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Commanders Reach Deal to Return to Washington

If city council approves $4B plan, new stadium will rise on site of team's former home

(Newser) - Washington football may soon be coming home, as the Commanders move closer to a deal that could see them return to the iconic site of RFK Stadium. On Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an agreement between the District of Columbia and the franchise, the AP reports. The deal would...

Falcons Coach's Son Pranked Shedeur Sanders During Draft

Jax Ulbrich pretended to be GM of the New Orleans Saints telling Sanders he'd been drafted

(Newser) - As Shedeur Sanders waited to get drafted , he instead got pranked: The son of an Atlanta Falcons coach, pretending to be the general manager of the New Orleans Saints, called Sanders and told him the Saints would be drafting him. Sanders, a Colorado University quarterback, was a top prospect for...

New NFL Pick's Mom Dies Hours After Draft

Derrick Harmon, picked 21st in first round of NFL draft by Steelers, is mourning Tiffany Saine

(Newser) - "After I get off the phone with you guys, I'm going to head straight to the hospital and tell her that her son got drafted." Those were the words of Oregon Ducks defensive tackle Derrick Harmon about his sick mother right after he got scooped up by...

Here Are the Top 5 Picks in the NFL Draft

Cam Ward goes first while Shedeur Sanders is passed over multiple times

(Newser) - One of the big stories from Thursday night's NFL draft is a player who didn't get picked early: Shedeur Sanders, former quarterback for the University of Colorado Boulder, was passed over multiple times, despite some draft analysts rating him higher than the No. 1 pick. He was still...

NFL Draft Could Deliver a QB Surprise

WaPo suggests 4 quarterbacks could go in the 1st round despite 'limited star potential'

(Newser) - Quarterbacks are among the weakest position groups in the 2025 NFL draft, with "very limited star potential," according to NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein. Yet with only hours to go until the first picks, Jason La Canfora at the Washington Post has suggested four could go in the...

Why This Seemingly Meh NFL Prospect Is on the Radar

Teams see a lot of potential in Shemar Stewart, a big man with a lot of speed

(Newser) - For NFL teams, the draft is always a gamble. Even players with the best stats can fail to perform, hence the "balancing act of marrying future NFL potential with on-field production," per ESPN . This year, one defensive lineman in particular is front and center in this potential vs....

Ex-NFL Player Sued for $50M Over Alleged Sex Assault

Woman says Shannon Sharpe assaulted her during their relationship

(Newser) - A civil lawsuit has been filed against retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe by a woman identified as Jane Doe, who accuses Sharpe of rape, physical abuse, and inflicting emotional distress, the AP reports. The incidents are alleged to have occurred during their two-year relationship, which began when they met...

This Year's NFL Draft Poses a Rare Question

Will any NFL team let two-way phenom Travis Hunter play offense AND defense?

(Newser) - The usual question about the NFL draft is who might go first. This year, there's a second question that might be more interesting: Will any NFL team let Travis Hunter play offense and defense? The 21-year-old out of the University of Colorado is a rarity, explains NBC News : He...

After Cops Are Called, It's Splitsville for Tyreek Hill

Columnist suggests an 'intervention' after Miami Dolphins star's wife described anger issues

(Newser) - Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was served with divorce papers on Tuesday after police responded to a reported assault at his home, per the Miami Herald . Hill's mother-in-law called police on Monday after a dispute involving Hill, his wife Lakeeta Vaccaro Hill, and their 5-month-old daughter. Alesia Vaccaro told...

NFL's 'Tush Push' Has Two Big Strikes Against It

It is simultaneously dull and dangerous, and thus should be banned, writes Sally Jenkins

(Newser) - The NFL rules committee is poised to decide soon whether to ban the play known as the "tush push," though the AP reports it won't happen on Tuesday. When the rules-makers do get around to deciding, sportswriter Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post hopes the play gets...

Ex-NFLer Accused of Running Dogfighting Kennel—Again

LeShon Johnson faces up to 105 years in prison on 21 counts

(Newser) - A former NFL running back and candidate for the 1993 Heisman Trophy is facing federal charges of running a dogfighting kennel, some two decades after he pleaded guilty to state charges for a similar offense. LeShon Johnson, convicted of dogfighting charges in Oklahoma in 2004, was arrested again this month...

The Best Sports Moments of This Century

There's been no shortage of highlights since Y2K

(Newser) - Few things can elicit more excitement, frustration, and fury than sports, and one of those things is a list of rankings about sports. But the folks at the Ringer have tackled an especially evocative topic by attempting to rank the 100 best sports moments of the century so far. Although...

Ex-NFL Star Sues Over Filmed Clash With Favre
'80s NFL Star Sues
ESPN for $25M
Mar 14, 2025 8:43 AM CDT

'80s NFL Star Sues ESPN for $25M

Mark Gastineau says network didn't have consent to record clash with Brett Favre, which led to ridicule

(Newser) - New York Jets legend Mark Gastineau is suing ESPN over a viral documentary clip he says was "intentionally and maliciously" edited to portray him in a bad light. The clip, showing Gastineau angrily accusing NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre of "taking a dive" in 2002 so...

NFL Contracts Just Keep Getting Bigger
Another
NFL QB
Breaks
the Bank
Mar 10, 2025 6:09 AM CDT

Another NFL QB Breaks the Bank

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills will get a record $250M guaranteed as part of larger deal

(Newser) - Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed a new deal with the team with eye-popping—and record-breaking—numbers. The overall deal is for $330 million over six years, but:
  • Allen will get $250 million guaranteed, an NFL record. The previous mark was the $230 million guaranteed to Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun
...

Pacman Jones: I Never Took an Honest Drug Test

Ex-Cincinnati Bengal said he 'never' used his own urine during drug testing to hide his pot use

(Newser) - Ex-NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones has long been a vocal marijuana advocate, even bragging that he'd smoked before games. Now, the retired Cincinnati Bengals cornerback is revealing how he got around the NFL's drug testing program while he was a player. "I cheated the program,"...

Jimmy Johnson Retires From Fox's NFL Crew

81-year-old says job was more fun than winning Super Bowls

(Newser) - Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national college championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports after being a part of its NFL coverage for 31 years. The 81-year-old Johnson made the announcement Monday during an appearance on The Herd With Colin Cowherd. "...

Fans Aren't Having Chiefs GM's Reveal on Travis Kelce

Brett Veach says Kelce fought off 'pretty big illness' ahead of team's 40-22 loss to Eagles in Super Bowl

(Newser) - If you're wondering why it all fell apart for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this month, a clue may have just been revealed by the former team's GM. Speaking on NFL podcast the Insiders , Brett Veach said that Travis...

Accused Ravens Kicker Says 'Sorry' as Wife Stands By

Justin Tucker maintains sex misconduct claims are false, apologizes for perceived disrespect

(Newser) - The wife of Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is standing by her man amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct . Tucker denied claims he'd exposed his penis to six massage therapists at spas around Baltimore last month before another 10 alleged victims came forward. Two of eight spas involved said...

Rival Wants Eagles Play Banned
Rival Wants Eagles Play Banned
Feb 24, 2025 7:05 PM CST

Rival Wants Eagles Play Banned

Packers propose rule change on push used successfully by Bills and Super Bowl champs

(Newser) - Not that they hold a grudge, but the Packers have submitted a rule proposal to the NFL to prohibit the "tush push" quarterback sneak last employed in the Super Bowl by the reigning champions. The Philadelphia Eagles' playoff run included a defeat of Green Bay in the NFC wild-card...

7 Charged in Burglaries of NFL, NBA Stars

Prosecutors say Chilean men checked game schedules before break-ins

(Newser) - Federal prosecutors say a crime gang that targeted the homes of pro athletes has been busted. A federal complaint unsealed in Tampa doesn't name the victims, but the dates and locations match several high-profile crimes, including October break-ins at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs players Travis Kelce and...

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