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Arizona State makes College Football Playoff with 45-19 win over Iowa State in Big 12 title game
Read full article: Arizona State makes College Football Playoff with 45-19 win over Iowa State in Big 12 title gameBig 12 newcomer Arizona State will represent the conference in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Broncos running back Tyler Badie carted from sideline with a back injury
Read full article: Broncos running back Tyler Badie carted from sideline with a back injuryDenver Broncos running back Tyler Badie was placed on a back board and carted from the sideline before the start of the second quarter against the New York Jets.
Reggie Bush sues USC, Pac-12 and NCAA to seek NIL compensation from football career 2 decades ago
Read full article: Reggie Bush sues USC, Pac-12 and NCAA to seek NIL compensation from football career 2 decades agoFormer Southern California football star Reggie Bush says he is suing the NCAA, the Pac-12 and his school in a bid to recoup money made on his name, image and likeness during his career with the Trojans two decades ago.
The Chiefs are signing former star Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, an AP source says
Read full article: The Chiefs are signing former star Kareem Hunt to their practice squad, an AP source saysA person familiar with the decision says the Kansas City Chiefs are signing Kareem Hunt to their practice squad.
Reggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break in
Read full article: Reggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break inFormer football star Reggie Bush was at his Encino home Tuesday night when three male suspects attempted to break in, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
Browns restructure RB Nick Chubb's contract as he rehabs from season-ending injury, AP source says
Read full article: Browns restructure RB Nick Chubb's contract as he rehabs from season-ending injury, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Browns have restructured star running back Nick Chubb’s contract as he continues to rehab after a season-ending injury in 2023.
Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for Cousins
Read full article: Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for CousinsThe Minnesota Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement at quarterback.
RB Aaron Jones will miss 2nd straight game when Packers host Chiefs
Read full article: RB Aaron Jones will miss 2nd straight game when Packers host ChiefsGreen Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will miss a second straight game Sunday night when the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit Lambeau Field.
Michigan star Corum says he had no business with Stalions, unaware of online records in his name
Read full article: Michigan star Corum says he had no business with Stalions, unaware of online records in his nameMichigan All-American Blake Corum says he has no business relationship with Connor Stalions, the former Wolverines staffer at the center of an NCAA sign-stealing investigation into the program, and he was unaware of documents filed for a company with his name on them.
Browns star RB Nick Chubb undergoes knee surgery, will need 2nd operation to repair torn ligament
Read full article: Browns star RB Nick Chubb undergoes knee surgery, will need 2nd operation to repair torn ligamentCleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee when he suffered a season-ending injury two weeks ago against Pittsburgh.
Kareem Hunt thrilled to re-sign with 'hometown' Browns after Nick Chubb's season-ending injury
Read full article: Kareem Hunt thrilled to re-sign with 'hometown' Browns after Nick Chubb's season-ending injuryThe Browns have reunited with Kareem Hunt, who was available as a free agent and is expected to be able to help Cleveland’s offense immediately.
Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
Read full article: Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source saysLas Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting
Read full article: Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meetingNew Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas.
Jets set to meet with free agent running back Dalvin Cook this weekend
Read full article: Jets set to meet with free agent running back Dalvin Cook this weekendA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press free agent running back Dalvin Cook is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets this weekend.
Saints' Kamara pleads no contest to misdemeanor in man's beating at Las Vegas club
Read full article: Saints' Kamara pleads no contest to misdemeanor in man's beating at Las Vegas clubNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons have pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge in a beating that left a man unconscious at a Las Vegas nightclub more than a year ago.
Minnesota Vikings releasing star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source says
Read full article: Minnesota Vikings releasing star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source saysThe Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons.
Bengals' Joe Mixon recharged with pointing gun at woman
Read full article: Bengals' Joe Mixon recharged with pointing gun at womanBengals running back Joe Mixon is again facing a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he pointed a gun at a woman and threatened her in Cincinnati earlier this year.
NFL player armed in shooting but fired no shots: prosecutor
Read full article: NFL player armed in shooting but fired no shots: prosecutorAuthorities say Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was armed with a legal weapon but did not fire the gun or do anything illegal when a teenage boy was shot near the player’s home in Cincinnati earlier this month.
AP source: Michigan RB Corum (knee) expected to have surgery
Read full article: AP source: Michigan RB Corum (knee) expected to have surgeryMichigan star running back Blake Corum is expected to have surgery on his injured left knee that will cause him to miss the postseason, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Saints scratch dynamic RB Kamara vs. Bucs with rib injury
Read full article: Saints scratch dynamic RB Kamara vs. Bucs with rib injuryThe Saints have scratched top running back Alvin Kamara from the lineup against Tampa Bay because of a rib injury that has bothered him since New Orleans’ Week 1 victory at Atlanta.
Browns star RB Chubb back from COVID list, cleared to play
Read full article: Browns star RB Chubb back from COVID list, cleared to playCleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, giving the team one of its best players for a critical stretch of the season.
No longer old 'Shady,' Bucs' McCoy has shot at Super repeat
Read full article: No longer old 'Shady,' Bucs' McCoy has shot at Super repeat“First of all, I've got to let you know that I'm the rabbit's foot,” McCoy said with a big grin. “If I get two championships, I mean, with all my resume, it might be over,” McCoy said. There were some off-field issues, too, including being accused by an ex-girlfriend of physical abuse — allegations McCoy vehemently denied. AdHere he is again, a victory away from a repeat — even if he's far from a focal point on offense. While the timing didn't seem right in Philadelphia, McCoy saw what Tampa Bay was building — starting with Tom Brady.
Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78
Read full article: Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78FILE - In this Sept.1969 file photo, Denver Broncos' Floyd Little avoids the tackle of New York Jets' Steve O'Neal (20) during a football game in Denver. Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. (AP Photo/File)DENVER – Floyd Little, the versatile running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died after a long bout with cancer. “So, I supposedly saved the franchise.”Little was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. “Floyd Little was a true hero of the game," said David Baker, president and CEO of the pro hall.
Kamara on COVID-19 list, could miss Saints' playoff opener
Read full article: Kamara on COVID-19 list, could miss Saints' playoff opener(AP Photo/Butch Dill)NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Alvin Kamara, who leads the club in both yards rushing and receiving, on their COVID-19 reserve list. The move means Kamara is unavailable for Sunday's regular-season finale at Carolina and also could miss the Saints' first playoff game if New Orleans is unable to move up to the NFC's top seed. Kamara has 932 yards and 16 TDs rushing to go with 756 yards and five TDs receiving this season. His touchdowns rushing and 21 total touchdowns from scrimmage are Saints single-season records. Murray has 656 yards and four TDs rushing this season and in 2019 had 100-yard rushing performances in both games Kamara missed with leg injuries.
AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father's death
Read full article: AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father's death(AP Photo/Butch Dill)MINNEAPOLIS – Running back Dalvin Cook is not practicing with the Minnesota Vikings this week, due to the death of his father. Cook has a younger brother, James Cook, who is a running back for Georgia. He was picked for a second straight Pro Bowl, with 1,557 rushing yards, 361 receiving yards and 17 total touchdowns in 14 games. Cook’s absence will clinch a second consecutive rushing title for Tennessee’s Derrick Henry, who has a 220-yard lead on Cook. Cook has a slim lead on Henry atop the NFL with 1,918 total yards.
Authorities: Utah's Ty Jordan died in accidental shooting
Read full article: Authorities: Utah's Ty Jordan died in accidental shootingFILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Utah running back Ty Jordan (22) scores against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Salt Lake City. Authorities say Jordan died at a hospital in the Dallas area after accidently shooting himself. University officials announced Ty Jordans death Saturday, the day after he was named Pac-12s newcomer of the year. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)DALLAS – Ty Jordan, a star freshman running back for the University of Utah, died at a Dallas-area hospital after accidently shooting himself, authorities said Sunday. Jordan, 19, died in an emergency room at a hospital in Denton around 10:45 p.m. on Christmas Day, according to medical examiner’s records.
University: Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan dead
Read full article: University: Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan deadFILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Utah running back Ty Jordan (22) scores against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Salt Lake City. Jordan, a star freshman running back for the University of Utah who grew up in the Dallas area, has died, school officials announced Saturday, Dec. 26. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)DALLAS – Ty Jordan, a star freshman running back for the University of Utah who grew up in the Dallas area, has died, school officials announced Saturday. “Words cannot express the devastation and heartache that our team is feeling right now upon learning of the tragic death of our teammate and brother, Ty Jordan,” Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said in a statement. He made a seamless transition to the college game, including three straight 100-yard rushing performances to close out the season.
Jets' Gase says it was 'best that we part ways' with Bell
Read full article: Jets' Gase says it was 'best that we part ways' with BellThe New York Jets have surprisingly released Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)NEW YORK – The New York Jets' decision to move on from Le'Veon Bell was a stunner. The Jets also gave Bell and his agent permission to explore trades on their ends, but there were no takers. “Yeah, I mean, the first game he played a half and got injured, and then he played this last game,” Gase said. “Nobody thought that was the reason why it’s going the way it’s going,” Gase said.
Jets surprisingly cut Le'Veon Bell after exploring trades
Read full article: Jets surprisingly cut Le'Veon Bell after exploring tradesFile-This Sept. 22, 2020, file photo shows New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell watching from the sideline near the end of the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets have surprisingly released Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The New York Jets surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le'Veon Bell on Tuesday night, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. Bell also liked a post in which someone suggested the Jets should trade him. The team also gave Bell and his agent permission to explore trades on their end.
No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst
Read full article: No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburstAlabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
The Latest: Chubb, Ekeler among Week 4 casualties
Read full article: The Latest: Chubb, Ekeler among Week 4 casualties(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)The Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT)_____8 p.m. Browns halfback Nick Chubb, who is fourth in the league in rushing, sustained a knee injury in Cleveland’s 49-38 win at Dallas. ___7:20 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is back guiding the Bills offense after injuring his left shoulder late in the first half at Las Vegas. ___6:40 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen headed to the locker room after falling on his left wrist. The high-scoring start to the 2020 NFL season continued Sunday with several games featuring lots of points and very little defense.
Full circle for Jets' Gore with facing familiar foe in 49ers
Read full article: Full circle for Jets' Gore with facing familiar foe in 49ersIt all comes full circle for the 37-year-old Gore on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, when his Jets host the team with which he began his career 16 years ago. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)NEW YORK – Frank Gore took his first snap as a pro in what seems like a lifetime ago. “I want to win, especially coming off a loss last week,” Gore said, referring to the Jets' 27-17 defeat at Buffalo. “I love Frank Gore,” said 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, who remembers watching him at the University of Miami while serving as the offensive quality control coach at Tampa Bay from 2004-05. So, to see Gore on Sunday at 37 facing the franchise with which he spent his first 10 NFL seasons might amaze some.
Saints, running back Alvin Kamara agree on 5-year extension
Read full article: Saints, running back Alvin Kamara agree on 5-year extensionNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs through drills during NFL football practice in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool)NEW ORLEANS – Saints running back Alvin Kamara agreed to a five-year extension, the club announced Saturday. The $50 million for four years puts the deal on par with the contract running back Derrick Henry signed with Tennessee in July. Kamara was due to become a restricted free agent after this season and had sat out several training camp practices while the club acknowledged they were trying to negotiate an extension. Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey, who like Kamara is a threat as a runner or receiver, signed a four-year contract extension worth $64 million last April after gaining 2,392 yards and scoring 19 TDs from scrimmage.
Washington hires Wright as NFL's 1st Black team president
Read full article: Washington hires Wright as NFL's 1st Black team presidentThe Washington Football Team has hired Jason Wright as team president. Hes the first Black person to hold this job in NFL history and at 38 becomes the youngest team president in the league. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)The Washington Football Team on Monday hired Jason Wright as team president, making him the first Black person to hold that position in NFL history. It will be called the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, with Terry Bateman spearheading the process to determine a new full-time name. Wright is the fourth former player to become a team president and does so after several years in business.
Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020
Read full article: Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) plays against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game, in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back remains adamant he can thrive in the NFL if he stays on the field. Conner understands he can't run from his resume, which includes a trip to the Pro Bowl in 2018 as well as a string of injuries that have limited his effectiveness. As long as we are professionals, we will be fine.Maybe, but the Steelers coaching staff finds itself in a tight spot, particularly at the running back spot. Maybe, the Steelers know they need more from the running game after it finished 29th in the league last season.
Court drops split-jury verdict in killing of NFL's McKnight
Read full article: Court drops split-jury verdict in killing of NFL's McKnightAn appeals court granted a Louisiana man a new trial because he was convicted by a split jury of fatally shooting McKnight during a road rage incident. Ronald Glasser's 30-year sentence and manslaughter conviction were vacated Wednesday, July 15, 2020, by the Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeal, news outlets reported. An appeals court has granted the killer of NFL player Joe McKnight a new trial because his manslaughter conviction was delivered by a split jury. Ronald Gasser's 30-year sentence and manslaughter conviction were vacated Wednesday by the Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeal, news outlets reported. Witnesses at the trial said McKnight had been weaving in and out of traffic at high speed before the shooting.
Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff
Read full article: Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoffFILE - In this Oct. 24 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Minneapolis. The Vikings have centered their offense around running back Dalvin Cook and praised him at every turn, but now the bill has come due. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, FIle)MINNEAPOLIS Dalvin Cook logged off last week from virtual team activities with the Minnesota Vikings, no longer willing to participate until he has secured a new contract. The three-year, $39 million contract Arizona gave David Johnson, who's now with Houston, might be the most realistic model. Gordon took a two-year, $8 million contract with Denver.