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XFL to push back league relaunch until 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The XFL announced Wednesday that it plans to relaunch in spring 2023 following tabling discussions with the Canadian Football League (CFL) about a possible collaboration. The leagues would state in separate statements that the decision to halt the talks were jointly reached. "Our talks with the XFL, exploring the potential for collaboration and innovation, have been positive and constructive," the CFL said in a news release. "While we remain open to finding new ways to work together […]

todayJuly 7, 2021 109

Cameron Kinley

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DoD secretary allows Navy grad Kinley to play in NFL

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the Naval Academy will allow rookie cornerback Cameron Kinley to pursue a career in the NFL. Austin announced Tuesday he approved a plan by the Department of the Navy to enlist Kinley in the Inactive Ready Reserve "for the duration of his football career." The decision comes after Kinley said his request to delay his Navy commission to compete in the NFL had initially been denied. "Upon completion of his playing […]

todayJuly 6, 2021 34

Football News

Ravens trade Pro Bowl OT Orlando Brown Jr. to Chiefs

BALTIMORE/KANSAS CITY (UPI) -- The Baltimore Ravens agreed to trade two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs, the teams announced Friday. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Kansas City sent its first-round pick (No. 31 overall) in next week's NFL Draft to the Ravens in exchange for Brown, a 2021 second-round choice (No. 58) and a 2022 sixth-rounder. The Ravens also acquired a 2021 third-rounder (No. 94) and fourth-rounder (No. 136) as […]

todayApril 24, 2021 68

Dak Prescott

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Cowboys, Prescott reach 4-year, $160 million deal

DALLAS (UPI) -- The Dallas Cowboys and star quarterback Dak Prescott have agreed to a massive contract that will tie the two-time Pro Bowl selection to the franchise for the next four years. League sources told ESPN, NFL Media and the Dallas Morning News on Monday that he is signing a four-year, $160 million deal with the Cowboys. According to the outlets, his signing bonus is $66 million, the highest in league history. The first three years of the new contract […]

todayMarch 8, 2021 28

Super Bowl

Entertainment

CBS Sports unveils plans for Super Bowl LV broadcast

TAMPA, Fla. -- Super Bowl LV will feature a broadcast with dozens of new tools and tricks utilized by CBS Sports. Coverage of Super Bowl LV will have a more cinematic feel, thanks to cameras and attachments never before used. The Super Bowl setup CBS is planning to use a Trolley Cam. The cam will zipline along a wire extending from one end of the stadium to the other. They can move at speeds up to 65 miles per hour. […]

todayFebruary 4, 2021 64

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East Central Illinois Region

Eastern Illinois prepares for football season

CHARLESTON -- Adam Cushing is looking forward to the upcoming college football season, after what he calls an "extended offseason." That extension the Eastern Illinois football coach refers to is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. "What an exciting day, though, to be on the eve of football season here," Cushing states during a media scrum Tuesday. He would describe what his team and what the university could tackle that was under their control. Cushing would express his thanks to those […]

todayJanuary 20, 2021 259

Football News

CCIW announces fall sports schedules for spring 2021

NAPERVILLE – The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) would announce Monday that fall sports may be able to compete in the spring. That is if health conditions allow for competition to take place. This would impact football, men's and women's soccer, and women's volleyball. Each member institution is able to determine if and how much competition is best for their programs. Seasonal schedules are being drawn up with that in mind. However, there are some teams that will […]

todayJanuary 18, 2021 68

Urban Meyer

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Jacksonville Jaguars hire Urban Meyer as next head coach

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to be their new head coach, the team announced Thursday. "This is a great day for Jacksonville and Jaguars fans everywhere," team owner Shahid Khan said in a statement. "Urban Meyer is who we want and need, a leader, winner, and champion who demands excellence and produces results. "While Urban already enjoys a legacy in the game of football that few will ever match, […]

todayJanuary 14, 2021 30

Belichick Trump

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Patriots’ Belichick to decline Presidential Medal of Freedom

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (UPI) -- New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump this week. Belichick explained his decision in a statement released Monday: "Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients. Subsequently, the tragic events of last week occurred, and the decision has been […]

todayJanuary 11, 2021 59

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