The NFL has now been playing regular-season games abroad since 2007. The first such game took place in London, which has hosted more NFL games than any other international city. It’s long been rumored that if the NFL were to expand beyond the United States, it would be London that got the first crack at it. According to brothers Jason …
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Capitals trade for Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 29, 2024, 01:30 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Washington Capitals’ offseason of change continued Saturday with the club getting Logan Thompson in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. Washington parted with a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 third-round pick to get Thompson in a move that …
Read More »Former No. 1 pick JaMarcus Russell removed as HS assistant after allegedly taking $74K donation and cashing it
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell’s NFL career is remembered as an infamous one. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, Russell went just 7-18 as a starter over parts of three seasons, completing only 52.1% of his passes at an average of a paltry 6.0 yards per attempt, with 18 touchdown passes and 23 interceptions. He …
Read More »Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux ‘going for Michael Strahan’s record,’ sought advice from Lawrence Taylor
New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux has a lofty goal for the 2024 season. Well, really for every season. He wants to become the NFL’s all-time single-season sack leader, taking down the mark held by a former Giants legend. “We’re just going to start this off, if you were wondering, I’m going for the record — so don’t ask,” …
Read More »Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes skirts NFL rules again, this time with secret Coors Light commercial for time capsule
Active NFL players are prohibited from promoting alcohol. That hasn’t stopped Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, arguably the most recognizable face of the league, from skirting the rule in recent years. Now the reigning Super Bowl champion is at it again, filming a new Coors Light commercial … that will be buried in a time capsule, only to be …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk: If I’m not with Niners, I’d say probably Commanders or Steelers
The current expectation is that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will be playing for the 49ers in 2024, but he has thought about what other options might be in play. Aiyuk met with the 49ers this week and a report said that the meeting ended with both sides saying they were not looking for a trade ahead of the season. Aiyuk …
Read More »Rich Paul’s message to teams about Bronny James could be a sign of things to come for the NFL
There have been plenty of takes and comments about the decision of the Los Angeles Lakers to draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. Here’s one that is relevant to the NFL. Agent Rich Paul reportedly told other teams not to draft Bronny James, explaining that if they did he’d play in Australia. While there’s no Australian equivalent for …
Read More »July 31 is the next key date in the Sunday Ticket litigation
It went from being largely ignored to the biggest story in sports — even if many media outlets continue to downplay or ignore it. The NFL, ordered to pay $4.696 billion in the Sunday Ticket class action. Which under federal antitrust law becomes $14.088 billion. The litigation is far from over. There will be multiple appeals. The magnitude of the …
Read More »Bo Nix favored over Zach Wilson, Jarrett Stidham to start Week One for Broncos
The Broncos drafted quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick thinking he’s their quarterback of the future, but he may already be their quarterback of the present as well. Nix is the betting favorite to take the first snap for the Broncos in their Week One game against the Seahawks. In the three-way quarterback competition in Denver, Nix is …
Read More »Day 1 on NHL draft at Sphere ‘a really cool experience’
Jun 29, 2024, 12:46 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Incredible. Amazing. Unreal. That was the consensus Friday about the opening night of the NHL draft as the $2.3 billion Sphere wowed draft picks, general managers and fans. The vibrant 18,000-seat building that is made up of a curving 270-degree screen that boasts 16k resolution LED panels wrapping around its orb-like …
Read More »Chiefs, Hallmark teaming up for new movie ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story’
In the upcoming Hallmark Channel/Chiefs collaboration “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” Derrick and Alana’s relationship depends on whether “a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.” (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) The Hallmark card-esque love story of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and musical artist Taylor Swift has now inspired an actual, …
Read More »Aiyuk admits he’s taking 49ers contract negotiations ‘personal’
Aiyuk admits he’s taking 49ers contract negotiations ‘personal’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Football is a business, and Brandon Aiyuk is learning that quickly as he negotiates a contract extension with the 49ers. As the star wide receiver seeks a lucrative payday, Aiyuk revealed during a recent interview on “The Pivot” podcast how he’s handling the back-and-forth with …
Read More »2024 NHL draft Round 1 reaction: Smart picks, best remaining
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 29, 2024, 12:05 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. That was one interesting first round of the NHL draft …
Read More »Aiyuk would love Daniels reunion on Commanders if 49ers talks fail
Aiyuk would love Daniels reunion on Commanders if 49ers talks fail originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk loves playing for the 49ers. But as contract negotiations between the star wide receiver and the NFL team that drafted him continue, Aiyuk wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to play elsewhere with one of his close friends should talks with …
Read More »St. Louis Blues acquire veteran center Alexandre Texier
Jun 28, 2024, 09:46 PM ET The St. Louis Blues acquired veteran center Alexandre Texier from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. After the deal, the Blues immediately signed Texier to a two-year contract extension worth $4.2 million. The deal for Texier — originally drafted by Columbus, No. 45 overall, in …
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