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
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Pastrnak Lifts Bruins to Game 7 Overtime Win Over the Maple Leafs The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 to move on to the second round of the NHL playoffs. 05/5/2024 - 2:16 am | View Link
Bruins pull off OT win over Maple Leafs in Game 7, advance to face Panthers in second round The Bruins have survived the Maple Leafs. Though they needed extra time to get it done, the Bruins beat the Leafs 2-1 in overtime on Saturday night, behind a huge game from goaltender Jeremy Swayman ... 05/4/2024 - 4:27 pm | View Link
Prep baseball playoffs: Chaminade gets walk-off single in seventh to defeat Chaparral High school baseball in Southern California is second to none. You never know when you might be facing a future major league pitcher. Scouts were out en force in West Hills on Friday to watch ... 05/3/2024 - 3:01 pm | View Link
Jason Licht: Proving everybody wrong is part of Buccaneers' DNA Jason Licht has built a perennial winner, with Tampa Bay taking home three consecutive NFC South division titles. The Bucs GM said this week on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the recent success has helped ... 05/3/2024 - 1:20 am | View Link
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