews
8:35 AM ETPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson said he has no hatred toward the Jewish community after posting on social media on Monday an anti-Semitic message that he attributed to Adolf Hitler as well as admiration for Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan...continued
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Erik
@Erik -
almost 5 years ago
NFL OKs stadium betting lounges, but no betting
3:40 PM ETStarting this season, some NFL stadiums will be allowed to have betting lounges, and teams may accept sponsorships from sportsbook operators, as the league continues to get more comfortable with the expanding legal sports-gambling market in the U.S.Retail sports...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 3 years ago
New deal moves Bears closer to Soldier Field exit
10:08 AM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears moved one step closer to leaving historic Soldier Field.The Bears announced Wednesday they signed a $197.2 million purchase and sale agreement (PSA) with Churchill Downs Inc. for the 326-acre Arlington Park property in sub...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
almost 3 years ago
Chargers place leading WR Allen on COVID list
5:18 PM ETESPN News Services Los Angeles Chargers leading receiver Keenan Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, putting his availability for Sunday's game against the New York Giants in doubt.Allen was one of 11 players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 li...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
over 4 years ago
Bengals cut former first-round pick Kirkpatrick
9:49 AM ETThe Cincinnati Bengals have released veteran cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick.Kirkpatrick, a first-round pick in the 2012 draft, spent eight years with the Bengals. The former Alabama product started six games at cornerback for Cincinnati in 2019 before he suffered a ...continued
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Casper
@Casper -
over 3 years ago
Source: Lions, ex-Raiders WR Williams get deal
3:42 PM ETFormer Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams has reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $6.2 million with the Detroit Lions, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.The Lions might have a revamped wide receiver corps in 2021, as Kenny...continued
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Moises
@Moises -
over 3 years ago
Eagles bolster defense with ex-Vikes LB Wilson
5:54 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles have signed linebacker Eric Wilson and running back Jordan Howard to one-year deals, the team announced Wednesday.Wilson, 26, tied for the NFL lead among linebackers with three interceptions in 2020, and he also had three ...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
about 5 years ago
Chargers cut ties with O-coordinator Whisenhunt
10:16 PM ETCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- In a surprising move, the Los Angeles Chargers fired offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt on Monday."This is not an easy decision and definitely not one that I take lightly," Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said in a statement. "You win as a t...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
about 2 years ago
Chargers waiving former first-round pick Tillery
9:15 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers are waiving defensive lineman Jerry Tillery, a first-ro...continued
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Leda
@Leda -
about 5 years ago
Peters, Bradham join injured Eagles convocation
3:23 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, offensive tackle Jason Peters and linebacker Nigel Bradham headline a large group of Eagles players who have been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys in Dallas.The Eagles are, however, getting one n...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
about 5 years ago
Brees set to resume practice, eyes Week 8 return
10:40 PM ETCHICAGO -- Drew Brees said he plans to return to practice this week and hopes to be able to play as early as next Sunday's Week 8 home date with the Arizona Cardinals."We'll see how it goes. I'd love to [play]. It's a goal," Brees told ESPN after the New Orlean...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
about 3 years ago
Sources: McCaskey nixes Nagy rumors in meeting
5:34 PM ETCHICAGO -- Bears team chairman George McCaskey addressed the players Wednesday and told them coach Matt Nagy would not be fired after Thursday's game in Detroit, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, confirming an earlier report.McCaskey's message to the team capped a...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
about 5 years ago
Source: Johnson not expected to play vs. Niners
6:43 AM ETArizona Cardinals star running back David Johnson is not expected to play Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The absence of Johnson, who officially is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, means that newly a...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
over 5 years ago
How Jets' Adam Gase went from 'annoying' lackey to NFL head coach
Jul 19, 2019FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The phone calls came in rapid-fire succession: One, two, three. Each one delivered the same message.Adam Gase was three years out of college, making a $12,000 salary as a recruiting intern for LSU. His dream was a career in football, scou...continued
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Alan
@Alan -
about 1 year ago
Apple interested in College Football Playoff streaming rights for 2026 championship
ESPN owns the rights to stream College Football Playoff games through 2026, though Apple and Amazon are eyeing the opportunity to take over.Apple TV+ and footballApple already has rights to Friday Night Baseball and Major League Soccer, but it hasn't given up…
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Elvie
@Elvie -
about 5 years ago
Sources: More fines coming for Steelers, Browns
10:18 PM ETAside from the fines doled out to quarterback Mason Rudolph and other participants in Thursday night's ugly brawl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, the NFL will be issuing mass fines to about 10 players for leaving the bench area and running...continued
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Assunta
@Assunta -
over 4 years ago
GM Keim: Hopkins can push Cards 'to next level'
4:25 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- Almost a month after the Houston Texans sent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for running back David Johnson, the trade was finalized.Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said on a teleconference call with reporters that he ...continued
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Erik
@Erik -
over 3 years ago
Culley: Watson not injured, 'does what we ask'
10:39 AM ETHOUSTON -- Deshaun Watson didn't practice again Tuesday, but Texans coach David Culley says the quarterback isn't injured."Deshaun is here," Culley said. "Again, every day he's here, he comes in, and he works. He does what we ask him to do and he's here every d...continued
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Grayce
@Grayce -
almost 3 years ago
Get ready for the NFL divisional round: We previewed all four games and picked winners
Jan 21, 2022ESPN staffThe NFL divisional round for the 2021 season is stacked with four great matchups, and we got you covered with what you need to know heading into the second weekend of playoff football. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game,...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
over 2 years ago
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet for Beginners
2:50 PM ETMike ClayESPN Writer CloseFantasy football, NFL analyst for ESPN.comMember of Pro Football Writers of AmericaFounding director of Pro Football Focus Fantasy2013 FSTA award winner for most accurate preseason rankingsNew or inexperienced when it comes to fantasy f...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
about 5 years ago
Sunday's fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?
7:00 AM ETAJ MassESPN Staff Writer CloseFantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor. Author of book, "Yes, It's Hot in Here."To help you set your lineups and avoid starting a player who won't take the field, we will post fantasy-relevant updates and anal...continued
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