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NFL Andy Dalton

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Saints, Dalton agree to one-year deal

Andy Dalton (pictured) is expected to be a backup quarterback next season for New Orleans Saints starter Jameis Winston. PALM BEACH, Fla. (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints agreed to a one-year deal with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, a league source told UPI on Tuesday. The pact is worth up to $6 million in incentives and includes $3 million in guarantees. Dalton, 34, spent last season with the Chicago Bears. The 11-year veteran completed 63.1% of his throws for 1,515 […]

todayMarch 30, 2022 154

NFL Buffalo Bills

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NFL changes playoffs overtime

The Kansas City Chiefs' overtime playoff win over the Buffalo Bills led to the NFL's changes to its overtime rules. NEW YORK (UPI) -- NFL team owners voted Tuesday to change the rules for overtime in the playoffs, allowing each team to possess the ball, competition committee chairman Rich McKay said Tuesday at the league's annual meeting. McKay made the announcement at a news conference at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. He said that the Kansas City Chiefs' overtime […]

todayMarch 30, 2022 130

Raiders Maxx Crosby

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Raiders, Crosby sign multi-year extension

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby signed a multi-year contract extension with the franchise Friday. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Crosby inked a four-year, $98.98 million extension that includes $95 million in new money and $53 million guaranteed. The Raiders later confirmed the agreement, but the team didn't disclose terms. "I want to be of service to other people going through whatever they're going through right now," Crosby, who battled alcoholism […]

todayMarch 12, 2022 117

XFL Oliver Luck Vince McMahon

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Trial set for XFL lawsuit against Vince McMahon

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The ongoing saga relating to the XFL's 2020 season will continue in the courtroom. A trial date is in the books for the lawsuit between former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck and Vince McMahon. According to a recent report from PWInsider, the lawsuit will go to trial on July 11, 2022. Luck filed the lawsuit in April 2020 after the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is suing McMahon, Alpha Entertainment LLC, and […]

todayMarch 6, 2022 109

Brian Flores Miami Dolphins

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Miami Dolphins fire head coach Brian Flores

MIAMI (UPI) -- The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Brian Flores on Monday after a 9-8 season, the team announced. Flores led the Dolphins to a 24-25 record over three seasons. The longtime New England Patriots assistant was hired in 2019. The Dolphins beat the Patriots 33-24 in their season finale Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla. "I made a decision today to part ways with Brian Flores," Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said in a news release. "After evaluating where we […]

todayJanuary 10, 2022 99

Vic Fangio

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Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 7-10 season

DENVER (UPI) -- The Denver Broncos fired coach Vic Fangio on Sunday after a 7-10 season, the team announced. "This morning, [general manager] George Paton and I informed Vic of the decision to part ways with him as head coach of the Denver Broncos," Broncos president and CEO Joe Ellis said in a statement. "For the last three seasons, Vic put his heart and soul into coaching the Broncos. I want to thank Coach Fangio for giving his maximum effort […]

todayJanuary 9, 2022 96

Colts Jets

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Taylor, Wentz lead Colts over Jets

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) -- Jonathan Taylor ran for 172 yards and two scores and Carson Wentz threw three touchdown passes to help the Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets and improve to 4-5 on the season. The Colts totaled 532 yards in the 45-30 victory Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The game featured 58 first downs and more than 1,000 combined total yards. The Colts also forced two turnovers and didn't surrender a turnover offensively. "You just try […]

todayNovember 5, 2021 77

DeSean Jackson

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Rams cut WR Jackson after failing to find trade

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Rams waived veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson on Tuesday after the two sides were unable to locate a trade partner before the NFL's trade deadline. The Rams and Jackson mutually agreed to seek a trade last week, but nothing came together before Tuesday's deadline. The 34-year-old Jackson was willing to remain with the franchise, ESPN reported, but the Rams opted to part ways with the three-time Pro Bowl selection. "I am very grateful […]

todayNovember 3, 2021 60

Eldorado CZR

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CZR holds off Eldorado for Senior Night win

CHRISTOPHER (Section618.com) — The CZR Bearcats held off Eldorado in a sloppy, rainy slugfest 20-14 on Senior Night in Christopher. The Eagles scored on their opening possession, capped off by a 46-yard touchdown run by Brock Cantrell. The Bearcats answered with two touchdown runs from senior Cole Freeman to take a 14-8 lead into halftime. The Eagles tied the game in the third quarter on a 19-yard TD run by Dylan Henshaw. Henshaw finished the game with 99 yards on […]

todayOctober 16, 2021 58

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