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Nestor @Nestor - over 4 years ago

Colorado hires Dolphins' Dorrell as next coach

Feb 22, 2020Colorado officially named former Miami Dolphins assistant coach Karl Dorrell as their next coach on Sunday.The five-year, $18 million deal is pending approval from Colorado's Board of Regents, according to a statement released by the school.Dorrell, who coache...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - almost 4 years ago

Giants' Barkley won't yet set target return date

10:35 AM ETAssociated Press Saquon Barkley says his surgically repaired knee is doing well, though the New York Giants star running back won't set a target date for his return.Barkley, the 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, tore his right ACL in Week 2 and missed the ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 4 years ago

McCaffrey's new deal richest for RB, sources say

4:19 PM 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 booksDavid NewtonCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience cov...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 2 years ago

'Grateful' Foreman shines again in post-CMC role

1:57 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The toughest thing Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman did on a rainy Thursday night in which he rushed 31 times for 130 yards in a 25-15 victory against the Atlanta Falcons was jump into the stands after his third-quarter touchdown....continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 5 years ago

NFL: Second flag on Lions' Flowers was error

3:41 PM ETNFL officials erred when they called a second hands-to-the-face penalty against Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers that set up the Green Bay Packers' game-winning field goal Monday night, NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent said.Vincent was asked abo...continued

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Oren @Oren - about 5 years ago

Rodgers lobbied in fourth for WR Lazard to play

1:58 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers wanted Allen Lazard on the field, and Lazard wanted Rodgers to throw him the ball.Both moves helped save the Green Bay Packers on Monday night against the Detroit Lions.Even with Davante Adams already out for a second straight ga...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - about 4 years ago

Bears' Hall of Fame tailback Sayers dies at 77

9:19 AM ETFormer Chicago Bears star Gale Sayers, considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of the NFL despite a career cut short by knee injuries, has died at age 77 after living with dementia.Known as the "Kansas Comet," Sayers was voted into the Pro Fo...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 4 years ago

Ex-Dolphin Kiick, who won 2 titles, dies at 73

6:52 PM ETFormer Miami Dolphins running back Jim Kiick has died, the team announced Saturday. He was 73.Kiick had been living in an assisted living home for the past few years. His daughter, Allie Kiick, a professional tennis player, said he had Alzheimer's disease.Kiick ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 2 years ago

Commanders deny team withheld ticket revenue

9:11 PM ETThe Washington Commanders on Monday strongly denied a former team employee's allegation to Congress that they withheld ticket revenue from visiting teams, saying that amounted to perjury. But the attorney for that former employee said the team's statement defame...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 4 years ago

Fins make it official, name Fitzpatrick starter

8:46 AM ETThe Miami Dolphins named veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick their starting quarterback on Monday, while first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa will develop as a backup to begin the season.It's a move that has been expected for months as Fitzpatrick has functioned as the starter ...continued

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Hank @Hank - almost 3 years ago

Sources: Raiders to hire Giants' Graham as DC

10:40 PM ETThe Las Vegas Raiders are hiring New York Giants assistant head coach Patrick Graham as their defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.Graham, 43, joins newly hired head coach Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas after spending the past two seasons as the Giants...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - almost 3 years ago

Beauty sleep: Tomlin 'dozed off' as team clinched

1:52 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- While the rest of Pittsburgh was on the edge of its collective seat watching the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders late Sunday night, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asleep.Tomlin admitted he didn't see the game-winning field goal in overti...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 3 years ago

Lawyer: NFL not respecting women suing Watson

2:36 PM ETTony Buzbee, the attorney for the 22 women suing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, expressed concern on Wednesday over how the National Football League is handling its investigation. The lawsuits allege sexual assault and inappropriate conduct.Buzbee, i...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 5 years ago

Alex Morgan: The battling face of Team USA

Alex Morgan: The battling face of Team USASource: Freemalaysiatoday.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Alex Morgan • United States women's national basketball team •

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Emmie @Emmie - over 2 years ago

Lions deliver ball dedicated after Oxford shooting

11:45 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN OXFORD, Mich. -- A special delivery arrived at Oxford High School on Thursday morning, as former longtime Detroit Lions vice president of communications Bill Keenist met Oxford athletic director Tony DeMare inside his office to hand over a bro...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 2 years ago

Shanahan upset with brawls in 49ers practice

2:04 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- After halting practice for a second time because of a brawl Tuesday, coach Kyle Shanahan called for his team to huddle up.He promptly delivered some choice words about what had just transpired. Underneath the anger was a simple message abo...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - almost 5 years ago

Bills' Beasley: Glad to be on this side in Dallas

10:33 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN ARLINGTON, Texas -- Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley swore his first game back in Dallas was not a "revenge game," but he didn't play like it.The former Cowboys receiver turned in his best game of the season in the Bills' 26-15 victo...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 5 years ago

Toe injury ends Davante Adams' career night, Packers' perfect record

12:13 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The only thing that could stop Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers' offense Thursday was the little blue injury tent adjacent to their bench.The Pro Bowl receiver was having the most productive game of his career -- 10 catches for 180 yar...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - about 2 years ago

Bills going 'hour-to-hour' on QB Allen's status

12:28 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Josh Allen's status continues to be up in the air, with the Buffalo Bills quarterback listed as questionable for the game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.Allen was a limited participant in practice Friday, his fi...continued

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Rex @Rex - almost 5 years ago

Kelce, Chiefs party with fans at victory parade

5:24 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Temperatures in the 20s and wind chills in the teens didn't prevent a huge turnout for the first Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade in 50 years.Chiefs radio broadcaster Mitch Holthus, the master of ceremonies for the post-parade rally at Kansas...continued

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Maida @Maida - about 3 years ago

Cowboys' McCarthy: Issues forced 56-yard kick

10:09 PM ETINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- In a perfect world, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy would not have settled for a game-winning field goal attempt from 56 yards by Greg Zuerlein in the final seconds against the Los Angeles Chargers.But several problems arose.First, a pla...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - about 5 years ago

Rodgers, LaFleur downplay 'animated' exchange

7:17 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The calmness in Matt LaFleur's voice and the smile on Aaron Rodgers' face were all that was left of the first animated sideline interaction between the Green Bay Packers' new head coach and the veteran quarterback in Sunday's 21-16 win over th...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 4 years ago

Cowboys' Jones not sharing 2020 anthem policy

3:34 PM ETJerry Jones has been steadfast in his belief that players should stand for the national anthem, but the Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager did not say if a policy will be in effect in 2020.Jones said he has talked to "double handfuls" of people, including...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - over 3 years ago

Sherman pleads not guilty, says he's 'remorseful'

1:53 PM ETESPN News Services Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman, who earlier Friday said he was "deeply remorseful for my actions," has pleaded not guilty to five misdemeanor charges stemming from his arrest at his in-laws' home northeast of Seattle earlier this week.A...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 5 years ago

Jerry: New deals must keep young core together

10:08 PM ETOXNARD, Calif. -- At the opening of training camp on July 27, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team had to not just do deals with quarterback Dak Prescott, receiver Amari Cooper and running back Ezekiel Elliott -- but make the right...continued

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