American Football
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Jessika
@Jessika -
almost 4 years ago
Raiders' Incognito docked 2 games for conduct
10:06 AM ETOakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito has been suspended two games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.The discipline was not unexpected, given Incognito's spate of off-the-field issues before the Raiders signed him to a one-year, "prove it" deal o...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
almost 4 years ago
Smith: 18 NFL games not in players' best interest
2:40 AM ETMIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Don't hold your breath waiting for an 18-game NFL regular season unless the players' association has a major change of heart.NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith spoke with ESPN on Friday at a union-led gathering of former players to dis...continued
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Izaiah
@Izaiah -
almost 4 years ago
Romo ups lead to 9 points in celebrity golf event
7:46 PM ETAssociated Press STATELINE, Nev. -- Defending champion Tony Romo increased his lead to nine points Saturday in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback-turned-NFL analyst shot his second straight 2-und...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
almost 4 years ago
Lawyers: Elliott 'target of extortion' in complaint
11:45 AM ETEzekiel Elliott is the "target of extortion," attorneys for the Dallas Cowboys running back said Saturday, after a security guard filed a complaint claiming assault during a May altercation in Las Vegas."Over the course of the past several weeks, Mr. Elliott ha...continued
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Juliet
@Juliet -
almost 4 years ago
Charges filed in shooting of Giants CB Ballentine
12:27 AM ETCharges were filed Friday against a teenager in the shooting of New York Giants cornerback Corey Ballentine and the murder of his friend Dwane Simmons.Francisco Alejandro Mendez, 18, faces seven felony counts, including murder in the first degree. He was also c...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
almost 4 years ago
Gordon: Chargers 'home,' but 'want to get paid'
4:52 PM ETDespite threats of a trade demand if he doesn't get a new contract, running back Melvin Gordon on Saturday said he wants to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers."I want to end up with the Chargers," Gordon said Saturday at SportsCon in Dallas. "That's my home. I...continued
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Muriel
@Muriel -
almost 4 years ago
Fantasy football sleepers, busts, breakouts for 2019
With the fantasy football preseason nearly upon us, our ESPN Fantasy Football experts are here with their top sleepers, busts and breakout players for the 2019 campaign, as defined here:Sleeper: A player who will far surpass his average draft position (ADP) in standard ES...continued
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
almost 4 years ago
Rams assistant found not guilty of sexual battery
12:35 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballA jury on Friday found Los Angeles Rams strength and conditioning coach Ted Rath not guilty on thre...continued
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Sandrine
@Sandrine -
almost 4 years ago
Redskins' Nick Sundberg affecting lives with laundry program
1:16 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- With his mom and sister standing next to him inside the Fredericksburg, Virginia, homeless shelter, Keyshawn Pendleton did what sixth-graders do: boast about his sports accomplishments. He bragged about his handles in basketball and the time he r...continued
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
almost 4 years ago
Pack's profit drops 98% due to losing, big deals
3:19 AM ETAssociated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers reported a profit of just $724,000 in their latest fiscal year, which included their second consecutive season without a playoff appearance, a large contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a ...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
almost 4 years ago
Norton cited for crash that led to amputation
7:28 PM ETMIAMI -- Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was cited as at fault for the July 4 accident that led to his left arm being amputated, Florida Highway Patrol determined in its accident report.Norton was cited with improper lane change, due to him pulling in ...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
almost 4 years ago
Fins' Caldwell takes medical leave for '19 season
11:39 AM ETMIAMI -- Dolphins assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell is taking a leave of absence for the 2019 NFL season to address an undisclosed health issue, the team announced Saturday.Caldwell, 64, is expected to be away from the team to focus on his he...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
almost 4 years ago
Beat-up truck, Busch Light and chew: Broncos fullback values simple things
3:25 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- There is a researcher in Japan who believes science supports the theory that dog owners actually look like the dogs they acquire.Science could also, after a scan of the Denver Broncos players’ parking lot, support the notion that the high-end...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
almost 4 years ago
Finding Justin Tucker: How Ravens landed 'best in history of the game'
1:04 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- After the Baltimore Ravens signed Justin Tucker to a record-setting deal for an NFL kicker a couple of months ago, the conversation soon steered to the first time coach John Harbaugh took notice of him.Originally a tryout player, Tucker hit ...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
almost 4 years ago
Browns' Duke Johnson hires agent Rosenhaus
5:39 PM ETCleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson Jr. signed Thursday with agent Drew Rosenhaus.Johnson is still expected to seek a trade from Cleveland.Rosenhaus this offseason helped facilitate a trade from the Browns for client Emmanuel Ogbah and also got Breshad Pe...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
almost 4 years ago
Rookie Saints DE sentenced to 6 months in jail
5:55 PM ETNew Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Carl Granderson was sentenced to six months in jail Thursday after a judge rejected the terms of his plea agreement on sexual assault charges.Granderson, who was accused of inappropriately touching two women while they sle...continued
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Devin
@Devin -
almost 4 years ago
Pats' Roberts wants police harassment inquiry
10:40 AM ETESPN News Services New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts wants a further investigation into a March incident in which he says he was harassed by police outside his home in Texas' Fort Bend County.Roberts' attorney, Jennine Hovell-Cox, told USA Today S...continued
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Erik
@Erik -
almost 4 years ago
Sources: NFL shelves full-time officiating program
8:42 AM ETKevin SeifertNFL Nation CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008The NFL has put its full-time officials program on hold as part of ongoing labor talks with the NFL Referees A...continued
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Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 4 years ago
With or without Gordon, can Chargers be 'team to beat in the NFL'?
3:45 AM ETCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- Melvin Ingram does not lack confidence.During mandatory minicamp earlier this month, the brash edge rusher for the Los Angeles Chargers said what all players in the NFL privately believe about their own team.Asked about teammate Melvin Gord...continued
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Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 4 years ago
The NFL's best and worst offensive arsenals: Barnwell's 32-1 ranking
7:05 AM ETWhen I was compiling my rankings of each NFL team's offensive weaponry last year, the Chiefs came out at No. 1. I was a little surprised. I ran through the rosters again. The Chiefs were still tops. I ran with it, and, well, things went OK. Patrick Mahomes won l...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
almost 4 years ago
Haynesworth in 'dire need' of kidney donor
10:30 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, 38, is suffering from kidney failure ...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
almost 4 years ago
Cards make only pick in NFL supplemental draft
5:09 PM ETKevin SeifertNFL Nation CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008The Arizona Cardinals selected Washington State safety Jalen Thompson in the fifth round of the NFL supplement...continued
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Clarissa
@Clarissa -
almost 4 years ago
As huge payday looms, Matthew Judon uncertain about future with Ravens
2:43 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Matthew Judon did his best to play coy when asked if this season felt any different because it's his contract year."You know what’s different about this year?" Judon said. "I don’t have braces on."&• G...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
almost 4 years ago
Redskins' Norman runs with bulls in Pamplona
10:28 AM ETWashington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman fulfilled a dream by taking part in the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, this week.Video shows Norman leaping over a bull inside a bullring during the event.Afterward, Norman posted videos on his Instagram stor...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
almost 4 years ago
Norton cited for crash in which arm amputated
11:48 AM ETMIAMI -- Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was cited as at-fault for the July 4 accident that led to his left arm being amputated, Florida Highway Patrol determined in its accident report.Norton was cited with improper lane change, pulling in front of a...continued
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