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Arizona Rattlers player fatally shot in Phoenix

Phoenix police say Lance McDowdell of the Indoor Football League’s Arizona Rattlers has been fatally shot

Game cut short by shooting will resume on Eagles’ field

A New Jersey high school football game that was cut short when three people were shot will resume at the home field of the Philadelphia Eagles

CFL commissioner urges more work in ending domestic violence

CFL commissioner says league still has much work to do in stopping violence against women

Football brings some peace to Sioux family after suicide

For two brothers on a South Dakota high school football team, winning a title this year brought a moment of peace following the suicide of their older brother

Former Spartan, NFL receiver Charles Rogers dies at age 38

Former Michigan State star and Detroit Lions receiver Charles Rogers dies at 38

Blue Bombers beat Stampeders 35-14 to reach CFL's West final

Blue Bombers beat Stampeders 35-14 to reach CFL’s West final

Eskimos beat Alouettes 37-29 in CFL's East semifinal

Eskimos beat Alouettes 37-29 in CFL’s East semifinal

Police to seek hazing-related charges for 3 football players

After 103-0 rout in SD playoff game, mercy rule considered

A South Dakota high school playoff football game that ended with undefeated Pierre crushing Spearfish 103-0 have some calling for mercy rule

Former Ottawa player/coach George Brancato dies at 88

George Brancato, the former LSU two-way back who won Grey Cup titles with the Ottawa Rough Riders as a player, assistant coach and head coach, has died

Week 7 NFL picks against the spread recap with Jason McIntyre | WHAT DID YOU LEARN?

I should probably take my own advice … Here’s what we learned this week from our picks against the spread.

XFL releases its debut schedule for 2020 season

XFL releases its debut schedule for 2020 season; Seattle Dragons to face DC Defenders in Washington in 1st game

Friday's Scores

Friday’s Scores

Oklahoma middle school football player dies following game

A middle school football player in Oklahoma has died after collapsing following a game

John Ralston, former Stanford, Broncos coach, dies at 92

John Ralston, the former Stanford and Denver Broncos coach, has died at 92

Missouri high school sophomore dies after football practice

A high school football player has collapsed and died after practice in southwest Missouri

Briles wins in prep return, 1st game in America since Baylor

Art Briles wins debut as head coach at Mount Vernon High in first game on American soil in more than three years

AP survey: Most states limit full contact for HS football

AP survey: Most states limit full contact for high school football

Art Briles back on field in Texas, not talking about Baylor

Art Briles was back at his roots coaching a high football team in Texas

Plan for Hall of Fame Village: a Disney World for football

Merger could kick-start plan for Hall of Fame Village to become Disney World for football

XFL's plans for upcoming season starting to take shape

Oliver Luck’s first year as the XFL’s commissioner has mostly been confined to the office and getting the league’s framework set up

Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back

Let's remember some minicamp guys

You’d be excused if you have never heard of, let alone can recognize, Marken Michel. Sony Michel’s brother was an undrafted free agent from UMass in 2016 who got cut from Vikings camp and spent the next three years in Canada. He’s a 5’11” wide receiver. He wears #80, which was last seen

Chiefs, Harrison Butker agree to one of largest kicker contracts ever

Butker led the league in extra points last year.

6 players from the 2016 NFL Draft under the most pressure to perform now

This week, we’re looking back at the 2016 NFL Draft. You can also check out our list of the top 10 players, how we ranked the 15 quarterbacks, and five breakout candidates from that draft class. Every NFL season there’s a cycle of players who are either handed massive extensions or face the chopping

Ex-Packers Blasko, Matthews sell Green Bay-area homes

GREEN BAY – Former Green Bay Packers coach Jeff Blasko sold his house in Ledgeview following his move to Cleveland to coach for the Browns. Also, Clay Matthews sold a condominium in Ashwaubenon in January, before he signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Rams in March. Matthews still owns a house

Saints to stay and practice in Seattle during West Coast layover

The New Orleans Saints settled their early-season travel plans, per a report from Jeff Duncan of the Times-Picayune. With road trips scheduled against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2 and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, the Saints opted to stay on the West Coast rather than pack in so many cross-country

Jason Garrett: Decision-makers want P.I. rule as “unobtrusive” as possible

The Competition Committee visited with coaches last week about potential changes to expanded replay for pass interference. It is circling back to owners this week as it seeks to figure out how to handle the final two minutes of each half. Coaches want the same rules that generally apply to replay review

9 running backs with something to prove in 2019

We’ve reviewed the quarterbacks with something to prove so let’s look around the league and see if there are any running backs with something to prove. These ball carriers may have to prove they can stay healthy. They may have to prove they are still as talented as they used to be. They may even

Jets C Jonotthan Harrison: Sam Darnold Is 'My Guy'

As the relationship grows off the field, Darnold believes the foundation between the two continues to build on it. “You want to be close to everyone that you’re working with. But, there is kind of that center-quarterback – you really want to be on the same page every single play,” Darnold said. “