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
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Ohio State trounces Tennessee in College Football Playoff with Oregon rematch on deck for 2025 Rose Bowl Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday and punched its ticket to the Rose Bowl against a familiar foe in (1) Oregon. Though Volunteers fans showed up to Ohio Stadium ... 12/21/2024 - 4:10 pm | View Link
CINCINNATI — In recent weeks, the Broncos’ offense has been in a tug-of-war between artistry and mediocrity.
In Week 16’s loss to the Chargers, Denver scored 21 points and rushed for 89 yards in the first half, then mustered only six points and 21 rushing yards the rest of the way.
Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray and coach Michael Malone addressed critics of Murray’s poor start to the season on Saturday after he scored 34 points in a win at Ball Arena.
“If people are gonna talk about me not making shots, then so be it,” Murray said. “I know what I’m capable of.
CINCINNATI — Here’s a look at whose stock improved or declined after the Broncos’ 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals on Saturday at Paycor Stadium.
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CB Pat Surtain II: Surtain vs. Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was one of the biggest storylines of the game. The All-Pro cornerback lived up to the moment.
Former Texas Longhorns infielder Skyler Messinger wanted to clarify something.
“When I say that ‘Tulo’ has a screw loose, I mean that as the highest possible compliment I could give him,” Messinger said.
Translation: Tulo, aka Troy Tulowitzki, the hitting and infield coach at Texas, still brings mind-boggling intensity and passion to the baseball diamond.
Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood have completely changed the narrative of the 2024-25 season for the Avalanche.
The Avs had one critical issue they could not control — player availability, stemming from injuries and a suspension — and one they could. That was the goaltending, which languished near the bottom of the NHL rankings in nearly every category.
Enter Wedgewood, then Blackwood 10 days later.
Reporters have pregame routines, too. When I arrive at an NBA arena outside of Denver, mine includes familiarizing myself with the most optimal route from press row to the visiting coach’s interview room.
It’s not always as simple as descending the steps of the lower seating bowl and going through a court-side tunnel.