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
Late for Work: Ravens Get High Grades for 'Home Run Pick' Nate Wiggins The Baltimore Ravens just got a steal💎 Nate Wiggins is one of the fastest defensive backs in this draft and is an expert at dodging dangerous plays He will be extremely good if he works on his ... 04/26/2024 - 3:12 am | View Link
First Call: 49ers staying out of Brandon Aiyuk trade talks; Steelers looking at CB with Pitt ties Pittsburgh Steelers fans are keeping their eyes on some big-name NFL wide receivers dealing with contract issues. A former Pitt and WPIAL player is sticking with a Steelers rival in the AFC North. The ... 04/16/2024 - 12:01 am | View Link
The most memorable seasons by NFL backup quarterbacks This made the former Ravens mainstay's performance as an emergency Browns option ... the 2022 edition motored along. Purdy, who needed to beat out Nate Sudfeld in camp, morphed from Mr. Irrelevant to ... 04/15/2024 - 8:05 am | View Link
Are Baltimore Ravens 'In The Chase' For The AFC Crown? The Baltimore Ravens are considered to be one of the teams to beat in the AFC, but when it comes to chasing down the Kansas City Chiefs, where do the Ravens sit in the AFC hierarchy? 04/14/2024 - 6:07 am | View Link
NFL Draft 2024 needs for Ravens, Bengals, Browns, and Steelers in AFC North, plus pick breakdown We started last week in the AFC East, and now we turn our attention ... Beyond the offensive line, the Ravens could look to add a wide receiver via the draft, although Odell Beckham Jr. and ... 04/8/2024 - 1:30 am | View Link
If past were prologue, the Broncos would be sitting on a goldmine.
Of course, that’s not how history works and it’s not how football works, but what’s the harm in a little historical coincidence?
Denver on Thursday night drafted Bo Nix with the No. 12 overall pick, making him the sixth quarterback selected and marking the first time six had been taken in the first round since 1983.
It just so happens that the 1983 class, led by John Elway at No.
LOS ANGELES — They showered Darvin Ham with boos as the coach was introduced before opening tip. They bombarded him with more pointed chants before time expired in an otherwise lifeless building.
“Fire Darvin!”
But is this Ham’s fault? D’Angelo Russell’s? The bench’s? All of the above? The Nuggets have infiltrated Los Angeles and sowed instability within an American institution.
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.
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.