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Inside The NFL’s Fight Over Fully Guaranteed Player Contracts Like Deshaun Watson’s
The Cleveland Browns are paying their controversial quarterback the most guaranteed money in NFL history, angering other team owners and drawing the interest of the players union. Top players around t...
Washington Commanders accused of cheating ticket holders in DC lawsuit
The attorney general of Washington, D.C., sued the Washington Commanders on Thursday, alleging the team implemented a scheme that cheated District residents out of their deposits for season tickets an...
D.C. Attorney General Sues NFL And Goodell Over Commanders Misconduct Investigation
Topline The city of Washington, D.C., sued the National Football League and the Washington Commanders on Thursday, alleging collusion between the league and the team during the NFL’s investigation int...
Buffalo Bills unveil first design images of their new $1.4 billion stadium
Proposed stadium for the Buffalo Bills Source: The Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills have released the first images of their eagerly awaited new stadium, which is set to be completed in 2026. Created in...
Why pickleball has NBA’s LeBron James and NFL’s Tom Brady investing
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, with over 4.8 million people playing the game. However, its rapid growth has caused some growing pains, stemming from competing professional leagues...
NFL and Apple are at odds in Sunday Ticket negotiations
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill (49) in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas Ci...
Football Concussions—The NFL’s Worst Fear—May Be More Likely On Fake Grass Fields, Study Suggests
Topline Athletes playing on turf playing fields may have a greater risk of suffering a concussion than ones playing on grass, according to University of Hawaii research published Friday, particularly ...
NFL replaces Pro Bowl with flag football, skills competitions
Signage for the NFL Pro Bowl is seen at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Chase Stevens | Las Vega...
Amazon says ‘Thursday Night Football’ NFL stream draws record Prime signups
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) during a 26-yard reception in the fourth quarter of an NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs on September 15, 2022 at GEHA ...
Jason Wright Channels Darth Vader In His Struggle To Redeem The NFL’s Washington Commanders
The league’s first Black team president — a big ‘Star Wars’ fan — still has cleanup to do after the Commanders paid a $10 million fine in 2021 for a toxic work environment under owner Daniel Snyder. O...
NFL suspends Deshaun Watson for 11 games over sexual misconduct claims
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns takes off his helmet during Cleveland Browns training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 09, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. Nick Cammett | Getty Images The ...
NFL Appeals Deshaun Watson’s 6-Game Suspension Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Topline The National Football League filed an appeal Wednesday of a six-game suspension a disciplinary officer issued for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, which fell short of the penalty t...
The NFL Relaunches Its Own Streaming Product, Plotting Its Media Future Around Connected Devices
The NFL rebranded its streaming service product to NFL+, dropping its monthly price to $4.99. Photo provided by the NFL The National Football League hired Gil Moran in 2018 to reimagine NFL Game Pass,...
NFL Launches Subscription Service At $4.99 A Month
Topline The National Football League unveiled a new subscription service titled NFL+ on Monday, allowing users to livestream some games on their devices as the league throws its hat into the ring in t...
National Football League’s new streaming service NFL+ launches at $4.99 per month
Ja’Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch over Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Gregory...
Molson Coors returns to Super Bowl after hiatus of over 30 years
Molson Golden and Coors Light beer bottles are pictured at the Asylum bar in New York. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Molson Coors Beverage will return to the Super Bowl next year, making it...
Little Caesars Takes Over As The Official Pizza Sponsor Of The NFL
Little Caesars has signed a multi-year deal to become the official pizza sponsor of the NFL. Little Caesars Little Caesars is the latest chain to take the snap as the official pizza sponsor of the Nat...
NFL will let teams seek blockchain sponsorships
A football with the NFL logo Jacob Kupferman | Getty Images The National Football League, in a memo issued Tuesday, granted teams limited permission to seek blockchain sponsorships, a partial reversal...
Super Bowl betting to top $7.6 billion. Don’t forget taxman if you win
Algerina Perna | Baltimore Sun | MCT | Getty Images If you plan to drop money on a Super Bowl bet this weekend, remember the IRS will be looking for its cut of your winnings. Americans are expected to...
Super Bowl is in line to have the hugest audience yet: PredictHQ
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) (L) and Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). Getty Images The 2022 Super Bowl between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams is pro...
Washington Commanders should have picked the Red Hogs name
The Hogettes, Washington Redskins fans, stand in a line as they watch Hall of Fame offensive lineman Russ Grim, shown on the monitor, accept his ring during halftime of the Redskins/Colts game at FedE...
Kansas City Chiefs fans donate to Buffalo children’s hospital after win over Bills
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs the ball during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 23rd, 2022 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri....
Antonio Brown considers suing Buccaneers following his release
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks the field prior to the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 2, 2022 at MetLife St...
Tech, gambling, alcohol helped NFL earn almost $2 billion in sponsorships
The National Football League is nearing $2 billion in partnership fees, the most in professional sports. Agreements from betting firms and technology companies helped the NFL lure a record $1.8 billio...