Football
Falcons turn to Rush as starting QB at Steelers with Tagovailoa ruled out with oblique injury
Cooper Rush will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback on Sunday at Pittsburgh after Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out on Friday with an oblique injury.
Aaron Rodgers disputes Shailene Woodley’s account of their broken engagement
AARON RODGERS is pushing back on actress Shailene Woodley's version of why their engagement collapsed in 2022. In the same interview, he said that while dating Danica Patrick, she was "depressed and not fun to be around."
The 49ers make their case as a contender with season-opening 27-7 win over the Rams
In the nearly seven months since the San Francisco 49ers last played a game that counted, they watched the Seattle Seahawks celebrate a Super Bowl win in the Niners' home locker room and the Los Angeles Rams get all the hype after an offseason that featured the addition of Myles Garrett.
Jim Leonhard bringing aggressive approach in transforming the Buffalo Bills defense
First-year Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard isn't so much of an introvert, but rather someone who prefers sitting in the background and assessing a situation before offering his two cents.
High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field.
Packers’ Jacobs pleads no contest to two misdemeanor charges, including battery
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend during which she said he threw her to the ground.
Commanders’ rookie coordinators eager to hit ground running against Eagles
The preparations are nearing an end for Washington Commanders coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones, who will make their play-calling debuts for the squad's offense and defense, respectively, during Sunday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Commanders’ Way ‘pretty sure’ he’ll retire at season’s end
Three-time Pro Bowl punter Tress Way said Thursday that he would likely retire at the end of this season.
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa leaves practice with an oblique injury
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left practice Thursday with an oblique injury.
Drew Lock stays ready for the call if he’s needed to lead Seahawks again
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock has a whiteboard next to his bed at home where he can draw up plays if he's inspired in the middle of the night.
Aaron Rodgers says ‘there’s no MAGA movement’ in political rant
AARON RODGERS on Trump: "There is no 'Make America Great Again' movement because the guy you elected hasn't done any of his campaign promises."
College sports lobbying surges over NIL legislation
A larger force than the billion-dollar college football season is pushing Congress closer to setting national criteria for the name, image and likeness system that defines how schools can pay players directly: lobbying.
Saints’ Kamara returns to practice while Jordan is ruled out for Sunday’s opener at Detroit
Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his knee during practice on Aug. 18, but coach Kellen Moore ruled out veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan for New Orleans' opener on Sunday at Detroit.
Across the U.S., ‘Friday night lights’ provide a sense of community — and, for some, a way out
Amid an ever-changing landscape, when a constant distraction sits in the palm of your hand, and the culture wars seem specifically designed to divide far more than they're designed to unite, those Friday nights and everything they represent endure.
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters.
LOVERRO: No need to toss dirt on Commanders’ grave before season begins
I'm not ready to bury the Washington Commanders this season.
Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks’ opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Seattle's season opener against the New England Patriots on Wednesday night, a potentially significant blow to the Super Bowl champions' title defense.
Packers may need to rely on Jordan Love more than usual because of unsettled rushing attack
Green Bay's Jordan Love already has established himself as one of the game's elite quarterbacks as far as Packers coach Matt LaFleur is concerned.
