Linebacker says risk of head injury not worth it Chris Borland, 24, of the San Francisco 49ers walks away from big money "to do what's best for my health." Studies suggest that the hard knocks of football can lead to debilitating head injuries. More
This year's draft heavy on size, light on glamour This year's NFL draft is heavy on size and light on glamour. There's no high-profile quarterback destined to go No. 1 and instantly become the face of a downtrodden franchise. There's not even a running back or wide receiver worthy of the top overall pick, someone with the kind of swagger that wins over fans weary of losing. More
Packers ink Matthews to lucrative long-term deal Clay Matthews has signed a long-term extension with the Packers, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the five-year, $66 million deal will make Matthews the NFL’s highest paid linebacker. Matthews, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, was scheduled to make $3.73 million in the final year of his contract, but he was expected to receive an offer valued around $13 million per year, similar to the NFL’s highest-paid linebacker, the Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware. More
Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders signs Patriots' offer sheet The NFL restricted free-agent market is active once again. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots, his agent Jordan Woy confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. More
Bears 7-round NFL mock draft: Edge rusher or offensive tackle after Caleb Williams? The Bears appear set to make Williams their franchise quarterback, but what they'll do with the No. 9 pick remains a mystery. 04/21/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link
Trained birds hired to take on downtown poop ahead of NFL Draft in Detroit Cersei and Yahtzee are two birds of prey taking on the tall task of poop duty ahead of the draft. The two birds essentially serve as scarecrows, perched on the arms of their owners, Paul Thomas and ... 04/16/2024 - 4:32 pm | View Link
13 NFL draft prospects who could impact new kickoff rule NFL kickoffs are about to get more interesting than ever. Here are some of the top draft prospects who could be difference-makers. 04/15/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link
NFL approves a new ‘hybrid’ kickoff for next season NFL owners approved a radical change to kickoffs ... with injury rates for players far in excess of those for plays that begin with a snap at the line of scrimmage. 03/26/2024 - 9:22 am | View Link
NFL approves significant changes to kickoffs, hoping for more returns and better safety The rule is designed to increase the number of kickoff returns per game while attempting to make the play safer for players by negating ... league members during NFL owners meetings this week. 03/26/2024 - 4:55 am | View Link
Regis Jesuit High School dedicated its swimming pool during a ceremony in honor of Missy Franklin, a 2013 alumna and six-time Olympic medalist Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2024.
According to a press release about the event from Regis Jesuit, “This year the school marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of its Girls Division and has been celebrating the Wisdom of Women as its theme, making the pool naming for an extraordinary alum whose character and achievements reflect the school’s mission and values especially fitting.
As the Rockies take on the Astros in the 2024 Mexico City Series this weekend, Vinny Castilla is a legend coming home.
The former Blake Street Bomber, now a special assistant to Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt, is arguably the most famous Mexican-born big league position player in MLB history. He’s also his native country’s most accomplished, as Mexico’s MLB career leader in homers (320), doubles (349), hits (1,884), runs (902) and RBIs (1,105)
“I’m sure Vinny’s going to be treated like the mayor on our trip,” third baseman Ryan McMahon quipped.
Artturi Lehkonen spent much of the regular season trying to work his way back from a serious neck injury.
Two games into the postseason, he finds himself in a familiar spot: scoring big goals for a Colorado Avalanche team looking to make another run at the Stanley Cup.
Small sample size aside, the Avs forward leads the Stanley Cup Playoffs in goals scored at the front.
If you’re wondering why one of the Jaguars’ executives appears to be injured, the answer is simple: the son of the late actor Luke Perry attacked him, along with several other pro wrestlers.
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Here are the winners and losers from an eventful first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Winners
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates after being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.
So many months, meetings and miles later, the Broncos’ first-round plan proved so simple it translates into two letters.
Bo.
Denver set its course for the future and coach Sean Payton put his quarterback evaluation chops on the line in a major way Thursday night by selecting Oregon quarterback Bo Nix at No.