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US supreme court rejects NFL’s appeal in Brian Flores’s racial discrimination lawsuit

Justices refuse to intervene, clearing way for open trialLeague had wanted case handled through arbitrationFormer Dolphins coach sued NFL, three teams in 2022The US supreme court on Tuesday refused to intervene in a discrimination lawsuit led by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores against…

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Abdul Carter says he and Giants teammate Jaxson Dart ‘are good’ after Trump rally post

Dart introduced president at New York campaign rallyLinebacker posted reaction: ‘What we doing man’Carter adds that the two players have spokenThe day after New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart took the stage at a rally with Donald Trump to introduce the president, linebacker Abdul Carter questi…

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Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his final NFL season: ‘This is it’

Four-time MVP agreed to one-year deal with SteelersRodgers is reuniting with ex-Packers coach McCarthyAaron Rodgers has said that the 2026 season will be the final one of his NFL career.“Yes. This is it,” the Steelers quarterback told reporters in Pittsburgh on Wednesday when asked if the upcoming …

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‘You’re expected to learn quick’: three draft picks on stepping up to the NFL

How tough is the move from college football? We asked three players drafted by the New York Jets in the first roundBy No Helmets RequiredAfter a dismal 2025, the future is looking a little brighter for the New York Jets. They selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey second in the 2026 draft and…

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Chiefs’ Rashee Rice sent to jail after violating probation for highway racing crash

Receiver tested positive for marijuanaPlayer must serve 30 days in jailKansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail after violating his probation with a positive test for marijuana.Rice was booked Tuesday afternoon in Dallas County, Texas, and is due to be relea…

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Seahawks receiver Smith-Njigba miffed at receiving NFL defensive player of year trophy: ‘Just keep it’

Player was actually NFL offensive player of the yearReceiver made a total of three tackles last seasonJaxon Smith-Njigba has built a justified reputation as one of the most electrifying receivers in the NFL. So it was understandable that the Seahawks star was surprised when he received a trophy for…

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Aaron Rodgers reportedly set for Steelers return on one-year deal worth up to $25m

Four-time MVP led Pittsburgh to division title in 2025Rodgers reunites with ex-Packers coach McCarthyAaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Two people with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to Pi…

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Deion Sanders says son Shedeur ‘made it through hell’ in rookie season with Browns

Colorado coach blasts negative reporting over draft fallCleveland QB made seven starts, earned Pro Bowl inviteShedeur Sanders “went through hell” during the draft process and his 2025 rookie season with the Browns, his father Deion Sanders has said.The Colorado head coach blamed what he said was un…

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From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry

Athletes have always been targets for criminals hoping to profit from their wealth. But a new wave of dangers has cropped up in recent yearsWith exorbitant ticket, travel and hotel prices making fans desperate to find an affordable way of attending this summer’s World Cup, it’s no surprise that sec…

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Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup final, NFL, Giro and Women’s Six Nations

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NFL schedule release: Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch will kick off 2026 season

New season will kick off on 9 SeptemberLeague arranges record nine international gamesThe 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will face off against Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots after raising their cham…

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NFL will play record nine games abroad, including Paris and Melbourne debuts

Niners-Rams open in September at MCGLondon will stage three games in OctoberMunich, Madrid, Mexico City and Rio also to hostThe NFL revealed the matchups for all nine international games on Wednesday, with the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers each playing two contests.The league’s most …

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Is CTE really the main reason behind the rise in NFL player suicides?

Brain trauma and football have become inexorably linked. But a recent Harvard study suggests there are other dangers for football playersWhen an NFL player takes his own life, there is often speculation about why. Injuries and unemployment – a common occurrence in a violent sport where players are …

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Uar Bernard: the ‘rarest physical specimen’ who exposes the NFL’s scouting flaws

The Philadelphia Eagles selected the Nigerian defensive lineman before he had even played a down of football. More teams should take risks on global talentUar Bernard has become a source of borderline indecent fascination in the NFL – the kind of prospect who underscores how athletes are identified…

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Cardinals ‘heartbroken’ after former defensive end Josh Mauro dies at age of 35

Player also had stints with Raiders and GiantsAdrian Wilson pays tribute to player’s work rateFormer Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35.Mauro’s father, Greg, confirmed the news in a post on Facebook. Continue reading...

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NFL draft 2026 winners and losers: Eagles’ aces, Rams’ damage control and a missing coach

It can take years to properly evaluate if a prospect works out. But here are a few early takes on the ups and downs from this year’s selection processGrading a draft immediately after it happens is an interesting concept – a bit like giving out marks for a meal in a restaurant right after you order…

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NFL draft 2026 day three: Jermod McCoy to Raiders, Jets trade up for Cade Klubnik

McCoy falls to Raiders at No 101 amid knee concernsThin QB class sees just 10 taken across seven roundsEagles take raw prospect Bernard via IPP pathwayThe third and final day of the 2026 NFL draft began with a name many thought would go in the first round.Instead, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy …

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NFL draft 2026: Eagles trade for Greenard as edge rusher lands $100m deal

Minnesota add extra third-round picks in dealEagles sign edge rusher to $100m extensionMove signals Vikings’ long-term roster resetOnce considered a potential top pick, Carson Beck became the first player selected in the third round of the NFL draft as a busy second night featured a flurry of defen…

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NFL draft 2026 takeaways: Rams reach, Cowboys retool and Jets add juice

The win-now Rams shocked by picking a QB and the Cowboys addressed their disastrous defense as a faster-paced first round reshaped the NFL draft’s opening nightThe Rams delivered the biggest shock of the night, sticking at pick No 13 and selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. It was a stunner th…

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Sports quiz of the week: title races, snooker drama and marathon records

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