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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was sued Monday in Houston for sexual assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff, who is identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe, accuses Watson of misconduct in October 2020, when Watson played for the Houston Texans. She allegedly hosted Watson for a dinner date at her apartment. While in the apartment, …

Curran: Brissett brings ‘invaluable’ element to Pats offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston For now, Jacoby Brissett has silenced the faction of New England Patriots fans clamoring for Drake Maye to be the team’s starting quarterback. Brissett led the Patriots to a 16-10 upset victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. The veteran signal-caller didn’t do anything special, …

The Chargers celebrate after Poona Ford’s (95) interception sealed a victory over the Raiders. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Jim Harbaugh made a beeline toward midfield, shook Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s hand and turned right around toward the sideline. There was no extra pomp for Harbaugh’s first win as the Chargers’ coach. This circumstance called for him to duck …

LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby doesn’t know when the deal will be signed, but the Pittsburgh Penguins captain is also confident an agreement isn’t far away. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour’s North American leg Monday, Crosby said he expects to ink a contract extension before the team opens the regular season on Oct. 9. “I’m pretty optimistic it’s …

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For the second straight year, the New York Jets will open their season on Monday Night Football. And while they’d like to open with a win over a Super Bowl contender — like the team did last year in beating the Buffalo Bills — they’d prefer to do it with their future Hall of Fame quarterback playing more than just …

Patriots Report Card: Run game, secondary ace first test of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots passed their first test of the 2024 NFL season with flying colors. It was a balanced effort for Jerod Mayo’s group as it pulled off a surprise 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. There were key moments on offense, …

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will not play in the “Monday Night Football” matchup against the New York Jets. The 49ers listed McCaffrey as inactive due to calf and Achilles injuries. McCaffrey got hurt early in training camp and missed four weeks of practice before returning to the field last week. He was listed as questionable and …

For the second straight year, the New York Jets will open their season on Monday Night Football. And while they’d like to open with a win over a Super Bowl contender — like the team did last year in beating the Buffalo Bills — they’d prefer to do it with their future Hall of Fame quarterback playing more than just …

Cleveland is making an addition to their wide receiver depth one day after a dreadful offensive performance against Dallas in its season opener by signing former Kansas City wideout Kadarius Toney to its practice squad, per multiple reports.  Toney infamously came under scrutiny while with the Chiefs last season amid several high-profile drops and miscues that helped lead to Kansas …

CMC ruled out of 49ers’ season opener with calf, Achilles injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After Christian McCaffrey went through a couple of practices last week, he brushed aside any questions about his availability being in doubt for the 49ers’ 2024 NFL regular-season opener. However, the 49ers had different ideas. McCaffrey was listed among …

It’s safe to say Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is enjoying his return to the NFL. The former Michigan coach led the Chargers to a Week 1 victory Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, and on Monday’s episode of “The Herd”, the 60-year-old gushed about his new team and the culture he inherited with the L.A.-based franchise.  “After …

Watch Saleh ignore funny Shanahan stadium stair plea before 49ers-Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fiery Jets coach Robert Saleh doesn’t report to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan anymore, so the two are light-hearted frenemies ahead of San Francisco and New York’s Week 1 matchup. Shanahan stoked the flame Saturday when telling reporters he hopes Levi’s Stadium staff doesn’t …

Aaron Rodgers will make his official return from his Achilles tear on Monday, and his path to getting back on the gridiron was documented.  The New York Jets quarterback’s road to recovery from his Achilles injury will be the focus of an upcoming Netflix documentary titled, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” the streaming service announced Monday. In addition to documenting Rodgers’ Achilles …

49ers activate Williams vs. Jets, elevate two practice squad players originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Monday created depth at defensive end and safety with two call-ups from the practice squad. Defensive end Sam Okuayinonu and safety Tracy Walker III were elevated from the practice squad to be available for the team’s Week …