American Football
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Kraig @Kraig - about 5 years ago
Jets QB Darnold ruled out indefinitely with mono
10:36 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with mononucleosis, coach Adam Gase announced Thursday. Trevor Siemian will start Monday night against the Cleveland Browns.The Jets, who lost start...continued
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Joe @Joe - about 5 years ago
Rivers wants to play on, will 'regroup' after '19
11:34 AM ETCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- For now, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers says he still wants to play football.However, with the final year of his contract up at the end of the year, Rivers says he'll take some time once the season is over to evaluate ...continued
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Rex @Rex - almost 2 years ago
Raiders RB Jacobs (finger) plans to play vs. Pats
6:16 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who leads the NFL with 1,402 rushing yards but suffered a "nasty" injury to his right pinkie finger last week and is wearing a brace, said Friday he plans on playing Sunday against the New England Pa...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 2 years ago
Distraught family wants answers in Ruggs case
LAS VEGAS -- On the drive home from an overnight shift at Paris Casino, Pedja Komazec came upon a crash scene. To his right, a burned husk of metal rested in the middle of the road. He couldn't tell whether it was a car or an SUV; its features had melted into anonymity.On...continued
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Marjory @Marjory - about 2 years ago
Pickett: Lawson 'went after my knee' after throw
6:35 PM ETORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Searching for somewhere to throw the ball late in the fourth quarter during Sunday's 38-3 loss, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett scrambled toward the sideline at Highmark Stadium with Buffalo Bills defender Shaq Lawson hot in p...continued
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Felicita @Felicita - about 1 year ago
Blindsided: Michael Oher claims he was never legally adopted by the Tuohy family in court filing
Michael Oher just finished a press tour for his new book. The preface discusses how he became a rarity — a famous offensive lineman — and how the 2009 movie that chronicled his journey to Ole Miss and the NFL, The Blind Side, made him well known beyond footba…
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Hulda @Hulda - over 3 years ago
Nike, Beats by Dre halt Watson sponsorships
Apr 7, 2021HOUSTON -- Nike has suspended its endorsement deal with Deshaun Watson, and sources told ESPN that Beats by Dre is ending its sponsorship of Watson amid the sexual assault and inappropriate behavior allegations against the Texans quarterback."We are deeply conc...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - 5 months ago
Ortuzar Projects Spotlights Legendary Artist Ernie Barnes in New Exhibition
Ortuzar Projects in New York is currently exhibiting a solo exhibition of works by the late American artist Ernie Barnes. In Rapture is presented in collaboration with Andrew Kreps Gallery and comprises of paintings covering Barnes' five decade career blendin…
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - almost 4 years ago
Source: Ravens QB Jackson expected to start
9:21 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to start in Tuesday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jackson, who tested positive for the coronavirus on Thanksgiving, completed his 10-day qua...continued
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Allene @Allene - over 2 years ago
Sources: Broncos ownership eyes role for Peyton
12:41 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Walton-Penner group that agreed to buy the Denver Broncos this week has contacted Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning about a role in the organization that could eventually lead to an equity stake in the franchise, sources told ESPN'...continued
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Cyril @Cyril - over 5 years ago
Barnwell's NFL fact check: Don't be surprised if these 7 things happen
7:05 AM ETAn NFL season lasts only 16 games, but in terms of our memories, it seems to be the only football we can possibly remember. Both fans and analysts alike are subject to recency bias, in which we treat the most recent information we have as the most important info...continued
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George @George - about 2 years ago
Belichick mum on starter after in-game QB switch
2:26 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wasn't ready to name a starting quarterback in the aftermath of a 33-14 blowout loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night.Belichick pulled starter Mac Jones after three series, inserting rookie Baile...continued
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Kari @Kari - about 3 years ago
Nagy commits to Fields as Bears' starting QB
1:07 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The changing of the guard at quarterback in Chicago is now complete.Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy changed course Wednesday and announced that rookie Justin Fields is the team's starting quarterback moving forward, regardless of veteran ...continued
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Marjory @Marjory - over 4 years ago
Hyde: Kap signing would show NFL vow is sincere
7:11 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN New Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde believes that an NFL team signing Colin Kaepernick would show that the league is serious about doing its part to improve issues of racial inequality.Kaepernick and Hyde were teammates with the San...continued
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Hank @Hank - over 2 years ago
Facemasked singer: Ekwonu attuned to No. 1 talk
10:19 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu has done his homework, and he believes he can be -- and is prepared to handle being -- the No. 1 pick of next month's NFL draft.Ekwonu is currently projected by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. to go...continued
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Cyril @Cyril - almost 2 years ago
Thomas, Revis, Freeney among '23 HOF finalists
8:55 PM ETThree first-time eligible players and a player who has waited 25 years highlight the list of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023.Tackle Joe Thomas, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection as well as a six-time first-team All Pro, cornerback Darre...continued
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Alexie @Alexie - about 5 years ago
Barnwell: Ranking 0-2 NFL teams from eliminated to alive ... barely
8:35 AM ETNo NFL team plans to start 0-2. Every organization likes to, at the very least, fall in love with a scenario in which it ends up making it to the postseason. Falling to 0-2 is a great way to free up the calendar for January. Since the league went to its current ...continued
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Abbie @Abbie - almost 2 years ago
Sources: O'Brien returns to Patriots as new OC
7:55 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill O'Brien will return to the New England Patriots after agreeing to a deal Tuesday to become their next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Low.O'Brien, 53, who spent the past two seasons as the offensive co...continued
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Elody @Elody - over 3 years ago
WFT prez: 'Warriors' not an option for new name
11:03 AM ETThe Washington Football Team, which is choosing a new nickname and logo that depart from any "linkage to Native American imagery," will not consider "Warriors" as an option, team president Jason Wright wrote Monday.Wright made the announcement in his "weekly br...continued
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Teagan @Teagan - almost 4 years ago
Wentz takes accountability, impresses teammates
12:13 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz took accountability for his struggles during an address to the team this week, a gesture that is resonating well in the locker room as Philadelphia looks to snap its three-game losing streak Sunday against the Gre...continued
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Felicita @Felicita - over 3 years ago
NFL to ring in '21 season with Cowboys-Bucs
8:35 AM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday, Sept. 9, at Raymond James Stadium.It will mark the first time the Bucs will play in the Kickoff Game, the season-opening conte...continued
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Webster @Webster - almost 2 years ago
Mahomes says ankle in 'better spot' ahead of SB
3:39 PM ETAssociated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Patrick Mahomes said he's "definitely in a better spot" when it comes to his ailing right ankle than he was for the AFC Championship Game, and the All-Pro quarterback doesn't expect to be limited by it when he leads the Kans...continued
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Manley @Manley - about 3 years ago
Packers get top WR Adams back from COVID list
1:59 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- At least Jordan Love will have some help when he makes his first NFL start on Sunday for the Green Bay Packers.Davante Adams, the team's top receiver, returned to the team on Thursday after missing the past 10 days while on the reserve/COVID-1...continued
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Cyril @Cyril - almost 2 years ago
Commanders officially name Bieniemy as OC
Feb 17, 2023ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders have named Eric Bieniemy as the team's new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach.The sides agreed on a two-year deal that includes a "promotion in title, contractual structure" and a pay raise, a source told E...continued
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Jimmy @Jimmy - almost 2 years ago
Chiefs favorites to win next season's Super Bowl
10:49 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their dramatic comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night, already have been installed as the favorites to win next season's Super Bowl.Odds to win Super Bowl LVIIIChiefs +55049ers +600Bill...continued
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