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File photo from 1 January 2026: Fernando Mendoza (No. 15) in an Indiana uniform throwing during the Rose Bowl at Pasadena. It was not taken at a Raiders game and does not show his first NFL start. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same public-domain terms as the original.
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Raiders Name No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza Their Starter for Sunday's Seahawks Debut

The Raiders named No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza their starting quarterback a day after trading Kirk Cousins to Minnesota, handing the Heisman winner his first NFL start against the defending-champion Seahawks.

File photo from 6 November 2022: Kirk Cousins (No. 8) and Justin Jefferson (No. 18) in Minnesota Vikings white jerseys running together at FedEx Field during the Vikings' game against Washington. It was not taken at the trade deadline and does not show the 2026 trade. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Kirk Cousins Returns to the Vikings as the Trade Deadline Closes With Taylor Staying Put

The Raiders traded Kirk Cousins back to the Vikings for a 2027 third-round pick at the NFL trade deadline, a day after Carson Wentz's 8.9 passer rating night, while Jonathan Taylor stayed in Indianapolis and the Bengals backed out of a deal over a compensatory pick.

File photo from 23 September 2023: Malik Nabers, No. 8, in an LSU jersey during the game against Arkansas. It was not taken in the NFL and does not show the Eagles game or the Fox broadcast. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 2.0 licence as the original.
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Nabers Calls Out Olsen Over 'Bad Teammate' Label, and Olsen Answers With the Tape

Malik Nabers accused Greg Olsen of calling him a bad teammate on Fox. Olsen posted the broadcast clip and said the quote was a flat-out lie.

A generic wide receiver in red and gold turning a cornerback around by the shoulder to look at the back of his jersey under stadium lights, editorial graphic
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Mike Evans Checked the Name on Diggs' Jersey Before He Knew Who He Was Arguing With

Mike Evans turned Trevon Diggs around to read his jersey during the 49ers' win in Seattle, then explained he genuinely had not recognised him in his helmet.

File photo from 11 September 2017: Philip Rivers, No. 17 for the San Diego Chargers, in a white Chargers uniform holding his helmet on the field. It was not taken at NC State and does not show the coaching hire. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence.
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NC State Finalizing Deal to Hire Philip Rivers as Head Coach

NC State is finalizing a deal to hire Philip Rivers as its next head coach, bringing the program legend back from a high-school sideline to coach his alma mater, and his own son.

File photo from 25 September 2022: Carson Wentz in a Washington Commanders No. 11 uniform, helmet on, holding the ball and ready to throw. It was not taken at the Vikings-Bills game and does not show the Monday night performance. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Carson Wentz Posts an 8.9 Passer Rating as the Vikings Fall 23-6 to the Bills on Monday Night

Carson Wentz posted an 8.9 passer rating in the Vikings' 23-6 Monday night loss to the Bills, the lowest by a quarterback with 25 or more attempts since 2019, and Minnesota now faces a trade-deadline quarterback question.

File photo from 30 July 2025: Shedeur Sanders in a Cleveland Browns orange practice jersey at training camp, holding the ball in a throwing stance. It was not taken at a game and does not show the Saints matchup. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence.
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Shedeur Sanders Apologizes Over Saints Remarks After First Start Ends in Overtime Loss

Shedeur Sanders apologized for his pregame remarks about the Saints defense after his first start of the season ended in a 23-22 overtime loss, while Carl Granderson called the comments disrespectful anyway.

File photo from 13 December 2020: Brandon Aiyuk in a San Francisco 49ers red jersey and gold helmet during the game against Washington at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. It was not taken at the 49ers facility and does not show the reinstatement filing. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence.
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Brandon Aiyuk Files for Reinstatement and Plans to Report to 49ers on Friday

Brandon Aiyuk has filed to be reinstated from the 49ers' reserve/left squad list and plans to report Friday, forcing San Francisco to decide his future before the November 10 deadline.

File photo from 25 September 2022: Jordan Davis, No. 90 for the Philadelphia Eagles, tackling during the Week 3 game against Washington at FedEx Field. It was not taken after the trade and does not show Davis in a Jaguars uniform. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence.
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Eagles Trade Captain Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 First-Rounder

The Eagles traded team captain Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-rounder, eight months after signing him to a $78 million extension.

File photo from 6 December 2021: Bryce Young running with the ball for Alabama during the SEC Championship. It was not taken at the Panthers-Broncos game and does not show the challenged play. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 3.0 licence.
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Fan Video Challenges the NFL's Claim That Payton's Flag Beat the Snap in Panthers' 26-21 Loss

A fan video appears to show Sean Payton's challenge flag had not hit the ground before the Panthers snapped the ball, contradicting the NFL's claim that its angles proved the flag was out in time.

Two generic football players in plain unbranded uniforms tangled on the turf at midfield in a London stadium while referees converge, with yellow penalty flags and a referee's cap on the grass in the foreground, editorial graphic
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Two Players Ejected on the Opening Kickoff as Eagles-Jaguars Starts With Chaos in London

The Eagles-Jaguars game in London lost a player from each team on the opening kickoff, when a midfield fight followed a wiped-out 90-yard touchdown return.

A generic young quarterback in a plain red unbranded uniform at an outdoor postgame TV desk on a floodlit field, waving his mother up to join him as a panellist hands her a microphone, editorial graphic
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Jalon Daniels Calls His Mom Onto the Postgame Desk After His First NFL Win

Undrafted Bucs rookie Jalon Daniels won his first NFL start in Dallas, then called his mother Star onto the Prime Video postgame desk live on air.

A generic American football quarterback in a navy uniform sitting alone at a press conference podium facing rows of empty chairs while a livestream camera light glows red, editorial graphic
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Cam Ward Laughs Off Viral 'Three Minutes' Video From Titans Press Conference

Cam Ward was caught on the Titans' own livestream giving reporters three minutes to arrive, then laughed it off Wednesday and said the talk beats talk of an 0-4 start.

An American football official in a striped shirt seen from behind on a rainy floodlit sideline, facing a giant glowing stadium screen with a broadcast camera in the foreground, editorial graphic
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NFL Suspends Jeff Seeman for Two Games and Adrian Hill for One After Player Incidents

The NFL suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game for unprofessional conduct toward players on Sunday.

File photo from 17 January 2026: Miami head coach Mario Cristobal at a press conference at the College Football Playoff National Championship media day in Miami Beach. It was not taken at the Notre Dame game and does not show the disputed catch.
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Cristobal Says 'Zero Explanation' After Lofton's Catch Is Ruled Incomplete in Miami's Loss at Notre Dame

Miami coach Mario Cristobal said he got 'zero explanation' after Elija Lofton's apparent game-tying touchdown catch was ruled incomplete in the Hurricanes' 31-24 loss to Notre Dame.

File photo from October 2024: DeMarvion Overshown in his Dallas Cowboys jersey during a visit to Naval Air Station Fort Worth. It was not taken at Indianapolis and does not show the penalty. The image is a US federal government work in the public domain.
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Overshown Runs Onto Field in Sweats a Day After His $9,528 Fine

Inactive Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown ran onto the field in street clothes to celebrate a fumble in Dallas's 27-23 win at Indianapolis, a day after the NFL fined him $9,528.

File photo from September 2024: Jaylen Waddle in his Miami Dolphins No. 17 jersey standing across from Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed at Hard Rock Stadium. Waddle now plays for Denver, and the photo was not taken in the Panthers game and does not show the hit. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 3.0 licence.
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Waddle Ruled Out With Concussion After Unflagged Hit as Wilson Is Flagged for Taunting

Jaylen Waddle was ruled out with a concussion after an unflagged helmet-to-helmet hit from Zakee Wheatley, while the only flag on the play went to Marco Wilson for taunting.

File photo from January 2018: Roquan Smith at a media day during the College Football Playoff. It was not taken in the Bills game and does not show either hit.
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Roquan Smith Fined $35,822 for Two Unflagged Hits on Bills

The NFL fined Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith $17,911 twice for two unflagged plays against the Bills: a facemask on Josh Allen and a hit on DJ Moore.

File photo from September 2024: Texas quarterback Arch Manning drops back to throw against UTSA in Austin. It was not taken at the Missouri game and does not show the disputed fumble.
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Drinkwitz Says He Will Get Fined 'Until I Don't Have Any Retirement' After Texas-Missouri Officiating Row

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz bit his tongue after a string of calls went Texas' way in a 34-20 loss, saying he would be fined 'until I don't have any retirement'.

File photo from 31 October 2021: Cameron Heyward playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Cleveland Browns. It is not a photograph of the McCormick-Verse play in November 2026.
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Heyward Defends McCormick's Slam on Verse: 'If a Guy Jumps, You Can Take Advantage'

Cameron Heyward has defended Mason McCormick's body-slam of Jared Verse in Pittsburgh's 27-6 win over Cleveland, saying jumpers on kicking plays should expect to be taken down.

A generic helmeted linebacker in an unbranded red and gold uniform face to face with a bare-headed generic opponent in dark blue on a night-game sideline as referees step between them, editorial graphic
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Dre Greenlaw Suspended One Game for Headbutting Helmetless Ernest Jones

The NFL suspended 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game without pay on Monday for headbutting helmetless Ernest Jones IV in Seattle, the act the league office had him ejected for under Rule 19-2.

A generic quarterback in a plain white and navy uniform carrying his helmet and glancing back down a concrete stadium tunnel at a worker in a hi-vis vest who is turning away, editorial graphic
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Dak Prescott Confronts the Tunnel Worker Who Called the Cowboys 'Embarrassing' After the Bucs Loss

A car service driver working the AT&T Stadium tunnel called Dak Prescott's night embarrassing, and the quarterback asked staff to remove him.

AI-generated illustration: an anonymous college football returner in a dark blue jersey, seen from behind, sprinting down the sideline with the ball as teammates run ahead as blockers in a packed night stadium. It is an illustration, not a photograph of Pellicciotta or the NC State game.
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Duke's Pellicciotta Returns a Missed Field Goal 109 Yards for a Kick Six Against NC State

Duke safety Andrew Pellicciotta caught Kanoah Vinesett's short 50-yard field goal at the back of the end zone and returned it 109 yards for a touchdown to end the first half.

File photo from February 7, 2016: Troy Aikman at Super Bowl 50, during his years as a lead NFL broadcaster. A file photo from an earlier Super Bowl, not from this season and not from the October game at SoFi Stadium.
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New Report Details Aikman and Buck's Fight Over a Deal Aikman Never Saw

Dylan Byers of Puck reports Troy Aikman saw Joe Buck's secret ESPN extension as a betrayal, and that Buck apologized to the Monday Night Football team this week.

A college football coach shouting at a player on a sideline at night while a referee's flag lies on the turf nearby and stadium lights glare, generic unbranded uniforms, editorial graphic
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Georgia Beats Alabama 20-17 After a No-Call, a Sideline Dressing-Down and Fans Throwing Objects

Georgia's 20-17 win at Alabama turned on a pass-interference no-call, Dijon Lee Jr.'s late personal foul, Kalen DeBoer's sideline outburst and objects thrown at the tunnel.

An anonymous American football head coach in a headset pointing angrily while a referee in a striped shirt raises a yellow penalty flag beside him, editorial graphic
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Mike Vrabel Flagged for Swearing at Referee, Then Calls Official 'Sensitive' After Patriots Win

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel drew a rare unsportsmanlike conduct flag for swearing at an official over a holding call in Buffalo, then called the referee sensitive.

File photo from 27 October 2025: Rashee Rice in a Kansas City Chiefs red No. 4 jersey carrying the ball against Washington at Arrowhead Stadium. It was not taken at any court proceeding and does not show the bankruptcy filing. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Puts Super Bowl Ring Up as Collateral

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, listing $3.45 million in debts against $677,054 in assets and his Super Bowl ring as collateral.

File photo from 15 August 2022: Jacoby Brissett in a Cleveland Browns practice jersey, walking across a training field with his helmet in his hand. It was not taken in Arizona or Baltimore and does not show the trade. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 2.0 licence.
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Ravens Finalize Brissett Trade After Losing Both QBs

The Ravens officially acquired Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals on Friday, sending a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-rounder for Brissett and a 2027 fifth-rounder, with Arizona paying more than half his remaining salary.

File photo from 11 November 2023: Josh Simmons, wearing No. 71 for Ohio State, on the field against Michigan State. It was not taken at a Chiefs meeting or practice and does not show the incident described in this article.
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Josh Simmons Was Told to Leave a Chiefs Meeting by Reid and Mahomes, Then Apologized

Chiefs tackle Josh Simmons was asked to leave a team meeting after a back-and-forth with Andy Reid over sitting with his feet up, with Patrick Mahomes backing his coach, before Simmons apologized the same day.

File photo from 1 February 2024: Joe Milton smiling in a beanie while speaking to the media at the Senior Bowl. It was not taken at the Eagles or against the Giants. The 16:9 cropped derivative, upscaled from the 742-pixel-wide original, is offered under the same CC BY 3.0 licence.
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Eagles Bench Tanner McKee and Hand Joe Milton His First NFL Start Against the Giants

The Eagles are starting Joe Milton at quarterback against the Giants on Sunday, two days after Nick Sirianni said they were making no change, and three weeks after Milton arrived off the Cowboys' practice squad.

File photo from 14 November 2022: Jalen Hurts in his Eagles uniform at Lincoln Financial Field. It does not show the 2026 season or his calf injury. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Jalen Hurts Out for the Season After Tests Find Blood Clots in Both Lungs

Further tests gave Jalen Hurts a new diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and clots in both lungs. He will miss the rest of the season on blood thinners, with a full recovery expected.

A generic American football wide receiver in a plain red jersey with no logos, seen from behind on a floodlit sideline at night, holding a helmet and a glowing phone with a packed duffel bag at his feet, editorial graphic
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Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Texans Debut: Three Catches and One Big Hit in London

Marvin Harrison Jr. debuted for Houston at Wembley with three catches for 34 yards, taking a huge hit on his first catch as the Texans beat Jacksonville 34-31.

File photo: Sam Darnold in a New York Jets jersey at Washington in August 2018. It is not a photograph of the Seahawks' game against Chicago or the Week 9 game against Arizona.
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Seahawks Rule Sam Darnold Out for Week 9 as Fans Call It a Silent Benching

Seattle ruled Sam Darnold out for Sunday against Arizona with a quad injury, and also revealed he cracked a rib on the second play of Monday's loss to Chicago. Drew Lock starts in his place.

File photo: Jordan Love in his Packers uniform during the home game against Chicago on October 11, 2026. It is not a photograph of the Halloween costume described in this article.
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Jordan Love and Wife Dress as Blind Referees for Halloween After Lions Loss

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love and his wife Ronika Stone Love dressed as blind NFL referees for Halloween, a viral costume that mocked the officiating from the Packers' controversial Week 7 loss to Detroit.

File photo from August 2018: Sam Darnold of the New York Jets at Washington. It does not show the Seahawks-Bears game, the slide or referee Shawn Smith.
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Seahawks Referee Defends 'We Didn't See That' Calls in 34-17 Bears Loss

Referee Shawn Smith defended three controversial calls from Seattle's 34-17 Monday night loss to Chicago, saying his crew saw no head or neck contact on Sam Darnold's slide or Tory Horton's hit, and stood by the Jaxon Smith-Njigba pass interference flag.

File photo from 9 January 2022: Xavier McKinney, in a New York Giants No. 29 jersey, chases Washington running back Antonio Gibson at MetLife Stadium. It was not taken at the Lions game and does not show the fine or the officiating dispute.
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McKinney Fined $25,000 for Blasting Officials After Packers' Lions Loss

The NFL fined Packers safety Xavier McKinney $25,000 for his post-game criticism of the officials after Green Bay's 20-17 loss at Detroit, a fine McKinney says was worth it.

File photo from October 2021: Patrick Mahomes in a red Kansas City Chiefs hoodie, close up. It was not taken at the Denver game on November 1 and does not show the postgame handshake with Bo Nix. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence.
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Mahomes Handshake Rumor Spreads After Chiefs Loss: What We Know

A viral post claimed Patrick Mahomes tried to run off before shaking Bo Nix's hand after Denver's 28-24 win. CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson, who was on the field, says that is not what happened.

File photo from March 2026: Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick speaks to local media after being traded to New York. It does not show the Raiders game or Rex Ryan's radio appearance.
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Rex Ryan Tells Minkah Fitzpatrick 'Adios' After Viral 'Jets Being Jets' Comment

Former Jets coach Rex Ryan tore into safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on ESPN New York after Fitzpatrick's postgame 'Jets being Jets' line went viral, even after the team said he misspoke.

File photo from 26 September 2015: BYU players huddle at Michigan Stadium, with two officials in striped shirts in the foreground. It was not taken at the Arizona State game and does not show the disputed touchdown.
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BYU Keeps Disputed Fumble Touchdown as Big 12 Officials Face Third Week of Questions

BYU's opening touchdown against Arizona State survived two reviews on Saturday even though officials had first ruled the play dead, and Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira said the advance broke the rules.

File photo from November 2022 of C.J. Gardner-Johnson, in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform, chasing Terry McLaurin. It does not show Sunday's game in Las Vegas.
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One Spitter Walks, One Sits: Franklin Wins His Appeal as Gardner-Johnson's Ban Stands

Sam Franklin Jr won his appeal on Friday: the NFL cut his one-game spitting suspension to a $14,926 fine, so he plays against the Ravens. C.J. Gardner-Johnson's ban stands.

File photo from 13 September 2025: Week 1 action between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos. It does not show Thursday's game against Seattle. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence.
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Fitzpatrick Calls Nix's Effort 'Garbage' After Broncos Win in Overtime

Ryan Fitzpatrick used Prime Video's postgame show to question Bo Nix's competitiveness after Denver's 17-14 overtime win over Seattle, and the clip went viral.

Floodlit American football stadium sideline at night with a striped official silhouette facing a tight end and a broadcast camera in the foreground, editorial graphic
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NFL Reviewing Video of Official Jeff Seeman Appearing to Curse at Cardinals TE Trey McBride

The NFL is reviewing video of line judge Jeff Seeman appearing to swear at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride twice during Sunday's loss to the Giants.

File photo from 11 December 2019: Bill Belichick in a New England Patriots hoodie on the sideline. It was not taken at Kenan Stadium and does not show the onside kicks against Miami.
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Two Recovered Onside Kicks Wiped Out as No. 1 Miami Escapes Belichick's UNC

North Carolina recovered two straight onside kicks in the final 98 seconds against No. 1 Miami, only for penalties to erase both, as the Hurricanes held on 38-35 at Kenan Stadium.

File photo of Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. It is not a photograph of the banner flight over Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Swinney Blasts Misspelled 'Fire Novell' Banner After Clemson Beats Florida State

Dabo Swinney called a plane banner urging Florida State to fire Mike Norvell embarrassing and shameful after Clemson's 36-24 win, singling out the misspelling that dropped the R from Norvell's name.

File photo from November 2009: East Carolina fans watch a game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville. It was not taken at the Temple game and does not show the collision.
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Referee Collision Breaks ECU Freshman David Coleman Jr.'s Leg in Temple Win

East Carolina freshman David Coleman Jr. suffered a fractured fibula when back judge Jonathan Zenquis slipped and crashed into him after a kick return in the Pirates' 17-9 win over Temple.

A referee in a plain striped shirt gripping the jersey of a generic high school football player in a plain red uniform under floodlights while a second official moves in and spectators film on phones, editorial graphic
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Missouri Referee Suspended Indefinitely After Grabbing a Glendale Player in Viral Video

A Missouri high school referee grabbed Glendale receiver Joelle Rover by the jersey after a touchdown, and the state association suspended him indefinitely.

File photo from 7 September 2024: Matthew Golden of Texas carrying the ball against Michigan. It was not taken at the Packers-Panthers game and does not show the scuffle or the referee.
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Referee Holds Matthew Golden's Hand After Punch Goes Unpunished in Packers Win

Matthew Golden threw a retaliation punch at Carolina's Marco Wilson on Thursday night, saw only Wilson flagged, then had field judge John Jenkins hold his hand and follow him to the bench.

File photo from 11 September 2025: Christian Watson in Packers sideline gear. It was not taken during the Panthers game and does not show the injury or the hospital trip.
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Christian Watson Goes to Hospital Mid-Game, Then Returns to Seal a Packers Win

Christian Watson was taken by ambulance to a hospital for precautionary testing after a chest injury on a 53-yard catch, then returned to Lambeau Field and finished with eight catches for 113 yards in Green Bay's 27-19 win.

File photo of Caleb Williams in a Bears jersey during a 2025 Monday Night Football interview. It was not taken at the Week 6 game in Atlanta and does not show the Caddix cleats.
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Caleb Williams Keeps Wearing the Cleats the NFL Fined Him For

The NFL fined Bears quarterback Caleb Williams $11,941 for the visible Caddix logo on his cleats in Week 6. He has appealed, says the shoes are safer, and plans to keep wearing them, with Caddix offering to pay the fines.

File photo from December 2017: Scott Frost in UCF gear after winning the 2017 AAC Championship. It was not taken at Saturday's game against BYU.
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UCF Stuns No. 2 BYU 39-31 in Double Overtime After Chaotic Ending

UCF beat No. 2 BYU 39-31 in double overtime in Orlando after a wild finish to regulation featuring a blocked kick, a helmet-off runoff and a disputed call.

File photo from 5 December 2021: Josh Jacobs carrying the ball for the Las Vegas Raiders against Washington at Allegiant Stadium. It was not taken at Green Bay and does not show the Carolina game or the touchdown celebration.
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Josh Jacobs Says Packers Celebration Was Break Every Chain, Not a Handcuffs Mime

Josh Jacobs says the cameras caught one second of a planned gospel-song celebration after his touchdown against Carolina, and that fans read a handcuffs mime into a routine he planned with Savion Williams.

File photo from 26 October 2024: Travis Hunter in his Colorado uniform at Folsom Field. It was not taken at Wembley and does not show the Stroud interception or the denial.
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Travis Hunter Denies He Fakes Stumbles to Bait Quarterbacks After Viral Stroud Clip

Travis Hunter says he never claimed to fake stumbles to trick quarterbacks, rejecting a viral theory built around his end-zone interception of C.J. Stroud at Wembley.

File photo from 1 October 2017: Wembley Stadium in London before an NFL London game between New Orleans and Miami. Travis Hunter does not appear in this photograph; it shows the venue of Sunday's game. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 2.0 licence.
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Travis Hunter Catches a Touchdown and Picks Off a Pass in the Same Game, a First Since 2002

Travis Hunter caught a touchdown and intercepted a pass in the same game at Wembley, the first NFL player to do both since Brian Dawkins in 2002.

File photo from 15 September 2007: the exterior of UCF's on-campus stadium, now the Acrisure Bounce House, on its opening day. It was not taken at the BYU game and does not show the chants.
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Big 12 Fines UCF $100,000 Over BYU Chants and Adds In-Game Penalties for a Repeat

The Big 12 fined UCF $100,000 for discriminatory chants aimed at BYU during the Knights' upset win, and announced a new policy that can cost a team yardage or free throws if it happens again in the same game.

File photo from 13 March 2026: Jeffery Simmons in a light blue Tennessee Titans No. 98 jersey at a team photo shoot. It was not taken after the trade and does not show him in a Bears uniform.
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Titans Trade Jeffery Simmons to the Bears a Day After He Said He Would Stay

The Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears for two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder, less than 24 hours after Simmons told reporters he expected to stay in Tennessee.

File photo from 24 July 2024: Justin Tucker at Baltimore Ravens training camp in Owings Mills. It was not taken in Kansas City and does not show the Chiefs signing.
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Chiefs Sign Justin Tucker to Practice Squad as Butker's Struggles Continue

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad on Wednesday, giving the seven-time Pro Bowl kicker his first team since his Ravens release and a 10-game suspension, as Harrison Butker's misses pile up.

A placekicker in an unbranded navy uniform extending a leg toward a ball carrier in green and white sprinting past along the sideline, with a coach toppled on the ground behind them in a packed stadium, editorial graphic
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Santos Appears to Try to Trip Golden After He Flattened a Bears Coach

Bears kicker Cairo Santos stuck a leg out at Packers returner Matthew Golden seconds after Golden ran over a Chicago coach on the sideline, and no flag was thrown for either act.

File photo from October 28, 2006: South Carolina takes the field against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium for the pregame entrance. It does not show Saturday's game or the field storm.
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SEC Confirms $500,000 South Carolina Field-Storm Fine as Telander Case Stays Open

Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander appeared to swing at a South Carolina player during the post-game field storm, and the SEC has now confirmed the Gamecocks' $500,000 fine.

File photo from 13 October 2025: Caleb Williams in his Bears No. 18 jersey answering questions in a postgame television interview at Washington, a year before this press conference. It does not show the Minnesota game or Thursday's media session. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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Caleb Williams Calls Every Injury Report Wrong and Refuses to Give the Real Grade

Caleb Williams returned to Bears practice, said his hamstring injury was a serious tear, and refused to share its grade because the earlier reports were wrong.

File photo from 2022: Jalen Carter in his Georgia Bulldogs No. 88 jersey and red helmet. It was not taken at Monday night's Eagles-Cowboys game.
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Jalen Carter Faces Another Fine After Unflagged Shots at Spann-Ford on Monday Night Football

Jalen Carter struck Cowboys tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford in the face and neck after the whistle on Monday Night Football, drew no flag, and now waits on the NFL's fine process.

File photo from 29 November 2015: Tom Brady in his New England Patriots No. 12 jersey and silver helmet on the field in Denver. It was not taken at Sunday's Packers-Lions game, which Brady called from the FOX broadcast booth.
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Tom Brady Blasts Officials on Air as Packers-Lions Flags Reopen His $500,000 Fine Question

Tom Brady called two Packers roughing calls wrong live on FOX as Detroit beat Green Bay 20-17, and his dual role as broadcaster and Raiders owner puts a reported $500,000 fine in play.

File photo from 25 June 2022: Lumen Field in Seattle at dusk, the Seahawks' home stadium. It was not taken during Sunday's game against Kansas City.
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Seahawks' Friendship-Bracelet Troll of the Chiefs Draws Swifties' Backlash

Seattle celebrated its 20-3 win over Kansas City with Swift-themed posts, a friendship-bracelet photo captioned 'End Game' and a mascot in Eras Tour sparkle, and fans pushed back.

File photo: Amon-Ra St. Brown (No. 14) running with the ball against Washington at Ford Field on September 18, 2022. This is not a photo from the October 25, 2026 game against Green Bay.
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Lions Dance in Packers' Faces With No Flag as Golden's Flex Cost $11,941

Detroit's players broke into dance emotes after a game-changing offside against Green Bay with no flag thrown, days after Matthew Golden was fined $11,941 for flexing.

File photo: Drake London in a Falcons practice jersey at training camp in 2022. This photo is not from the October 25, 2026 game against the 49ers.
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Drake London Shouts at Referee After Helmet-to-Helmet Hit in Falcons' Upset of 49ers

Drake London was evaluated for a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Malik Mustapha, then shouted at an official from the sideline before returning to catch a touchdown in Atlanta's 29-20 upset of the previously unbeaten 49ers.

A football fullback in a generic scarlet and gold uniform, helmet on and face hidden, miming drinking from a small juice box with a straw as laughing team-mates celebrate around him in a floodlit stadium, editorial graphic
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NFL Rescinds Juszczyk's $14,926 Juice-Box Fine and Allows Drinking Celebrations

The NFL has rescinded Kyle Juszczyk's $14,926 fine, accepted his juice-box explanation, and said drinking celebrations will no longer be disciplined.

File photo from December 9, 2025: Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Booker at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. It was not taken at the October 8 game against Tampa Bay. Public domain, US Government.
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NFL Admits It Flagged the Wrong Team in the Buccaneers-Cowboys Game

The NFL admitted a Week 5 illegal-hands-to-the-face flag charged to Tampa Bay's Calijah Kancey was actually committed by Dallas guard Tyler Booker, and that the league office could have fixed it on the spot.

A yellow penalty flag in mid-air above a field-goal unit lined up at night in a floodlit stadium, a referee signalling a delay penalty with the ball already through the uprights, editorial graphic
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Bowles Calls Out the League's Most Flag-Happy Crew After Bucs Survive 14 Penalties in Dallas

Todd Bowles said Tampa Bay studied Alex Moore's crew all week, then watched a made 61-yard field goal wiped out by a delay penalty in a 24-16 win at Dallas.

Illustration of the Falcons' 2026 home, away and throwback uniforms, the retro set behind the controversial profile picture the team posted and then quietly replaced.
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Falcons Quietly Swap Profile Picture After Nazi-Comparison Backlash

The Falcons posted a throwback profile picture on Wednesday and spent two days getting compared to Nazi imagery. On Friday it was gone, replaced without a word.

File photo from July 31, 2023: Puka Nacua at Los Angeles Rams training camp at UC Irvine. It is used to identify the player and does not show Thursday's practice injury. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence as the original.
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Puka Nacua Leaves Thursday Practice With a Calf Injury, Listed as Limited

Rams star Puka Nacua left Thursday's practice early with a calf injury and was listed as limited; Sean McVay is expected to address the media on Friday.

File photo from October 20, 2019: San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan on the sideline during the 2019 season. It does not show Monday's game against Washington or Wednesday's press conference, where he explained Brock Purdy's viral yell. The cropped 16:9 derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Kyle Shanahan Explains Brock Purdy's Viral Yell: 'It's I Need It Again'

Brock Purdy's viral 'Hey Kyle!' yell was not anger at a late call. Kyle Shanahan explained the 15-second helmet cutoff behind it on Wednesday.

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Davante Adams Out 6 to 10 Weeks With a Ruptured Hamstring

Sean McVay confirmed Monday that Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring against Arizona and will miss 6 to 10 weeks. Poona Ford and Blake Grupe are out for the season.

File photo from August 8, 2017: Marshall Faulk at a U.S. Department of Agriculture event in Indianapolis. It is a 2017 file photo, public domain, and does not show the podcast or anything current.
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Hall of Fame RB Marshall Faulk Says He Has Parkinson's Disease

Marshall Faulk revealed a Parkinson's disease diagnosis on a podcast, caught early after hand rigidity while golfing. He is still coaching Southern.

File photo from December 21, 2021: Terry McLaurin catching a pass for Washington against Philadelphia's Darius Slay at Lincoln Financial Field. It does not show Monday's game at Levi's Stadium or his injury. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans Both Ruled Out Before Halftime at Levi's Stadium

Terry McLaurin was carted off with a left knee injury and Mike Evans was ruled out with an Achilles injury in the same first half at Levi's Stadium. What each team said, and what neither said.

File photo from September 14, 2014: Allen Bailey during his Kansas City years. It does not show his final seasons in Atlanta or anything connected to this week. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 3.0 licence as the original.
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Former Chiefs and Falcons Lineman Allen Bailey Dies at 37

Allen Bailey, the defensive lineman who played eight seasons for Kansas City and two for Atlanta, has died at 37. His family believes natural causes; no official cause has been released.

File photo from July 22, 2025: Mike Locksley at Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas, before the 2025 season. It does not show a Maryland game or Wednesday's announcement.
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Maryland and Mike Locksley Part Ways After a 2-5 Start, Abdul-Rahim Takes Over

Maryland announced Wednesday that Mike Locksley is stepping down after a 2-5 start. Aazaar Abdul-Rahim is interim head coach. The timeline, the buyout reporting and what comes next.

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McVay Says He Is 'Sick' After Settling for the Kick That Was Blocked in Overtime

Sean McVay blamed himself for a conservative third-down run that set up Harrison Mevis's blocked 48-yard kick in the Rams' 37-34 overtime loss to Buffalo.

File photo from October 31, 2021: Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by Cleveland's Jadeveon Clowney. It predates his Giants stint and does not show Sunday's game against New Orleans.
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Harris Questioned the Rotation on Sunday. By Tuesday He Was the One Released

The Giants released Najee Harris and Jihad Ward on Tuesday. Harris started Sunday, questioned the four-back rotation after the loss, and heard John Harbaugh answer him in public.

File photo from 5 October 2025 of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throwing during a game. It is a file photo and does not show Monday night's game against San Francisco or the fourth-down play. The cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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Quinn Says He Knew It Was Fourth Down as the Commanders' Viral Clip Meets a Second Bad Week

Dan Quinn denied he was confused on the viral fourth-and-2 clip against the 49ers, eight days after Washington let the overtime clock run out against the Giants.

File photo from December 24, 2017: Brandon McManus, wearing number 8, kicking for the Denver Broncos at Washington, seen through the goalposts. It is a file photo from his Broncos years and does not show the Rams or his signing. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Rams Sign Brandon McManus, Their Third Kicker in Three Weeks

The Rams signed Brandon McManus on Tuesday after Blake Grupe tore his ACL in his debut. He is their third kicker this season, and he has been out of work since May.

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Commanders Let the Clock Run Out in Overtime and Tie the Giants 27-27 Instead of Kicking

Washington reached field-goal range in overtime against the Giants, ran one more play with no timeouts left, and watched the clock expire in a 27-27 tie.

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Jim Nantz Hurt His Wrist Punching a Ball Out of J.J. Watt's Hands on Live TV

Jim Nantz punched a ball J.J. Watt was holding during the Bills-Raiders broadcast, clutched his wrist, joked it was broken and finished the game with an ice pack.

File photo from 14 March 2015: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, where BYU beat Notre Dame 28-24 on Saturday night. It does not show Saturday's game.
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Big 12 Admits Clock Error Stole Notre Dame's Last Play in 28-24 Loss at BYU

The Big 12 admitted its replay crew wrongly cleared the final play of Notre Dame's 28-24 loss at BYU, costing the Irish one last snap from the 8-yard line.

File photo from 27 October 2007: Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, home of the Oregon Ducks. It does not show the October 2026 game against Nebraska. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 3.0 licence.
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Benched Against Nebraska, Raiola Needed One Quarter to Beat Them

Dylan Raiola, benched for Brock Thomas against his former team, entered in the fourth quarter and drove Oregon 82 yards to a 17-14 win over Nebraska.

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Lanning Says Alexander Will Face No Oregon Punishment for the Iamaleava Swing

Dan Lanning said Monday that Bear Alexander will not be punished by Oregon, calling the swing a late attempt to punch the ball out, while UCLA's Bob Chesney called the play egregious and Nico Iamaleava's knee injury was reported as a torn ACL.

File photo from November 15, 2025: Byrum Brown playing for South Florida against Navy in Annapolis, before his transfer to Auburn. It does not show the Georgia game. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence as the original.
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Auburn Stuns No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Alex McPherson's Walk-Off Kick in Athens

Auburn rallied from 14-0 down, survived Georgia's late tie, and won 27-24 in Athens on Alex McPherson's 34-yard kick as time expired after a Stockton fumble.

File photo from 29 January 2026: Robert Saleh in his introductory interview as Tennessee Titans head coach. It does not show Friday's interview with the club's chief executive. The cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence as the original.
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Titans CEO Says 'We're Sorry' for the 0-5 Start and Backs Saleh Anyway

Titans CEO Burke Nihill apologised to fans for the winless start on Friday, then pledged patience with Robert Saleh and Mike Borgonzi after four straight years of firings.

File photo from 4 February 2026: the Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints. It does not show Benson's Quarterback Club speech. The cropped 16:9 derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence as the original.
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Benson Calls the Saints' 1-4 Start Not Acceptable and Names Moore and Loomis

Saints owner Gayle Benson told a New Orleans luncheon the 1-4 start was not acceptable, named Kellen Moore and Mickey Loomis, and Moore then sidestepped accountability.

File photo from February 1, 2011: official headshot of Mike DeWine from his time as Ohio attorney general, years before he became governor. It does not show the signing of the eligibility order, and the cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 3.0 licence as the original.
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Ohio Governor Gives 2022 Athletes a Fifth Year, and the NCAA President Pushes Back

Gov. Mike DeWine signed an order letting Ohio colleges play class of 2022 athletes for a fifth year. NCAA president Charlie Baker replied within hours that he cannot do that.

File photo from August 2023: Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton, wearing No. 14, in profile at Ravens training camp in Owings Mills, Maryland. It does not show the 2026 game against Atlanta. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 2.0 licence.
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Hamilton Calls Humphrey's Tua Story 'Hyperbolic' as the Podcast Version Backfires

Kyle Hamilton said Marlon Humphrey exaggerated his reaction to Tua Tagovailoa entering the game, and fans turned on Humphrey for telling it on his podcast.

File photo from 17 April 2010 by Carol M. Highsmith: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, where Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 on October 10 and a fan shoved Raylen Wilson as the Bulldogs left the field. It does not show the game or the incident.
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Alabama Takes Action Against the Fan Who Shoved Georgia's Raylen Wilson

Alabama says it has identified and taken action against the fan filmed slapping and shoving Raylen Wilson's helmet after Georgia's 20-17 win in Tuscaloosa.

File photo from 17 October 2021: Tyreek Hill scoring a touchdown for Kansas City against Washington at FedEx Field. It does not show the Miami trial. Cropped 16:9 derivative offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Tyreek Hill Found Liable on Two Battery Counts as a Jury Awards $500,000

A Miami jury found Tyreek Hill liable for two of ten civil claims and awarded his estranged wife $500,000, with the NFL's conduct review still open.

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Alaric Jackson Wins His Appeal and Will Miss One Game for Punching Bradley Chubb

Alaric Jackson's two-game suspension for punching Bradley Chubb has been cut to one game on appeal by hearing officer Derrick Brooks. He misses Arizona and returns for Las Vegas.

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Jerry Jones Slams the Table and Leaves Early as Cowboys Lose to the Winless Buccaneers

Prime Video caught Jerry Jones slamming the table and leaving his suite early, and George Pickens slamming his helmet, as Dallas lost 24-16 to the 0-4 Buccaneers.

File photo from November 20, 2022: Lovie Smith on the Houston Texans sideline at NRG Stadium during his final NFL head coaching season. It does not show Desert Ridge High School or Friday's incident. The cropped 16:9 derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 licence as the original.
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Lovie Smith Is on Video Berating Parents After a High-School Team Walkout in Mesa

A dismissed quarterback, 12 suspended teammates and a viral video of Lovie Smith confronting parents: the Desert Ridge High School row, from the Arizona Republic's reporting.

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Michigan's Zack Marshall Apologizes for Leaked Texts Criticizing Coordinator Jason Beck

Michigan tight end Zack Marshall apologized after group-chat texts criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Beck and the Wolverines' scheme leaked online.

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Hurricane Isaias Moves College GameDay Indoors as Georgia-Alabama Stays On Schedule

ESPN moved College GameDay inside Coleman Coliseum, Donald Trump cancelled his trip and tents were banned in Tuscaloosa, but Georgia-Alabama kicks off as planned.

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Drake Maye Says He Is 'Skeptical' of the Moon Landing and NASA Replies It Has the Receipts

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye told WEEI he is a little bit skeptical the US landed on the moon, and NASA administrator Jared Isaacman answered that he has the receipts.

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Stephen A. Smith Walks Back Lane Johnson Comments After First Take Mental-Health Row

Stephen A. Smith mocked Lane Johnson's mid-season retirement on First Take, was challenged on his own panel, and spent Wednesday clarifying he was attacking the Eagles' chaos, not mental health.

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NFL Investigating Referee Adrian Hill After He Berated Vikings LB Eric Wilson for Accidental Collision

Referee Adrian Hill was knocked down by an accidental collision with Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson, berated him for offering help, and the NFL is investigating.

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