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Carl Weathers, NFL, CFL linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator’ movies, dies at 76
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing-off against...
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Champions of Latin America in 2023 and how they won
With the start of the American football season in Central and South America coming up in a couple of months, let’s take a look back at the champions of 2023...
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2024 NFL International Player Pathway spotlight: George Smith, OL, England
The NFL has seen several rugby players over the years make the transition to the NFL with up-and-down success. The latest rugby standout to try his luck in...
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NFL players steadily have used more mental health resources since the pandemic, league and union say
By Larry Lage ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Former NFL offensive lineman T.J. Lang said no one discussed mental health 15 years ago at the...
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From marching bands to megastars: How the Super Bowl halftime show became a global spectacle
BY JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Underneath his umbrella, NFL legend Dan Marino stood nearly drenched on the sideline watching Prince’s epic “Purple Rain” Super Bowl halftime...
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Early money heavily on Kansas City Chiefs to repeat as Super Bowl champions
BY MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after beating Baltimore 17-10 on Sunday to clinch a spot in the Super Bowl, Travis Kelce had a message...
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Britball photographer Charlotte Murden’s path to the gridiron
With the coverage of football in the United Kingdom growing over recent years, many new up-and-coming creators are emerging. One young photographer who has burst...
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2024 NFL International Player Pathway Spotlight: Praise Olatoke, WR, Scotland & Nigeria
This year’s NFL International Player Pathway Program features 16 talented athletes from all over the world. The group includes several former rugby and Aussie football...
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ELF 2024 International Game: Madrid Bravos set to meet the Hamburg Sea Devils in Croatia
The European League of Football has announced that the historic first ever ELF International Game will be held in Šibenik, Croatia on August 24, 2024...
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Kicker Justin Tucker trying to ‘get under our skin’ with pregame setup
By Kevin Patra, Around the NFL Writer Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker dismissed the pregame scuttlebutt with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce ahead of the AFC Championship Game. Mahomes, however, has a different...
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NFL to investigate accusations that Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte placed 8,927 bets in 13-month span while at LSU
By Charles Robinson, Senior NFL reporter With the first Super Bowl in the history of Las Vegas taking center stage over the next two weeks, the NFL revealed Tuesday that...
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Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs to wear red vs. 49ers amid recent run of white jersey Super Bowl domination
By Nick Bromberg, College football and motorsports writer A year ago, the Chiefs became the 16th team wearing white to win a Super Bowl since...
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2023 NFL playoffs set all-time viewership records
This year’s NFL playoffs averaged 38.5 million viewers (TV+Digital) for the Wild Card, Divisional and Conference Championship rounds — the most-watched playoffs ever (records date...
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Netherlands preparing for Golden Generation
With NFL and College Hall of Fame Ambassadors working with the American Football Bond Nederland and a rejuvenated Dutch national team program, the project aimed...
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2024 NFL International Player Pathway Spotlight: Sam Orji, OL, Nigeria
Last year, seven Nigerians were part of the NFL International Player Pathway, these athletes translated their shot at the NFL into reality as six were...
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2024 NFL International Player Pathway Spotlight: Isaac Ajanah, Edge, Nigeria
Last year seven Nigerians were part of the NFL International Player Pathway, these athletes translated their shot at the NFL into reality as six were...
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Lions’ Dan Campbell defends fourth-down decisions, discusses ‘uncharacteristic’ play in second-half collapse
By Kevin Patra, Around the NFL Writer The Detroit Lions added a new chapter to the franchise’s novel of pain on Sunday: playoff meltdown. Dan...
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CFL: Edmonton Elks sign Last Chance U QB Malik Henry
The Edmonton Elks have announced the signing of former Last Chance U star quarterback Malik Henry. The six-foot-two quarterback was one of the stars of...
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Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
BY JOSH DUBOW SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 267 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied from 17...
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Man convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man who shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith following a traffic crash nearly eight years ago has been...
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Mahomes, Kelce are headed to the Super Bowl after Chiefs shut down Ravens 17-10
BY NOAH TRISTER BALTIMORE (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were at their magnificent best in the first half, and Kansas City’s defense delivered another...
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2024 NFL International Player Pathway spotlight: Travis Clayton, OL, England
The NFL has seen several rugby players over the years make the transition to the NFL through the NFL IPP program with mixed success. Another...
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LIVESTREAM Spain: L’Hospitalet Pioners @ Mallorca Voltors, Jan. 28, 12:00 CET (12 noon, 6 am ET)
The Mallorca Voltors (1-0) play host to the L’Hospitalet Pioners (2-0) Sunday, January 28 in this Eastern Conference LNFA Serie A matchup as Spain’s top...
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Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
By Rob Maaddi The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. No team has...
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Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coaches
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took a different route to face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game. They’re going on the...