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NFL looks like old self entering 3rd season in COVID-19 era
By Teresa Walker NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Henry has been seen jogging on the field with his daughter after practice. Green Bay Packers are once...
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NFL ends daily COVID-19 testing for all players
The NFL is curtailing daily testing of all players, vaccinated or unvaccinated, for COVID-19. In a memo sent to the 32 clubs and obtained by...
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5 college football bowl games have now been canceled because of Covid-19
By Wayne Sterling and Amir Vera, CNN (CNN) — A fifth college football bowl game was canceled Tuesday due to Covid-19 protocols, while at least...
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Carolina Panthers send players home after 6 more positive COVID tests
By Steve Reed CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — To Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich, it was just a matter of time before his team would be...
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NFL medical officer: Asymptomatic people not spreading COVID
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL’s chief medical officer says asymptomatic players are not spreading COVID-19 based on his observations during this season. Dr. Allen...
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NFL reduces testing for asymptomatic vaccinated players
By Rob Maaddi Only unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 will be tested, starting Sunday, under the NFL’s revised protocols. Also, higher...
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NFL postpones 3 games due to COVID-19 outbreaks
ASSOCIATED PRESS The NFL has moved three games because of COVID-19 outbreaks: Las Vegas at Cleveland from Saturday to Monday; and Seattle at the Los...
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NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases
By Barry Wilner In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in...
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AP Source: NFL plans changes to COVID-19 protocols
By ROB MAADDI and SCHUYLER DIXON IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL is planning “significant changes” to its COVID-19 protocols amid the worst three-day stretch...
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Rams’ Beckham headlines COVID-19 list as NFL outbreak widens
Los Angeles Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was added to the COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday as the NFL reported 28 more positive tests among players...
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Arians urges NFL look at vaccination status of more teams
By Fred Goodall TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians would like to see the NFL expand an investigation of the COVID-19...
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IFAF World Flag Football Championships going ahead in Israel
According to Richard MacLean, outgoing president of the International Federation of American Football, the IFAF World Flag Football Championships scheduled to start on December 6...
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CFL says 95 per cent of players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1
The CFL expects 95 per cent of its players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1. The league said in a statement issued...
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IFAF World Flag Championships in limbo after Israel has closed all borders?
With the sudden appearance of the latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron in South Africa, Israel has announced that it is closing its borders to all foreigners...
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Rodgers, Packers issues cloud NFL COVID-19 numbers progress
By Barry Wilner NEW YORK (AP) — When the reigning league MVP and several other key players enter the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols, it clouds the...
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Virus trouble for Vikings includes 1 player hospitalized
By Dave Campbell EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been operating this week under the NFL’s intensive virus protocols, as five players remained...
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Browns’ Chubb still uncertain for Pats after positive test
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb’s positive COVID-19 test despite being vaccinated has the Browns taking extra precautions. They’re back to wearing masks inside the building,...
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NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers for COVID-19 protocol violations
By Zach Kruse The Green Bay Packers took the brunt of the punishment dished out by the NFL for violations of the COVID-19 protocols, although...
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Health care company ends relationship with Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin health care organization has ended a nine-year partnership with Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback...
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After Aaron Rodgers, where does NFL stand on COVID-19 protocols, vaccination rate, testing and enforcement?
With the news Wednesday that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the league’s reigning Most Valuable Player, tested positive for COVID-19, there’s increased scrutiny about the NFL’s...
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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL’s hottest team without the reigning MVP....
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Washington State’s football coach was fired from his $3.2 million job after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine
By Kelly McLaughlin Washington State University has fired its football coach, Nick Rolovich, and four of his assistants. Rolovich had refused to get a COVID-19...
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Alouettes Head Coach Khari Jones tests positive for COVID-19
The Montreal Alouettes announced on Tuesday that Head Coach Khari Jones has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be in isolation from the rest of...
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Winston praises Payton as Saints assistants deal with COVID
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jameis Winston sees a silver lining in a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined six offensive assistants for the New Orleans...
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CFL statement on COVID-19 testing results
Through the first five weeks of the CFL season, the league administered approximately 12,500 COVID-19 tests to Tier 1 personnel, which includes players, coaches, and...
