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Matt Rhule wanted to draft Brock Purdy with Panthers but was ‘vetoed’

Matt Rhule claims he was overruled when he wanted to draft Brock Purdy during his time as Carolina Panthers head coach. Now the head coach at Nebraska, Rhule told reporters that he pleaded with the rest of the organization to consider selecting Purdy in the 2022 NFL Draft, but his colleagues didn’t listen. “I think Brock Purdy is an amazing …

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Stay or Go: Should Giants re-sign Sterling Shepard for 2024 season?

Since being selected in the second round of the 2016 draft, Sterling Shepard has played his entire career with the Giants, but injury issues have limited his effectiveness over the past few seasons. In the final home game of the 2023-24 season, Shepard saluted the fans, seemingly in acknowledgement that his time with the franchise was coming to an end …

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NFLPA head says 92% of players prefer playing on grass

The San Francisco 49ers’ issues with their practice fields at the Super Bowl gave the NFL Players Association an opportunity to highlight players’ desire for grass fields across the league. NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell emphasized the importance of installing grass fields, discussed modifications to the league’s gambling policy, dismissed consideration to eliminate the hip-drop tackle, and more in his …

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Super Bowl LVIII: Best commercials for this year’s game

Super Bowl LVIII is almost here! While many are anticipating what’s going to happen between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs between the lines, one of the other big parts of the game is the commercials. As the Super Bowl is annually the most-watched event or show in America, companies tend to bring out the stars and get …

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Bears season ticket prices to rise significantly for the 2024 regular season

Bears season ticket prices to rise significantly for the 2024 regular season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago In a letter to Bears season ticket holders, Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren announced that the team’s season ticket prices will increase for the 2024 season. “As part of our 2024 planning, we have spent the last few months evaluating our season ticket …

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Brian Belichick will remain on Patriots’ staff

One of Bill Belichick’s sons will remain with the Patriots in 2024. Brian Belichick, who has been with the Patriots for eight years, including the last four as safeties coach, will stay on the staff this year, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Bill Belichick exited New England after 24 years following his 4-13 season in 2023, and his son …

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Sports leagues, White House partner to drive exercise in U.S.

WASHINGTON — More than a dozen sports leagues and players’ associations, from the NFL to the PGA Tour, have promised the White House that they will provide more opportunities for people to be physically active and learn about nutrition and adopting healthy lifestyles. The White House announced Thursday that the leagues and associations are participating in the White House Challenge …

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