Homer Jones, who was known as both one of the fastest players of his era and as the inventor of the game’s most common touchdown celebration, has died at the age of 82. A wide receiver who played mostly for the Giants in the 1960s, Jones was known for his blazing speed and is still [more]
The Premier League fixtures for the 2023-24 have arrived as the new season is already fast approaching and now you can plan ahead for the 380 games coming your way.
The Bengals have one of the best and most brash quarterbacks in football. They also have the coaching in place to get the most out of him. That combination puts the Bengals at No. 3 among all NFL quarterback rooms, taking players and coaches into account. The bulk of the greatness at the position obviously [more]
Tom Brady is in the process of buying a slice of the Raiders. The specific amount has not been disclosed; we’ve reported it’s believed something more than ceremonial. Brady, in a recent interview with the Associated Press, made it clear that his role in running the team will not be significant. “I’ll be playing a [more]
With quarterback Kirk Cousins saying he doesn’t intend to resume contract talks with the Vikings until March 2024, a thought came to mind. What about the franchise tag? Cousins’s current contract doesn’t include a clause preventing the Vikings from tagging him. It doesn’t have to. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, the contract [more]
The Chargers had nothing to play for in Week 18 last season, having clinched a wild-card berth. Yet, Brandon Staley chose to play his starters anyway. On his 25th snap against the Broncos, receiver Mike Williams left with a back injury. He ended up missing the team’s postseason game. Staley defended his decision at the [more]
The Denver Nuggets left no doubt who was the best team in the NBA. Can they repeat and win another? Can they turn this into a dynasty?
A week after returning to the Broncos, Vance Joseph called Wade Phillips. The head coach of the XFL Houston Roughnecks has been where Joseph now is. Phillips was the head coach of the Broncos in 1993-94 before being fired. He returned as defensive coordinator in 2015-16, winning a Super Bowl. “He reminded me that he [more]
When last we heard about free-agent quarterback Carson Wentz, ESPN reported that Wentz has “received interest” and “might wait longer into the offseason to see what develops and is “open to starter or backup roles.” Now, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that Wentz “has been spending time in Tampa, throwing and studying film with former NFL [more]
The Broncos need a little attitude, if they hope to fare better in 2023 than they did in 2022. They showed some attitude on Wednesday, with a practice that, according to head coach Sean Payton, got a little “chippy.” “Obviously, it got a little chippy,” Payton told reporters after the second day of the team’s [more]
As more is learned about the NFL’s gambling policy, more questions arise. If, for example, NFL players are not allowed to enter casinos during football season or bet on sports other than NFL football, why does the NFL stage the Pro Bowl (now the Pro Bowl Games) in Las Vegas? Per the NFL, the league [more]
Texans receiver John Metchie III strained a hamstring during an organized team activities practice early in the offseason program. It kept him out of the mandatory minicamp this week. Metchie, though, is trending toward a full recovery in time for training camp next month. “Everything is on target,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said, via Aaron [more]
The Falcons announced they will open 12 training camp practices to fans this summer. Ten of the practices will take place at the team’s IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch with two additional sessions in Miami when the Falcons hold joint practices with the Dolphins. The first open practice for the Falcons will be Thursday, [more]
The Bills’ drama-filled minicamp has come to an early close. Buffalo ended its minicamp after two days today, rather than continuing it as planned to include tomorrow’s scheduled third day. And with that, the Bills are off for more than a month, when training camp opens. The Bills’ minicamp will be remembered for the bizarre [more]
Broncos running back Samaje Perine made an early exit from practice Wednesday. Coach Sean Payton said afterward that Perine injured his thumb and headed inside to have it examined. Payton did not seem concerned, but it is June after all, with the season still three months away. “I’m sure he’ll be fine,” Payton said, via [more]
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley called himself hopeful and confident that the team will be able to come to an agreement on a contract extension with quarterback Justin Herbert, but talks are only being described as “ongoing” at this point. There’s a window to negotiate with the offseason program coming to an end, so that [more]
The Packers and Bears have the NFL’s longest rivalry. It also ranks as one of the nastiest over the last 101 years. Nothing has changed heading into 2023, not even the departure of Aaron Rodgers from Green Bay. Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones held nothing back when asked about Rodgers’ departure for the Jets. He [more]
The president of Toyota Racing Development leaves little doubt that seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will compete in a Cup race for Toyota.
Tight end Zach Davidson’s bid to make the Bills came to an end on Wednesday. The NFL’s daily transaction wire shows that the Bills have placed Davidson on injured reserve. He won’t be eligible to be activated later this year and can only return to play in 2023 if he’s released with an injury settlement. [more]
The Ravens have taken care of some important business before wrapping up their offseason program. Baltimore has agreed to terms with first-round pick Zay Flowers, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Flowers, a wide receiver, was the 22nd overall pick of this year’s draft out of Boston College. He was the third receiver off the [more]
Kirk Cousins is entering his sixth season with the Vikings. It could be his last. His contract expires after the season. And he told reporters on Wednesday that he expects no further contract discussions until after the upcoming season ends, via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. “Until then, just focus on this season and the job [more]