Fantasy sports podcast: Last-minute tips for your football draft
Got your fantasy football draft this weekend? Mine is next week. And I’m getting ready by taking advice from my main man in the business, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. In this week’s fantasy podcast, we look at the crucial fourth draft slot. Saquon Barkley, Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey appear...
Patriots safety Patrick Chung indicted on cocaine possession charge
LACONIA, N.H. — New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung was indicted in New Hampshire on a charge of cocaine possession, according to court paperwork released Thursday. A Belknap County grand jury indicted Chung, 32, on Aug. 8. Members of the Meredith, N.H., police department were called to Chung’s residence June...
XFL reveals names, logos for 8 teams ahead of league’s 2020 relaunch
The XFL has names for its eight teams, now it needs players. The league, which begins play in February, revealed team logos and names Wednesday. The teams are the Los Angeles Wildcats, New York Guardians, DC Defenders, Dallas Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, St. Louis BattleHawks, Seattle Dragons and Tampa Bay Vipers....
First Call: Le’Veon Bell weighs in on Antonio Brown’s helmet; Sidney Crosby is a ‘decade-long’ MVP
In “First Call” Thursday, Le’Veon Bell shows balance where Antonio Brown has lost his mind. More career twists for Kevin White and Derick Brassard. Sidney Crosby is a “decade-long” MVP. Le’Veon’s logic When you are looking for logic and sanity you turn to … Le’Veon Bell? Yes, believe it or...
Tim Benz: Pittsburgh eating up ‘Hard Knocks’ featuring Raiders, Antonio Brown
The ratings are in, and they are boomin.’ In Pittsburgh anyway. Look at this report about HBO’s “Hard Knocks” from ProFootballTalk featuring the Raiders and former Steelers receiver Antonio Brown. “The ratings for Tuesday night’s show in Pittsburgh outpaced the national average by more than three times. This means that...
Joan Jett, Carrie Underwood team up for ‘Sunday Night Football’ songVideo
“Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” is coming back to NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” this season, just in time for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener. A new version of the song, which brings Joan Jett and Carrie Underwood together, will premiere on “SNF” Week 1 with the Steelers visiting the...
Tim Benz: ‘The Sports Chef’s’ hilarious explanation as to why Antonio Brown didn’t pay him
Of all the antics surrounding Antonio Brown in recent months, this may be the most amusing. Better than the frozen feet, the blonde mustache and the “ugly” helmet. As we told you a few days ago, Brown is in a legal entanglement with a celebrity chef named Stefano Tedeschi. He...
First Call: Antonio Brown calls new helmet ‘ugly’; Little Leaguer rips Pirates crowd
Wednesday’s “First Call” features a potential answer as to why Antonio Brown is so bent out of shape over his helmet issue. A Little Leaguer calls out Pittsburgh Pirates attendance on live television. Baker Mayfield goes scorched earth. Starling Marte flashes his skill. And one ex-Pirate robs another. He never...
Troy Polamalu argues ‘offense vs. defense’ with Patrick Mahomes in new Head & Shoulders ad
Retired Steelers safety Troy Polamalu didn’t just make a statement with bone-crushing hits on opponents during his career. His long, flowing hair also was hard to miss. Now, there is a new NFL phenom who is turning heads with his style of play, and a mohawk that speaks for itself....
Antonio Brown practices with Raiders in certified helmetVideo
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Star receiver Antonio Brown practiced in a certified helmet with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, two days after being given an ultimatum by general manager Mike Mayock to be “all in or all out.” Said coach Jon Gruden: “He’s all in, ready to go. That’s my understanding....
Tim Benz: Antonio Brown’s latest grievance is his latest indictment
Remember all those gushy stories from Oakland in the weeks after the Antonio Brown trade? You know the ones. About coach Jon Gruden trying to get cell phone reception in the Red Rock Mountains to talk to Brown. He and general manager Mike Mayock sneaking away from a swanky reception...
Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown joins Raiders after ultimatumVideo
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Star receiver Antonio Brown returned to training camp with the Oakland Raiders on Monday, a day after being given an ultimatum by general manager Mike Mayock to be “all in or all out.” Brown took part in meetings in Napa before the team broke camp, a person...
Le’Veon Bell won’t make Jets debut until regular season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Le’Veon Bell will have to wait a little longer for his debut with the New York Jets. Coach Adam Gase announced Sunday night the star running back and former Pittsburgh Steeler will be held out of the team’s final two preseason games. “I was about 99%...
John Steigerwald: Misconceptions exist about running QBs in NFL
“Slide a little bit.” That was Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ advice for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after they played each other in a preseason game Thursday. Rodgers also said, “I love watching you play, man. That was spectacular.” He was talking about an 18-yard touchdown run by...
Raiders GM to absent Antonio Brown: Time to be ‘all in or all out’Video
Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock told disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown it’s time to decide whether he’s “all in or all out” about playing this season after losing a fight with the NFL and NFLPA over his helmet. Mayock issued a statement to reporters that the Raiders released in a...
Former Longhorns, NFL RB Cedric Benson dies in motorcycle accident
AUSTIN, Texas — Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36. Benson’s attorney, Sam Bassett, said Austin law enforcement told him Benson was killed in the wreck Saturday...
Antonio Brown moves closer to practice return for Raiders
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Antonio Brown made it through a walkthrough practice for the Oakland Raiders with no issues with his frost-bitten feet and is expected to be a full participant in practice soon for the first time this summer. Coach Jon Gruden said Saturday he thinks Brown will be...
NFL conditionally reinstates Patriots WR Josh Gordon
BOSTON — Josh Gordon’s winding career has included several second chances following a trail of multiple drug suspensions that cast doubt whether the talented but troubled playmaker would ever get on an NFL field again. He’s getting yet another opportunity. The NFL conditionally reinstated the Patriots wide receiver Friday. Commissioner...
Raiders’ Antonio Brown gives away gear, hugs during pregame warm-ups
Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown made the day of several young fans Thursday afternoon at University of Phoenix Stadium. Immediately after pregame warmups, the former Steeler trotted to youngsters standing near the front row at one of the end zones. He proceeded to sign autographs, give away his gloves and...
First Call: Chef reportedly sues Antonio Brown for nearly $40K in unpaid bills
I guess we now know why Antonio Brown was checking his bank account during those Oakland Raiders film sessions. He must’ve been looking for $40,000. And apparently, he couldn’t find it. According to ESPN.com, the former Steeler is accused of stiffing a personal chef at the 2018 Pro Bowl. Jeremy...
U mad, bro? Readers torn on Clint Hurdle, bash Antonio Brown, Penguins defense
In “U mad, bro?” this week, some fans attack Clint Hurdle. Others defend him. Antonio Brown is a target. So is Pirates management. And the Penguins defense doesn’t get away unscathed. Nick is fed up with the Pirates. “The Bucs will not be contenders until ownership agrees that a couple...
Some Patriots fans think they’ve figured out whose face is the team’s logo
John Kerry’s connection with New England just might be deeper than previously was known. The former Massachusetts senator and previous Democratic presidential nominee was briefly a trending topic on Twitter on Wednesday night. Depending on your perspective, the face on the logo for the New England Patriots may (or may...
Jets’ Le’Veon Bell wants to be No. 1 on field, in rap gameVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Le’Veon Bell was in fifth grade when he couldn’t shake music from his mind. The creative beats. The grooving basslines. The raw lyrics. He was hooked on it all, just like football. “That’s when I really realized I loved music,” the former Steelers standout said. “I...
First Call: Antonio Brown comically addresses foot issue on ‘Hard Knocks’
For those hoping that the second episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” would address Antonio Brown’s foot issue and his concern over his helmet, it did. Sort of. About six minutes into the episode, the former Pittsburgh Steelers star shows the cameras his disgusting, cryogenically burned feet. The Oakland Raiders wide...
Jaguars’ Terrelle Pryor tending to hamstring issue
Wideout Terrelle Pryor has been resting a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will miss extended time with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Pryor, 30, was held out of the team’s preseason opener Thursday at Baltimore as a precaution. He returned to practice Monday. Among the “walking wounded” who are...
