Browns’ Freddie Kitchens won’t give up play-calling after ‘bad’ lossVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Freddie Kitchens’ face was flushed with frustration, his cheeks glowing as bright as his orange hoodie. Cleveland’s rookie coach, who was surprisingly hired after a successful eight-game stint as offensive coordinator last season, was brutally hard on himself following Sunday night’s 20-13 loss to Los Angeles. He...
Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown enrolls in online classes at Central Michigan
Antonio Brown, the former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver who was released from two NFL teams in the past month, is back at school. Brown re-enrolled for four online courses at Central Michigan, where he played three seasons and is the school’s all-time leading receiver. Two of the classes began...
First Call: Steelers’ next opponent winless, too; Le’Veon Bell is bummed
In “First Call” this Monday, the next opponent for the Steelers is struggling badly, too. Le’Veon Bell is mad about Jets “haters.” Pitt alumnus LeSean “Shady” McCoy leads Chiefs. Bummed-out Bell Criticism of the Jets is getting noticed by Le’Veon Bell. That 30-14 loss to the Patriots dropped the club...
Baker Mayfield’s late interception ends Browns bid for upsetVideo
CLEVELAND — The shorthanded Browns flirted with upsetting the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams on “Sunday Night Football,” but their weaknesses haunted them in the fourth quarter of a 20-13 loss at FirstEnergy Stadium. Desperate for a touchdown in crunch time, the Browns went three-and-out during a possession starting...
Bills stay unbeaten by rallying back to beat Bengals 21-17Video
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Frank Gore scored on a 1-yard run with 1:50 remaining in rallying the Buffalo Bills to a home-opening 21-17 victory over the winless Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Tight end Dawson Knox set up the score by bowling over two Bengals for a 49-yard gain. And cornerback...
Patrick Mahomes stars again as Chiefs beat the Ravens in home openerVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs had a possession early in the third quarter when Patrick Mahomes didn’t attempt a pass. The Chiefs didn’t score. The heck with that. Next time, they came out slinging. The end result was another Mahomes touchdown pass and the Chiefs were on their way...
NFL Week 3 roundup: Brady, Patriots defense shine in 30-14 win over JetsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes and the Patriots didn’t allow a defensive touchdown for the third straight week as New England dominated in a 30-14 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead each added a rushing touchdown for...
Patrick Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs hold off RavensVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won a showdown between two of the NFL’s top offenses. The Baltimore Ravens made them work for it until the end. Mahomes threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns in another dazzling performance. Kansas City held quarterback Lamar Jackson...
NFL inactives: Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson out for Philadelphia against Lions
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without receivers Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson for their game against visiting Detroit. Jeffery and Jackson are both inactive Sunday. Jeffery, who had been listed as questionable, has a calf injury. Jackson won’t play because of a groin injury. Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was...
Antonio Brown says he’s done with NFL, takes shot at Ben Roethlisberger in Twitter rant
Antonio Brown is walking away, at least according to his Sunday morning Twitter rant against the NFL. But not without a few parting shots, including one at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The recently unemployed wide receiver posted a tweet referring to Roethlisberger’s four-game suspension in 2010 following sexual assault...
High-flying offenses to meet when Ravens visit Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes and the high-flying Kansas City Chiefs have been the talk of the NFL for months, their innovation and points-a-plenty style making them one of the league’s most entertaining offenses. They might not even be the best one on the field Sunday. That’s because for...
NFL Week 3 preview: Chiefs-Ravens to showcase dynamic QBs Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson
The battle of dynamic quarterbacks highlights the Week 3 schedule in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s a look at the schedule for Week 3. Ravens (2-0) at Chiefs (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Opening line: Chiefs by 6...
Patriots release embattled receiver Antonio Brown
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior that has overshadowed his accomplishments as one of the NFL’s most prolific receivers for...
First Call: Penn State to be featured on HBO’s ’24/7′; Antonio Brown speaks
In this week’s final “First Call,” the Penn State “24/7” details are emerging. A remarkable college football trick play. An NFL head coach bails on a news conference. Injuries are mounting in Cleveland. And Antonio Brown finally speaks. But not for long. Happy Valley `Hard Knocks` It’s true. There will...
Football Footnotes: Tom Brady rips officials in Jaguars-Titans game
During Thursday night’s Jacksonville Jaguars-Tennessee Titans game, there were so many penalties that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tweeted that he was turning off his television. I’m turning off this game I can’t watch these ridiculous penalties anymore #TENvsJAC— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) September 20, 2019 Too many penalties. Just...
Nike drops endorsement deal with Antonio BrownVideo
“Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete,” a spokesman for the shoe company told the Boston Globe on Wednesday night. Brown was accused of rape in a civil lawsuit last week. Other sponsors had dropped the Patriots wide receiver before the rape allegation, including Campbell’s, Pizza Hut and Facebook. Helmet...
Tim Benz: Jets, Dolphins are historic underdogs vs. Patriots, Cowboys
Searching for a sure thing in your NFL survivor pool? This week, it should be smooth sailing, especially if you haven’t used the New England Patriots yet. And if you have, this could be a wise week to burn the Dallas Cowboys. Because this Sunday, the Patriots and Cowboys are...
Ex-Atlanta Falcons player gets prison for molesting girl, 12
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A former Atlanta Falcons player has been sentenced to at least 12 years in prison for molesting a 12-year-old girl. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports 23-year-old Justin Kenyuno Crawford pleaded guilty Tuesday to child molestation and sodomy as part of deal that dropped other charges. The former West...
First Call: Bracing for Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown hype; Dickerson’s done; mascot battle royal?
Wednesday’s “First Call” features a Steelers fan nightmare, a magical Major League Baseball moment, two stunning NFL gambling lines, and bad news for a former Pirate. I’m not ready for this The slow burn on this topic will start to simmer over the next 48 hours or so. Former Steelers...
Odell Beckham Jr. makes return to MetLife Stadium memorable as Browns beat Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Odell Beckham Jr. had an 89-yard touchdown catch and a spectacular one-handed grab in his return to MetLife Stadium, and Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns did just enough to beat the short-handed and banged-up New York Jets, 23-3, on Monday night. Beckham, traded from the...
Patriots receiver Antonio Brown faces more allegations
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots receiver Antonio Brown’s availability again is in limbo this week with the NFL preparing to meet with the former trainer that filed a civil lawsuit accusing the star receiver of rape and sexual assault. On Monday, the NFL declined to comment on the allegations...
Tim Benz: Antonio Brown adds salt to Steelers woundsVideo
Talk about salt in the wounds. Actually, this is worse than salt in the wounds. More like lemon juice. Or vinegar. Maybe battery acid. While the Pittsburgh Steelers were losing to the Seattle Seahawks, Antonio Brown was making a positive impact in a New England Patriots’ blowout win over the...
First Call: Can Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi fix fallout from Penn State loss?; Le’Veon Bell faces the Browns
In Monday’s “First Call,” we try to figure out how Pat Narduzzi will scrub Pitt’s defeat against Penn State. You’ll get a look at the next opponent for the Panthers. Phil Jurkovec makes his season debut at Notre Dame. And why Steelers fans will have an interest in “Monday Night...
NFL Week 2 roundup: Brissett spoils Titans’ opener, rallying Colts to 19-17 winVideo
NASHVILLE — Another quarterback, another victory for the Colts against the Titans. Jacoby Brissett became the latest Indianapolis quarterback to top Tennessee, throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass to T.Y. Hilton with 4:38 left to lead the Colts to a 19-17 victory Sunday in the Titans’ home opener. Brissett had come...
Lamar Jackson helps Ravens run over Cardinals 23-17Video
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson kept the Cardinals guessing all afternoon, supplementing an effective passing attack with more than an occasional jaunt out of the pocket. Arizona never could figure out what Baltimore’s multifaceted star was going to do next. Jackson threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, ran for 120...
