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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 5 years ago

Without AB, Raiders' offense cruises in MNF win

1:40 AM ETOAKLAND, Calif. -- Some 52,359 jilted and full-throated hometown fans let short-time former Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown know how they felt about him with derisive chants of "F--- AB!" on every big Oakland play Monday night against the Denver Broncos -...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - almost 2 years ago

Chargers hiring Kellen Moore as their new OC

12:17 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 have agreed to terms with Kellen Moore to be their new...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - over 2 years ago

Report: Watson met with 66 women for massages

6:39 PM ETSarah BarshopCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Packers for ESPN MilwaukeeMarquette University graduateJake TrotterCloseESPN Staff WriterCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityThe New York Times reported Tuesday that Cl...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - almost 5 years ago

49ers TE Kittle plays through pain, has 129 yards

1:59 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Despite a broken ankle and a banged-up knee, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle made his return to the lineup for Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers.But if you didn't know about those injuries before the game, you w...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - about 5 years ago

Rookie QB Haskins to make 1st start for Redskins

2:10 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins rookie Dwayne Haskins will make his first start Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, but whether or not this is a permanent role remains to be seen.Interim coach Bill Callahan said Haskins will start because Case Keenum remains i...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - about 2 years ago

Melee ends Rams-Bengals joint practice early

5:01 PM ETBen BabyCloseESPN Staff WriterESPN Staff WriterPreviously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning NewsUniversity of North Texas graduateSarah BarshopCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Packers for ESPN MilwaukeeMarquette University graduateCINCINNATI -- A...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 5 years ago

Popovich: Kaepernick did 'a very patriotic thing'

1:45 AM ETLOS ANGELES -- USA Basketball coach Gregg Popovich said what former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has done to bring light to social justice and racial inequality "was a very patriotic thing."Popovich, the longtime coach of the San Antonio Spur...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - 4 months ago

6 Underrated Players Poised to Outshine Their EA Sports College Football 25 Rating

In the days leading up to the release of EA Sports College Football 25, the company unveiled the initial 100 highest-rated players in the game. And several of…

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Ismael @Ismael - over 5 years ago

Texans send rookie CB to showers after big hits

4:49 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Houston Texans rookie Lonnie Johnson Jr. didn't make any friends on the first day of joint practices with the Green Bay Packers, and he didn't even get to finish the workout because his coach kicked him off the field after the cornerback level...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 3 years ago

Fields buys into Bears' plan to start Dalton at QB

4:00 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Justin Fields has bought into the Chicago Bears' plan.Fields, drafted 11th overall by the Bears this year, said on Thursday that he embraces the developmental timeline set for him by the organization. Head coach Matt Nagy said earlier in the...continued

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Maida @Maida - almost 4 years ago

Sources: Quinn favorite to be new Cowboys DC

10:47 AM ETAdam SchefterCloseESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksTodd ArcherCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003Previously covered Bengals a...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 2 years ago

Source: Seahawks' Carson to retire due to injury

2:45 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson plans to retire after five NFL seasons because of a neck injury, a source confirmed to ESPN.The team released Carson with a failed physical designation on Tuesday."Ever since the first time I saw Chr...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 3 years ago

Joe Burrow puts injury out of his mind as Bengals try to be cautious

6:00 AM ETCINCINNATI -- Of all the things that happened during the Cincinnati Bengals' first practice of training camp on Wednesday, one development mattered more than anything.Joe Burrow felt great.A black brace supporting Burrow’s surgically-repaired left knee was the o...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - almost 2 years ago

Broncos make it official with 'outstanding' Payton

7:45 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos formally announced Sean Payton as the team's newest head coach Friday.Payton signed what sources told ESPN was a five-year contract, but he's essentially been on the job since Wednesday, including interviewing prospective a...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - about 2 years ago

Bills' Araiza accused of gang rape while at SDSU

7:20 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza and two others have been accused of gang raping a 17-year-old girl last year in a lawsuit filed in San Diego County Superior Court on Thursday.The lawsuit, obtained by ESPN, involves allegati...continued

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Roger @Roger - over 2 years ago

'He's been all business': Aidan Hutchinson impressing Detroit Lions teammates, coaches already

6:00 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- With high expectations placed on him, Aidan Hutchinson arrived at the Detroit Lions practice facility the day after being drafted No. 2 overall.His family accompanied him as he strolled around the building, soaking in the m...continued

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Allene @Allene - about 2 years ago

Steelers list new captain Trubisky as starting QB

2:38 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- What has long been telegraphed is now official: Mitch Trubisky is the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback for the season opener at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.Trubisky, who was named a team captain on Monday, is listed as the first-strin...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - about 5 years ago

Ramsey 'a big boost' as Rams snap losing streak

7:33 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 basketballATLANTA -- Jalen Ramsey made his debut Sunday for the Los Angeles Rams, five days after the team com...continued

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Oren @Oren - about 5 years ago

Garoppolo sharp vs. K.C.: 'Step in right direction'

9:46 PM ETBefore Saturday night's preseason game at Kansas City, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo made it a point to visit the spot on the field where he tore his left ACL on Sept. 23 last season.For Garoppolo, it was a chance to reflect on an arduous rehab...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 4 years ago

Rivera calls Guice release 'tough but necessary'

10:04 AM ETWashington Football Team coach Ron Rivera called the release of running back Derrius Guice a tough but necessary decision.Washington released Guice on Friday, the same day he was arrested on three counts of domestic violence, stemming from incidents in February...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - almost 2 years ago

49ers' Bosa dominates in win, 'secured' DPOY

9:29 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- In the closing moments of Saturday's game against the Washington Commanders, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan removed his defensive starters from the game.At that point, the Niners held a 17-point lead, and for all intents and purpo...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - almost 4 years ago

Ravens-Steelers moved to Tue. due to outbreak

2:50 PM ETThe COVID-19 outbreak in Baltimore has led the NFL to postpone the Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers game for a second time.The Ravens will now play at the undefeated Steelers on Tuesday night at 8 ET, the NFL announced.Baltimore was scheduled to play host to...continued

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Moises @Moises - about 5 years ago

Ramsey wants out of Jacksonville, asks for trade

6:44 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey wants out of Jacksonville.Ramsey's agent, David Mulugheta, told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen on Monday that he asked the Jaguars to trade his client. League sources also told ESPN that the Jaguars...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - almost 4 years ago

Sources: Lions planning to hire Saints' Campbell

10:01 PM ETNow that the New Orleans Saints have been eliminated from the NFL postseason, the Detroit Lions are expected to hire Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell as their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The two sides still need t...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 4 years ago

Pats: Fans at COVID risk can skip 2020 season

4:55 PM ETAssociated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots are offering season-ticket holders at an elevated risk of COVID-19 infection the chance to skip the 2020 season entirely and still hold on to their seats for the next year.The policy appears to be th...continued

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