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Ariel @Ariel - over 5 years ago

Hall of Fame broadcaster Whitaker dies at 95

7:30 PM ETESPN News Services NEW YORK -- Jack Whitaker, whose Hall of Fame broadcasting career ranged from the first Super Bowl to Secretariat's Triple Crown to short essays from major sporting events, died Sunday morning, CBS reported.The network said Whitaker died of na...continued

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Hank @Hank - about 5 years ago

Ex-Ravens coach: No plan to move Lamar to WR

12:01 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg denied a report Tuesday that he wanted to move quarterback Lamar Jackson to wide receiver."That didn't happen," Mornhinweg said in a statement released by the Ravens. "Never sai...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - over 5 years ago

WR Hurns signing deal with hometown Dolphins

8:33 AM ETESPN News Services Free-agent wide receiver Allen Hurns is signing with the Miami Dolphins, coach Brian Flores told reporters Friday.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Hurns will sign a one-year deal worth up to $3 million. Flores said he expected Hurns to ...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - about 3 years ago

Dalton may be out beyond Week 3, sources say

10:46 PM ETJustin Fields will make his first NFL start Sunday for the Chicago Bears, and there is a chance the rookie quarterback could get the starting nod for another game or two.Bears quarterback Andy Dalton, who is out Sunday with a bone bruise on his left knee, could...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 3 years ago

Sources: Titans great George to coach Tenn. St.

1:33 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State is naming Eddie George its new head football coach, sources told ESPN.George will rep...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 4 years ago

Dungy added to Hall of Fame selection panel

10:34 AM ETAssociated Press CANTON, Ohio -- Tony Dungy has been added to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's selection committee, the fourth Hall member to become part of the voting process.Dungy joins Bill Polian, James Lofton and Dan Fouts on the panel.The first African Ame...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - almost 3 years ago

Chargers' COVID list grows with Williams, Harris

5:00 PM ETESPN News Services The Los Angeles Chargers could be without both of their top receivers heading into Sunday's game against the New York Giants.Mike Williams, who is second on the team with 854 receiving yards and is tied for the team lead with seven receiving t...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - about 3 years ago

Seahawks claim QB Eason with Wilson still on IR

5:45 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN The Seattle Seahawks claimed quarterback Jacob Eason on Wednesday, a day after he was waived by the Indianapolis Colts.Eason joins his hometown team to bolster its quarterback depth while Russell Wilson recovers from finger surgery. With Wils...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 2 years ago

Attorneys seek Watson NFL investigation docs

8:02 PM ETESPN News Services Attorneys for multiple women suing Deshaun Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct are seeking the documents from the NFL's investigation into the former Houston Texans quarterback.According to a motion filed Friday by the women's attorne...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 3 years ago

Cleveland Browns unveil retro uniforms honoring 75th anniversary

2:39 PM ETJeremy WillisESPN.com The Cleveland Browns have announced that they will be wearing retro uniforms this season to celebrate their 75th anniversary season.The uniform honors Cleveland's inaugural 1946 season in the All-American Football Conference. The uniform wi...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

CFL, players' union reach labor deal, end strike

10:59 PM ETAssociated Press TORONTO -- The Canadian Football League and its players' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, ending the second strike in CFL history, the league said Wednesday night.The contract must be ratified by both the CFL bo...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - about 4 years ago

Browns' Delpit to have surgery for torn Achilles

4:26 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns rookie safety Grant Delpit tore his Achilles tendon during Monday's practice and will undergo surgery, the team announced Tuesday.He is expected to miss the entire 2020 season.Delpit was carted off the practice field, making him t...continued

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Erik @Erik - about 3 years ago

Source: Lions' Okudah (Achilles) out for season

10:57 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah ruptured an Achilles tendon and is out for the season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Okudah limped off the field slowly, before being carted to the locker room, with the Lions trailin...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - about 5 years ago

Panthers cut Torrey Smith after waiver claims

2:30 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Sunday released veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith after claiming former Minnesota Vikings receiver Brandon Zylstra off waivers.The Panthers traded for Smith, a two-time Super Bowl champion, in March 2018 to add vetera...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 2 years ago

Vikings send QB Cousins home due to illness

4:00 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings sent quarterback Kirk Cousins home from training camp Thursday because of an undisclosed illness, according to coach Kevin O'Connell.Speaking after the team's early-afternoon walk-through, O'Connell said the team was not yet...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - about 5 years ago

Ex-teammate: Cousins 'weakest part' of Vikes' O

2:26 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles linebacker Zach Brown was not complimentary of former teammate Kirk Cousins when assessing Sunday's matchup between Philadelphia and the Minnesota Vikings."Cousins, I think every defense is going to want that guy to throw the ball," Brown ...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 5 years ago

Ex-Raiders, Jags coach Del Rio joins ESPN

10:32 AM ETAssociated Press Jack Del Rio never shied away from giving his opinion as a player and a coach. He isn't about to change his approach as an analyst.ESPN announced the hiring Thursday of the former Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders coach as an analyst. Hi...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - almost 2 years ago

Titans WR Burks ruled out Sunday vs. Jaguars

3:03 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel ruled rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks out for the Sunday game a...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 3 years ago

Ex-NFL player saves man after fiery train crash

7:50 PM ETFormer NFL defensive end Brandon Bair saved a man from a flaming semitruck minutes after it had been struck by a train, according to East Idaho News.Bair said he was driving on Highway 20 in St. Anthony, Idaho, on Thursday when he saw a train plow into a semitru...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 3 years ago

Source: Browns lock in Mayfield for '22 at $18.8M

10:07 AM ETBEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract of quarterback Baker Mayfield, a source told ESPN.The move extends Mayfield's contract in Cleveland through 2022, when he'll make $18.86 million.Last season, Mayfield -- th...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Ryan interviews for Broncos' DC job

12:15 PM ETFormer NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan interviewed Saturday in Denver for the Broncos' defensive coordinator job on Sean Payton's staff, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Ryan and former Broncos head coach Vance Joseph are among a handful of ca...continued

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Leda @Leda - over 2 years ago

Stefanski hopes Mayfield situation 'resolved soon'

9:47 AM ETPALM BEACH, Fla. -- Quarterback Baker Mayfield remained on the Cleveland Browns' roster Monday morning, 10 days after the team traded for Deshaun Watson. Nevertheless, the Browns have every plan to part ways with him, coach Kevin Stefanski said during a media av...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - about 5 years ago

Sources: AB rejected $2M settlement with Taylor

8:41 AM ETAntonio Brown declined to sign a $2 million-plus agreement with Britney Taylor to settle a sexual assault allegation made by the wide receiver's former trainer, sources told ESPN's Jeff Darlington.Brown had a deadline last Sunday night to sign the settlement agr...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - almost 2 years ago

Pats rookie Jones (concussion) out vs. Dolphins

4:30 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots rookie Marcus Jones, who has provided a spark as a three-way threat playing cornerback, receiver and kickoff/punt returner, will not play in Sunday's critical game against the visiting Miami Dolphins because of a concuss...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 3 years ago

Colts coach Reich has COVID despite vaccination

11:21 AM ETIndianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated."I'm fortunate to be fully vaccinated and I'm asymptomatic," Reich said in a statement. "I'm feeling well and I'm looking forward to returning as soon as I'm med...continued

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