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
Feb 03 Trump says he wouldn't steer son Barron toward football By Associated Press President Donald Trump says he wouldn’t steer son Barron toward football, saying it’s “a dangerous sport,” but also wouldn’t stand in the way if the soccer-playing 12-year-old wanted to put on pads. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 8:44 Why former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett now creates children's books By Paul Solman Super Bowl LIII is just days away. For some players, it will be the pinnacle of their professional football careers. But after the glory and glamour of the NFL spotlight are past, these former athletes face a major challenge: What… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 7:43 Concussions, Trump, and the NFL's biggest dangers to tackle By some measures, the NFL is in great shape. But the sport is also wrestling with the long-term health threats for players, as well as attacks by President Trump over high-profile political protests. To write his new book "The Big… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 9:23 What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,… Continue watching