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Some NFL teams could lose their charter flights

Some NFL teams may have to alter their travel schedules as airlines balk at providing charter flights.

NFL player facing gun charge approved for pretrial program

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) A pro football player facing a weapons charge in New Jersey has been allowed to enter a pretrial program.

Report: Aaron Hernandez Wrote "John 3:16" On His Forehead Before Apparent Suicide [Update]

WBZ Boston is reporting that former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who was found dead in his jail cell after apparently hanging himself early this morning, had “John 3:16,” a reference to the Biblical verse, written on his forehead when his body was discovered.

Concussion Testing Is Flawed, But It's Not The Real Problem

The Wall Street Journal published a devastating story today about Kenney Bui, a high school football player in Washington state who died two years ago at age 17, days after a collision in a game. What distinguishes Bui’s death—aside from the obvious—is that he had sustained another concussion just one month earlier…

The Latest: Hernandez pal can't believe he killed himself

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) The Latest on the death of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez (all times local):

Patriots' White House visit marred by Hernandez' suicide

WASHINGTON (AP) The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots made a traditional celebratory visit to the White House Wednesday, a normally joyous ritual marred by the prison suicide hours earlier of former teammate Aaron Hernandez.

The Latest: Trump on Pats, 'No team has been good this long'

WASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on the New England Patriots’ visit to the White House to celebrate their 2017 Super Bowl championship (all times local):

Browns have zeroed in on choice with No. 1 draft pick

BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Browns are inclined to keep the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s NFL draft despite getting offers for it.

Rob Gronkowski Crashes White House Press Briefing

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, a man perfectly engineered to survive a frat party balcony collapse, is at the White House today with his Patriots teammates so that they can be honored for their Super Bowl victory. Gronk, perhaps having been set free to wander the halls, crashed White House press secretary Sean…

The Latest: Man insists he heard 2 guns when Smith died

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Latest on hearings for Cardell Hayes, who was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith (all times local):

Star QB Tom Brady to miss NFL champs' visit to White House

WASHINGTON (AP) Star quarterback Tom Brady will not join his New England Patriots teammates when the Super Bowl champions visit the White House on Wednesday to accept congratulations from President Donald Trump for another NFL title.

In death, Hernandez's murder conviction likely to be tossed

BOSTON (AP) Aaron Hernandez’s death means his murder conviction is likely to disappear.

The Latest: Payton, Smith's family in court for hearing

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Latest on hearings for Cardell Hayes, who was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith (all times local):

The Latest: Hernandez's murder conviction could be tossed

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) The Latest on the death of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez (all times local):

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in his prison cell

BOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself Wednesday in the prison cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, taking his life on the same day his ex-teammates on the New England Patriots were set to visit the White House to mark their Super Bowl victory.

Citing Family Reasons, Tom Brady Will Not Attend Patriots' White House Ceremony

Later today, the New England Patriots will celebrate their championship at the White House in a ceremony led by Donald Trump. A handful of players have already announced their intentions to skip the visit, some offering no public explanation, and other making it quite clear that it’s about politics. QB Tom Brady just…

NFL champs to visit Trump hours after ex-player's death

WASHINGTON (AP) The Super Bowl-champion New England Patriots are visiting the White House to accept congratulations from President Donald Trump for another NFL title.

The Latest: State police investigating ex-NFL star's hanging

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) The Latest on the death of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez (all times local):

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez dead after hanging self in cell

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) Massachusetts prison officials say former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has hanged himself in his cell and pronounced dead at a hospital. He was 27.

The Latest: Prison official not aware of Hernandez note

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) The Latest on the death of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez (all times local):

Ex-Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in prison

Ex-Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez commits suicide.

Former Patriots star Aaron Hernandez found hanged in his prison cell

Prison officials confirmed the death Wednesday morning.

Prison official: Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs self in cell, pronounced dead at Massachusetts hospital

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) Prison official: Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs self in cell, pronounced dead at Massachusetts hospital.

Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide In Prison Cell

Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his prison cell early Wednesday morning in Shirley, Mass. In a statement, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections labeled his death a suicide by hanging.

Ex-Saints star's killer faces sentencing, but delay possible

NEW ORLEANS (AP) It was a road-rage confrontation that cost former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith his life. Now, more than a year later, the man who pumped eight bullets into Smith is close to learning his punishment.

Pat Mahomes Has a Little Bit of Gunslingin' in Him

The next Brett Favre? There are similarities between ol’ No. 4 and the rising draft prospect from Texas Tech, including a coach who has spent time with both players. Plus reader mail on Blandino, Trubisky and more

Oakland Raiders Release Dan Williams, Opens Spot for Rookie Talent

The Oakland Raiders released seventh-year defensive tackle Dan Williams. Does the transaction suggest an early-round draft replacement?According to the team’s official website, the Oakland Raiders parted ways with defensive tackle Dan Williams on Tuesday.It’s a logical transaction cons…

Mike Williams on weird combine questions: Player was asked 'How would you kill somebody'

Some NFL team asked whether you would use a gun or a knife to kill someone.

Denver Broncos: Aqib Talib Avoiding Suspension Enormous For Defense

Aqib Talib won’t receive a fine or a suspension from the NFL after a shooting incident that occurred in June 2016.Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib was shot in the leg outside of a Dallas night club back in June 2016. Talib originally claimed he was shot in the leg by an unknown suspect, b…

Tax increase yields $4.6M for Vegas stadium in first month

LAS VEGAS (AP) Taxpayers contributed more than $4.6 million for an NFL stadium in Las Vegas in the first month that a new increase on area hotel taxes went into effect- ahead of projections for the state’s share of the project.