football

Hall of Fame quarterback for Kansas City Chiefs Len Dawson dies at 87

By Dave Skretta, Associated Press

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension

By Tom Withers, Associated Press

Watson was accused of sexually harassing and coercing the women during massage therapy sessions while he played for the Houston Texans.

Judge approves plan between NFL, players to eliminate racial bias in concussion settlement

By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

A federal judge in Philadelphia has approved new rules that seek to eliminate racial bias in the testing and payout of NFL concussion claims.

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racist hiring practices by the league even as it publicly condemns racism.

Washington Football Team reveals new name: the Commanders

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name was unveiled 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under fresh pressure from…

Tom Brady, widely considered the greatest NFL quarterback, retires

By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press

Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career.

AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind

By Associated Press

Despite reports that he is retiring, Tom Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn’t made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press.

John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85

By Josh Dubow, Associated Press

The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden's exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades.

NFL, players agree to end ‘race-norming’ in $1 billion settlement

By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

The NFL and lawyers for thousands of retired NFL players have reached an agreement to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing in the $1 billion settlement of concussion claims, according to a proposed deal filed Wednesday in federal court.

Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to perform at Super Bowl

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Roc Nation founder Jay-Z said in a statement that their show will be "history in the making." The 2022 game will be the first time the Super Bowl has been played in the Los Angeles area since 1993.