American Football
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
almost 4 years ago
Ill-fated blitz call provides defining moment in New York Jets' worst season ever
6:00 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The worst season in New York Jets history has been a combination platter of bad football, bad coaching and off-the-field controversy. But here's the thing about rotten seasons: Every one needs a defining moment -- a Butt Fumble or a Fake...continued
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Dayton
@Dayton -
almost 5 years ago
Where does the Rams defense stand without Eric Weddle?
6:00 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams' defense could appear drastically different going into...continued
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Izaiah
@Izaiah -
over 2 years ago
Crunch time for Mekhi Becton, Denzel Mims and New York Jets' 2020 draft
6:00 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:1. Disappearing draft: By the time they line up to face the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 11, the Jets probably will have only one member of their 2020 draft class in the starting lineup -- ta...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 3 years ago
Bills WR defends vax talk, will live 'life like I want'
1:51 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley released a statement on Twitter on Friday in response to the sharp backlash he has received on social media, disclosing that he is not vaccinated and pledging to "live my one life like I ...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
about 3 years ago
Jets want Wilson to learn 'boring' OK after 4 INTs
2:43 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Facing the New England Patriots for the first time, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson received his welcome-to-the-rivalry moment on his first pass. And his second. And two more times after that.The rookie was intercepted four times i...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
about 2 years ago
Dupree decries Favre comparison in fraud case
9:33 AM ETJohn BarrESPN.com Close Joined ESPN in June 2003 Winner: 2013 Peabody Award; 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award/Video Investigative Reporting Covers breaking news, investigative pieces and human interest featuresMarcus Dupree, who rose to fame in Mississippi and beyond...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
almost 3 years ago
Vikings overhaul regime, fire Zimmer, Spielman
9:17 AM ETAfter the conclusion of their 2021 season, a 31-17 win over the Chicago Bears, the Minnesota Vikings fired coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday after eight seasons, the team announced.The Vikings finished with an 8-9 record and missed th...continued
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Manley
@Manley -
about 5 years ago
Back Sam Darnold on the road? Week 9 NFL betting trends to know
3:11 PM ETRoad teams had their worst week of the season last week and still had a winning record at 8-7 ATS. Including Thursday's game, road teams are 73-46-3 ATS this season (.613). Road underdogs are even better at 52-30-2 ATS (.634).This week, five nonconference matchu...continued
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Assunta
@Assunta -
about 1 year ago
Could big money reshape the football industry?
Saudi Arabia, American private investors and celebrities are betting big on football.
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Delia
@Delia -
about 5 years ago
Source: Mahomes (knee) out again vs. Vikings
2:03 AM ETKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, listed as questionable because of a knee injury, will miss his second straight game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Mahomes, the reigning league MVP, was a limited participa...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
about 4 years ago
Former Shula, Hayes assistant Hill dies at 87
10:01 AM ETAssociated Press MIAMI -- George Hill, an assistant coach for Woody Hayes, Don Shula and Jimmy Johnson, has died at age 87.The Miami Dolphins confirmed Hill's death this week. He was their defensive coordinator under Johnson from 1996 to 1999 and had earlier be...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
about 3 years ago
Sources: Some Saints coaches positive for COVID
11:43 AM ETThe New Orleans Saints have had a "handful of offensive coaches" test positive for COVID-19, calling into question their status for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.However, one team source said, "We'll be just fin...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
about 5 years ago
He got Mossed: What Randy Moss taught Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling
12:09 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Randy Moss sees the same thing others do in Marquez Valdes-Scantling.He sees the resemblance."As far as his size and the structure of his body, the way he looks, for sure," Moss said. "And the way he makes things look easy."Put a 25-year-old ...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
about 5 years ago
Week 8 NFL QB awards: Brees' magnificent return; Allen stymied by the Niners
7:30 AM ETThe narrative is too easy. It would go something like this: Limited by a surgically repaired thumb, Drew Brees used veteran savvy to beat the Cardinals with the kind of short, easy passes a high schooler could complete.It's true that 65% of Brees' passes Sunday ...continued
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Webster
@Webster -
over 3 years ago
Saints rookie Nolan Cooney overcame cancer, then learned to punt with help from YouTube
7:06 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- It was Nolan Cooney's passion for sports that motivated him most when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs during his junior year of high school.The New Orleans Saints' rookie punter was a three-sport standout at ...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
about 5 years ago
Jags put Dareus on IR; could return this season
10:33 AM ETThe Jacksonville Jaguars have placed defensive tackle Marcell Dareus on injured reserve, but there is a possibility he could still return this season.Dareus had surgery on Thursday to repair a core muscle injury he sustained in the Jaguars' victory over Cincinn...continued
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
over 4 years ago
Could Jordan Love's upside make him a surprise NFL draft pick for Miami?
6:00 AM ETWith two weeks until the 2020 NFL draft, it's a perfect time to delve deeper into how will the Miami Dolphins land their franchise quarterback.We continue our four-part series analyzing each top quarterback prospect and his chances of landing in Miami, especiall...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
over 4 years ago
How to watch Tom Brady's top playoff performances on ESPN
7:05 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady's free-agent departure from the New England Patriots to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a stunning development. The six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback started the week off with a bang, so what better way to end it than this:...continued
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Alan
@Alan -
almost 2 years ago
'I'm my toughest critic': Jalen Ramsey knows this season isn't his best
Dec 14, 2022THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- After the Los Angeles Rams' Thursday night win over the Las Vegas Raiders and their first victory since Week 6, Sean McVay stopped Jalen Ramsey as he walked from the podium into the locker room.He hugged Ramsey and told him how much he...continued
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
over 5 years ago
Orlando to host Pro Bowl for 4th straight year
11:12 AM ETAssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Pro Bowl will return to Orlando for the fourth straight year and be held one week before the Super Bowl.The NFL's all-star game will be an afternoon matchup at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. A week later, the league's champions...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
over 2 years ago
Injuries on NFL punts are up 50%: What's the cause? What's the fix?
6:00 AM ETThe alarm seemed out of the blue. In the days leading up to Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, the NFL's health and safety team issued a call to action in response to a surge in special teams injuries, especially on punts. The rate of missed time for injuries that occur...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
about 5 years ago
John Johnson's bath ritual 'weird' to some, but working for Rams
9:00 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III has a pregame ritual that's a litt...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
over 4 years ago
Might the Raiders chase Tom Brady? Should they?!
6:00 AM ETALAMEDA, Calif. -- Al Davis was chastising reporters in a hotel lobby at the 2009 NFL owners meetings for not voting Jim Plunkett into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Davis wondered aloud which other quarterback with multiple Super Bowl titles had yet to be enshri...continued
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Clarissa
@Clarissa -
almost 3 years ago
Stafford says toe OK, not feeling playoff pressure
10:33 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford says his toe is doing OK and shouldn't impact him in Monday night's wild-card playoff game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals.And no, you can't see it.Stafford took a friendly dig at Aaron Ro...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
over 3 years ago
Ex-NFL player Adams kills 5 in SC, then himself
Apr 8, 2021Associated Press ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Former NFL player Phillip Adams fatally shot five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren, before later killing himself, authorities said Thursday.York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson told a new...continued
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