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Texas Tech's Opponents Should Refuse to Play Brendan Sorsby
The court ruling restoring Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility has reignited debate over NCAA authority, gambling violations and competitive integrity....
Ex-LB Darron Lee indicted on first-degree murder in girlfriend’s death
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the case of his girlfriend's death earlier this year.,A grand jury returned the indictment on Tuesday, USA Today and others reported. Hamilton County (Tenn.) District Attorney Coty Wamp told local outlet WTVC th...
Ex-Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal crash
Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was denied parole on Thursday for his role in a fiery drunken-driving crash that killed a woman in Las Vegas in 2021.,Ruggs, 27, was sentenced to three to 10 years in a Nevada state prison in August 2023 after agreeing to a plea deal in death of 23-year-o...
Browns re-sign starting S Ronnie Hickman
Cleveland Browns starting safety Ronnie Hickman signed his restricted free agent tender on Thursday.,Contract terms were not announced. Multiple reports said Hickman, 24, will earn $5.8 million in 2026 and become an unrestricted free agent after the season. ,The April 17 deadline had passed for rest...
Rams make late pivot, elect to cancel mandatory minicamp
The Los Angeles Rams' minicamp next week was mandatory in name only, with head coach Sean McVay deciding he already has seen enough from one of the Super Bowl favorites and canceled the two days of workouts next week.,While the Rams no longer will have to be on the field Monday and Tuesday at their ...
Reports: Falcons acquiring OT Wanya Morris from Chiefs
The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Per reports, the Falcons also will receive a seventh-round pick in 2027 from the Chiefs in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the same draft.,ESPN reported W...
Broncos, Sean Payton agree to 5-year deal through 2030
Sean Payton agreed to terms Thursday on a new five-year contract with the Denver Broncos that spans through the 2030 season.,The deal replaces the final two years Payton, 62, had remaining on his existing deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.,"Sean Payton has led an impressive turnaround over th...
Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa after deal with Browns falls through
The Philadelphia Eagles signed A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday after the former Buffalo Bills defensive end failed a physical with the Cleveland Browns.,The Eagles did not announce terms of the contract with Epenesa, who in March agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with Cleveland, accordi...
Cardinals coach says rookie DL Kaleb Proctor (meniscus) could miss season
Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor tore his meniscus during OTAs and could miss the 2026 season, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Wednesday.,The Cardinals selected Proctor in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft in April but had yet to sign the former Southeast...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' extension pushes deal's worth over $500M
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has agreed to a two-year extension that contains $239 million in new money, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Mahomes will now be under contract with the Chiefs through the 2033 season and his total contract value rises to $504.75 million. He is the ...
Ex-NFL wide receiver Lance Rentzel dies at 82
Lance Rentzel, who made headlines on and off he field during his nine NFL seasons, has died.,Media reports said he died Sunday in Alexandria, Va., with no cause of death revealed.,Rentzel was a second-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings out of Oklahoma in 1965. He made his way into the franchise rec...
Giants WR Malik Nabers 'making really good progress'
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh is encouraged by the progress of Malik Nabers as the star wide receiver continues to work his way back from last year's season-ending knee injury.,"He's making really good progress right now. I'm very hopeful that he'll be back soon," Harbaugh told reporters ...
Browns sign 1st-round pick WR KC Concepcion
The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick KC Concepcion to his four-year rookie contract on Wednesday.,Concepcion, the 24th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $19.7 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $10.8 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-ye...
Report: Chiefs, T Wanya Morris exploring trade options
The Kansas City Chiefs and offensive lineman Wanya Morris are exploring trade opportunities, ESPN reported.,Morris, 25, is looking for more playing time after starting a total of 16 games during his first three seasons.,The 6-foot-6, 307-pound tackle has appeared in 43 games since the Chiefs drafted...
Reports: Myles Garrett's revised deal includes $37M guaranteed in '26
Defensive end Myles Garrett's revised deal with the Los Angeles Rams includes a $5.5 million raise for this season, according to numbers reported by multiple outlets Wednesday.,The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year was acquired by the Rams in a June 1 trade that sent Pro Bowl pass rusher Jar...
Brendan Sorsby Ruling Shows NCAA Has Lost Control of College Sports
The NCAA is under fire after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won an injunction allowing him to play in 2026 despite betting-related allegations....
Reports: Bengals restructure Joe Burrow's, save $10M in cap space
The Cincinnati Bengals have created $10 million in salary cap space this coming season by restructuring Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The Bengals moved from near the bottom of the league in effective cap room, $7.1 million, per reports, to in t...
Cowboys OL Matt Hennessy to PUP list after neck surgery
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Matt Hennessy is undergoing neck surgery Tuesday and will likely begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.,Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed that Hennessy will have the procedure to repair a disc issue. There is no timetable for his return.,T...
Rams LT Alaric Jackson arrested on suspicion of domestic battery
Rams starting left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery early Tuesday morning and booked into a Los Angeles County jail.,Per the police report, Los Angeles police officers responded to his home in the San Fernando Valley late Monday. NBC Los Angeles reported the...
Long-time Browns G Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons
Seven-time Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns.,Bitonio, 34, officially called it a career after starting all 17 games in each of the past two seasons and all 178 in which he has appeared since being selected by the ...