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Washington Redskins’ Ron Rivera working with team owner on new nickname

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera said he has been working with owner Dan Snyder on a new team name over the past few weeks. Rivera told the Washington Post that he is hopeful the "Redskins" name could be changed in time for the 2020 season. "If we get it done it time for the season, it would be awesome," Rivera told the newspaper Saturday. "We came up with a couple of names -- two of them […]

todayJuly 5, 2020 13

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Saints QB Drew Brees draws backlash for ‘disrespecting the flag’ comment

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees attracted widespread criticism Wednesday when he offered his first public comments in the wake of George Floyd's killing last week. During an interview with Yahoo Finance, Brees reiterated his stance on how he will "never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America." The star quarterback's remarks drew a sharp response on social media across all sports, including from current Saints teammates and NBA superstar LeBron James. "Let me just tell what I […]

todayJune 3, 2020 7

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NFL clubs approve rules and bylaws changes

NEW YORK (Heartland Newsfeed) -- There are rules and league bylaws changes beginning with the 2020-21 season, following an approval vote by NFL clubs Thursday. A press release made available by NFL league communications reveals three rules changes and one bylaw change will be in place starting with the upcoming season. NFL automatic replay review expansion One of the rules changes was a motion from the Philadelphia Eagles organization. The change involves revising Rule 15, Section 2 to permanently expand […]

todayMay 28, 2020 15

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Saints’ Superdome to get new name in 2021

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints' Superdome will have a new name in 2021. Saints vice president of communications Greg Bensel told Forbes and NOLA.com that Mercedes-Benz won't renew its naming rights to 75,000-seat facility. The company's contract for the stadium name -- the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- expires in July 2021. "The agreement is not being renewed, based on Mercedes-Benz having other opportunities," Bensel told NOLA.com. "Mercedes-Benz has been an excellent partner for our team, the building and […]

todayMay 20, 2020 7

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NFL considers helmet facemasks with surgical, N95 material

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The NFL is testing prototypes for helmet facemasks, which could include N95 or surgical material, prior to the 2020 season as a way to defend against the coronavirus pandemic. NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer spoke about the project during an appearance Monday on The Adam Schefter Podcast. The players union is also working with NFL engineers and sports equipment company Oakley to test the prototypes. "Back in early March, I had suggested that we […]

todayMay 19, 2020 20

Football News

Ten NFL match-ups to watch during the 2020-21 season

Are you ready for some NFL football? That’s a rhetorical question. We all know we’re begging for some football! We still don’t know if the season will kick off as scheduled. Ultimately, football will be back and it can’t come soon enough. Below are our top 10 matchups of the season and must-see TV for NFL fans around the world. 10. Packers at Bears (January 3, Fox) Sure, this Week 17 tilt would be far more entertaining if the Packers […]

todayMay 15, 2020 22

Football News

Bengals release veteran QB Andy Dalton

CINCINNATI (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on Thursday after he spent nine seasons with the AFC North franchise. Sources told NFL Network and ESPN that Dalton asked for his release and the Bengals granted his request. The move came a week after the franchise selected former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dalton, 32, started 13 games last season for the Bengals. He completed 59.5 percent […]

todayApril 30, 2020 5

National

Bronson Rechsteiner, son and nephew of pro wrestlers, heading to Baltimore

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- Despite going undrafted in the NFL Draft, a former Kennesaw State running back will get his opportunity. Bronson Rechsteiner and the Baltimore Ravens reached a free-agent deal shortly after the draft ended Saturday. The 2019 HERO Sports All-American selection from Acworth, Ga. led KSU to two Big South Conference titles, three FCS playoff appearances with four playoff victories. As a result, Kennesaw State became one of the most successful startup programs in college football. The KSU football program […]

todayApril 26, 2020 40

Entertainment

Jackson, Ravens QB, revealed as Madden NFL 21 cover player

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earned MVP honors as he led the team to their best record in the NFL. As a result of this breakout season, an announcement was made Wednesday, confirming that he will be gracing the cover of the NFL’s prominent video game, Madden NFL 21. Jackson revealed the news on Twitter via the Ravens: https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1252638389045780482 Jackson honors for 2019-20 season In addition to MVP honors, Jackson became a Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro selection. He would […]

todayApril 22, 2020 4

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