Tag: Professional football
Wisconsin’s Johnson to tout claims of vaccine side effects
MADISON, Wis. — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a vocal critic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, announced plans Friday to hold a news conference bringing...
NFL players who voluntarily opt out get no stipend this year
NFL players must decide by July 2 if they plan to opt out of playing this season due to COVID-19 concerns, though voluntary opt-outs...
NFL highlights minority candidates at QB Coaching Summit
Troy Vincent wrapped up the NFL’s three-day General Manager Forum and Quarterback Coaching Summit with a passionate plea to anyone who still thinks there...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 29
1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to...
Donovan McNabb says Black QBs have always faced doubt
PHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb hopes other Black quarterbacks don’t switch positions when they’re encouraged to do so because of their athleticism.
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Alternate helmets returning to NFL in ’22 after 9-year pause
NEW YORK — The NFL is bringing back alternate helmets in 2022, ending a nine-year hiatus that started because of concerns about player safety.
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NFL player Ebner withdraws from Olympic rugby 7s selection
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Nate Ebner won’t get to compete at the Tokyo Olympics between NFL seasons after withdrawing from contention for the U.S....
Charges dropped against former NFL running back Guice
LEESBURG, Va. — Four misdemeanor charges have been dropped against former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice after he reached an agreement with...
Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2
SAN DIEGO — Yu Darvish struck out 11 in six brilliant innings to become the fastest big leaguer to reach 1,500 for his career,...
Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2
SAN DIEGO — Yu Darvish struck out 11 in six brilliant innings to become the fastest big leaguer to reach 1,500 for his career,...
