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Why the NFL player protests still matter

Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest has been studied closely by the full spectrum of left-to-right politicians in the 18 months since he first took a knee. Richard Pryor once joked about the relationship African-Americans have with the American judicial system, “If you go down there looking for justice

Bayern Munich star Boateng would be open to NFL switch

Jerome Boateng admits he’d consider a move to the NFL as a kicker.

Marines seek young, tough recruits in Super Bowl ad

WASHINGTON (AP) For the first time in 30 years, the U.S. Marine Corps will be airing an ad during a Super Bowl, using an online-only spot Sunday to target a young, tough, tech-savvy audience for potential recruits who are looking for a challenge.

Super Bowl LII Prop Bets With Jason McIntyre

NFL Analyst Jason McIntyre picks the best (and weirdest) prop bets for Super Bowl LII

Super Bowl ads shy from politics and mind their manners

NEW YORK (AP) Peyton Manning takes a family to Universal Parks & Resorts. Chris Pratt works out to get in shape to tout Michelob Ultra. Bill Hader takes a break on set to snack on some Pringles.

Super Bowl ads shy from politics and mind their manners

NEW YORK (AP) Peyton Manning takes a family to Universal Parks & Resorts. Chris Pratt works out to get in shape to tout Michelob Ultra. Bill Hader takes a break on set to snack on some Pringles.

Why Tony Romo has to be relieved about NFL moving Thursday Night Football to Fox

The NFL is moving its Thursday Night Football package to Fox, away from CBS and NBC, which shared it last season. It’s a five-year deal that reportedly will average $550 million through 2022. That’s up from the $450 million total CBS and NBC anted up this season. Relieved has to be CBS’ Tony

Family roots for Brady run deep and strong in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Tom Brady has never lost in Minnesota, with his latest game in the land of lakes this weekend at the Super Bowl of course looming as the largest yet.

Issa Rae says female creative voices have been amplified

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Issa Rae says she feels that women’s voices have been amplified in film and television, and she’s happy to be part of the group leading the change and opening doors for others.

Michigan State trustee charged with assaulting referee

LANSING, Mich. (AP) A Michigan State University trustee has been charged with assault following a dispute over a referee’s calls during a girls’ basketball tournament.

Dr. Klapper explains how Tom Brady came within millimeters of needing surgery

Dr. Klapper breaks down how Tom Brady and the Patriots caught a huge break thanks to the QB narrowly avoiding surgery.

Watching Sunday's Super Bowl online gets easier this year

NEW YORK (AP) It’ll be much easier to watch the Super Bowl online for free this year.

Trump punts on question of who will win the Super Bowl

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump is punting on the question of who will win the Super Bowl.

Black athletes have long history of not sticking to sports

This year’s NFL season featured two of America’s pastimes: football and race, with pre-game protests dividing fans along color lines and making Sunday afternoons among the most segregated hours in the country. While some fans would prefer players stick to sports, many black athletes have chosen

10 ads that stand out during Super Bowl 52

NEW YORK (AP) It’s Super Bowl ad time again. Advertisers of all stripes are vying for the attention of the 111 million viewers expected to tune in. The goal is to be the most-talked about ad over the water cooler – or Slack chatroom �� come Monday morning.

Ex-NFL player: 'Something wrong with a sport where you lose your marbles'

Megyn Kelly continues her talk with Mike Adamle, a former NFL player who has exhibited symptoms consistent with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), who says, “There is something intrinsically wrong with a sport where you lose your marbles.” His wife Kim says that though “we can’t stop CTE,” there

With Hall of Fame on Ray Lewis' horizon, linebacker's influence still felt by Ravens, NFL

His hits landed with an audible thud. His fiery pregame speeches provided motivation for two Super Bowl-winning teams. He was revered in Baltimore and jeered everywhere else. For 17 seasons, Ray Lewis’ NFL career was defined by noise. As he nears entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Lewis finds

Rob Gronkowski on clearing concussion protocol and facing the Eagles

Rob Gronkowski was cleared from concussion protocol on Thursday and held his first press conference during Super Bowl week in Minnesota.

McNabb's disputed puke upstaged T.O. in previous matchup

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) One of the biggest mysteries in Super Bowl history occurred the previous time the Philadelphia Eagles met the New England Patriots 13 years ago.

Text from Jenkins helped Pats' Rowe after trade from Eagles

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) Eric Rowe was in a daze after being told he was being traded from Philadelphia to New England in September of 2016, wondering why the team that drafted in the second round a year earlier no longer wanted him.

Rodgers wants to play as long as Brady

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he wants to play into his 40s like Tom Brady, but he might have to leave Green Bay to do that.

Super Bowl legacy fund helps kids get active, healthy

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Without a lacrosse field of their own, youth teams in the Lower Sioux Indian Community in southwestern Minnesota have been traveling more than two hours to play in tournaments in South Dakota.

Rodgers wants to play as long as Brady

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he wants to play into his 40s like Tom Brady, but he might have to leave Green Bay to do that.

If Super Bowl players kneel, NBC will show them during national anthem

NBC will show players who kneel during the performance of the National Anthem at Super Bowl LII on Sunday. But it might not be an issue. Among the NFL players who continued to protest throughout the season, none made it to the Super Bowl. The protest was started by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick

After surgery, Eagles fan frets: Did I miss the Super Bowl?

WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. (AP) When a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan woke up groggy from recent dental surgery, she had one big fear: ”Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?”

Future Super Bowl locations: Host cities, stadiums for Super Bowl 2019 & beyond

When the NFL considers sites for future Super Bowl locations, many requirements must be met by potential cities, their venues and their accommodations. Stadium quality is among the priorities, which is why all of the next four Super Bowls will be played in new or recently renovated stadiums. That’

Poll: 16% of NFL fans say they won't watch the Super Bowl

In a Seton Hall University survey, 16% of people who identify as NFL fans say they won’t watch the Super Bowl, which aligns with the drop in TV ratings this year.

SB security changed after Brady jersey incident

Dan Graziano ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2011 New Jersey native and author of two published novels Follow on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS — One of the odd stories after last year’s Super Bowl was the theft of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s game jersey from the postgame locker

Steelers' Shazier released from hospital after spinal injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) Injured Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is going home.

Black to run Super Bowl pregame 'stand for the anthem' ad

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) In her bid for governor, Republican Rep. Diane Black will run an ad during the Super Bowl pregame show saying ”it’s too bad that the league doesn’t respect the patriotism of our national anthem.”