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Terrell Owens Hit by Car After Argument

Police believe California incident was intentional

(Newser) - Former NFL star Terrell Owens was hit by a car after an argument during a pickup basketball game in Los Angeles County Monday night—and police believe it wasn't an accident. Sources tell TMZ that the driver hit the Hall of Famer's right knee after the altercation during...

After Scary Deja Vu Moment in Buffalo, Good News

Damien Harris of the Bills has full movement after being taken off the field in ambulance

(Newser) - For NFL fans—and Buffalo Bills fans in particular—Sunday night's game brought an unwelcome feeling of deja vu. Bills running back Damien Harris lay on the field for several minutes after a hit and had to be taken away in an ambulance, reports the AP . That ambulance happened...

Eyebrow-Raising T-Shirt Lands 49ers Player in Hot Water

Sources: George Kittle's tee that said 'F--- Dallas' during Cowboys game earned him $14K fine

(Newser) - A tight end on the San Francisco 49ers will have to fork over nearly $14,000 after the NFL dinged him for unsportsmanlike conduct in the fifth week of season play. A source tells ESPN that George Kittle was hit with the hefty fine after he wore a gray T-shirt...

Ex-NFL Player Arrested in Mother's Death

Sergio Brown was taken into custody after trying to enter US from Mexico

(Newser) - Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested in California on Tuesday, more than three weeks after his mother's body was found near a creek behind her home in suburban Chicago. At the time, authorities said they were looking for Brown, but he wasn't named as a suspect in...

Fearsome Dick Butkus Altered His Position
Hall of Famer Struck
Fear Into NFL
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Oct 5, 2023 7:25 PM CDT

Hall of Famer Struck Fear Into NFL

Dick Butkus developed a reputation for ferocious tackles

(Newser) - Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, considered by many the greatest middle linebacker in NFL history, has died. He was 80 and died in his sleep at home in Malibu, California, his family said Thursday. He played nine seasons for the Chicago Bears, starting in 1965, and was named to eight...

Former NFL Pro Bowler Killed in Plane Crash
Former NFL Pro Bowler
Killed in Plane Crash
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Oct 2, 2023 7:13 PM CDT

Former NFL Pro Bowler Killed in Plane Crash

Russ Francis was a star for the Patriots and 49ers

(Newser) - A familiar name from the football field in the 1970s and '80s has died in a plane crash. Russ Francis, 70, was one of two people killed Sunday in the crash of a small plane at Lake Placid Airport in New York state, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise . Francis...

Bill Belichick Becomes a Meme in His Worst-Ever Loss

Patriots get blown out by 35 points

(Newser) - Just how bad was Sunday's loss for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots? The legendary, and legendarily stoic, coach became an "instant meme" for frustration, reports NESN . Cameras caught Belichick covering his eyes on the sideline during the 38-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and the jokes...

Kaepernick to Jets: I'm Your 'Risk-Free Contingency Plan'

Ex-49ers quarterback, now a free agent, says he'd lead team's practice squad if they'd let him

(Newser) - The New York Jets are in a tough spot after their newest quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during his debut for the team earlier this month. One notable name thinks they may have the solution to the Jets' current conundrum: Colin Kaepernick , the NFL quarterback exiled...

Fans Boo as Miami Dolphins Opt Not to Go for NFL Record

Head coach says it wouldn't have been good karma

(Newser) - Much to the disappointment of some very loud Miami Dolphins fans, the NFL team's head coach says he chose good karma over setting an NFL record in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Up 70-20 over the Broncos at Florida's Hard Rock Stadium as the game came...

His Knee Injury Was So Bad ESPN Wouldn't Air Replay

Browns star running back Nick Chubb is out for the season

(Newser) - The play looked as ordinary as could be , except that Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb could not get up afterward. Then ESPN announcer Joe Buck provided the first hint of real trouble at the Monday night game: "I'm told the replay of Nick Chubb getting injured is...

Former NFL Player Missing After Mother's Body Found

Police near Chicago are looking for Sergio Brown

(Newser) - Police in suburban Chicago are looking for a former NFL player after the body of his 73-year-old mother was found by a creek behind her home, reports WBBM . Authorities say Myrtle Brown appears to have been killed during an assault in Maywood, per the AP . They are now looking for...

NFL Player Slams Racist Messages: 'This Is Sick'

Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison was hit with 'disgusting' comments after loss to Eagles

(Newser) - The Minnesota Vikings didn't have a great game Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing to the East Coast team 34-28, but the night proved even worse for Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, a Black player who says he received a series of racist messages and other disturbing comments after...

After Rodgers Injury, NFLPA Speaks Out

Players association wants league to switch to all natural grass

(Newser) - The NFL Players Association wants the league to switch all its fields to natural grass, calling it "the easiest decision the NFL can make." Executive Director Lloyd Howell issued a statement Wednesday morning saying NFL players "overwhelmingly prefer it and the data is clear that grass is...

He Is Now the Highest Paid Player in NFL History

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals scores 5-year contract for $275M

(Newser) - Joe Burrow is now the reining king of the NFL in one respect: The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback has signed the richest contract in league history, reports ESPN . The 26-year-old scored a five-year deal for $275 million, per USA Today . The contract bests that of a fellow quarterback, Justin Herbert of...

NFL Rookie's Mayo-in-Coffee Habit Scores Him a Deal

Will Levis of the Tennessee Titans gets a lifetime supply of Hellman's mayonnaise

(Newser) - NFL rookie quarterback Will Levis has made a splash—in his coffee and across the internet—in sharing his habit of putting mayonnaise in his coffee. Most onlookers responded to an initial 2021 TikTok video , and later clips , with disgust. But not Hellman's, the brand of mayo Levis used....

NFL Veteran Charged With Hit-and-Run, Striking Witness

Police: Bystander said driver slapped her across the face

(Newser) - An NFL veteran faces multiple charges in South Carolina after police said he drove a pickup truck into four vehicles, struck a woman in the face, and fled the scene. Robert Quinn, a defensive back, turned himself in to Summerville police on Friday, per Yahoo Sports . The charges against Quinn...

Patriots, Packers End Game After &#39;Just Scary&#39; Injury
Teams End Game After Injury
Aug 20, 2023 4:30 PM CDT

Teams End Game After Injury

Patriots, Packers act quickly, months after Damar Hamlin's collapse

(Newser) - When cornerback Isaiah Bolden was placed on a stretcher and taken off the field Saturday night, players' thoughts went not just to the New England Patriots rookie, but also to the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin , who collapsed during a game in January. "It brought out that Damar feeling, and...

Ex-NFL Player Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Ex-NFL Player Dies
in Motorcycle Crash
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Aug 15, 2023 9:15 AM CDT

Ex-NFL Player Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Alex Collins, a former Seahawk and Raven, crashed into SUV in Florida

(Newser) - Former NFL running back Alex Collins died Sunday when his motorcycle crashed into an SUV, sending him hurtling through the vehicle's window. The 28-year-old Florida native, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens from 2016 to 2021, was driving in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, around 10:20pm Sunday...

Bills Player Who Collapsed Set for Saturday's Game

Buffalo's Damar Hamlin to play in season opener, his first competition since his January cardiac arrest

(Newser) - Damar Hamlin has reached another major milestone in his return to football. The Bills safety was scheduled to suit up and play in Buffalo's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, per the AP . The game will mark the first time Hamlin has appeared in a competitive setting...

Male Coach Is First in NFL to Come Out as Gay

Jacksonville Jaguars strength coach Kevin Maxen says he hopes to inspire others

(Newser) - In a big moment for LGBTQ+ representation in sports, Jacksonville Jaguars strength coach Kevin Maxen has become the first male coach in a major US men's pro sports league to come out as gay. Maxen, a former Division III linebacker who has been with the Jaguars since 2021, tells...

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