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Former Giants and Notre Dame player Louis Nix found dead aged 29

Defensive tackle’s car recovered from pond near his homeNix was star at Notre Dame before moving to NFLThe former Notre Dame and New York Giants player Louis Nix has been found dead at the age of 29, his mother has confirmed.

NFL star: football about brainwashing and fan favourites 'aren't good people'

Martellus Bennett attacks NFL in series of Twitter postsFormer tight end also criticises coaches and safetyThe former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett has attacked football in a series of Twitter posts in which he described the sport as “some really dangerous shit” and coaches as “small dick heroes”.

NFL divisional playoffs predictions: how do the Browns upset the Chiefs?

Cleveland are looking to shock the Super Bowl champions, while there is a battle of veteran quarterbacks down in New Orleans

NFL wildcard playoff picks: Brady's return and Ravens look for revenge on Titans

The road to the Super Bowl starts on Saturday as the red hot Bills face the Colts, while the Browns return to the postseason after 18 years on Sunday

Washington Football Team release 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins

Washington release 2019 first-round pick Dwayne HaskinsHaskins was disciplined for breaking Covid-19 rules last weekWashington released 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Monday, less than 24 hours after he committed three turnovers in a loss to Carolina and in the aftermath of another violation of pandemic protocols.

Mahomes magic to the Bills' rise: five gifts the NFL gave us in 2020

With the festive season upon us, we reflect on reasons for football fans to be thankful as the year draws to an end

Kamara ties NFL record with six TDs as Saints beat Vikings to clinch NFC South

New Orleans running back rushes for six touchdowns in routMinnesota Vikings 33-52 New Orleans SaintsAlvin Kamara tied an NFL record by running for six touchdowns in a game and finished with a career-high 155 yards rushing to help New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings 52-33 and clinch a fourth straight NFC South title.

NFL coaching carousel rankings: is the Jets job the most attractive in the league?

The league is approaching firing season and some vacancies will be a lot more attractive than others

Lamar Jackson: I still can't taste or smell after Covid-19 diagnosis

Ravens quarterback led team to victory on return from illnessReceiver Dez Bryant ruled out with Covid-19 before kick-offBack in action after a 15-day Covid-19 layoff, Lamar Jackson directed a relentless rushing attack that the Baltimore Ravens hope will be the first big step in a run to the playoffs, but admitted he is still experiencing symptoms of the disease.

Cris Collinsworth is shocked women understand NFL. 90m of us disagree

The NBC analyst has apologized for sexist remarks he made during a broadcast. The incident showed why we need more women in the commentary booth

49ers to travel 700 miles for home games as Covid-19 continues to hit NFL

Santa Clara county bans contact sports for three weeksNiners will play next two home games in ArizonaCoronavirus plays havoc with NFL seasonThe San Francisco 49ers will play two home games in Arizona after new coronavirus regulations put in place by officials in northern California forced the team to find a temporary new home.

NFL round-up: Mahomes magic leads Chiefs past Brady's Buccaneers

Broncos complete one pass after Covid hits team’s QBsNick Folk field-goal keeps Patriots playoff hopes aliveLas Vegas lose second game in row as Atlanta romp homePatrick Mahomes threw for 462 yards and three touchdowns to outplay Tom Brady and lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Broncos play Saints with no quarterback as Covid-19 ravages NFL

Denver go into Sunday’s game without any full-time QBsSaints reportedly fined $500,000 for failing to wear masks49ers in turmoil after local ban on contact sportsThe Denver Broncos were forced to play a back-up wide receiver at quarterback on Sunday after their four full-time signal callers were forced into isolation over coronavirus concerns.

The NFL underdog index: which teams could spring a Super Bowl surprise?

The Kansas City Chiefs are tipped to retain their title. But there are teams on the outside who could still mount a challenge

It's time to acknowledge Mike Tomlin as one of the great NFL coaches

The Pittsburgh Steelers head coach is yet to record a losing season in the NFL. His ability to adapt and thrive is an example to his peers

NFL round-up: Bills end seven-game skid against Pats to boost AFC East lead

Cook’s four-touchdown day leads Vikings over PackersMahomes throws five TD passes as Chiefs romp past JetsBurrow, Bengals pull off surprise 31-20 upset over TitansTagovailoa tosses his first career TD pass in Miami winTyler Bass kicked a 28-yard field goal with 4:06 left and the Buffalo Bills recovered a late fumble to beat New England 24-21, sending the Patriots to their fourth consecutive loss on Sunday in Orchard Park, New York.

Coronavirus sacks New England Patriots again as disruptions mount across NFL

Patriots cancel practice after another positive Covid-19 test Twice-postponed game against Broncos in danger againVirus-related disruptions continue to sweep through NFLThe New England Patriots canceled practice Friday after a member of the organization tested positive for Covid-19, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.

Dak Prescott's tears after devastating injury show the NFL can be brutal

The Cowboys quarterback has won affection for his skills on the field and his honesty away from it. But his season changed in a matter of seconds on Sunday

NFL round-up: Falcons blow huge fourth-quarter lead for second week in row

Atlanta capitulate again, this time against Chicago BearsLos Angeles Rams nearly pull off comeback against BillsBrowns claim winning record for first time since 2014Chicago’s Nick Foles threw three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to hand the Atlanta Falcons another humiliating defeat, rallying the Bears from a 16-point deficit for a 30-26 victory on Sunday.

NFL great Joe Montana and wife Jennifer save grandchild from kidnapping

Police confirm incident on Saturday in Malibu homeWoman has been charged with kidnapping and burglaryIt appears that NFL hall of famer Joe Montana is a crimefighter as well as the winner of four Super Bowls.

Report: Chargers doctor punctured Tyrod Taylor's lung with pain-killing injection

Tyrod Taylor was a late scratch from Sunday’s game against the Chiefs, unexpectedly thrusting rookie Justin Herbert into the starting lineup. It was reported that Taylor suffered a chest injury after warmups and had to be taken to the hospital, making the situation even more mysterious.

At 43, Tom Brady looked above average rather than great on his Buccaneers debut

The six-time Super Bowl champion will need a while to settle into a new system in Tampa. But time is not exactly on his side

Colin Kaepernick attacks NFL 'propaganda' as teams protest on opening weekend

Athletes across the US have been protesting against racismFans at Kansas City booed ‘moment of unity’ on ThursdayTeams across the NFL chose to stay in the locker room for both the Star-Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing, commonly known as the Black national anthem, during the league’s opening Sunday schedule.

NFL 2020 predictions: can anyone stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?

The NFL kicks off on Thursday. Is this the start of a Kansas City dynasty? Will Tom Brady thrive in Florida? And will Covid-19 end the season prematurely?

Trump says college football season should go ahead despite Covid-19 pandemic

Doubts growing over viability of season taking place this fallWhy Covid-19 is the perfect storm for college footballDonald Trump has tweeted his support for college football players pushing for the opportunity to compete this season despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

NFL players to be tested daily after stars express disquiet over Covid-19

New testing protocols to be used at start of training campsPlayers will need more than one negative test to enter campNFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp per the league’s new testing protocols.

Eddie Jones: rugby union needs to speed up or 'we will end up like NFL'

England head coach says fatigue no longer a factor in gamesJones wants less replacements and quicker on-field decisionsEddie Jones wants the number of replacements cut, referees to make decisions faster and television match officials to make clear and concise calls quickly to help speed up a game he feels has become too patterned and formatted.

'You're getting a ticked-off dog': Newton says anger will spur him with Patriots

Former NFL MVP was passed on by teams during off-seasonQuarterback now likely to replace Tom Brady as starterCam Newton says he will use the fact that teams passed on the chance to sign him as motivation when he starts life as a New England Patriot.

Indians, Braves and Chiefs: what now for US sports' other Native American names?

Leaders at Washington’s NFL team say they are changing the franchise’s name. But other teams in similar situations are in no rush to follow their example

College football takes first hit as Big Ten scraps all nonconference games

Big Ten moving to conference-only model for all sports this fallSoccer, cross country, field hockey and volleyball also affectedSEC, ACC, Big 12 and Pac-12 all say they plan to play fall sportsThe Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it will not play nonconference games in football and several other sports this fall, the most dramatic move yet by a power conference because of the coronavirus pandemic.

'Football may not happen this year': Fauci casts doubt on NFL in 2020

Fauci: NFL unlikely ‘unless players are essentially in a bubble’Leading US health expert says second wave could doom seasonsCollege football faces even more complex problems than NFLAmerica’s most popular sport may be sidelined until 2021, according to leading US public health expert Dr Anthony Fauci.

Trump would support Kaepernick's return to NFL as Chargers say QB is a good fit

President says player should return if he is good enough Kaepernick has not played in NFL since end of 2016 seasonWhich team would be the best fit for Kaepernick?On the same day that the Los Angeles Chargers head coach, Anthony Lynn, said teams would be “crazy” not to look at Colin Kaepernick in the run-up to the new NFL season, Donald Trump says he would support the quarterback returning to the league.

Roger Goodell wants Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL. Which team fits best?

The NFL commissioner says he has ‘encouraged’ teams to sign the quarterback. Which team would suit him the most if he made an unlikely return?

Al Sharpton blasts NFL's Goodell: 'Don't apologize. Give Colin Kaepernick a job back.'

Al Sharpton blasts NFL's Goodell: 'Don't apologize. Give Colin Kaepernick a job back.'

Donald Trump aims tweets at NFL over protests to reopen anthem debate

NFL encouraged players to protest peacefully last weekPresident equates kneeling during anthem with disrespectIf the NFL thought the debate on peaceful protests was over, it was mistaken.

Former NFL receiver Donald ‘Reche’ Caldwell killed in Tampa aged 41

Caldwell was killed in ‘targeted’ robbery attempt, mother saysTampa native played seven NFL seasons after starring at FloridaDonald ‘Reche’ Caldwell, a wide receiver who played seven NFL seasons with the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots and Washington after a decorated career at the University of Florida, was shot and killed in what has been described as a ‘targeted’ robbery attempt on Saturday night in Tampa, his mother confirmed to TMZ.

The NFL did the unthinkable: it gave Donald Trump the middle finger

After years of a spineless policy of appeasement, the league finally detached itself from the president and his exploitation of the flag and military

'We were wrong': Goodell admits NFL should have listened to players on protests

Goodell apologizes in video but doesn’t mention Kaepernick‘NO KNEELING’: Trump rips Brees for apologizing over protests‘What if I was George Floyd?’: Jaguars march to sheriff’s office NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league made mistakes in not listening to players in a video on Friday denouncing racism in the United States amid widespread protests over police brutality against black people.

'NO KNEELING': Trump rips Brees for apologizing over anthem protest stance

Trump says Brees ‘should not have taken back’ commentsQuarterback has implied players who kneel are unpatrioticGoodell: NFL was ‘wrong’ to not listen to player on protestsIt took Drew Brees three attempts over multiple days, but the New Orleans Saints quarterback finally apologized for comments implying that NFL players who kneel during the national anthem are unpatriotic, a common mischaracterization of the protest against police violence launched by Colin Kaepernick in 2016.

Drew Brees faces backlash for saying he will 'never agree' with anthem protests

Brees said he will ‘never agree’ with protests during anthemQB’s remarks drew criticism from teammate Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees did not back down from comments on Wednesday that he will “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States” when asked about the prospect of NFL players kneeling for the national anthem during the upcoming season.

The NFL and Trump both reek of hypocrisy over George Floyd's death

America’s richest league wants us to believe it will fight the racism endemic in US society. It wasn’t so keen when Colin Kaepernick was kneeling

NFL player says he was groped and assaulted on United Airlines flight

Unnamed player says he was sexually assaulted on red-eye flightLawsuit claims airline failed to properly respond to complaintsAn NFL player is suing United Airlines, claiming he was sexually harassed, assaulted, abused and violated by a female passenger on a February red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Newark and the airline failed to properly respond to complaints.

NFL owners pass on plan to boost diversity by improving teams' draft picks

Teams were to be rewarded for making minority hiresNew ideas sought as NFL struggles to improve diversityChanges designed to enhance opportunities for minorities to get executive, head coaching and coordinator positions were passed on Tuesday by NFL owners.

NFL players Baker and Dunbar surrender to police on armed robbery charges

NFL players’ lawyers say clients are innocent of all chargesAlleged incident happened on Wednesday night in FloridaThe New York Giants’ DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks have turned themselves in to police in Florida to face charges over an alleged armed robbery.

Two NFL players accused of armed robbery at south Florida party

Police issue warrants for DeAndre Baker, Quinton DunbarCops say players robbed attendees at cookout at gunpointPolice in south Florida are trying to find New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar after multiple witnesses accused them of an armed robbery at a party, authorities said Thursday.

Why is it always the white NFL players who get a second chance?

In the NFL, weaponizing victimhood hurts black players while favoring white ones

NFL moves 2020 London games back to US during Covid-19 pandemic

Jaguars, Falcons and Dolphins had been set for LondonGame set for Mexico City will now be played in United StatesThe NFL has decided to move its international games back to the US for the 2020 season as the sports world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Don Shula, coach who led Dolphins to NFL's only perfect season, dies aged 90

Head coach died ‘peacefully at home’ say DolphinsShula recorded only two losing seasons in long career in MiamiDon Shula, the head coach with the most wins in NFL history, has died at the age of 90.

Patriots passing on quarterbacks in NFL draft 'not by design' says Bill Belichick

Belichick says plan to draft signal-caller ‘didn’t work out’Saints reportedly close to signing free agent Jameis WinstonThe New England head coach, Bill Belichick, has said not taking a quarterback in the Patriots’ first post-Tom Brady draft “was not by design,” but he has confidence in Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer.

NFL draft winners and losers: Ravens' wisdom to the new Aaron Rodgers

This year’s event was a welcome tonic to fans deprived of live sports. But not every team covered themselves in glory over the weekend

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