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
First U. S. H5N1 Death Sparks Urgency: Scientists Warn That Bird Flu Is Mutating Faster Than Expected SciTechDailyBird Flu Is Raising Red Flags Among Health Officials Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthHealth Alert Network (HAN) - 00520 | Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized Patients CDCAge of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species The GuardianVideo CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu tests ABC News
The Nuggets avoided the Rocky Mountain cold this weekend by escaping to Florida, and they picked up two wins while they were away.
They’ll return to Denver to host the 76ers on Tuesday after a 113-100 win over the Magic on Sunday.
Nikola Jokic amassed 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and three blocks in three quarters, his impressive efficiency against Wendell Carter Jr.
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak The Associated PressAll poultry activities suspended in Georgia after bird flu confirmed in a commercial operation CNNAvian influenza outbreak in Georgia halts sale of poultry, forces quarantine FOX 5 AtlantaGeorgia Agriculture Commissioner says “No infected birds have entered the food supply chain” AccessWDUNGeorgia Halts Poultry Sales in State After Bird Flu Found Bloomberg
Aircraft Forces SpaceX to Scrub Rocket Countdown at Vandenberg SFB NoozhawkAirplane in keep out zone forces scrub of Starlink 11-8 launch 11 seconds before liftoff Spaceflight NowSpaceX launching 27 Starlink satellites Jan. 20 in 1st flight since Starship explosion Space.comSpaceX Gears Up for Starlink Satellite Launch, Now Rescheduled to Sunday Santa Barbara EdhatSpaceX standing down from Sunday launch, rescheduling for Monday KSBY News
SpaceX sends two private probes to the Moon: what are they looking for? The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries ChannelThis Week In Space podcast: Episode 144 — The great lunar armada Space.comLiftoff! NASA Sends Science, Tech to Moon on Firefly, SpaceX Flight NASASpaceX launches two moon missions in one fell swoop CNN2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey The Associated Press
Come Tuesday, You Can See Six or Seven Planets in a Dazzling Planet Parade CNETSeven planets are lining up in the sky next month. This is what it really means BBC.comWill I be able to see the planetary alignment in western Washington? KING5.comPlanetary Parade Alert: A rare 6 planet alignment is happening in the North Texas sky NBC DFW