49ers denounce racist message to Arizona’s Budda Baker

Baker tweeted a screenshot of the derogatory messages on Sept. 15 that came after his hit Sunday injured All-Pro tight end George Kittle. Kittle sprained his knee after a legal hit by Baker on a high pass in the first half. No penalty was called on the play and the Niners didn’t complain.

Ditka again on kneeling: 'If you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it'

Following the start of the 2020 NFL season and players continuing to kneel during the national anthem, former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka again is saying that "if you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it."

Patrick Mahomes enters 2020 NFL season with 2nd Super Bowl win on his mind

Mahomes is taking up a big chunk of Kansas City’s cap space, around 20 percent, depending on the annual contract breakdown and final cap numbers.

Tom Brady and Drew Brees’ historic face-off draws ratings high, opens an unforgettable NFL season

On paper, the statistical greatness of Tom Brady and Drew Brees made the game a truly once-in-a-lifetime moment in sports history, and likely the most-watched telecast of any kind since Super Bowl LIV

In hard-fought win, Cardinals show young core is learning

The Cardinals earned a hard-fought, road win over a veteran team, using clutch plays throughout the second half and stepping up in the biggest moments against a division rival. In other words, the exact kind of game Arizona would have lost last season.

NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings

"Must remain vigilant and disciplined in following the processes and protocols put in place by not only the league, union and clubs, but also by state and local governments.”

Hopkins helps Cardinals rally past 49ers 24-20

The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-20 on Sept. 13, kicking off the start of the football season.

NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums

NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.

NFL: Poor air quality index due to wildfires could impact start time of season opener between Rams, Cowboys

NFL officials have announced that they will be closely monitoring the air quality index ahead of Sunday night’s season opener between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys, potentially delaying the start time due to smoke from wildfires raging across the region.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

'We are not puppets': Miami Dolphins coach, players say they'll stay inside during national anthem

Black and white Miami Dolphins players and coach Brian Flores released a video on social media Thursday saying they’ll protest racial injustice by remaining in their locker room during the national anthem.