Terrelle Pryor says he ‘stared death in the eye’ in hospital after stabbing
Terrelle Pryor declared he “was coded twice” before medical personnel brought him back to life while tending to the injuries he sustained from a Saturday morning stabbing on Pittsburgh’s North Side. TMZ shared a social media post Tuesday afternoon from the free agent NFL receiver that showed a full-body shot...
Carolina Panthers fire coach Ron Rivera after nine seasonsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Ron Rivera era has come to an abrupt end in Carolina. The Panthers fired their all-time winningest coach with the team on a four-game losing streak and headed to its third non-playoff season in four years. “I believe this is the best decision for the long-term...
NFL selects finalists for All-Time Team at DB, special teams
Career interceptions leaders Paul Krause, Emlen Tunnell and Rod Woodson are among 30 defensive backs who are finalists for the NFL’s All-Time Team. The league on Monday revealed 16 cornerbacks, 14 safeties and 12 special-teams players as finalists. They will be pared down to seven cornerbacks, six safeties, two kickers,...
Time to Bill-ieve? Buffalo in thick of AFC playoff raceVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It was only a few weeks ago when the Buffalo Bills had a 7-3 record, and quarterback Josh Allen acknowledged he and his teammates had taken a peek at the playoff picture. “I wouldn’t say we’ve started talking about it, but you do want to keep...
With latest upset win, Dolphins are an upbeat 3-9 teamVideo
DAVIE, Fla. — The young Miami Dolphins fan gleefully bounding down the stadium ramp minutes after her team’s scintillating comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles shouted the same thing over and over in astonishment. “We never win!” she screamed with a grin. “We deserve this! We never win!” Lately that’s...
Brady has frustrating night as Patriots fall to Texans 28-22Video
HOUSTON — Tom Brady was hit, hurried and harassed by the Houston Texans on Sunday night in a loss that kept the New England Patriots from becoming the first AFC team to clinch a playoff spot. Deshaun Watson threw three touchdown passes and had the first TD reception of his...
Andy Dalton returns, leads Bengals to 1st win, 22-6 over JetsVideo
CINCINNATI — Back from a three-week exile, Andy Dalton had more of a swagger in practice, as though he was out to prove something. “He had a chip on his shoulder all week,” running back Joe Mixon said. Dalton returned from one of the lowest points of his nine-year career...
Ravens outlast 49ers on Tucker’s walk-off field goalVideo
BALTIMORE — Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defense could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their franchise-record eighth straight win. Jackson weathered miserable conditions to run for 101 yards, and Justin Tucker kicked a tiebreaking 49-yard field goal as time expired to give...
Ex-Jeannette, Ohio State star Terrelle Pryor stabbed in Pittsburgh, faces charges
An alleged physical fight between Terrelle Pryor and his girlfriend ended with the former NFL player stabbed in the chest and both facing charges, according to the criminal complaints filed against the pair. Pryor underwent surgery Saturday and is expected to survive, according to a family friend. He is charged...
Bills’ win over Cowboys could be biggest since Jim Kelly eraVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen had a predicable reply when someone asked him if the Buffalo Bills’ thorough dismantling of the Dallas Cowboys in a Thanksgiving showcase was a signature win for a rising team. “Just No. 9,” the quarterback said Friday, referencing the Bills’ win total this season....
Cardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended for betting on NFL games
NEW YORK — Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw was suspended through at least the end of the 2020 season for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player has been banned for gambling. The little-known Shaw hasn’t played for...
Bills beat Cowboys, solidify hold on AFC wild-card spotVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — John Brown became the first Buffalo receiver to throw a touchdown pass, and the Bills went on to beat the Dallas Cowboys, 26-15, on Thursday. Bills quarterback Josh Allen ran for a touchdown and threw a TD pass to Cole Beasley, who had 110 yards receiving in...
Trubisky’s 3rd TD pass lifts Bears to win over Lions
DETROIT — Mitchell Trubisky started and closed strong to overcome some shaky decisions and plays in between to keep the Chicago Bears in the NFC playoff picture. Trubisky threw a go-ahead, 3-yard touchdown pass to David Montgomery with 2:17 left, lifting Chicago to a 24-20 win over the slumping Detroit...
NFL’s goal of 100 million volunteer minutes already reached
The NFL apparently underestimated Americans’ eagerness to volunteer. As part of its centennial season celebration, the league sought 100 million minutes of volunteerism from its fans through Huddle for 100. With folks across the nation giving 100 minutes of their time to community initiatives, that goal already has been reached....
Freddie Kitchens says Browns need to beat Steelers more to renew rivalry: ‘We’ve got to do our part’Video
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns are 1-0 against the Pittsburgh Steelers with Freddie Kitchens as their coach. They are 59-75-1, including 0-2 in the playoffs, all time against the Steelers, but they’re only 7-34-1 (0-1 in the postseason) since the expansion era kicked off in 1999. So Kitchens believes...
Browns CB Denzel Ward expects Steelers rematch to be ‘heated game’Video
Most Cleveland Browns players resisted delving into the psychological aspects of their upcoming visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers immediately after they routed the Miami Dolphins, 41-24, on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. But Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward didn’t conceal his mental approach to Sunday’s rematch between the Browns (5-6) and...
Lamar Jackson, Ravens playing nearly flawless footballVideo
BALTIMORE — Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Baltimore Ravens’ seven-game winning streak and the stellar play of Lamar Jackson is how easily the team and its quarterback have steamrolled several of the best teams in the NFL. The defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams, playing at home on...
Lamar Jackson stellar again as Ravens rout RamsVideo
LOS ANGELES — Lamar Jackson added another argument to his Most Valuable Player case in his “Monday Night Football” debut, leading the fearsome Baltimore Ravens to another blowout win. Jackson matched his career high with five touchdown passes and ran for 95 yards in another splendid all-around performance, and the...
Jets sign linebacker Wyatt Ray, grandson of Nat King ColeVideo
NEW YORK — Wyatt Ray is getting another chance to be a big hit in the NFL. The New York Jets signed the linebacker with famous musical bloodlines to the practice squad Monday. Ray is the grandson of the late Nat King Cole and nephew of the late Natalie Cole....
Steelers’ Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Jack Lambert finalists for NFL All-Time Team
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Joe Greene, Jack Ham and Jack Lambert are among the finalists on defense for the NFL’s All-Time Team. The league Monday revealed 24 linebackers, 18 defensive ends and 16 defensive tackles for the squad. A 26-member voting panel is making the choices, with 12 LBs, seven DEs...
Eagles G Brandon Brooks confirms anxiety forced him from gameVideo
Brandon Brooks confirmed a Philadelphia Inquirer report that he left the Philadelphia Eagles’ 17-9 loss Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks early because of symptoms related to anxiety. The Pro Bowl right guard had missed two games with the Eagles because of his condition, but that was three seasons ago. He...
Browns emerge from chaos with playoff shot entering Steelers gameVideo
CLEVELAND — The controversy-around-every-corner Browns emerged on the other side of the helmet-swinging Myles Garrett maelstrom a more connected team. They bonded during a week loaded with suspensions, appeals, fines and outside noise by playing an incident-free game Sunday. There was no drama, no ejections, no glittery watches, illegal cleats...
Winless Bengals bench rookie Ryan Finley, go back to Andy DaltonVideo
CINCINNATI — With the season slipping away, the Bengals are turning back to Andy Dalton to try to get that elusive first win. Coach Zac Taylor announced Monday that Dalton was returning as the starting quarterback, ending a three-week experiment with rookie Ryan Finley running the offense. Finley completed only...
Redskins QB Dwayne Haskins misses final play while taking selfies with fansVideo
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins scored his first win as an NFL quarterback, but missed his final play because he was celebrating by taking selfies with fans in the stands. Haskins thought the game was over and took several snaps with jubilant fans in the front row. The Redskins held...
49ers start 3-game gauntlet with 37-8 win over PackersVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo threw two long touchdown passes and the San Francisco harassed Aaron Rodgers all night, leading the 49ers to a 37-8 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Garoppolo connected on a 42-yard touchdown strike to Deebo Samuel in the second quarter and a...
