AZ Cardinals: Michael Bidwill released from hospital after testing positive for COVID-19
Michael Bidwill, owner of the Arizona Cardinals, has been released from the hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.
Washington Redskins name change imminent: report
A Washington Redskins name change is imminent, according to a report.
What is Patrick Mahomes’ tax bill on his record-breaking contract?
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a massive contract extension this week, which means – even after taxes – he stands to earn a lot of money.
Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life
The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.
Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
NFL will play black national anthem prior to Week 1 games, report says
League will play “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” before season openers.
NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
Patriots owner's prostitution case heads to appellate court
Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.
Colin Kaepernick's life story is coming to Netflix
Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.
Arizona Cardinals rookie arrested after allegedly driving car into Lake Erie
Put-in-Bay Police in Ohio responded to a call around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday about a car that drove into the Lake Erie, according to a release. Police said an orange Chevy Camaro was off the embankment and in the water when they arrived, and nobody else nearby was hurt.
Former Redskins coach Joe Bugel dies at age 80
Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel has died at the age of 80 years old.
49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman
The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.
Former USC offensive lineman Max Tuerk dead at 26
Max Tuerk, a former standout offensive lineman for the USC Trojans, has died at the age of 26, the school announced.
Cardinals QB Murray says he’ll kneel for anthem this season
The Arizona Cardinals’ emerging star — who was the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 — wasn’t particularly vocal about social issues during his first season but said that would change in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, a black man, while in police custody in Minneapolis.
NFL commissioner Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.
Ben Carson thinks Trump will 'get there' on athletes kneeling
The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem.
Pat Tillman Foundation awards 60 scholarships
The foundation unites and empowers military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.
Report: Ezekiel Elliott, other Cowboys players test positive for COVID-19
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents
Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents.