Getty Images Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars are being sued by two women who allege McManus sexually assaulted them during the team’s overseas flight to London last year, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. The two women, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, filed the lawsuit in Duval County (Florida) Circuit Civil Court on Friday. McManus, …
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Sunday Ticket trial is coming very soon
The NFL’s Sunday Ticket feature has raised antitrust issues since its inception 30 years ago. In only nine days, the NFL will defend the product at trial. As recently noted by Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the landmark litigation comes to a head starting on June 5. The basic argument is that the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption doesn’t allow …
Read More »Why DB coach views rookie Green as ‘upgrade’ to 49ers’ secondary
Why DB coach views rookie Green as ‘upgrade’ to 49ers’ secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks believes 49ers rookie cornerback Renardo Green has the potential to be as versatile as Deommodore Lenoir. The second-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft already has been challenged by Bullocks and the coaching staff, …
Read More »Jason Kelce sees the fundamental lunacy of #Deflategate
When the first (erroneous) reports emerged regarding #Deflategate, my wife and I had a conversation about it, which went something like this. Wife: “What’s the issue?” Me: “They say someone took air out of footballs.” Wife: “Why would they do that?” Me: “To make it easier to grip.” Wife: “What’s the benefit of it?” Me: “Makes it easier to throw.” …
Read More »Kenny Pickett says talent around Eagles is ‘pretty special’; ex-Steelers QB says transition has been ‘great’
Getty Images Kenny Pickett is entering a new phase in his NFL career. The former first-round pick entered the league as the future franchise cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Steelers under center, but fast forward a few seasons later and he’s now serving as the backup to Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. The Eagles traded for Pickett back in mid-March after the …
Read More »Rangers’ Jacob Trouba fined, not suspended, for Game 3 elbow
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 01:34 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has been fined $5,000 for elbowing Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. It’s the maximum fine allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance …
Read More »Matthew Judon to attend Patriots’ mandatory minicamp after missing voluntary workouts: Not giving money away
There have been rumors New England Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon may be seeking more money. However, he makes it clear he’s not willing to lose any to make a statement about his contract. The veteran linebacker confirmed he’ll be at the team’s mandatory minicamp, saying he does not want to be fined for missing it. “Hell, yeah. I ain’t giving no …
Read More »Bengals OC Dan Pitcher says there is no ‘special pitch counter’ for Joe Burrow as OTAs kick off
Earlier this month, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow appeared to be ramping up his offseason workouts. After an injury-plagued 2023 season that saw him deal with a calf issue to begin the year and then land on injured reserve thanks to a torn ligament in his wrist that required season-ending surgery, it was an encouraging sign as Cincinnati headed into …
Read More »Jalen Carter answering challenge presented by Vic Fangio heading into Eagles offseason
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Carter knows what he has to do to avoid the lull he experienced at the end of his rookie season. New defensive coordinator Vic Fangio handed that blueprint to him. For Carter to avoid the funk that hampered a strong rookie season, the conditioning aspect of his game needs to improve. “I’d like to be a lot more …
Read More »Steelers’ Patrick Queen says he took $4M-$5M less per year in free agency to join Pittsburgh and ‘win now’
Among all linebackers who are not primarily edge rushers, nobody signed a larger free-agent contract this offseason than Patrick Queen. He signed a three-year, $41 million deal to leave the Baltimore Ravens and join the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, netting $13.84 million in guaranteed money on the contract. According to Queen, he could have gotten even more, but decided to take …
Read More »Memorial Day 2024: Roger Staubach, Pat Tillman among 10 notable NFL players to serve in U.S. military
Throughout NFL history, countless men have been recognized for their on-field efforts, memorialized in team and national Hall of Fames for their accomplishments. But dozens of players have also lent their service to the military, putting their lives on the line to help defend the United States of America. In the spirit of Memorial Day, here’s a look at some …
Read More »Patrick Queen says he took less money to play for Steelers
The Steelers lured linebacker Patrick Queen from the Ravens in free agency. They apparently didn’t do it by making Queen the best financial offer. In a recent appearance with Steelers_DB, Queen said he turned down more money elsewhere to sign with the Steelers. “From all the 15 teams that I was talking to, it came down to like five at …
Read More »Oilers’ Adam Henrique to return for Game 3 against Stars
May 27, 2024, 12:26 PM ET Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique is set to return from a seven-game absence Monday night. Henrique will replace Ryan McLeod in the lineup as the Oilers host the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. The best-of-seven series is tied at 1-1. Henrique, 34, has not played since Game 2 of …
Read More »NFL international expansion: League considering game in Middle East in addition to Australia, per report
Getty Images The NFL is trying to take the next step in global expansion. After having three regular season games in Germany over the past two seasons and having the first-ever game in Brazil set for Week 1 of this year, the league is considering a hoard of new countries for future international sites. Per the New York Times, the …
Read More »Saquon Barkley has something he’s never had before and he’s loving it
Saquon Barkley has something he’s never had before and he’s loving it originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia To fully understand why Saquon Barkley is so happy being an Eagle you have to understand what it was like being a Giant. He was there six years. His teams won more than six games once and won one playoff game. He …
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