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Juliet @Juliet - over 2 years ago

Coroner: Woman in Ruggs crash burned to death

5:11 PM ETAssociated Press LAS VEGAS -- The woman who died in a fiery crash that authorities blame on ex-Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III driving drunk at racetrack speeds burned to death, the county coroner in Las Vegas said Tuesday.Tina Tintor, 23, of Las...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - almost 4 years ago

NFL clubs can start reopening facilities next week

6:23 PM ETESPN News Services NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities next week, although coaches and non-rehabbing players still will not be permitted, according to a memo obtained by ESPN on Friday.In the memo sent to the 32 NFL teams, commissioner Roger Goodell w...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - about 4 years ago

Tepper: Cam's Panthers' future depends on health

6:28 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Quarterback Cam Newton said during Super Bowl week in Miami he "absolutely" will return to the Carolina Panthers in 2020, but owner David Tepper isn't ready to make that commitment."Listen. I'm not a doctor,'' Tepper said on Tuesday. "I've sai...continued

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Iva @Iva - over 4 years ago

WR Cooks: Didn't mull retiring after concussions

8:45 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 basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams receiver Brandin Cooks, who suffered two concussions in a ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - 19 days ago

Super Bowl champion admits role in Texas car crash

Rashee Rice of the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly fled the scene of a high-speed six-car collision.

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Hulda @Hulda - about 3 years ago

Lions open to trading No. 7 pick in NFL draft

4:44 PM ETEric WoodyardESPN With the 2021 NFL draft less than a week away, new Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says the franchise is open to trading its No. 7 overall pick."Yeah, there has been discussion with other teams," Holmes said during Friday's pre-draft ...continued

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Devin @Devin - over 4 years ago

Prescott on missing Elliott: 'Business is business'

10:19 PM ETOXNARD, Calif. -- Ezekiel Elliott missed his 10th day of the Dallas Cowboys' training camp on Sunday, but it's not like the running back is out of sight, out of mind.Quarterback Dak Prescott said he has talked with Elliott since camp started. Running backs coac...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 1 year ago

Sources: Heinicke starts, Howell to play for Wash.

9:23 AM ETThe Washington Commanders will start Taylor Heinicke at quarterback in Sunday's regular-season finale vs. the Dallas Cowboys, a move that all but signals the end of Carson Wentz's tenure in Washington, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Rookie quarterback Sam Ho...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 3 years ago

Source: Raiders cutting 2018 2nd-rounder Hall

8:30 AM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders are cutting defensive tackle P.J. Hall two years after selecting him in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft, a source confirmed to ESPN.Hall, 25, had appeared in 30 games (18 starts) over the past two seasons but had j...continued

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Alan @Alan - almost 4 years ago

New Orleans' Superdome to get new name in '21

12:45 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The Superdome will officially have a new name in 2021.The New Orleans Saints confirmed that their naming rights agreement with Mercedes-Benz will not be renewed after it expires next year. Greg Bensel, the Saints' senior vice president of commu...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 1 year ago

McVay staying with Rams after mulling future

3:34 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Sean McVay has told the Rams that he will remain the head coach in Los Angeles, the team announced Friday.The decision comes days after McVay said in his end-of-season news conference that he would be taking the "appropriate time" to make a decisi...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 1 year ago

Rush: Cowboys 'ready to roll' despite Dak out

4:48 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- When Cooper Rush made the first start of his career last October against the Minnesota Vikings, replacing an injured Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys were 5-1 and rolling.On Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, Rush will make the second start ...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - about 4 years ago

Draft date set; Goodell warns of public discussion

8:16 PM ETThe NFL draft will go on as scheduled April 23-25, commissioner Roger Goodell said in a leaguewide memo distributed Thursday.In his memo, obtained by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Goodell served warning to those around the league who criticize the league's stance.He wro...continued

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George @George - over 4 years ago

Fins' Ross leaves NFL's social justice committee

7:54 AM ETMiami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has stepped down from the NFL's social justice committee, the team announced Tuesday."Stephen made the decision last week and informed the NFL and members of the working committee that he was going to step aside from the group a...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 2 years ago

Autopsy: WR Jackson died of chronic alcohol use

5:54 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The Hillsborough County (Florida) Medical Examiner said Wednesday that former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson died from chronic alcohol use and that the manner of his February death was "natural."The medical examiner's release comes days after t...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 1 year ago

Source: Wentz to see specialist for broken finger

10:46 AM ETWashington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz fractured a finger on his throwing hand and will see a specialist in Los Angeles on Monday, a source confirmed to ESPN.The specialist will determine what the fracture means in terms of how much time he might have t...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 4 years ago

Weddle won't divulge Ravens' secrets to Rams

9:56 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 basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams' Monday Night Football matchup with the Baltimore Rave...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - almost 5 years ago

Sashi Brown, JT III join retooled Wiz front office

11:06 AM ETThe Washington Wizards have announced the hiring of Tommy Sheppard as the team's new general manager and the inclusion of a few new faces in a reorganized management structure.Sashi Brown, the former executive vice president of the Cleveland Browns, will serve ...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - about 3 years ago

Excited McCarthy: Dak 'keystone' of Cowboys

4:00 PM ETDallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, while vacationing in Florida, knew what he wanted to do earlier this month after hearing that quarterback Dak Prescott had finally signed a long-term deal."It's a lot easier to do cartwheels on the sand, I'll say that," McCart...continued

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Myles @Myles - over 4 years ago

Chargers' Henry suffers fracture to left knee

3:11 PM ETCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry has once again been bitten by the injury bug, suffering a tibial plateau fracture to his left knee during Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Wednesday.The Chargers ex...continued

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Torey @Torey - over 1 year ago

Cowboys add veteran Peters to bolster O-line

9:28 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a deal with veteran offensive tackle Jason Peters to join their practice squad, coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Monday.Signing Peters to the practice squad gives him time to work into football shape and gives the ...continued

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Elody @Elody - over 2 years ago

Source: Saints TE Vannett likely out 2-4 weeks

11:29 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints could be a little thin at tight end, cornerback and defensive tackle heading into Week 1 after suffering injuries to key players in Monday night's preseason win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.Tight ends Adam Trautman and N...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 4 years ago

Vikings re-sign Treadwell for depth; Beebe to IR

Sep 24, 2019MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings re-signed wide receiver Laquon Treadwell four weeks after parting ways with the former first-round pick, the team announced Tuesday.The move reflects concerns the Vikings have about their wide receiver depth after Chad Beeb...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - about 2 years ago

Oakland says goodbye to Madden at Coliseum

10:55 PM ETAssociated Press OAKLAND, Calif. -- When John Madden died in December, his widow Virginia knew exactly where she wanted to honor her late husband's life.The place where Madden first came to fame, prowling the sideline at the Oakland Coliseum as the Super Bowl-w...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 4 years ago

Cam: Replacing Brady is 'elephant in the room'

9:01 AM ETQuarterback Cam Newton has shared how motivated he is to prove doubters wrong through social media posts, but one topic he hadn't addressed prior to this week was the unique position he's in of possibly replacing six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady with the N...continued

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