Browns’ Odell Beckham Jr. fined for fighting, questions NFL’s system
BEREA, Ohio — Odell Beckham Jr. would rather not fight. That doesn’t mean he won’t. Cleveland’s star receiver was fined an undisclosed amount by the NFL for his heated skirmish last week with Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who appeared to choke Beckham after throwing him to the ground. Beckham and...
NFL Week 5 preview: Packers, Cowboys look to bounce back from 1st lossesVideo
Even with both teams losing last week — the Packers’ defense showed little, and the Cowboys’ offense showed even less — this is a juicy matchup. It almost always seems to be. The Packers have won seven of the past eight in this series, with Dallas’ victory coming during a...
Russell Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks hold off Rams 30-29Video
SEATTLE — Russell Wilson threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Chris Carson on fourth-and-goal with 2:28 remaining to give Seattle the lead, Greg Zuerlein missed a 44-yard field goal with 11 seconds left and the Seahawks held on for a wild 30-29 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday...
First Call: Ex-Pirate Charlie Morton is postseason star; Marc-Andre Fleury wins Vegas opener
In “First Call” Thursday, another postseason ex-Pirate moment. Marc-Andre Fleury’s 2019 is off to a good start in Vegas. Jon Gruden is mad about Vontaze Burfict’s suspension. Clutch Chuck Former Pirate Charlie Morton already has a World Series Game 7 win to his credit. He did that for the Houston...
Longtime Cardinals owner William V. Bidwill dies at 88Video
TEMPE, Ariz. — William V. Bidwill, who owned the NFL’s Cardinals franchise in three cities, has died. He was 88. The team announced that Bidwill passed away Wednesday. A cause of death wasn’t immediately given. “Our dad passed away today the same way he lived his life: peacefully, with grace,...
Browns go from second-guessed to 1st place in AFC NorthVideo
CLEVELAND — The Browns heard the criticism. They took some of it to heart, ignored the rest and changed the narrative. Second-guessed one week. First place the next. Living up to the extreme hype and expectations that escorted into this season, the Browns put it all together on Sunday during...
NFL suspends Raiders’ Vontaze Burfict for rest of seasonVideo
Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict was suspended Monday for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle that is the most severe punishment in NFL history for an on-field infraction. Burfict will miss the final 12 games of the season and any...
First Call: Rutgers may be interested in Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi as new coach
Monday’s “First Call” features a potential new job for Pat Narduzzi. Feuding Ravens. And maybe the MLB play of the year. Narduzzi in New Jersey? Here’s an interesting one. Pitt Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi’s name has come up as a candidate for the Rutgers coaching job. The Scarlet Knights fired...
NFL Week 4 roundup: Patriots hold off Bills to remain unbeatenVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins forced Buffalo’s fourth turnover by intercepting backup Matt Barkley’s pass with 1:27 remaining to seal New England’s 16-10 win over the Bills on Sunday. J.C. Jackson had two interceptions and blocked a punt, which was returned 11 yards by Matthew Slater for...
Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb help carry Cleveland Browns past Ravens, 40-25Video
BALTIMORE — Finally fulfilling preseason expectations, Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns posted a signature win against a longtime nemesis. Mayfield threw for 342 yards and a touchdown, Nick Chubb ran for a pivotal 88-yard score and the Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens 40-25 Sunday to earn a share of...
Couple married during halftime of Bills-Patriots gameVideo
Two Buffalo Bills super fans were married on the field during the halftime of the Bills - New England Patriots game. After the Bills became the first team to put up points in the first half against the Patriots this season and went into the locker room trailing 13-3, the...
NFL Week 4 Inactives: Lions cornerback Darius Slay, Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower out
The Detroit Lions will be without two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay when they take on Patrick Mahomes and the high-powered Kansas City Chiefs. Slay was ruled out of Sunday’s game in Detroit with a hamstring injury, delivering a blow to the Lions’ chances at slowing down one of the...
NFL’s Week 4 features 3 important early-season divisional matchups
Three important early-season divisional matchups highlight Week 4 of the NFL schedule. Undefeated after three games, the Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots in the AFC East. Tom Brady pretty much has owned the Bills throughout his two decades as New England’s quarterback, with his 30 career wins the...
Antonio Brown set to file 9 appeals with NFL to recoup $61M, report says
Looks like Antonio Brown is set to break another NFL record. According to league sources — via ESPN’s Adam Schefter — the former Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raidersand New England Patriots wide receiver could become the first player in NFL history to file nine grievances and appeals at one time. The...
Finally, Browns vs. Ravens has something at stake
BALTIMORE — Since their return to the NFL in 1999 as the reincarnation of the Browns, underachieving Cleveland has sought to play the spoiler role against the franchise Art Modell took from the city to start anew in Baltimore. Finally, when the Ravens and Browns meet Sunday, the stakes are...
Panthers’ Cam Newton says he needs ‘time away from game’ to heal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said he plans on taking “time away from the game” because of a mid-foot sprain that has bothered him since the third preseason game. Newton said in a 15-minute video blog released Friday night he probably shouldn’t have tried to play through the...
Antonio Brown’s fall as fast as his rise in NFLVideo
Antonio Brown’s unraveling happened nearly as quickly as his rise in the NFL. One of the most prolific receivers for a decade, the four-time All-Pro got dumped by three teams in 6 1/2 months. The New England Patriots released him last week after a second woman in 10 days accused...
Ex-Pitt DB Avonte Maddox ‘going well’ after scary collision in Eagles’ win at Green BayVideo
Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox was diagnosed with a concussion and neck injury, the team announced Friday. The former Pitt defensive back is back home and undergoing further testing after being carried off the field on a stretcher against Green Bay on Thursday night. Packers running back Jamaal Williams also suffered...
Jennifer Lopez, Shakira sharing Super Bowl stage
Super Bowl LVI looks to be a ladies night … at least during the halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV halftime show, according to nfl.com. They are, understandably, excited. They weigh in with these statements on nfl.com: “Ever since I saw Diana...
First Call: Antonio Brown gets into Twitter spat with Eric Weddle
Friday’s “First Call” features another Antonio Brown Twitter spat. A major rules change to basketball may be coming. And we’ve found the ugliest sports fan tattoo of all time. Which is to say, we have found the best sports fan tattoo of all time. Cat fight! Former wide receiver Antonio...
NFL Week 4 previews: AFC North heats up with Browns-Ravens; unbeaten Patriots, Bills square off
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Opening line: Ravens by 4 Series record: Ravens lead 30-10 Notes: Browns split with Ravens last season, but are 3-19 vs. Baltimore since 2007. … Browns QB Baker Mayfield has struggled, completing just 56.9 percent of passes (63.8 as rookie) with three TDs and five interceptions....
Eagles hold on to beat Packers; Avonte Maddox taken off on stretcherVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Nigel Bradham picked off Aaron Rodgers’ pass in the end zone with 20 seconds left, Jordan Howard gashed Green Bay for his second career three-touchdown game and the Philadelphia Eagles ended a two-game losing streak with 34-27 victory over the Packers on Thursday night. Howard finished...
First Call: Video of alleged Antonio Brown furniture toss emerges; Gerrit Cole’s K record
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” video emerges of the alleged furniture-tossing incident involving Antonio Brown. Also, Brown is not getting paid by the New England Patriots. Gerrit Cole is a strikeout machine. And the Pirates help start a party in Washington. Video emerges A television station in Miami aired video of...
First Call: Did Tom Brady and Bill Belichick want to keep Antonio Brown?Video
Tuesday’s “First Call” shows us that the decision to cut Antonio Brown may not have been entirely popular with all of the New England Patriots. Is Jalen Ramsey playing sick? Austin Meadows keeps impressing in Tampa. Lobbying for A.B.? The knee jerk reaction from many in Pittsburgh — including me...
Mitchell Trubisky finally delivers as Bears stifle Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. — Mitchell Trubisky threw his first three touchdown passes of the season, all to Taylor Gabriel in the second quarter, to finally get the Chicago Bears’ offense going and build a big lead that held up to beat the Washington Redskins, 31-15, on Monday night. Trubisky lit up...
