Feb 18 Trump pardons Edward DeBartolo Jr., ex-49ers owner By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal. DeBartolo Jr. built the San Francisco 49ers' 1980s-1990s dynasty. Continue reading
Jan 30 Paralyzed at 19, Buoniconti has mixed feelings on football By Steven Wine, Associated Press Marc Buoniconti has a love-hate relationship with the football. He was paralyzed from the shoulders down making a tackle in college in 1985, and his father, Nick, a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, died last July after struggling with… Continue reading
Nov 21 Garrett's suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal By Tom Withers, Associated Press Garrett is banned for the final six regular-season games and playoffs for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet last week. Continue reading
Sep 20 Patriots release Antonio Brown after another sexual misconduct accusation By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press "We appreciate the hard work of many people over the past 11 days, but we feel that it is best to move in a different direction at this time," the Patriots said in a statement. Continue reading
Sep 11 Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown faces rape accusations By Jay Cohen, Associated Press Brown has denied the allegations from a former trainer. A lawyer representing Brown told The Associated Press his client plans to countersue. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 5:16 How Andrew Luck's retirement highlights football's 'brutal' nature NFL quarterback Andrew Luck has announced his resignation at age 29. Plagued by injuries, the Indianapolis Colts player called it quits just two weeks before the new season begins. Sportswriter John Feinstein, author of the book “Quarterback,” which profiled Luck… Continue watching
Jun 14 Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen dies at age 75 By Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press The Denver Broncos owner who transformed the team from also-rans into NFL champions died just under two months before his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Continue reading
Apr 26 Audio recording of NFL player raises new questions about possible domestic violence By Dave Skretta, Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday a local prosecutor has reopened a domestic violence investigation involving suspended wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a TV station broadcast audio in which Hill and his fiancee discuss injuries to their 3-year-old… Continue reading
Apr 16 Russell Wilson becomes highest paid player in the NFL By Tim Booth, Associated Press Wilson's new deal runs through the 2023 season and includes a $65 million signing bonus, a no-trade clause and $107 million in guaranteed money. Continue reading
Feb 15 Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle lawsuits with NFL By Barry Wilner, Associated Press In a three-sentence statement released Friday, the NFL said Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled collusion cases against the NFL. Kaepernick and Reid filed collusion grievances against the league, saying they were blacklisted because of protests during the national… Continue reading