Football Page 539 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
T.J. Houshmandzadeh claims his last name was stolen by 'obsessed' fan
Former NFL wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, 46, filed a request for a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles against a woman who allegedly stole his last name. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the former Cincinnati Bengals receiver claims the fan has stolen his last name and haras...
Call bowl games what they are: Glorified spring practices
There are two reasons making a bowl game is important. The first is the extra month of practice time. For the sake of the student-athletes, NCAA rules limit programs to a finite number of practices and getting three to four more weeks of prep is akin to an extra spring practice. Now that the transfe...
NCAA wants to try something new with NIL
The NCAA has proposed a new rule to its NIL format that would allow for Division I schools to directly enter deals with its athletes. ...
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) out 'a few weeks'
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was diagnosed with a high right-ankle sprain and likely will miss "a few weeks," ESPN reported Tuesday....
James Pearce Jr. is 3rd Vols player hit with traffic violation
Tennessee’s sophomore defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was arrested on the evening of Dec. 4 for a traffic violation. ...
NFL quarterbacks are becoming an endangered species
It is hard enough to find a starting-caliber NFL quarterback. There certainly are not 32 in the league right now. Finding one in the draft is like discovering that your grandma’s furniture is a valuable antique. ...
It’s time Dr Pepper eliminated the chest pass from its Tuition Giveaway contest
Gerrit Cole doesn’t throw bounce passes from the mound. LeBron James has never tossed an off-speed slider on a backdoor cut. So then, why do we have to watch college students throw footballs like basketball-chest passes to win scholarship money?...
NFL releases Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominees
The nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which recognizes a player's commitment to making an impact off the field, were released Tuesday....
Bengals pull off OT win as Jags lose Trevor Lawrence (ankle)
Evan McPherson kicked a 48-yard field goal with 1:45 left in overtime to lift the visiting Cincinnati Bengals to a 34-31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night....
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence injures ankle, exits game
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had to be helped off the field and into the locker room late in his team's game against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night....
Heisman finalists: Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr., Bo Nix, Michael Penix
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. were announced Monday as the four finalists for the 2023 Heisman Trophy....
Arthur Smith credits defense as Falcons eye three-game win streak
After a three-game losing streak, the Atlanta Falcons are in position to piece together a three-game winning streak Sunday when they host the rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers....
Alabama QB Tyler Buchner in portal — to play lacrosse
Tyler Buchner is entering the transfer portal, but schools who need a quick fix at quarterback need not apply....
Aaron Rodgers finally realizes his season is over and it was a dud
Injured New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a lot going on over this first weekend in December. He turned 40 on Saturday, then stood on the sideline Sunday and watched the Jets lose to the Atlanta Falcons while scoring eight points. That could be when it dawned on Mr. Rodgers that suiting up...
Jets' Saleh 'undecided' at QB, insists Zach Wilson 'wants the ball'
Aaron Rodgers is not the starter for the New York Jets this week. That much is certain....
Jaguars HC Doug Pederson adds son, TE Josh Pederson, to roster
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson added his kid to the active roster before "Monday Night Football."...
Eagles, LB Shaquille Leonard agree to one-year deal
Free agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard agreed Monday to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles....
Georgia QB Brock Vandagriff entering transfer portal
Former five-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff is leaving Georgia with a degree and entering the transfer portal....
Bengals put CB Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) on IR
The Cincinnati Bengals placed cornerback and interceptions leader Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, hours ahead of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars....
With QB Derek Carr ailing, Saints turn to Jameis Winston
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a rib injury to go along with his second concussion of the season, head coach Dennis Allen said Monday....