Patriots release embattled receiver Antonio Brown
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior that has overshadowed his accomplishments as one of the NFL’s most prolific receivers for...
First Call: Penn State to be featured on HBO’s ’24/7′; Antonio Brown speaks
In this week’s final “First Call,” the Penn State “24/7” details are emerging. A remarkable college football trick play. An NFL head coach bails on a news conference. Injuries are mounting in Cleveland. And Antonio Brown finally speaks. But not for long. Happy Valley `Hard Knocks` It’s true. There will...
Football Footnotes: Tom Brady rips officials in Jaguars-Titans game
During Thursday night’s Jacksonville Jaguars-Tennessee Titans game, there were so many penalties that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tweeted that he was turning off his television. I’m turning off this game I can’t watch these ridiculous penalties anymore #TENvsJAC— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) September 20, 2019 Too many penalties. Just...
Nike drops endorsement deal with Antonio BrownVideo
“Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete,” a spokesman for the shoe company told the Boston Globe on Wednesday night. Brown was accused of rape in a civil lawsuit last week. Other sponsors had dropped the Patriots wide receiver before the rape allegation, including Campbell’s, Pizza Hut and Facebook. Helmet...
Tim Benz: Jets, Dolphins are historic underdogs vs. Patriots, Cowboys
Searching for a sure thing in your NFL survivor pool? This week, it should be smooth sailing, especially if you haven’t used the New England Patriots yet. And if you have, this could be a wise week to burn the Dallas Cowboys. Because this Sunday, the Patriots and Cowboys are...
Ex-Atlanta Falcons player gets prison for molesting girl, 12
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A former Atlanta Falcons player has been sentenced to at least 12 years in prison for molesting a 12-year-old girl. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports 23-year-old Justin Kenyuno Crawford pleaded guilty Tuesday to child molestation and sodomy as part of deal that dropped other charges. The former West...
First Call: Bracing for Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown hype; Dickerson’s done; mascot battle royal?
Wednesday’s “First Call” features a Steelers fan nightmare, a magical Major League Baseball moment, two stunning NFL gambling lines, and bad news for a former Pirate. I’m not ready for this The slow burn on this topic will start to simmer over the next 48 hours or so. Former Steelers...
Odell Beckham Jr. makes return to MetLife Stadium memorable as Browns beat Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Odell Beckham Jr. had an 89-yard touchdown catch and a spectacular one-handed grab in his return to MetLife Stadium, and Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns did just enough to beat the short-handed and banged-up New York Jets, 23-3, on Monday night. Beckham, traded from the...
Patriots receiver Antonio Brown faces more allegations
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots receiver Antonio Brown’s availability again is in limbo this week with the NFL preparing to meet with the former trainer that filed a civil lawsuit accusing the star receiver of rape and sexual assault. On Monday, the NFL declined to comment on the allegations...
Tim Benz: Antonio Brown adds salt to Steelers woundsVideo
Talk about salt in the wounds. Actually, this is worse than salt in the wounds. More like lemon juice. Or vinegar. Maybe battery acid. While the Pittsburgh Steelers were losing to the Seattle Seahawks, Antonio Brown was making a positive impact in a New England Patriots’ blowout win over the...
First Call: Can Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi fix fallout from Penn State loss?; Le’Veon Bell faces the Browns
In Monday’s “First Call,” we try to figure out how Pat Narduzzi will scrub Pitt’s defeat against Penn State. You’ll get a look at the next opponent for the Panthers. Phil Jurkovec makes his season debut at Notre Dame. And why Steelers fans will have an interest in “Monday Night...
NFL Week 2 roundup: Brissett spoils Titans’ opener, rallying Colts to 19-17 winVideo
NASHVILLE — Another quarterback, another victory for the Colts against the Titans. Jacoby Brissett became the latest Indianapolis quarterback to top Tennessee, throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass to T.Y. Hilton with 4:38 left to lead the Colts to a 19-17 victory Sunday in the Titans’ home opener. Brissett had come...
Lamar Jackson helps Ravens run over Cardinals 23-17Video
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson kept the Cardinals guessing all afternoon, supplementing an effective passing attack with more than an occasional jaunt out of the pocket. Arizona never could figure out what Baltimore’s multifaceted star was going to do next. Jackson threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, ran for 120...
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TDs, 49ers roll over Bengals 41-17Video
CINCINNATI — Jimmy Garoppolo tied his career high with three touchdown passes Sunday, and the San Francisco 49ers completed a sweet and satisfying week in the Buckeye State with a 41-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that left them unbeaten for the long flight home. Rather than return to the...
Pyrotechnics equipment bursts into flames at Titans gameVideo
The Tennessee Titans kicked off their home season with a bang. Equipment used for pyrotechnics during pre-game festivities burst into flames in the north end zone about five minutes before kickoff. Workers quickly started putting out the fire near the 5-yard line on the sideline near the Titans’ locker room....
AP source: NFL to meet with Antonio Brown accuser Monday
The NFL plans to meet Monday with a woman who says she was raped by New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown. A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed the meeting to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. Britney Taylor...
NFL inactives: Seahawks without 3 defensive starters vs. Steelers
The Seattle Seahawks will be without three defensive starters as they try to win in Pittsburgh for the first time since 1999. Defensive end Ziggy Ansah (shoulder), safety Tedric Thompson (hamstring) and defensive tackle Poona Ford (calf) are all inactive for Sunday’s game. The Seahawks edged Cincinnati last week despite...
Saints, Rams meet in rematch of controversial NFC title game
LOS ANGELES — The Rams would like to beat the Saints this time without help from the absence of a flag. Los Angeles’ 26-23 overtime win over New Orleans in last season’s NFC championship game had wild momentum swings and exciting performances from two of the best offenses in NFL...
Saquon Barkley shows love to fan snubbed by Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence
Leave it to a Penn State grad to bring class to a classless situation. Last Sunday, after the Dallas Cowboys hosted the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, 11-year-old Kamil Bautista was outside AT&T Stadium hoping to score an autograph or two from some players, reports TMZ. Along came Cowboys’...
Antonio Brown eligible to play, but status with Patriots unclear
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Antonio Brown is said to be eligible to play against Miami. Whether he actually does after just three practices with the Patriots is not clear. “We’re determining that,” coach Bill Belichick said Friday. “I’m not gonna hand out a copy of the gameplan. We’ll do what we...
Former Patriot Rob Gronkowski says he’s had 20 concussions in CBS News interview
For Gronk fans clamoring for a return to the NFL, you might want to watch his latest interview first. The former New England Patriots tight end sat down with Reena Ninan of CBS News. In the interview, he said if he had a son, he would let him play football,...
Jets QB Sam Darnold out vs. Browns with mono, could miss weeks
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Sam Darnold is sick and sidelined — likely for several weeks. New York Jets coach Adam Gase announced Thursday the second-year quarterback has mononucleosis and will miss at least the team’s game against the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. Trevor Siemian will start in Darnold’s place...
Seahawks DE, Woodland Hills grad Quinton Jefferson ready for SteelersVideo
RENTON, Wash. — The arrival of Jadeveon Clowney in Seattle was bound to create opportunity for others. The amount of attention opponents will need to direct toward Clowney should give someone else on the Seahawks defense a chance to shine. For Week 1, it was Woodland Hills graduate Quinton Jefferson....
Bengals receiver A.J. Green running again after ankle injury
CINCINNATI — A.J. Green stood at his locker with his left foot free of the black, protective boot that finally rested behind him, taking up space instead of limiting his stride. The Bengals’ top receiver took a noteworthy step Wednesday in his recovery from ankle surgery. He abandoned the protective...
Cleveland Browns ban wrong fan for life for pouring beer on Titans player, report says
If the Week 1 loss wasn’t bad enough for the Cleveland Browns, this might make things worse. During the game against the Tennessee Titans, a fan poured beer on Titans players after the Tennessee defense ran an interception back for a touchdown. This @budlight’s for you?@RealLoganRyan and the @Titans got...
