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Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American NFL official
By Associated Press on May 20, 2022
By Rob Maaddi Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in...
CFL, players’ union make tentative labor deal, ending strike
By Associated Press on May 19, 2022
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian Football League and its players’ union have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, ending the second strike...
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Analysis: NFL schedule filled with enticing matchups
By Associated Press on May 15, 2022
By Barry Wilner From Russell Wilson playing his first game as a Bronco in Seattle to Doug Pederson vs. Carson Wentz, the NFL schedule is...
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49ers WR hopes Kaepernick workout prepares him for Lance
By Associated Press on May 13, 2022
By Josh Dubow SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco rookie receiver Danny Gray found the ideal workout partner before the draft to prepare him...
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Kicker’s lawsuit could shed light on Urban Meyer’s time with Jags
By Associated Press on May 12, 2022
By Mark Long JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Placekicker Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars could uncover more details about former coach Urban Meyer’s tumultuous...
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Ex-kicker sues Jags, cites Urban Meyer for hostile workplace
By Associated Press on May 11, 2022
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL placekicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars, seeking more than $3.5 million in salary and...
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Mississippi sues Brett Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending
By Associated Press on May 10, 2022
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with...
First Asian American among NFL’s 10 new on-field officials
By Associated Press on May 8, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired 10 new on-field officials, including the first Asian American to officiate in the league and a former...
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Column: Spring football league’s time has come … and gone
By Associated Press on May 8, 2022
By Paul Newberry Pro football in the springtime. An idea that once had so much promise. Now, no matter how many of these leagues keep...
Top of NFL draft could lack skill position players
By Associated Press on April 28, 2022
This year’s NFL draft has the chance to be unlike any other in recent years with a possible long wait before any of the players...
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Tight end position has undergone quite an evolution in NFL
By Associated Press on April 26, 2022
By Rob Maaddi No position in the NFL has undergone more changes to the style of player over the years than tight end. Long gone...
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Deion Sanders Highlights HBCU Prospects Ahead of NFL Draft
By Associated Press on April 26, 2022
By ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer Deion Sanders did his part to make sure NFL teams don’t overlook players from historically Black colleges in...
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Football helped immigrant brothers embrace being different
By Associated Press on April 25, 2022
By Arnie Stapleton DENVER (AP) — Komotay Koffie steps outside Landow Performance in suburban Denver where he’s just finished another training session in his quest...
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Johnny Manziel still playing football with a new perspective
By Associated Press on April 24, 2022
Johnny Manziel is still playing football, with a new perspective. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round bust will make his season debut Saturday in...
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Record 8 teams head into NFL Draft without 1st-round pick
By Associated Press on April 22, 2022
By Josh Dubow The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams should have plenty of company sitting out the first round of the NFL draft next...
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Malik Willis, Matt Corral only QBs attending NFL draft
By Associated Press on April 18, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL draft in Las Vegas this month....
New USFL hoping to succeed where other spring leagues failed
By Associated Press on April 15, 2022
NBC Sports president Jon Miller knows the perils of starting a spring football league. He was with NBC when the network teamed with Vince McMahon...
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Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins killed in auto accident
By Associated Press on April 9, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed in an auto accident Saturday in Florida. Haskins’ agent, Cedric Saunders, told ESPN about the quarterback’s death, and...
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2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
By Associated Press on April 9, 2022
By Larry Neumeister NEW YORK (AP) — Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL when there...
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Attorneys General warn NFL to improve treatment of women
By Associated Press on April 8, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , expressing concern over the league’s treatment of...
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NFL opening pathway for African players with 1st camp
By Associated Press on April 5, 2022
The NFL is opening a pathway for African players with a developmental camp in Ghana. Following a camp this past weekend with Cleveland Browns linebacker...
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Bruce Arians retires as Bucs’ coach, Bowles promoted to top spot
By Associated Press on April 1, 2022
By Fred Goodall TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Arians unexpectedly retired as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a stunning move Wednesday night that the...
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NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs
By Associated Press on March 30, 2022
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs. Concerned...
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NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
By Associated Press on March 29, 2022
By Barry Wilner PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive...
Efe Obada Becomes Latest Ex-Panthers Player Added By Commanders
By Associated Press on March 24, 2022
The Washington Commanders continue to add players from Ron Rivera’s days with the Carolina Panthers. Washington signed defensive end Efe Obada, who made his NFL...