Sep 24 Pac-12 football season to kick off in November By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press The Pac-12 has set a Nov. 6 start date for a seven-game football season, following the Big Ten in overturning its August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about playing through the pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 10 Return of professional football renews fears over more virus spread By Carla K. Johnson, Astrid Galvan, Dave Skretta, Associated Press Fans tailgating outside the stadium where the Kansas City Chiefs play say precautions will keep them safe from the coronavirus as the NFL returns for the first time in months. Continue reading
Aug 25 Lions skip practice after discussing shooting of Jacob Blake By Larry Lage, Associated Press Lions coach Matt Patricia opened the team's morning meeting by allowing players to share their thoughts on the shooting of Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed from the waist down. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: Former NFL player tout support for Trump By Associated Press During the opening night of Republicans’ convention Monday, Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones, a Democrat, said “all hell broke loose” when he announced his support for President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 03 Former wrestling star Dwayne Johnson acquires XFL By Associated Press Former wrestling star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said he has acquired the XFL. The 48-year-old actor made the announcement on Twitter. Reportedly the price is $15 million. Continue reading
Jul 30 Report finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program By Ryan Foley, Associated Press An investigative report has found that the Iowa football program has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying by a small number of current and former coaches. Continue reading
Jul 23 AP source: D.C.’s NFL team to become ‘Washington Football Team’ By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team until a new name is chosen, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Jul 09 Big Ten colleges will only play conference football, fall sports due to pandemic By John Zenor, Associated Press The league cited medical advice in making its decision and added ominously that the plan would be applied only "if the conference is able to participate in fall sports."… Continue reading
May 04 Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame coach Don Shula dies at age 90 By Associated Press Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home. Continue reading
Apr 16 NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19 but in good spirits, agent says By Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press Miller's agent says the NFL star wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is. Continue reading