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Jolley: Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis renews interest in ice bucket challenge
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (1001+ words) By David A. Jolley Guest columnist Chris Johnson made his legacy on the field with a 2,000-yard rushing season in 2009. Now 40 and battling ALS, the former NFL star is raising awareness for the disease and hoping to secure more funding for…...
NCAA overhauls eligibility rules: 5 years to play 5 seasons for Div. I athletes
2+ week, 4+ day ago (688+ words) By Eric Olson AP Sports Writer Oklahoma’s Jason Walk (1), Kyle Branch (6), Jaxon Willits (7) and Trey Gambill (20) kneel together before playing against North Carolina in Game 3 of the College World Series finals on Monday. New eligibility rules will give Division I…...
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (780+ words) By Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer Chicago Bears offensive linemen warm up during the NFL football team’s practice Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. The Bears’ board of directors voted Thursday to move forward with a stadium development project in…...
Garrett follows Parsons’ path as the latest star traded in his prime
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1189+ words) By Josh Dubow AP Pro Football Writer The Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. He is one of several star players who have been traded in the prime of their careers. A…...
Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (905+ words) By Joe Reedy and Greg Beacham AP Sports Writers Browns superstar Myles Garrett, left, is heading to California in a trade with the Rams, with another Pro Bowl edge rusher in Jared Verse, right, part of the return. The people…...
Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots, setting up reunion with coach Mike Vrabel
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (798+ words) By Kyle Hightower AP Sports Writer After months of speculation, the Eagles shipped out disgruntled wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots on Monday, landing a pair of draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2028. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A.J. Brown is leaving a…...
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (791+ words) By Will Graves AP Sports Writer Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws during NFL football practice in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. “This is it,” Rodgers said Wednesday when the four-time NFL MVP was asked if this would be his final year....
Aaron Rodgers agrees to 1-year deal to return to Steelers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (599+ words) By Will Graves AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 42-year-old Rodgers guided Pittsburgh to an AFC North title last year, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He seemed to embrace playing…...
NFL’s 2026 season will kick off with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (646+ words) By Rob Maaddi AP Pro Football Writer The Seahawks lifted the Lombardi Trophy with a win over the Patriots in February’s Super Bowl. The teams will open the entire 2026 season with a rematch on Sept. 9. The 2026 NFL season will kick…...
Eagles travel to Dallas for Thanksgiving showdown; Cowboys-Giants in 1st Sunday night game
2+ mon, 5+ hour ago (487+ words) Jalen Hurts (1) and the Eagles will be in the spotlight on Thanksgiving playing at rival Dallas in the late afternoon slot. The NFL is set to release the full 2026 schedule on Thursday. John Harbaugh will make his debut as Giants…...