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Lance Rentzel, electrifying but troubled NFL receiver, dies at 82
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (497+ words) Lance Rentzel: The wide receiver (19), shown in a 1967 game against the Rams, died on June 6. He was 82. (James Drake/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) Lance Rentzel, an electrifying wide receiver who played for three NFL teams during a troubled career…...
Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (398+ words) Big 12 athletic directors took part in a conference call Tuesday with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the court ruling that restored his NCAA eligibility for the upcoming season. The temporary injunction…...
Joel Bitonio announces retirement after 12 seasons, all with the Cleveland Browns
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (606+ words) BEREA, Ohio " Joel Bitonio had a good idea in January that he would be retiring after 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. On Tuesday, it was time for the offensive lineman to make it official. "This place is so special that…...
LA Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (304+ words) LOS ANGELES " Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence. The Los Angeles Police Department says Jackson was arrested after officers were called to his home in the West Hills neighborhood…...
Bobby Crockett, WR for Arkansas" unbeaten 1964 football squad, dies at 83
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (468+ words) Bobby Crockett: The Arkansas wide receiver, who led the Razorbacks to a pair of Southwest Conference titles and a national title, died on May 29. He was 83. (University of Arkansas ) Bobby Crockett, a wide receiver for the University of Arkansas football…...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby eligible despite NCAA ban for gambling, judge rules
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (541+ words) A Texas judge ruled on Monday that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby was eligible to play football this fall despite being declared ineligible by the NCAA after he admitted wagering on college sports. The temporary injunction issued by the District…...
Judge clears QB Brendan Sorsby to play for Texas Tech despite NCAA ban for gambling
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1096+ words) A Texas judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction that clears the way for him to play this fall despite being declared ineligible by the NCAA for wagering on college sports, including bets made on his own…...
Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card': Olympian Simone Biles shares health scare
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (195+ words) Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has shared that she had a medical emergency that sent her to the hospital. She wrote on Instagram Stories on June 6 that it was "one of, if not the scariest experience of my life." She…...
QB Russell Wilson announces retirement, will join CBS Sports as studio analyst
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (344+ words) Quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a pair of Super Bowls during his 14-year NFL career, confirmed that he is retiring from the game and will join CBS Sports. Wilson, 37, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection who also…...
Russell Wilson confirms he's retiring from the NFL to join CBS Sports
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (418+ words) NEW YORK " Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed Wednesday in a video posted to social media that that he's retiring from the NFL to take a job with CBS Sports. Wilson's announcement came two days after news broke that…...