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Green Bay Packers say no fans at Lambeau Field to start season
By Associated Press on August 7, 2020
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers say they won’t have any fans for at least their first two home games this season...
66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic
By Associated Press on August 7, 2020
By Barry Wilner A total of 66 players have opted out of the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic, nearly half of them...
NCAA Div. II and III cancels all fall sports championships
By Associated Press on August 6, 2020
The NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday directed each division of the association to decide independently by Aug. 21 whether it will be able to...
Detroit QB Stafford Goes On Reserve/COVID-19 List
By Associated Press on August 3, 2020
By Noah Trister DETROIT (AP) — One of the NFL’s standout quarterbacks is now on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Matthew Stafford was put on the list...
NFL opt outs more prevalent than many expected
By Associated Press on July 30, 2020
By Barry Wilner Now we know why a key topic in talks between the NFL and the players’ union focused on opt outs. Already, some...
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NFL training camps’ look defines strange times
By Associated Press on July 29, 2020
By Barry Wilner Don’t expect any footballs — or players — on fields at NFL training camps anytime too soon. No blocking sleds. No pass-rush...
Roger Goodell sends letter to NFL fans explaining plans for season
By Associated Press on July 28, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to fans outlining the league’s plans to play during the coronavirus pandemic. As...
Kansas City Chiefs OL Duvernay-Tardif first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season
By Associated Press on July 26, 2020
By Dave Scretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season on...
Camps set to open after NFL, players’ union reach agreement
By Associated Press on July 25, 2020
By Barry Wilner and Rob Maaddi NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players’ union reached agreement on several issues,...
Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
By Associated Press on July 24, 2020
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, giving the organization time...
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NFL offers players to scrap all preseason games
By Associated Press on July 21, 2020
By ROB MAADDI and BARRY WILNER The NFL has offered to scrap all preseason games, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press....
NFL players speak out about health, safety concerns ahead of training camp
By Associated Press on July 20, 2020
NFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp. The league informed teams...
Colonial Athletic Association cancels fall football season
By Associated Press on July 19, 2020
Colonial Athletic Association football became the latest domino to tumble in college football, announcing it will not have a conference schedule this fall because of...
NFL, Oakley come up with face shields to protect players
By Associated Press on July 14, 2020
With NFL training camps set to start at the end of the month, the league believes it is closer to one answer when it comes...
Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
By Associated Press on July 13, 2020
By STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure...
Ivy League suspends fall sports including football
By Associated Press on July 9, 2020
In an announcement Wednesday, the Ivy League became the first Division I conference to suspend all fall sports, including football. The league did however allow...
Patrick Mahomes signs 10 year $503 million deal – ‘Richest contract in professional sports history’
By Associated Press on July 7, 2020
The Kansas City Chiefs made sure they’ll have Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes around as long as possible. Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth...
25 Years Ago, the Baltimore Stallions Ruled The CFL
By Associated Press on June 14, 2020
Twenty-five years ago, the Baltimore Stallions become the first and only U.S. team to win the Canadian Football League title. The Stallions won their final...
NFL Plans To Observe Juneteenth As League Holiday
By Associated Press on June 13, 2020
By Rob Maddi The NFL plans to recognize Juneteenth as a league holiday. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made the announcement to league employees on Friday...
Pro Football Hall of Fame reopens after COVID-19 closure
By Associated Press on June 10, 2020
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame will reopen Wednesday after nearly a three-month closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The hall...
Roger Goodell says NFL was wrong for not listening to players, encourages peaceful protest
By Associated Press on June 7, 2020
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league was wrong for not listening to players fighting for racial equality and encouraged them to peacefully protest. One...
NFL tells teams they must hold training camps at home
By Associated Press on June 3, 2020
By Barry Wilner, Associated Press All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this...
NFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activities
By Associated Press on May 23, 2020
Some NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different. Players are keeping...
NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask
By Associated Press on May 21, 2020
By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face...
NFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday, with provisos
By Associated Press on May 16, 2020
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer (AP) – NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities on Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it....

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