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‘Best Thing Micah Ever Did’ — Micah Parsons’ Brother Terrence Fires Back At Cowboys’ Fans Over All-Pro’s Exit From Dallas
Ever since he came into the league as a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, it felt like Micah Parsons would spend his entire career with the Dall…
Projecting the 49ers’ practice squad: Which players will the team keep around?
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Steelers host 3 players for visits, including former Eagles cornerback
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted three NFL free agents for visits, including former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks. The Pittsburgh Steelers ha…
Deshaun Watson: My emotions got the best of me after being booed
Deshaun Watson's first press conference since being named the Browns' starting quarterback opened with him trying to clean up any lingering bad feelin…
Patriots reportedly sign new punter following Bryce Baringer injury
The Patriots have reportedly signed veteran punter Matt Haack after Bryce Baringer left Saturday's preseason game with an injury. The New England Patr…
2026 US Open: Taylor Fritz, Chipotle partner for unique social media BOGO promotion
Chipotle is banking on Taylor Fritz going far in the 2026 US Open and wants to give fans BOGO promotions as he progresses. American Taylor Fritz is a …
Vote for Journal Star Boys Athlete of the Week for Aug. 17-22, presented by CEFCU
East Peoria, Richwoods and Illini Bluffs high school athletes are among those up for the Journal Star Boys Athlete of the Week for Aug. 17-22. After p…
USA TODAY Sports names Duce Robinson a top 30 player in the country
Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson was named the No. 27 player in the nation on USA TODAY Sports' top 100 list. Florida State football wide rec…
Duke football position preview: Wide receivers
Duke lost its top three receivers from last season and hope a couple of transfers will help fill their shoes. The quarterback position isn’t Duke foot…
The Seattle Seahawks have a Jalen Milroe problem
Seattle drafted Jalen Milroe to be a project, but one year later, he's still just as raw as ever. When the Seattle Seahawks selected Alabama quarterba…
Anthony Hill Jr. was Titans' highest-graded player in win over Seattle
Tennessee Titans linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. was given the highest grade from Pro Football Focus in the team's win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Tenn…
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Raiders fans believe Ashton Jeanty will be a top running back
Will 2025 1st round pick make strides in 2026? LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Ashton Jeanty attends the Practice and Press Conferences during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium on March 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for OBB Media - FANATICS STUDIOS) | Getty Images for OBB Media - FAN Last month, ESPN asked NFL types to rank their top 10 running backs going into the 2026 season.Asht…
Rocco Becht takes shots at James Franklin's struggles
New Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht is working to change the team's inconsistent mindset from last season. Headed into a new season, the Penn State…
Michigan State football names six players as captains for 2026 season
Michigan State football has named six different players as captains for the 2026 season. View this post on InstagramMichigan State football is just ov…
However it goes for Deshaun Watson, he'll be a Brown all year
The Browns have decided to give quarterback Deshaun Watson a chance to lead the team to its first 2-0 start since 1993. {"unknownError":"There has bee…
Todd Monken: We expect Deshaun Watson to play well, or we wouldn't be starting him
The Browns HC discussed his decision to name Watson the club's starting QB in his Monday press conference. {"unknownError":"There has been an error","…
Christian Gonzalez returns to Patriots practice
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not agreed to a contract extension with the Patriots, but he has returned to the practice field. {"unknownError":"Th…
Deshaun Watson is the Browns starting QB, for worse and for worse
Nobody is more gifted at making Browns fans unhappy than the Cleveland Browns. The team announced Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback on Mond…
Mike McCarthy: Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. are at "impasse"
The Joey Porter Jr. hold in continues in Pittsburgh, with no end in sight. {"unknownError":"There has been an error","expiredError":"This video has be…
Jed York: San Francisco 49ers Owner Arrested In Prostitution Bust
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 49ers owner and CEO was apprehended in East Palestine, Ohio. Jed York: San Francisco 49ers Owner Arrested In Prostitution B…
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Steelers sign CB Jaylon Guilbeau, RB Alex Tecza
The Steelers have made a couple of signings on Monday. {"unknownError":"There has been an error","expiredError":"This video has been expired due to co…
Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers from simulation that called De'Von Achane's strong year
SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football sleepers for Fantasy football 2026 draft prep
Texans sign LB Caleb Johnson, S George Odum, RB Deuce Vaughn
The Texans have made several roster moves on Monday. {"unknownError":"There has been an error","expiredError":"This video has been expired due to copy…
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The 85-inch TCL X11L QLED 4K TV is on sale for $5,497.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $7,999.99. That's a 31% discount. SAVE $2,502: The 85-…
Bryce Baringer's injury will likely lead Patriots to add a punter
The Patriots are set to add a new punter to the roster in the near future. {"unknownError":"There has been an error","expiredError":"This video has be…