NFL’s Week 4 features 3 important early-season divisional matchups
Three important early-season divisional matchups highlight Week 4 of the NFL schedule. Undefeated after three games, the Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots in the AFC East. Tom Brady pretty much has owned the Bills throughout his two decades as New England’s quarterback, with his 30 career wins the...
Antonio Brown set to file 9 appeals with NFL to recoup $61M, report says
Looks like Antonio Brown is set to break another NFL record. According to league sources — via ESPN’s Adam Schefter — the former Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raidersand New England Patriots wide receiver could become the first player in NFL history to file nine grievances and appeals at one time. The...
Finally, Browns vs. Ravens has something at stake
BALTIMORE — Since their return to the NFL in 1999 as the reincarnation of the Browns, underachieving Cleveland has sought to play the spoiler role against the franchise Art Modell took from the city to start anew in Baltimore. Finally, when the Ravens and Browns meet Sunday, the stakes are...
Panthers’ Cam Newton says he needs ‘time away from game’ to heal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said he plans on taking “time away from the game” because of a mid-foot sprain that has bothered him since the third preseason game. Newton said in a 15-minute video blog released Friday night he probably shouldn’t have tried to play through the...
Antonio Brown’s fall as fast as his rise in NFLVideo
Antonio Brown’s unraveling happened nearly as quickly as his rise in the NFL. One of the most prolific receivers for a decade, the four-time All-Pro got dumped by three teams in 6 1/2 months. The New England Patriots released him last week after a second woman in 10 days accused...
Ex-Pitt DB Avonte Maddox ‘going well’ after scary collision in Eagles’ win at Green BayVideo
Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox was diagnosed with a concussion and neck injury, the team announced Friday. The former Pitt defensive back is back home and undergoing further testing after being carried off the field on a stretcher against Green Bay on Thursday night. Packers running back Jamaal Williams also suffered...
Jennifer Lopez, Shakira sharing Super Bowl stage
Super Bowl LVI looks to be a ladies night … at least during the halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV halftime show, according to nfl.com. They are, understandably, excited. They weigh in with these statements on nfl.com: “Ever since I saw Diana...
First Call: Antonio Brown gets into Twitter spat with Eric Weddle
Friday’s “First Call” features another Antonio Brown Twitter spat. A major rules change to basketball may be coming. And we’ve found the ugliest sports fan tattoo of all time. Which is to say, we have found the best sports fan tattoo of all time. Cat fight! Former wide receiver Antonio...
NFL Week 4 previews: AFC North heats up with Browns-Ravens; unbeaten Patriots, Bills square off
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Opening line: Ravens by 4 Series record: Ravens lead 30-10 Notes: Browns split with Ravens last season, but are 3-19 vs. Baltimore since 2007. … Browns QB Baker Mayfield has struggled, completing just 56.9 percent of passes (63.8 as rookie) with three TDs and five interceptions....
Eagles hold on to beat Packers; Avonte Maddox taken off on stretcherVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Nigel Bradham picked off Aaron Rodgers’ pass in the end zone with 20 seconds left, Jordan Howard gashed Green Bay for his second career three-touchdown game and the Philadelphia Eagles ended a two-game losing streak with 34-27 victory over the Packers on Thursday night. Howard finished...
First Call: Video of alleged Antonio Brown furniture toss emerges; Gerrit Cole’s K record
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” video emerges of the alleged furniture-tossing incident involving Antonio Brown. Also, Brown is not getting paid by the New England Patriots. Gerrit Cole is a strikeout machine. And the Pirates help start a party in Washington. Video emerges A television station in Miami aired video of...
First Call: Did Tom Brady and Bill Belichick want to keep Antonio Brown?Video
Tuesday’s “First Call” shows us that the decision to cut Antonio Brown may not have been entirely popular with all of the New England Patriots. Is Jalen Ramsey playing sick? Austin Meadows keeps impressing in Tampa. Lobbying for A.B.? The knee jerk reaction from many in Pittsburgh — including me...
Mitchell Trubisky finally delivers as Bears stifle Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. — Mitchell Trubisky threw his first three touchdown passes of the season, all to Taylor Gabriel in the second quarter, to finally get the Chicago Bears’ offense going and build a big lead that held up to beat the Washington Redskins, 31-15, on Monday night. Trubisky lit up...
Browns’ Freddie Kitchens won’t give up play-calling after ‘bad’ lossVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Freddie Kitchens’ face was flushed with frustration, his cheeks glowing as bright as his orange hoodie. Cleveland’s rookie coach, who was surprisingly hired after a successful eight-game stint as offensive coordinator last season, was brutally hard on himself following Sunday night’s 20-13 loss to Los Angeles. He...
Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown enrolls in online classes at Central Michigan
Antonio Brown, the former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver who was released from two NFL teams in the past month, is back at school. Brown re-enrolled for four online courses at Central Michigan, where he played three seasons and is the school’s all-time leading receiver. Two of the classes began...
First Call: Steelers’ next opponent winless, too; Le’Veon Bell is bummed
In “First Call” this Monday, the next opponent for the Steelers is struggling badly, too. Le’Veon Bell is mad about Jets “haters.” Pitt alumnus LeSean “Shady” McCoy leads Chiefs. Bummed-out Bell Criticism of the Jets is getting noticed by Le’Veon Bell. That 30-14 loss to the Patriots dropped the club...
Baker Mayfield’s late interception ends Browns bid for upsetVideo
CLEVELAND — The shorthanded Browns flirted with upsetting the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams on “Sunday Night Football,” but their weaknesses haunted them in the fourth quarter of a 20-13 loss at FirstEnergy Stadium. Desperate for a touchdown in crunch time, the Browns went three-and-out during a possession starting...
Bills stay unbeaten by rallying back to beat Bengals 21-17Video
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Frank Gore scored on a 1-yard run with 1:50 remaining in rallying the Buffalo Bills to a home-opening 21-17 victory over the winless Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Tight end Dawson Knox set up the score by bowling over two Bengals for a 49-yard gain. And cornerback...
Patrick Mahomes stars again as Chiefs beat the Ravens in home openerVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs had a possession early in the third quarter when Patrick Mahomes didn’t attempt a pass. The Chiefs didn’t score. The heck with that. Next time, they came out slinging. The end result was another Mahomes touchdown pass and the Chiefs were on their way...
NFL Week 3 roundup: Brady, Patriots defense shine in 30-14 win over JetsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes and the Patriots didn’t allow a defensive touchdown for the third straight week as New England dominated in a 30-14 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead each added a rushing touchdown for...
Patrick Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs hold off RavensVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won a showdown between two of the NFL’s top offenses. The Baltimore Ravens made them work for it until the end. Mahomes threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns in another dazzling performance. Kansas City held quarterback Lamar Jackson...
NFL inactives: Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson out for Philadelphia against Lions
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without receivers Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson for their game against visiting Detroit. Jeffery and Jackson are both inactive Sunday. Jeffery, who had been listed as questionable, has a calf injury. Jackson won’t play because of a groin injury. Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was...
Antonio Brown says he’s done with NFL, takes shot at Ben Roethlisberger in Twitter rant
Antonio Brown is walking away, at least according to his Sunday morning Twitter rant against the NFL. But not without a few parting shots, including one at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The recently unemployed wide receiver posted a tweet referring to Roethlisberger’s four-game suspension in 2010 following sexual assault...
High-flying offenses to meet when Ravens visit Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes and the high-flying Kansas City Chiefs have been the talk of the NFL for months, their innovation and points-a-plenty style making them one of the league’s most entertaining offenses. They might not even be the best one on the field Sunday. That’s because for...
NFL Week 3 preview: Chiefs-Ravens to showcase dynamic QBs Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson
The battle of dynamic quarterbacks highlights the Week 3 schedule in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s a look at the schedule for Week 3. Ravens (2-0) at Chiefs (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Opening line: Chiefs by 6...
