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Minnesota Vikings’ playoff push leads to hard-luck ChargersVideo
CARSON, Calif. — The Minnesota Vikings realize they can’t stop to take a deep breath in the final three weeks of the regular season — not even at sea level on the sunny West Coast. With the Green Bay Packers ahead of them in the NFC North and the Los...
Mike Ditka, Mike Webster, Rob Gronkowski named to NFL’s All-Time TeamVideo
Western Pennsylvania continues to be well represented on the NFL’s All-Time Team. Aliquippa native and former Pitt star Mike Ditka and Woodland Hills graduate Rob Gronkowski were two of the five tight ends named to the team Friday. Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster was among the offensive linemen to...
Plenty of NFL QBs with pedigree should be available in 2020Video
Several quarterbacks with impressive resumes could be looking for new teams in 2020 after disappointing performances this season. The list of QBs who could be available includes guys with MVP trophies, former No. 1 draft picks and longtime starters. Eli Manning is the most accomplished of the group. The two-time...
Ravens playing their best, soaring toward No. 1 seed in AFCVideo
BALTIMORE — Seven-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda owns a Super Bowl ring and has played on several excellent teams with the Baltimore Ravens, including seven that won at least 10 games and three that reached the AFC championship game. In his estimation, the current edition of the Ravens tops...
Virginia city says Michael Vick owes $70K in unpaid taxes
HAMPTON, Va. — Former football star Michael Vick owes tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes on luxury cars that he owned in Virginia, officials said. Officials said Vick owes the city of Hampton about $70,000, the Daily Press of Newport News reported Thursday. Vick lived in Virginia after...
First Call: Antonio Brown struts his Google status, John Tortorella pouts after Pens lossVideo
In “First Call” Friday, Antonio Brown is bragging about his wild “popularity,” John Tortorella wasn’t happy after Thursday’s loss in Pittsburgh, and Rob Gronkowski is staying retired. This made his day Antonio Brown spent most of the day melting down on social media again Thursday. I simply think he has...
Jackson, Ravens beat Jets 42-21 to clinch AFC North titleVideo
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes, scurried into the NFL record book and guided the Baltimore Ravens to their second straight AFC North title and 10th consecutive victory, 42-21 over the New York Jets on Thursday night. Baltimore (12-2) took control with touchdowns on its first three possessions...
Clinton Portis, Joe Horn among former NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program
WASHINGTON — Ten former NFL players were charged in a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud the league’s health care benefit program by submitting false claims for medical equipment, including devices used on horses, the Justice Department said Thursday. The players were charged in two separate indictments filed in federal court in...
Browns receiver Jarvis Landry: Odell Beckham ‘wants to be here’Video
BEREA, Ohio — If Odell Beckham is making plans to bolt the Cleveland Browns, the flashy wide receiver hasn’t told his best friend. Jarvis Landry thinks he would know, and he doesn’t believe Beckham is going anywhere. Landry said Thursday that Beckham has given him no reason to feel he...
Roger Goodell backs Michael Vick as legends captain for 2020 Pro Bowl
The honor is still gonna be Michael Vick’s. Despite the pleas of more than 560,000 people, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell insists that the former quarterback and one-time Pittsburgh Steeler will be a legends captain at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Goodell told reporters Wednesday Vick’s troubled...
First call: Goodell on Antonio Brown’s status, Chara fights Wilson, hoops player knocks out ref
Thursday’s “First Call” looks at the NFL’s continued attempts to wait out Antonio Brown’s social media insanity. A college basketball player accidentally punches out an official. Le’Veon Bell continues to brag about his second career as a bowler. Lamar Jackson may play against the Jets after all. Tom Wilson fights...
Browns’ Baker Mayfield: rift with ex-coach Kliff Kingsbury ‘in past’Video
BEREA, Ohio — Baker Mayfield won’t forget what happened between him and Kliff Kingsbury. Some scars remain. However, it appears the Browns quarterback has forgiven one of his former college coaches. “It’s in the past,” Mayfield said Wednesday of his issues when he played at Texas Tech for Kingsbury, Arizona’s...
NFL executive recognizes ‘angst’ with interference rulesVideo
IRVING, Texas — Amid the concern and controversy over coaches challenges and video reviews of pass interference, the NFL plans a hard look at the rules adjustment instituted this season. The change was for the 2019 season only and the 32 team owners would have to ratify it again —...
First Call: Le’Veon Bell brags about bowling, Antonio Brown’s new song, potential Starling Marte trade partnerVideo
In “First Call” Wednesday, Le’Veon Bell brags about his bowling night out, Antonio Brown tries his hand at music, and a logical trade partner for Starling Marte emerges. Bell’s bowling boast Steelers Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis was renowned as a great bowler, with a perfect game under his belt....
Paul Newberry: NFL should suspend Patriots’ Bill Belichick for seasonVideo
Anyone who’s watched the New England Patriots stumble around for the past month or so surely saw this coming. With every wobbly pass delivered by Tom Brady, every disgusted look coming from beneath Bill Belichick’s hoodie, every result that went on the wrong side of New England’s win-loss ledger, it...
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson shrugs off leg injury, keeps focus on winsVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Setting NFL records and garnering MVP votes doesn’t mean that much to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is far more interested in stacking wins and getting Baltimore to the Super Bowl. Jackson stands 23 yards shy of breaking Michael Vick’s single-season record for yards rushing by...
Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he had no knowledge of filming Bengals sideline
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said neither he nor his coaching staff has watched any video footage shot by an in-house production team at the center of an NFL investigation for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline at a recent game. Belichick said during a conference...
Carson Wentz rallies Eagles past Eli Manning-led Giants in overtimeVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Eli Manning isn’t done yet. Neither are the Philadelphia Eagles. Carson Wentz rallied the Eagles from a 14-point deficit, tossing a 2-yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz in overtime to lead Philadelphia to a 23-17 win over the New York Giants on Monday night. The Eagles (6-7) snapped...
Bills gain respect despite loss to Ravens; game vs. Steelers nextVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Earning the Baltimore Ravens’ respect is one thing. Beating them proved to be another for the Buffalo Bills. It wasn’t long after a 24-17 loss Sunday when veteran linebacker Lorenzo Alexander already was looking forward to a rematch. Not next season or whenever the two are...
Browns trying not to let Odell Beckham drama wreck postseason pushVideo
CLEVELAND — Odell Beckham Jr. gave each of his Browns teammates a new pair of his signature Nike sneakers on Monday. It’s unclear if they’re Christmas presents or going-away gifts. Beckham’s gesture could not have been more perfectly timed from a personal public relations standpoint. It came amid reports over...
Reports: NFL investigates Patriots after videotaping incident at Bengals-Browns gameVideo
The New England Patriots have found themselves in another videotaping situation. The NFL is investigating the Patriots for potentially filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ playcalls during their 27-19 loss against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Diana Russini. The Patriots had a film staff on hand, but it was...
Saquon Barkley vs. Miles Sanders on ‘Monday Night Football’ puts Penn State in national spotlight
PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz is trying to lead the Philadelphia Eagles on a late run through the final quarter of the NFL season to make the first playoff appearance of his NFL career. Eli Manning is stepping back into the starting role for the New York Giants after a 10-game...
First Call: Biggest threat to Steelers playoff hopes; Browns drama continuesVideo
In Monday’s “First Call,” we look at the biggest outside threat to the Steelers’ playoff hopes. Also, drama continues to swirl around the Browns, even in victory. And a former Steeler has a huge afternoon. Titan-ic effort The Tennessee Titans were once 2-4. Now they are the biggest threat to...
Rams stay in playoff hunt, end Seahawks’ 5-game streak 28-12Video
LOS ANGELES — Jared Goff passed for 293 yards and two touchdowns, Todd Gurley ran for 79 yards and a fourth-quarter TD and the Los Angeles Rams prevented the Seattle Seahawks from clinching a playoff berth with a 28-12 victory Sunday night. Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp caught TD passes...
Tom Brady, Patriots offense show cracks in rematch with ChiefsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The defending Super Bowl champions were booed off the field at halftime after yet another lackluster offensive performance. Quarterback Tom Brady showed up at his postgame news conference with his right elbow wrapped in an elastic bandage. In between, there was a second-half rally that fell short,...
