Rob Gronkowski promotes CBD, hints about possible NFL return
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced at a news conference Tuesday that he is becoming an advocate for CBD and partnering with a company that produces CBD pain products. He said he walked away from football because he had to give his body a chance to recover....
Carrie Underwood previews revamped ‘Sunday Night Football’ theme song
Carrie Underwood teased fans and football junkies with a short clip of the revamped “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” theme song for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” Underwood posted the 16 seconds clip to Instagram on Monday. View this post on Instagram Tune in September 8th! @JoanJett @SNFonNBC A post...
How Antonio Brown is turning helmet saga into another payday
Oh to be Antonio Brown. Even when he loses, he wins. Sure, the Oakland Raiders wide receiver and former Pittsburgh Steelers star lost his second and final appeal to the NFL and the players’ union to wear his now-banned favorite helmet, but he’s going to profit handsomely because of it....
Andrew Luck finds cost of football too pricey to keep playing with Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Luck was unique. He loved football. He loves life even more. So when the 29-year-old Luck thought another long, laborious comeback journey jeopardized his future, he believed walking away from the sport and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars was the only logical choice. “For the last...
Redskins name Case Keenum as Week 1 starting quarterback
ASHBURN, Va. — Case Keenum, Colt McCoy and Dwayne Haskins entered training camp in consideration for the Washington Redskins’ starting quarterback job. Keenum won the job, with coach Jay Gruden saying Sunday the veteran would start Week 1 at the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s not that Keenum dominated during his first...
John Steigerwald: Andrew Luck has perspective many adult male NFL fans lack
Good for Andrew Luck. He has had enough of football and officially announced his retirement at a news conference Saturday. Lots of Indianapolis Colts fans took it personally and booed him as he was walking off the field that night. Many of the boos came from grown men wearing jerseys...
Report: Raiders’ Antonio Brown loses 2nd helmet grievance
ALAMEDA, Calif. — When the Oakland Raiders went through warmups and drills Sunday before practice, wide receiver Antonio Brown was present, accounted for and wearing a helmet. Brown, who was traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, has been working with the NFL and going through proper channels in...
Oft-injured Colts QB Andrew Luck, 29, announces retirement
INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age...
First Call: A tremendous Sidney Crosby story; NFL teams play on 80-yard field
Friday’s “First Call” features a “Sid-sational” story about the Penguins captain. “Hard Knocks” will have a field day with that Canadian preseason game field fiasco. And Gritty the mascot has become weaponized. Just who he is Here is a clip about Sidney Crosby that has been making the rounds on...
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...
