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NFL owners extend commissioner Roger Goodell through 2030
The NFL announced Sunday that NFL owners agreed to a four-year contract extension with commissioner Roger Goodell that runs through the 2030 season, ending on March 31, 2031.,The length of the deal is significant because the current collective bargaining agreement between owners and players expires ...
49ers place DT Sam Okuayinonu (foot) on IR
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu will sit out more than just the team's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Australia. ,He will miss at least three more games with a foot injury, as well, after the team placed him on injured reserve on Saturday.,Okuayinonu, 2...
Western Michigan Should Protest Result Against Michigan Wolverines
Western Michigan appeared to upset Michigan before a controversial final second was added back to the clock, leading to one of college football's wildest endings....
Six-time Pro Bowl S Harrison Smith returns to Vikings
Six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith agreed to return to the Minnesota Vikings for a 15th season, the team announced Saturday.,Smith, 37, had contemplated retirement in the offseason.,According to reports, Smith is expected to sign a deal worth $12.25 million plus incentives that could increase h...
NFL fines Browns T Tytus Howard for tripping
The NFL fined Cleveland Browns right tackle Tytus Howard $12,537 on Saturday for a preseason tripping penalty.,Howard, 30, drew a 15-yard flag in the first quarter of the team's first preseason game on Aug. 15 at Chicago.,Money received from player fines is donated to the Professional Athletes Found...
The 5 Biggest College Football Games You Can't Miss This Weekend
College football's first full weekend is here. These are the five must-see Week 1 games, including Clemson-LSU and Ole Miss-Louisville....
Miami Has a New Star QB, a New Superstar Receiver and Two Heisman Candidates
Darian Mensah threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns while Malachi Toney erupted for 233 yards and three scores in Miami's Week 1 win....
Rutgers' Stunning Loss to UMass Could Put Greg Schiano's Job in Jeopardy
Rutgers' stunning 37-21 home loss to UMass could put Greg Schiano's job in jeopardy after one of college football's biggest early upsets....
Seahawks roll out new weapon in Super Bowl rematch with Patriots
Welcome to the spotlight, Jadarian Price.,Seattle's first-round pick in April, Price makes his first start since 2021 -- when he was a high school senior in Denison, Texas -- in the standalone primetime NFL opener Wednesday, a rematch of the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory the New England Patriots. ...
Hall of Fame makes major changes to selection process
Seven months after Bill Belichick failed to get inducted in his first year of eligibility, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has overhauled its selection process.,Hall of Fame president Jim Porter detailed a series of changes on Friday, including halving the number of voters on the selection committee a...
Falcons add Bill Fralic, John Abraham to Ring of Honor
The Atlanta Falcons will induct John Abraham and the late Bill Fralic into the franchise's Ring of Honor this season, the team announced on Friday.,Abraham, a defensive end who recorded 68.5 sacks in seven seasons with Atlanta (2006-12), will be honored during the Week 5 Sunday night game against th...
49ers DT Sam Okuayinonu out for opener vs. Rams in Australia
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu was ruled out Friday for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.,Okuayinonu did not accompany the team on its flight to Australia for next Thursday's contest as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury.,"...
Greg Schiano and Rutgers Have Already Become College Football's Biggest Meme
Rutgers entered its opener as a 29.5-point favorite but was stunned by UMass in one of the most embarrassing upsets of the college football season....
Mark Sanchez to plead guilty in Indy altercation
Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback turned broadcaster who was arrested on battery charges related to a public scuffle in Indianapolis last October, has filed a motion to plead guilty to at least one charge, online court records showed Thursday.,Sanchez, who was stabbed in the chest during the ...
Reports: Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Rome Odunze injured at practice
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift and wide receiver Rome Odunze made early exits from practice on Thursday due to apparent injuries, according to multiple reports.,Swift carried the ball late in practice on first-and-10 from the offense's 1-yard line and left the field holding his midsection ...
Giants RB Cam Skattebo 'definitely' considered retiring after ankle injury
A season-ending ankle injury led New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo to consider retirement as a rookie last year, he said on Thursday.,Skattebo was injured in his eighth NFL game, a 38-20 loss at Philadelphia on Oct. 26. He said on Kay Adams' "Up and Adams Show" that he "definitely" contempla...
Rams name Aaron Donald starter for season opener vs. 49ers
The Los Angeles Rams do not intend to ease Aaron Donald into his much-anticipated return, even with the three-time Defensive Player of the Year missing the past two seasons following his retirement.,Donald was listed as the Rams' starter at defensive end for the season opener next Thursday against t...
Seahawks officially complete sale to Khosla family
The Seattle Seahawks officially closed the sale of the franchise to the Khosla family on Thursday.,NFL owners unanimously approved the sale -- at a league-record price of $9.612 billion -- on Aug. 26.,"We are honored and excited to begin this next chapter," the Khosla family said in a statement. "Th...
Cardinals WR Michael Wilson signs 3-year extension
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $75 million, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Per reports, the extension could boost to $78 million and includes $47 million guaranteed. ,Wilson, who had a year left on his rookie deal, is now ...
The Athletic: Dianna Russini violated company rules in Mike Vrabel situation
Dianna Russini violated workplace rules at The Athletic by not disclosing her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, but the former NFL insider's reporting was not biased in his favor, according to the website's investigation into Russini.,The Athletic released the findings o...