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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Packers request to interview Cowboys British DL coach Aden Durde
By Zach Kruse The Green Bay Packers requested an interview with Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde for the team’s open defensive coordinator job,...
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2024 NFL International Player Pathway Spotlight: Udu Uzuegbu, 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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NFL reaches ‘major milestone’ with record 9 minority head coaches in place for the 2024 season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The National Football League has urged teams for years to hire more minority head coaches. That mission finally seems to be...
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National Football League hosts 12 International Youth Flag Football Teams at 2024 Pro Bowl Games
U12 Flag Football Teams from Across the World to Compete in Orlando at the Largest International NFL Flag Championship to Date NEW YORK — Jan....
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NFL Honors: Finalists announced for MVP, other awards from 2023 season
Finalists for eight of The Associated Press’ 2023 NFL awards, including the five players in contention for MVP, were revealed on Thursday. Finalists were determined...
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2024 NFL International Player Pathway spotlight: Jotham Russell, DL, Australia
The NFL has seen several Rugby and Aussie rules football converts make the jump from down under. However, most of them have been kickers or punters....
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NFL Flag to Host Flag Football Championships at 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando
NEW YORK — Jan. 24, 2024 — The National Football League announced today details about the Flag Football Championships taking place at the 2024 Pro...
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Trial delayed for man who says he fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith in self-defense
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The manslaughter retrial for the man who fatally shot New Orleans Saints star Will Smith almost eight years ago was delayed Tuesday after...
