American Football
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Devin @Devin - over 2 years ago
Blandino returns to XFL as rules innovation head
9:55 AM ETThe XFL has rehired Dean Blandino in an expanded role as vice president of officiating and playing rules innovation, the league announced Tuesday.Blandino had previously served as the XFL's officiating chief in 2020, following a stint in a similar role with the ...continued
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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 2 years ago
Jets OT Mitchell dealing with blood clots, says dad
4:53 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets rookie offensive tackle Max Mitchell, sidelined for the remainder of the season after being placed on the non-football injury list, was discovered to have blood clots in his right calf and lung, his father told ESPN on Thursda...continued
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Cynthia @Cynthia - 11 months ago
Eastern Michigan apologizes to South Alabama for player's punch that sparked brawl
Eastern Michigan’s athletic director has apologized to South Alabama, a day after an EMU player raced onto the field after the 68 Ventures Bowl and punched an opposing player in the head
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Kari @Kari - almost 3 years ago
Source: Vikes, Harbaugh talk about HC vacancy
6:46 PM ETPete ThamelESPN The Minnesota Vikings reached out to the University of Michigan and received permission to speak to Jim Harbaugh about their open head-coaching job, a source told ESPN's Courtney Cronin.Though a formal interview has yet to take place, the Vikings...continued
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Arvid @Arvid - over 4 years ago
Giants cut captain Ogletree, save $8.25M vs. cap
11:20 AM ETThe New York Giants have released linebacker Alec Ogletree, a team captain during his two seasons with the team.The team also said it had cut linebacker Kareem Martin.Ogletree, one of the league's highest-paid inside linebackers over the past two years at $10 m...continued
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Rowan @Rowan - about 5 years ago
Lions claim Giants RB Perkins, release Anderson
5:50 PM ETThe Detroit Lions cut veteran running back C.J. Anderson on Tuesday after being awarded Paul Perkins on waivers, essentially making a swap of veteran rushers to help back up starter Kerryon Johnson.Anderson served as the primary backup to Johnson in the season o...continued
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Teagan @Teagan - over 4 years ago
Panthers owner optimistic for games with fans
9:10 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper believes there should be enough coronavirus tests by the fall so that NFL teams can play games in stadiums with some fans."You won't be playing having full stadiums, but that doesn't mean you can't have som...continued
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Myles @Myles - about 2 years ago
Pack to be without Watkins (hamstring) vs. Bucs
4:36 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- This game still has Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, but the quarterbacks of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers won't have anything close to their full complement of receivers on Sunday.The Packers for sure won't have Sammy Watkins, th...continued
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Patrick @Patrick - over 5 years ago
Source: Saints' Onyemata gets 1-game ban
5:14 PM ETNew Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata, who had 6.5 sacks over the past two seasons, is being suspended one game for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, a league official told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.Onyemata was issued a misdemeanor s...continued
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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 2 years ago
Commanders DE Young out at least first 4 games
Aug 23, 2022ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders placed defensive end Chase Young on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Tuesday, leaving him unavailable for the first four games of the season.Young opened camp on the active/PUP list after tearing his right...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
Colts' Leonard starts camp on PUP after surgery
10:54 AM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list, meaning he will be sidelined when the team begins training camp practices this week.Leonard underwent back surgery in Jun...continued
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Priscilla @Priscilla - about 5 years ago
Bengals' Green ready for anything at deadline
9:55 AM ETCINCINNATI -- Bengals star wide receiver A.J. Green is ready for all potential outcomes as the trade deadline gets closer.In an interview with the team's website, the injured 31-year-old said that although he hasn't heard of any potential moves and certainly isn...continued
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Marlon @Marlon - over 1 year ago
While supporting racism, Senator Tommy Tuberville claims to oppose it
This CNN exchange is astonishing; Senator Tommy Tuberville insists "white nationalists" are just good ol' American citizens. When confronted with a prior statement that "white nationalists" should be allowed to serve in the military, the Senator from Alabama …
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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 2 years ago
Source: Bieniemy returning as Chiefs OC in '22
Feb 24, 2022Eric Bieniemy is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator for the 2022 season, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.The news was first reported by NFL Network, which also reported he will be returning on a one-year contract.Bieniemy's con...continued
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Erik @Erik - almost 4 years ago
NFL playoffs divisional-round guide: Picks, bold predictions and more for every game
7:15 AM ETESPN staffThis weekend's divisional round of the NFL playoffs is stacked with four more great matchups. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score picks.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information ...continued
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Ismael @Ismael - over 4 years ago
'He was a nightmare': Opponents tell all about facing Chase Young
7:00 AM ETAdam RittenbergCloseESPN Senior Writer College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.Tom VanHaarenCloseESPN Staff WriterESPN staff writerJoined ESPN in 2011Graduated from Central MichiganAs Chase Young prepares for the...continued
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Bart @Bart - 8 months ago
Report: CFP Payouts Include Big Ten, SEC Schools Making $21M; Notre Dame to Get $12M
Notre Dame and the 10 FBS conferences have agreed to the next College Football Playoff contract that will begin in 2026, according to ESPN's Heather Dinich…
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Emmie @Emmie - over 2 years ago
Two arrested in homicide involving Cowboys CB
1:54 PM ETA day after Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph met with Dallas police, two arrests have been made in the death of Cameron Ray on March 18.On Saturday, police announced the arrests of Aries Jones, 28, and Tivione English, 21, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in co...continued
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - about 5 years ago
Marrone: Ramsey will play Thursday vs. Titans
4:46 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who has asked the team to trade him, will play on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans, coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday.Marrone said he spoke with Ramsey on Tuesday, and there are no li...continued
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Arvid @Arvid - about 2 years ago
Bucs' Godwin out, LT Smith unlikely vs. Saints
12:57 PM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has been ruled out of Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints, while left tackle Donovan Smith is listed as doubtful to play.Prior to the Buccaneers releasing the injury report Friday, coach Todd Bowles had said t...continued
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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 3 years ago
Source: Chilean Reyes will make WFT's roster
11:35 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Sammis Reyes will make the Washington Football Team's 53-man roster, a source said, making him the first Chilean born player to play in the NFL.Washington signed Reyes in April after he participated in Florida's pro day. By signing, Reyes was re...continued
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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 3 years ago
Back to school: Rivers wins in HS coaching debut
8:24 AM ETFormer quarterback Philip Rivers is eighth all time with 134 regular-season NFL wins, but the one he earned on Thursday might hold a special place in his heart.Rivers, who retired after last season, is now 1-0 as a high school football coach in his native Alabam...continued
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Joe @Joe - about 5 years ago
Source: RB Peterson will play against Vikings
8:58 AM ETWashington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will play in Thursday's night game against the Minnesota Vikings, barring any pregame setback, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson.Peterson is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but he said Tuesday that...continued
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Alvah @Alvah - over 4 years ago
Source: NFL eyeing use of virtual fans for games
7:37 PM ETWith kickoff nearly a month away, the NFL considers the use of virtual fans in stadiums a viable option for game days, a league source said Thursday.The NFL utilized the practice during the virtual draft in April and has a similar template available in the absen...continued
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Cameron @Cameron - over 3 years ago
Source: Browns, Chubb agree to 3 years, $36.6M
7:22 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns and star running back Nick Chubb have reached an agreement on a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.Chubb's $20 million in guaranteed money is the seventh-highest total ...continued
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