Linebacker says risk of head injury not worth it Chris Borland, 24, of the San Francisco 49ers walks away from big money "to do what's best for my health." Studies suggest that the hard knocks of football can lead to debilitating head injuries. More
This year's draft heavy on size, light on glamour This year's NFL draft is heavy on size and light on glamour. There's no high-profile quarterback destined to go No. 1 and instantly become the face of a downtrodden franchise. There's not even a running back or wide receiver worthy of the top overall pick, someone with the kind of swagger that wins over fans weary of losing. More
Packers ink Matthews to lucrative long-term deal Clay Matthews has signed a long-term extension with the Packers, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the five-year, $66 million deal will make Matthews the NFL’s highest paid linebacker. Matthews, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, was scheduled to make $3.73 million in the final year of his contract, but he was expected to receive an offer valued around $13 million per year, similar to the NFL’s highest-paid linebacker, the Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware. More
Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders signs Patriots' offer sheet The NFL restricted free-agent market is active once again. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots, his agent Jordan Woy confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. More
Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks The success of the International Longshoremen's Association in winning Trump's support for its anti-automation battle could be instructive for unions facing contract renewals during his term. 01/10/2025 - 8:11 am | View Link
US port labor talks resume with spotlight on automation Contract talks covering 45,000 dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are set to restart on Tuesday in a labor dispute that will help set the pace of automation at ports stretching from Maine to ... 01/6/2025 - 3:48 am | View Link
U.S. Dockworkers, Employers Set to Resume Labor Talks The negotiations set for Jan. 7 would come one week ahead of potential strikes that could shut down ports from Maine to Texas. 01/2/2025 - 1:23 am | View Link
What to know from Sunday’s dramatic NFL playoff games CNNNFL playoff winners and losers of Sunday: Ravens are their own biggest obstacle USA TODAYOverreactions, big questions from the NFL divisional round: Eagles still have issues? Chiefs are automatic? ESPNNFL divisional-round playoff overreactions: Bills finally beating Chiefs? Commanders primed to upset Eagles?
John Harbaugh, Lamar Jackson defend Mark Andrews after fumble and drop in Ravens' loss NBC SportsJackson, Ravens refuse to blame Andrews for loss ESPNNFL's worst playoff moments: Mark Andrews' drop joins list of infamous lows USA TODAYBills vs. Ravens score: Josh Allen helps Buffalo edge Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore, advance to AFC Championship CBS SportsBills coach Sean McDermott on containing Ravens RB Derrick Henry: 'Our guys heard it all week long' NFL.com
A forgetful future: Dementia cases expected to double by 2060; what can be done to avoid illness YnetnewsLifetime risk and projected burden of dementia Nature.comUnited States Dementia Cases Estimated to Double by 2060 NYU Langone HealthDementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds Fox News
College football rankings: Final AP Top 25 projection ahead of Ohio State-Notre Dame championship game 247SportsHow will national championship play out? Two key coaches weigh in on Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Yahoo Sports'Past and present': Traditional powers Ohio State and Notre Dame have evolved ESPNCFP National Championship: The biggest names look ahead to the biggest game in college football CNN
Chiefs Defeat Texans, 23-14, and Advance to Seventh-Straight AFC Title Game chiefs.comTexans voice dismay with officiating following 23-14 Divisional Round loss to Chiefs NFL.comKelce flips 'switch' for playoffs, explodes in KC win ESPNTravis Kelce makes NFL history in first game of three-peat quest WDAF FOX4 Kansas City