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The NFL strenuously objects to the loss it took in court today. As expected. Following the entry of a $4.096 billion verdict in a nationwide antitrust class action challenging the pricing model of the Sunday Ticket package (which by law will be trebled, if it stands), the league has issued a statement vowing to continue the fight. “We are disappointed …

Bears open to joining unorthodox trend following NFL’s new kickoff rules originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago While kickers usually handle kickoff duty, that might change for NFL teams this upcoming season, including the Bears. “Anybody with a helmet that can kick off is always in play,” Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower told Pro Football Talk. Why? The NFL’s …

The NFL took a massive hit in the courts on Thursday, and it’s one that could affect you if you’ve purchased the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” package. A federal judge has ordered the league to pay $4.7 billion in residential class damages, and $96 million in commercial class damages at the conclusion of what has become known as the “Sunday Ticket’ …

Jury rules NFL violated antitrust laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case and awards $4.7 billion in damages originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service and has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages. The jury …

Why Olsen, Hasselbeck believe 49ers star Kittle is underappreciated originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — George Kittle receives a lot of praise for being an all-purpose tight end, but both Greg Olsen and Matt Hasselbeck believe the 49ers’ two-time All-Pro deserves even more credit than that. Olsen, the NFL on FOX analyst and a three-time Pro Bowl tight end himself, …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice, fantasy analyst Matt Harmon, and NFL writer Charles McDonald debate whether Trevor Lawrence is living up to his hype or if his expectations were too unobtainable. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Trevor Lawrence got paid …

Jun 27, 2024, 02:28 PM ET NEW YORK — Grant Potulny is leaving Northern Michigan to become the coach of the New York Rangers’ American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the hiring of the 44-year-old Potulny on Thursday. Kris Knoblauch started last season as the coach of the Wolf Pack, but …

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is 35 years old, has played 123 regular season games and suited up for 19 playoff games in his eight-year career and is feeling the wear of being a veteran in the NFL. Last offseason, amidst contract disputes, Jones held out through the preseason and the first game of the regular season. While …

It didn’t take long for Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua to establish himself as one of the premier pass catchers in the NFL. In his first two professional games, the fifth-round pick out of BYU caught 25 passes for a whopping 266 yards — and it was just a sign of things to come.  Nacua set rookie records for …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice, fantasy analyst Matt Harmon, and NFL writer Charles McDonald dive into the first year of QB C.J. Stroud and if his rookie success was a fluke or sign of more to come. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more …

Jun 27, 2024, 02:45 PM ET ST. LOUIS — Claude Julien is back behind an NHL bench as an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues. President of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday that Julien is joining coach Drew Bannister’s staff. Julien spent the past two years scouting for the Blues. The 2011 Stanley Cup-winning coach …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 27, 2024, 03:06 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. With the expectation they’ll take Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick of the NHL draft on Friday, the Sharks used Thursday to give their future star additional help. The Sharks traded up to get the 11th pick of …

Happy Thursday, everyone! John Breech is off work and potentially studying Joe Burrow’s latest fashion habits, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest, right here in the Pick Six Newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from an update …

The NFL offseason is perhaps best known for its big-name player movement. This year alone, for example, Pro Bowlers like Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley and Stefon Diggs swapped teams via trade or free agency. Just as often as blockbuster moves occur, however, spicy rumors can end up being just that: rumors. With roughly seven months between meaningful football games, it’s …

“The Duke” will remain the official football of the NFL. Wilson Sporting Goods and the league announced a multi-year extension of their long-running partnership on Thursday, which means the company will continue to make the league’s official football. Those footballs are emblazoned with “The Duke” and the signature of the league’s commissioner and they have been part of every NFL …