An independent investigation into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has determined that trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field.
Washington Redskins guard Shawn Lauvao will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a calf injury, coach Jay Gruden said Friday.
Prior to the Redskins’ practice Wednesday, quarterback Alex Smith called the trio of Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson and Jamison Crowder “crazy talented.” But through two games, the three wide receivers haven’t translated that talent into production.
Once again, the NFL has demonstrated its uncanny inability to find the sweet spot between extremes. On some of the most pressing issues the league faces, its judgment either caroms off the left pole or ricochets off the right one, as if splitting uprights is equivalent to splitting atoms.
Tom Brady has had enough of Bill Belichick. At least, that’s what an anonymous source told ESPN’s Ian O’Connor in his new book, “Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time.”
As soon as Mason Foster got home Sunday from the Redskins’ 21-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, he sat down and watched the game again. Later on, after he put his two sons to bed, the Redskins linebacker rewatched it a second time.
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Keep the head up. Be aware if the quarterback got rid of the ball. Wrap up.
Southern California trailed by 13 points in the second half, and the smallish Coliseum crowd grumbled at the prospect of an already shaky season slipping away entirely from this powerhouse program.
Miles Sanders burst through the hole, bounced off a defender trying to grab his ankles and sped up the right side for the go-ahead touchdown.
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With McKenzie Milton on top of his game, No. 16 UCF keeps rolling along.
Jake Smith threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns, helping Harvard beat Brown 31-17 on Friday night in the teams' 118th meeting.
The Chargers and Rams will meet on the field on Sunday, but both teams are trying to achieve a common goal off it - trying to reignite Los Angeles' passion for the NFL.
Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas was at practice on Friday but did not take part because of reasons of a personal nature, according to coach Pete Carroll.
The previous time he faced Oregon State, Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate rushed for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns. When he sees the Beavers on Saturday, he may have to rely more on his arm.
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An independent investigation into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has determined that trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field.
The Panthers continue to struggle with injuries, placing starting safety Da'Norris Searcy on injured reserve following his second concussion in five weeks.
No. 3 Clemson will be without starting linebacker Kendall Joseph against Georgia Tech on Saturday after the senior suffered a groin injury in practice this week.
Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo was fined $53,482 by the NFL on Friday for his hit during a play in Minnesota's tie at Green Bay last weekend.
New York Giants cornerback B.W. Webb is going to be targeted by the Houston Texans this weekend.
Atlanta running back Devonta Freeman will miss his second straight game with a knee injury, and the Falcons also will be without starting defensive end Takk McKinley when they host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
No. 3 Clemson has yet to turn in a thoroughly dominating performance.
Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense are eager to play again. They're going to have to wait an extra day.
