Football News

October 18, 2018

No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling

Here's what to watch in the Big Ten this week: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 6 Michigan at No. 24 Michigan State This is huge for Jim ...

October 18, 2018

NFL happy with more scoring, close games

Plenty of scoring and close games are good for business in the NFL. Teams are scoring at a record pace. The number of points ...

October 17, 2018

NFL officiating not a hot topic in formal owners meetings

NFL officiating was not a hot topic in the formal owners meetings that ended Wednesday, Commissioner Roger Goodell noted.

October 17, 2018

AP sources: NFL looking into Tannehill injury

Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase described quarterback Ryan Tannehill's worsening injury last week as unusual, and now it has ...

October 17, 2018

Don't expect NFL to institute a national anthem policy soon

Don't expect the NFL to institute a national anthem policy this season, if at all. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized ...

October 17, 2018

AP Top 25 Podcast: Best offensive lines in college football

The best offensive lines are greater than the sum of their parts. Former Notre Dame star offensive lineman Aaron Taylor, now ...

October 17, 2018

Bono resigns as USA Gymnastics president after 4 days

When former California Congresswoman Mary Bono took over as the interim president for USA Gymnastics last week, she pointed ...

October 17, 2018

Wilson Foundation helping remake parks in Detroit, Buffalo

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation is helping remake waterfronts and improving recreational trail systems in two former Rust ...

October 17, 2018

Louisville player charged with threat to kill girlfriend

Louisville football player Kemari Averett was charged Tuesday with putting a gun to his girlfriend's head and threatening to ...

October 17, 2018

Seahawks' Pete Carroll reflects after death of Paul Allen

Pete Carroll's favorite memory of Paul Allen is an obvious one. February 2014. In New Jersey. On the field of MetLife Stadium ...

October 17, 2018

No. 24 Spartans have 'chip' back with No. 6 Michigan looming

After upsetting Penn State on the road last weekend, Michigan State feels it has a bit of its identity back. Just in time for ...

October 16, 2018

Injured Bosa leaves Ohio State to prep for pro career

Injured defensive end Nick Bosa has decided to leave school to focus on getting ready for the NFL draft in the spring, Ohio ...

October 16, 2018

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is going on injured reserve, another major setback for a team that already has ...

October 16, 2018

Unbeaten Rams still top AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2

And then there was one. After six weeks, the Los Angeles Rams are the NFL's last unbeaten team following their 23-20 victory ...

October 16, 2018

Tagovailoa one of 5 Alabama midseason AP All-Americans

Tua Tagovailoa and four of his Alabama teammates highlight The Associated Press midseason All-America team. Tagovailoa, the ...

October 16, 2018

Mason Crosby's emotional week ends on high note for Packers

Mason Crosby smiled as he left the field. It was quite the week for the Green Bay Packers' veteran kicker. Crosby hit four ...

October 16, 2018

Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65

Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who ...

October 16, 2018

Crosby hits FG as time expires, Packers beat 49ers 33-30

A pick, a beneficial penalty and a game-winning kick. Quite a final minute for the Green Bay Packers. Mason Crosby kicked a ...

October 16, 2018

McVay demands more from himself even as Rams remain unbeaten

The Los Angeles Rams are the last undefeated team in the NFL. That doesn't mean there are no issues to address. For coach ...