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Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise
18+ hour, 14+ min ago (645+ words) The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic Soldier Field, where they've played for half a century. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to lure them from the Windy City with a plan to finance and build a domed stadium in Hammond,…...
Louisiana Tech football on 2 league schedules amid contentious departure from Conference USA
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (272+ words) Last July, the Sun Belt'extended membership to Louisiana Tech,'and the school accepted, citing, among other things, the logic of joining a conference that includes two potential in-state rivals in Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana-Monroe, along with other programs in the Gulf…...
Mike Evans calls decision to join the 49ers after 12 seasons in Tampa a ‘no-brainer’
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (442+ words) Picking a new spot once he decided to leave was far easier for the star receiver. Evans dove into possible destinations before the start of free agency and made his final decision quickly on Monday after a video call with…...
Geno Smith set to return to the Jets in a trade with the Raiders, AP source says
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (493+ words) Geno Smith is making a full-circle return to the New York Jets, who found their new starting quarterback by reaching back into their past. New York is also getting a seventh-round pick and sending a sixth-rounder to Las Vegas in…...
Rams, Trent McDuffie finishing up extension to make him the highest-paid CB in NFL, AP source says
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (460+ words) The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday night because the deal had not been finalized. The Rams still aren't able to publicly confirm they've even acquired McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs for a package of draft picks in…...
Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar files lawsuit in Knoxville seeking additional year of eligibility
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) The complaint filed Friday in Knox County Chancery Court in Tennessee argues that Aguilar should be allowed a fourth year of playing Division I football rather than having the years he spent in junior college count against his eligibility. The…...
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (330+ words) Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN. Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN reported Tuesday that Belichick didn't…...
Tusculum lacrosse player who died in Friday’s crash remembered as “gentle giant”
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) Note: This story was edited to include information about how to watch the livestream for Payton Cook's memorial service on Monday. GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) " Tusculum University said in a release that the school will host a memorial service for Payton…...
Carolina Panthers have 3 starting offensive linemen on Week 1 injury report
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) Carolina is likely to be down at least one starter, and two others won't be at 100% for the season opener in Jacksonville. Bryce Young made great strides down the stretch of the 2024 season, especially when it came to responding to…...
Carolina Panthers star Derrick Brown admits to jitters as an NFL rookie
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) From the seventh pick in the 2020 NFL draft to a Pro Bowler in his fourth season. Panthers" DT Derrick Brown overcame some early issues and is a rising st Being a first-round draft choice in the National Football League comes…...