Nick Foles signs with Lululemon as ambassador
Yoga and athletic wear company Lululemon is getting into the football business. Lululemon on Tuesday announced that Nick Foles, former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, currently testing the free market, is the company’s ambassador for its menswear line. It’s the company’s first relationship with a NFL player. Foles tweeted the news, “I’m...
‘Arrow’ pointing up for former Central Valley star WR Robert Foster
Unlike a year ago, Robert Foster has some clarity about his NFL future. Foster, the former Central Valley star wide receiver, emerged as one of the unlikely success stories in the NFL last season, and the Buffalo Bills are hoping he can build on his progress in 2019. Last week...
Analysis: Replacing Jason Witten with Pat McAfee on ‘Monday Night Football’ is right move
Let’s hope the “Monday Night Football” decision makers learned a lesson from the Jason Witten fiasco. Last week it was announced that Witten was going to leave the broadcast booth to go back to the Dallas Cowboys. I have to admit, as much as Witten struggled with the job, I...
5 defensive players and kicker get franchise tags
NEW YORK — Five defensive players, all premier pass rushers, and 49ers kicker Robbie Gould, were given franchise tags by their teams before Tuesday’s NFL deadline. Ends DeMarcus Lawrence of Dallas and Frank Clark of Seattle, linebackers Dee Ford of Kansas City and Jadeveon Clowney of Houston, and DT Grady...
Eagles Super Bowl hero Nick Foles expected to sign with Jaguars
INDIANAPOLIS — The only Eagles quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl is bound for Jacksonville when NFL free agency opens March 13, according to NFL sources with knowledge of the situation. A market for Nick Foles outside of Jacksonville has not developed, and though nothing is certain until it...
Nick Bosa healthy again, following dad and brother into NFL
INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Bosa found himself in the news again last week when Zion Williamson sprained his right knee in the opening minute against North Carolina. The sight of his left shoe tearing apart and Williamson grabbing his right knee unleashed feverish debate over whether Duke’s freakish freshman forward should...
Heisman winner Kyler Murray measures up at NFL CombineVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyler Murray might not show off his arm or his legs at the NFL Combine, but Thursday he assuaged colossal concerns about his size. The Heisman Trophy-winning dual-threat quarterback and speedy outfielder from the University of Oklahoma checked in at just over 5-foot-10 and 207 pounds with a...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft enters ‘not guilty’ plea in prostitution case
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft officially entered a “not guilty” plea in his criminal case for soliciting prostitutes in Florida. “The defendant Robert Kraft hereby pleads not guilty to all charges and requests a non-jury trial in the above-styled cause,” according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports. Police...
Jason Witten rejoining Cowboys after year as broadcasterVideo
FRISCO, Texas — Jason Witten said the hardest thing about deciding to retire nine months ago was leaving football without winning a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys. The 36-year-old tight end is giving it another shot. Witten announced Thursday he is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Cowboys...
First call: Mike McCarthy goes off on high school refs; IUP forgets uniforms
In “First Call” on Thursday, Mike McCarthy is getting shamed for his actions at a high school basketball game, Justin Houston is on the trade block and the IUP men’s basketball team had to play a game wearing an opponent’s uniforms. Mad Mike Mike McCarthy has been fired as Packers...
Eagles won’t tag QB Nick Foles, who will become free agentVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Foles rejuvenated his career in Philadelphia. Now he wants to turn his success into an NFL starting job, and the Eagles intend to give him that chance. General manager Howie Roseman told reporters Wednesday the team will not use the franchise tag on Foles, making him a...
Upon further review, NFL’s replay system could remain intact
INDIANAPOLIS — John Mara hears the cries to change the NFL’s replay system. He doesn’t think it has the votes. After the New York Giants owner emerged from the competition committee’s annual meeting in Indianapolis, Mara told a handful of reporters he doesn’t anticipate significant changes coming to the system,...
Broncos RB Lindsey an inspiration for NFL Combine snubs
More than 330 of college football’s finest players are gathering in Indianapolis this week for the NFL’s annual combine, where they will be poked and prodded, timed and tested, quizzed and questioned. Not all the players who will get drafted in April are on the invite list. The combine simply...
People are taking selfies outside spa where Patriots owner Robert Kraft was busted
The massage parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and 24 others, including a Pittsburgh man, were busted in a prostitution sting is now attracting gawkers taking photos and selfies. Patriots haters and other curious onlookers stopped by the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla. recently to...
Authorities: Robert Kraft visited parlor for sex on day of AFC Championship game
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited a Florida massage parlor for sex acts the night before and the morning of last month’s AFC Championship Game, which he attended in Kansas City, authorities said Monday in documents charging him with two misdemeanor counts of soliciting...
PPG to paint parts of new Raiders stadium in Las VegasVideo
PPG is now the official paint of the Oakland Raiders. That’s right Steelers fans: Oakland Raiders. Let that sink in. PPG announced Monday it has reached a multiyear corporate marketing agreement with the Raiders, who are scheduled to move to Las Vegas in 2020. As part of the marketing agreement,...
Tim Benz: Penalties to Patriots owner Robert Kraft can’t extend to field
Few hate the Patriots more than Steelers fans do. OK. Maybe Steelers players, coaches and management. But outside of the 412 and 724 area codes, the list is scant. One of those who qualifies, though, may be Bart Scott. Having played for both the Jets and Ravens in his career,...
Spotlight now on Goodell and how he might discipline Patriots owner Kraft
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has wide-ranging powers to discipline teams, coaches, players and, yes, owners. Pending the completion of police investigations in Florida — and likely a league inquiry as well — Goodell could punish New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for being charged with two counts of soliciting a...
Goodell has wide-ranging powers to fine or suspend Kraft
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has wide-ranging powers to discipline teams, coaches, players, and, yes, owners. Pending the completion of police investigations in Florida — and likely a league inquiry as well — Goodell could punish New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for being charged with two counts of soliciting a...
Patriots owner Kraft denies charges of soliciting prostitute
JUPITER, Fla. — Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in Florida, police said Friday. The 77-year-old Kraft denied any wrongdoing. The case comes amid a crackdown...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged with soliciting prostitution in Florida
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution after he was twice videotaped paying for a sex act at an illicit massage parlor, police in Florida said Friday. Jupiter police told reporters Friday that the 77-year-old Kraft hasn’t been arrested. A warrant will be...
Chiefs turn to Spagnuolo to shore up sieve-like defenseVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Steve Spagnuolo spent much of his year out of coaching making the 45-minute drive from his home in Philadelphia to the headquarters of NFL Films in Mount Laurel, N.J. Spagnuolo had finished a tour as the interim coach of the New York Giants and missed out...
Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL
NEW YORK — With a public hearing looming and the threat of owners and league officials facing depositions, the NFL settled collusion cases brought by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. The league, about to celebrate its 100th season, faced criticism from all sides thanks to the protest movement started by...
Mike Preston: Longtime Ravens QB Joe Flacco leaves behind a strong legacy
Shortly after the Ravens lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round, head coach John Harbaugh gave Joe Flacco the ultimate compliment when he called him the best quarterback in Ravens history. To some, that might not have meant much because the Ravens have only been here...
Ravens reportedly agree to trade Joe Flacco to Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Joe Flacco has gone from Denver Broncos tormentor to savior. The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade the veteran quarterback to the Broncos in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, a person with knowledge of the agreement told the Associated Press. The person...
