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Teagan @Teagan - almost 2 years ago

Dallas signs kicker Vizcaino as added insurance

4:12 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys still plan to have Brett Maher kick in Sunday's divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, but signed Tristan Vizcaino to the practice squad on Wednesday as insurance.Maher missed four extra points in Monday's w...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - almost 2 years ago

49ers, eyeing top seed, get Deebo, Mitchell back

7:05 PM ETAssociated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers could have their full complement of playmakers for the regular-season finale with receiver Deebo Samuel and running back Elijah Mitchell set to return from injuries.Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday t...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 3 years ago

Report: 2 NFL teams less than 50% vaccinated

10:23 AM ETESPN News Services Two NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated less than two weeks from the start of training camp, a person familiar with the vaccination rates told The Associated Press.As of Friday, Washington and Indianapolis had the two lowest COVID-19 vaccin...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - almost 2 years ago

49ers get positive news on injured Samuel, Purdy

6:24 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- When San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters Monday morning, he didn't have much in the way of injury updates on key players such as receiver Deebo Samuel and quarterback Brock Purdy.That's because Samuel and Purdy wer...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Season likely over for Titans' Tannehill

8:20 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans will "very likely" be without starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill for the remainder of the...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - almost 4 years ago

NFL to test new position-specific helmet

3:40 PM ETESPN News Services SEATTLE -- The NFL says the first position-specific helmet created for its players represents a major step in helmet technology, though it must still undergo testing by the league and the players' union before being authorized for use.The helm...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 1 year ago

Chelsea hold out for more after Milan make second bid for Christian Pulisic

Milan make bid of up to £18.9m while Lyon have bid £21.5mPulisic has been inconsistent since joining Chelsea in 2019Chelsea want Milan to raise their offer for Christian Pulisic after the Italian side made a second bid worth up to £…

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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 2 years ago

Kupp expected to miss 6-8 weeks, sources say

4:55 AM ETLos Angeles Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery this past week for a high ankle sprain, league sources told ESPN.The last-place Rams, who are 3-6 entering Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Saints,...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 3 years ago

Cam sidelined over protocol 'misunderstanding'

11:13 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will remain away from the team until Thursday due to a "misunderstanding" on COVID-19 tests "conducted away from NFL facilities," the club announced Monday.Newton's absence comes after he traveled...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 2 years ago

Mahomes: Black QBs subject to specific criticism

2:45 PM ETST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes said he read about the study clause inserted into Kyler Murray's contract and heard the criticism of his own play and that of other Black quarterbacks.Mahomes said he wouldn't go as far as to say Black quarterbacks are evaluate...continued

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Angus @Angus - about 3 years ago

NFL brings back social justice helmet decals

9:27 AM ETAssociated Press NFL players can wear social justice messages on their helmets again this season and "It Takes All of Us" and "End Racism" will be stenciled in end zones for the second straight year as part of the league's Inspire Change platform.The league will...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 3 years ago

Pats' Chung reverses course, decides to retire

9:56 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Longtime New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung, who had intended to play this season after opting out of the 2020 NFL campaign, has reversed course and announced his retirement Thursday.Chung, 33, said on Instagram that "it's time to sta...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - almost 5 years ago

TE Witten among Jones backers after critique

3:24 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The pointed comments made by owner and general manager Jerry Jones about the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff after Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots have not affected the players in the locker room."Passion, emotion, the energy he brings, ...continued

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Joe @Joe - about 3 years ago

Short-handed Broncos add depth in LB Weatherly

5:23 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With seven linebackers on injured reserve as well as two more linebackers who might be limited in practice next week, the Denver Broncos acquired Stephen Weatherly from the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.The Broncos sent a seventh-round pick i...continued

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Patrick @Patrick - about 3 years ago

Sources: Saquon OK after contact, eyes Week 1

2:17 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley cleared yet another hurdle when he came through his first contact at practice late last week with no issues, multiple sources told ESPN.If all goes well in Wednesday's padded practice, Barkley ...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - about 5 years ago

Florida Man 2.0: Behind Minshew's mustache lie 'genius tendencies'

8:00 AM ETSUNRISE ISN'T FOR at least another hour. The air reeks of that sweet, sweet Florida sulfur. The only light comes from the glint of a rusted streetlamp off the community trash compactor, yet still -- still -- Gardner Minshew is smiling as he pulls out of his apar...continued

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Bart @Bart - about 2 years ago

Jets WR Davis out vs. Patriots due to knee injury

11:07 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets lost another key player on offense, announcing Friday that wide receiver Corey Davis (knee) won't play Sunday against the New England Patriots.Davis was injured Sunday, as were running back Breece Hall (knee) and right ta...continued

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Jany @Jany - about 1 year ago

Study: CTE in 40% of athletes who died before 30

A new study conducted by Boston University shows that the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, was discovered in more than 40 percent of athletes who were exposed to repetitive head trauma and died before age 30.

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Elian @Elian - over 2 years ago

Source: Bears WR Harry's left ankle injury severe

3:36 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears wide receiver N'Keal Harry suffered what appeared to be a severe ankle injury during Saturday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Harry, 24, went down on the first play of team drills when a screen pass...continued

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Hank @Hank - almost 3 years ago

Cowboys DT Hill's suspension reduced on appeal

10:35 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The NFL reduced the suspension of Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill to one game after hearing an appeal on Tuesday.He will miss Thursday's game against the New Orleans Saints.On Monday, the NFL announced Hill would be suspended two g...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 4 years ago

Home school: Payton opens up Saints playbook

11:45 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton offered some isolation entertainment on Sunday night by sharing a handful of his favorite play calls on Twitter.Not only did the New Orleans Saints coach post drawings from his playbook, but he also explained the meaning of such ter...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - almost 3 years ago

NFL fines Patriots' Dugger for fight with Pittman

9:30 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was fined $10,520 by the NFL after being ejected for fighting with Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. last weekend.Pittman, who also was ejected, was not fined after the NFL reviewed video...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 4 years ago

Ex-Steelers coach Cowher positive for virus

9:21 AM ETFormer Steelers head coach and Hall of Famer Bill Cowher says he can be added to the list of sports figures who have battled the coronavirus.Cowher told The Athletic that he and his wife, singer Veronica Stigeler -- known by the stage name Queen V -- weren't tes...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 4 years ago

Fauci: Sports return quickly only if fans prohibited

8:52 AM ETESPN News Services Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert and one of the faces of the United States' fight against the coronavirus, says the only way professional sports will happen this summer is by holding events without fans in attenda...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 2 years ago

Bell to focus on boxing, won't play in NFL in '22

7:08 PM ETLe'Veon Bell said Tuesday that he won't be playing in the NFL this season as he shifts his focus to boxing.The running back made the announcement at a news conference held by Social Gloves to promote his upcoming fight against fellow star running back Adrian Pet...continued

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