Football Page 556 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Commanders shut down RB Chris Rodriguez (ankle)
The Washington Commanders placed running back Chris Rodriguez on injured reserve Thursday, ending his rookie season with two games remaining....
Lamar Jackson is inching closer to joining Patrick Mahomes as the only Black QBs with multiple MVPs
Since 2023 has been filled with highs for Black quarterbacks, 2024 might as well keep the party going. And if things hold steady, Patrick Mahomes won’t be the only one anymore....
The Packers have much bigger problems than Jaire Alexander calling a coin toss
I kind of like the idea of NFL players getting to be honorary captains in their hometowns. It would be a nice touch. The hometown kid done good can receive some love from his people. I am pretty sure, though, that is not currently standard NFL procedure. For Jaire Alexander to stroll out to midfield...
No. 5 FSU, No. 6 Georgia aim to get past anger in Orange Bowl
Florida State owns a 19-game winning streak that ranks second nationally, and Georgia has won 45 of its past 47 games....
Minus star QB, Maryland meets Auburn in Music City Bowl
Instead of having the Big Ten's all-time passing leader under center, Maryland will turn to a pair of untested quarterbacks when it faces Auburn in the Music City Bowl on Saturday in Nashville....
No. 11 Ole Miss, No. 10 PSU seek consolation in Peach Bowl
Ole Miss and Penn State both had aspirations of playing on New Year's Day and perhaps beyond....
Bowl roundup: USC backup fires Holiday Bowl-record 6 TD passes
Miller Moss passed for a Holiday Bowl-record six touchdown passes in his first career start to lead Southern California to a 42-28 victory over No. 15 Louisville on Wednesday night in San Diego....
No. 20 Oklahoma State topples Texas A&M in Texas Bowl
Alan Bowman passed for 402 yards and two touchdowns as Oklahoma State defeated Texas A&M 31-23 in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday night in Houston....
Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates headline Hall of Fame finalists
Defensive end Julius Peppers and tight end Antonio Gates — among the most prolific players at their respective positions — highlight the list of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Modern Era Class of 2024, released Wednesday....
Miller Moss tosses record 6 TDs as USC beats No. 15 Louisville in Holiday Bowl
Miller Moss passed for a Holiday Bowl-record six touchdown passes in his first career start to lead Southern California to a 42-28 victory over No. 15 Louisville on Wednesday night in San Diego....
Texans, Titans hope to see rookie quarterbacks back in action
Although the team motivations are completely different, both the host Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans are hopeful that their respective rookie quarterbacks will return from injury on Sunday....
Emotional Chiefs still have goals within reach as Bengals up next
The Kansas City Chiefs recently have shown signs of losing their cool while falling short on the scoreboard....
Seeking jolt, Broncos tap QB Jarrett Stidham to beat rival Chargers
The Russell Wilson era appears to be over for the Denver Broncos....
Vikings, Packers paired in virtual playoff elimination game
Longtime rivals lock up fighting for a playoff spot and more when the Minnesota Vikings welcome the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in Minneapolis....
Steelers, Seahawks clash as both pursue playoff spots
For the third week in a row, the Seattle Seahawks don't know which opposing quarterback they will face....
Ravens ramping up, look to knock Dolphins down a peg
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen insinuated that the Miami Dolphins are a team of softies that play gimmick football....
49ers aim to rebound, extend Commanders' skid to 7
Did the Baltimore Ravens unveil the blueprint for solving Brock Purdy and the potent offense of the San Francisco 49ers?...
West Virginia's defense stuffs North Carolina in Mayo Bowl
Lee Kpogba's 12 tackles led the West Virginia defense as the Mountaineers defeated North Carolina 30-10 in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Wednesday evening in Charlotte, N.C....
Bucs attempt to clinch NFC South with Saints coming to town
For much of the past three months, it seemed like the tightly bunched NFC South was destined to be decided in the final week of the regular season....
Matthew Stafford leading Rams' playoff push, while Giants sort out QB position
The Los Angeles Rams will take their late-season playoff push to the East Coast with a key matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday at East Rutherford, N.J....