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
Peyton Manning Names NFL's Best Quarterback Without Hesitation Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. As such, the five-time league MVP has a pretty good barometer for QB talent in today's game. On Sunday morning, Manning joined ESPN's ... 01/12/2025 - 5:06 am | View Link
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Broncos finally have their successor to Peyton Manning I t took 10 years and 13 different starting quarterbacks but the Denver Broncos have finally found their successor to Peyton Manning. Bo Nix, who the Broncos drafted 12th overall ... 01/6/2025 - 3:35 am | View Link
Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Vikings.comVikings, O'Connell agree to multiyear extension ESPNVikings, Kevin O’Connell strike long-term deal NBC SportsHead coach Kevin O'Connell agrees to multiyear contract extension with Vikings NFL.comVikings, head coach Kevin O’Connell agree to multiyear contract extension Star Tribune
Look up through the month for a dazzling parade of planets The Washington PostSeven planets are lining up in the sky next month. This is what it really means BBC.comPlanetary alignments aren’t rare, but 6 visible planets are. Here's how to see it. USA TODAYYou Can See 2025’s Best Planet Parade Starting January 18, When Six Planets Will Align Outside
First-Ever Documented Supersonic Winds Are Ripping Through This Exoplanet GizmodoAstronomers detect ferocious jet-stream winds on alien planet Reuters.comAn alien planet has winds that blow at 33,000 kilometres per hour New ScientistSupersonic winds discovered on alien planet baffle astronomers The IndependentAstronomers Detect Supersonic Winds for the First Time on Exoplanet Outside Our Solar System TechEBlog
College football rankings: Tight race for preseason No. 1 serves as key storyline entering 2025 season CBS Sports2025 Way-Too-Early Top 25: Where do Ohio State and Notre Dame rank? ESPNESPN Snubs Nebraska Football In 'Way-Too-Early' College Football Top 25 Rankings Sports IllustratedPreseason College Football Ranking 2025: B/R's Super Early Top 25 Bleacher Report
Dead geese at UMass test positive for bird flu WWLP.comBird flu suspected after dozens of Massachusetts geese found dead CBS BostonBird flu suspected culprit after more than 60 birds die in Plymouth Boston.com
'Our model of cosmology might be broken': New study reveals the universe is expanding too fast for physics to explain Livescience.comUniverse’s Expansion Defies Explanation: New Data Shatters Cosmological Models SciTechDailyHow 'quantum foam' may have inflated the early universe Space.comGravitational waves, not inflation, possibly caused the birth of galaxies Yahoo! VoicesThe Universe seems to be expanding fast.