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Former Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE when he died at 24

Kneeland died by suicide in 2025 after police chaseResearchers determine he was in stage one of fourBrain disease can be diagnosed only after deathFormer Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chroni…

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Brother of Baltimore Ravens’ Calais Campbell charged with mother’s murder

Brother of Calais Campbell charged with murderPolice found Campbell’s mother dead in AtlantaFamily asks for privacy after mother’s deathThe brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at a home in Atlanta during a welfare check…

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Lions release Terrion Arnold after allegations player orchestrated kidnappings and beatings

Cornerback’s bail set at $1m by judge of FloridaProsecutors say player believed he was robbery victimThe Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations that he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men. Prosecutors believe he wrongly sus…

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Former NFL star Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS: ‘You can give up, or you can fight’

Former Titans RB was diagnosed with disease in 2025Johnson was NFL offensive player of year in 2009Chris Johnson, one of the few players to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single NFL season, says he has been diagnosed with ALS.The 39-year-old made the announcement during an appearance on ABC’s …

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Parents of ex-NFL star Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to wrongful death

Two-time All-Pro running back for Bucs died at 36Martin was experiencing mental health crisis, family sayLawsuit filed against Oakland police, ambulance unitA lawsuit filed by Doug Martin’s parents alleges delayed care after ⁠police used excessive force led to the former All-Pro running back’s deat…

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‘A beauty pageant in athletic form’: how cheerleading show America’s Sweethearts became a Netflix megahit

The film-makers and stars of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docu-series explain the sisterhood and fights for fair pay behind the pompomsIt’s been 30 years since the Dallas Cowboys – who have long billed themselves as America’s Team – won the Super Bowl. But now, thanks to Greg Whiteley’s Netflix …

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Detroit Lions star Terrion Arnold arrested on kidnapping, armed robbery charges

Accused of being ‘primary conspirator’ in targeted plotFlorida attorney: Potential sentence is up to life in prisonTeam decline to comment on cornerback’s situationDetroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested and is accused of being the ringleader in an armed robbery and kidna…

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Former NFL star Aldon Smith’s brain to be donated for CTE research after death at 36

Player died suddenly after charity work on SaturdayOff-field incidents, suspensions affected his career49ers statement: ‘His smile lit up every room’The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating the player’s brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the effects of repetitive bra…

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Sorsby reportedly entering NFL supplemental draft after NCAA betting ban

QB enters supplemental draft after NCAA disputeBig 12, NCAA escalate challenges to eligibilityBetting admissions sparked offseason controversyTexas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, multiple reports said Monday, which may put an end to a growing legal drama sur…

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Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36: ‘His smile lit up every room’

Defensive lineman was No 7 pick in 2011 draftOff-field incidents, suspensions affected his careerFormer NFL defensive end Aldon Smith died Saturday at the age of 36, the San Francisco 49ers said. The team did not disclose the cause of death.Smith played six seasons in the NFL for the 49ers, the Oak…

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20 ways Taylor Swift remade pop culture in her image

Eras. Easter eggs. Masters. Monoculture. It has been 20 years since Swift released her debut single, setting in motion a career so extraordinary, it permanently redefined the concept of pop stardom. Not only did her fight to own her music educate a generation of fans in how the music industry works…

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Former Super Bowl champion Darron Lee indicted on murder charge in death of girlfriend

Prosecutors cite ChatGPT messages as key evidenceGabriella Perpetuo died of blunt force injuriesFormer NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his partner.A grand jury in Hamilton County returned an indictment on Tuesday. Prosecutors dismissed a tampering with…

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Chiefs sign Patrick Mahomes to restructured contract worth more than $500m

Quarterback has two years added to his dealContract will last until Mahomes is 38The Kansas City Chiefs and their starting quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, have agreed to a restructured contract that adds two years to his deal and pushes his total compensation past a half-billion dollars, according to…

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Serial rapist ex-NFL player transferred from prison to halfway house

Darren Sharper, who pleaded guilty or no contest to raping women in four states, is projected to be released in 2028Admitted serial rapist and former National Football League champion Darren Sharper has been transferred from federal prison to a halfway house program with his projected 2028 release …

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Russell Wilson has retired: is he a surefire Hall of Famer or the NFL’s everyman?

The former Seahawks quarterback won a championship with Seattle and was a 10-time Pro Bowler. That doesn’t mean he’s seen as an all-time greatWhen a quarterback makes 10 Pro Bowls, wins the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and leads his team to one Super Bowl win and (almost) another, you’d expe…

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Eagles send AJ Brown to Patriots, ending months of trade speculation

Move reunites wideout with coach Mike VrabelBrown had grown frustrated in PhiladelphiaEagles receive two draft picks in exchangeThe Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday.Both teams announced the deal. The Eagles said they will receive a first-round …

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Myles Garrett is traded from Browns to Rams in blockbuster NFL move

Two-time Defensive Player of the Year lands in LASwap sends LB Jared Verse, draft picks to ClevelandThe Cleveland Browns traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for linebacker Jared Verse and three draft picks in a blockbuster deal on Monday.Garrett, 30, is a two-time NFL Defe…

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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 …