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Watching NFL Games Becomes a Pricey Pastime

Diehard fans who want to catch most or all games will have to shell out

(Newser) - The NFL season has begun , and for diehard fans who want to watch as many games as possible, these are complicated—and expensive—times. Consider that four different streaming platforms have access to exclusive games this season: Amazon Prime, ESPN Plus, NBC's Peacock, and even Netflix. "All of...

Chiefs' Good Luck Charm Was Back at the Opener

Taylor Swift works her magic again in 27-20 victory over Baltimore

(Newser) - Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the rest of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens, reports the AP . Swift arrived about 90 minutes prior to the AFC title game rematch, wearing a...

NFL's DC Team Suspends VP Over Undercover Video

Rael Enteen of Commanders is caught disparaging players, fans, others

(Newser) - An exec with the NFL's Washington Commanders has been suspended after he was captured dissing players and fans in secretly recorded videos, report ESPN , NBC , the Athletic , and the AP .
  • The videos: Rael Enteen, the team's vice president of content, connected with a woman on the dating app
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Bills' Damar Hamlin Is About to Rack Up Another Big First

Buffalo Bills safety will make his first start, against the Cardinals, after January 2023 cardiac arrest

(Newser) - Nearly two years after a cardiac arrest on the field that almost killed him, Damar Hamlin's "inspiring story continues." CBS Sports reports that on Sunday, the 26-year-old fourth-year safety for the Buffalo Bills will make his first start for the team, against the Arizona Cardinals, since that...

Cop to Shot NFL Player: 'Be Strong, Like You're on the Field'

San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Pearsall was reportedly targeted after visiting luxury store

(Newser) - The man who shot and injured San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in a daylight attempted robbery on Saturday was after his Rolex, police say. After an autograph session at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, Pearsall had visited a "luxury" store near Geary Street and Grant Avenue...

49ers Rookie Ricky Pearsall Shot During Robbery Attempt

23-year-old is in stable condition after being wounded in the chest

(Newser) - A 23-year-old rookie receiver with the San Francisco 49ers is in serious but stable condition after being shot in the chest during a robbery attempt on Saturday, reports SFGate . Police say Ricky Pearsall was shot during an altercation with a would-be robber around 3:30pm near the San Francisco commercial...

NFL Rookie Gets Permission to Use a Retired Number

Malik Nabers of the Giants will wear No. 1, last worn Hall of Famer Ray Flaherty 90 years ago

(Newser) - New York Giants fans might do a double-take this season: a player with a No. 1 jersey will be on the field. Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers received permission to use the number from the family of the late Hall of Fame defensive end Ray Flaherty, reports the New York ...

NFL Limits What Brady Can Do as a Broadcaster

Former QB's bid to become part-owner of the Raiders complicates his TV analyst role

(Newser) - Tom Brady begins his lucrative new gig as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports next month. Brady also hopes to soon become a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. That combo has resulted in a unique set of rules that will limit what Brady can do as a broadcaster, reports...

Mahomes Completes a Behind-the-Back Pass

Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes pulls one off in a preseason game

(Newser) - Patrick Mahomes now has some unusual bragging rights in addition to his three Super Bowl rings—the Kansas City quarterback managed to complete a behind-the-back pass in a preseason game on Saturday, reports ESPN . Watch a video clip here . The 8-yard pass to Travis Kelce gave the Chiefs a first...

Ex-NFLer Accused of Killing Girl, 5, Found With Bruises
Ex-NFL Player Sentenced
in Little Girl's Murder
UPDATED
Aug 14, 2024 1:30 AM CDT

Ex-NFL Player Sentenced in Little Girl's Murder

Former NFL player Cierre Wood cut a plea deal in death of his girlfriend's daughter

(Newser) - Former NFL player Cierre Wood was on Tuesday sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. Wood made a plea deal known as an Alford plea, meaning he only admitted prosecutors had sufficient evidence to convict him on charges of second-degree murder and child abuse, neglect, or endangerment....

Plane Carrying NFL Team Veers Off Taxiway, Gets Stuck

After Thursday's loss, Carolina Panthers hit another snag

(Newser) - Players, coaches, and staff with the Carolina Panthers were on a plane that ran off a taxiway in Charlotte early Friday. Though no one was injured, it was another hiccup for the Panthers following a preseason loss. Delta Air Lines Flight 8860 had landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, hitting...

NFL Teams Fined $200K Each After Brawls at Joint Practice

Lions, Giants will face each other in preseason game Thursday

(Newser) - The New York Giants and the Detroit Lions have been hit with large fines from the NFL for brawling during joint practice sessions in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this week. ESPN reports that there were more than a dozen "scuffles" during practice Monday and Tuesday, despite a warning from...

New NFL Kickoff Rule Is a Weird One for Fans

Exhibition game features the unusual setup

(Newser) - NFL fans got their first look at one of the biggest rule changes in league history Thursday night, and the early reviews weren't exactly scintillating. The annual Hall of Fame exhibition game in Canton, Ohio, showed how NFL kickoffs have drastically changed, with the league hoping to make them...

New Streaming Service Seen as &#39;Hulu for Sports&#39;
New Sports Streaming
Service Will Be $43 a Month
the rundown
Aug 1, 2024 12:18 PM CDT

New Sports Streaming Service Will Be $43 a Month

Venu Sports, arriving this fall, is described as 'Hulu for sports'

(Newser) - A major new sports streaming service will charge $43 per month when it launches later this year. The service, called Venu Sports, is expected to encompass roughly 55% of US sports rights, reports the Wall Street Journal . Details:
  • The gist: Venu, a joint venture from Disney's ESPN, Warner Bros.
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NFL May Extend Its Season by a Game
NFL May
Extend Its
Season
by a Game
Jul 23, 2024 9:19 AM CDT

NFL May Extend Its Season by a Game

League seems poised to add an 18th contest in the near future

(Newser) - Talk of adding an 18th game to the NFL schedule has been swirling for a while, and the Washington Post reports that things have just gotten a lot more real: The players' union and the NFL have been engaged in "high-level discussions" about the possibility, according to the story....

NFL Legend Describes 'Deplorable Treatment' on Flight

Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed for tapping flight attendant, who claimed he was hit

(Newser) - Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight over the weekend after making a simple request of a flight attendant, who responded with false accusations against him. The former Denver Broncos running back and two-time Super Bowl champion said he...

Brett Favre Is Not Letting Suit Against Shannon Sharpe Go

Former Packers star is seeking to revive defamation lawsuit

(Newser) - Lawyers for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will ask a federal appeals court on Tuesday to revive a defamation lawsuit Favre filed against fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe, amid the backdrop of a Mississippi welfare scandal. A federal judge in Mississippi threw out the lawsuit in...

Vikings' Khyree Jackson, 2 Ex-Teammates Die in Crash

The three won a state title together in Maryland

(Newser) - Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in an early morning car crash Saturday in Maryland, police said. Jackson, 24, and Isaiah Hazel died at the scene, while Anthony Lytton Jr. was pronounced dead at a hospital after the three-car crash...

Jury Decides NFL Must Pay Billions in Sunday Ticket Suit

Tripling antitrust damages would put the league's tab at $14B

(Newser) - A federal jury decided against the NFL on Thursday, telling the league to pay nearly $5 billion in damages for artificially inflating the price of Sunday Ticket, a subscription TV service. The decision after a monthlong trial in the class-action lawsuit could change the way fans watch the sport, the...

No Player Has Signed a Richer NFL Contract

Five-year, $275M deal for Trevor Lawrence matches Joe Burrow's record

(Newser) - In the three seasons before Trevor Lawrence joined the Jacksonville Jaguars, six quarterbacks combined for the team to win 12 games. In the three seasons since then, the Jaguars have won 20 games with Lawrence at quarterback, ESPN reports. That's led the team and its star to agree on...

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