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Roger Goodell says he would like NFL to have 16 international games per season
SAO PAULO (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he would like the league to have as many as 16 international games in a season. “The ownership’s approved eight games already,” Goodell said before the NFL's first game in Brazil. “I hope to get that to 16 at some...
Top pick Caleb Williams makes his highly anticipated debut as Bears host Titans in opener
Tennessee (6-11) at Chicago (7-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Bears by 4½. Series record: Titans lead 7-6. Last meeting: Titans beat Bears 24-17 on Nov. 8, 2020, in Nashville. Titans offense: overall (28),...
Caleb Williams era begins in Chicago with Bears' opener against Titans
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — It's time for Caleb Williams to deliver. The quarterback taken with the No. 1 pick in the draft makes his highly anticipated debut when the Chicago Bears host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. “I’m excited to see him,” Bears coach Matt...
USC retires Caleb Williams' No. 13, restores Reggie Bush's No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams' No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie Bush's No. 5 to its place of honor among the other retired numbers displayed on the Coliseum's peristyle. The school announced both long-expected moves on social...
Caleb Williams leans on his experience with rookie's debut for Bears approaching
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams understands he needs to be a quick study. For that, the prized rookie will lean on his experience. The Chicago Bears host the Tennessee Titans in their season-opener on Sunday and the spotlight that's been shining on the quarterback drafted...
Falcons add 3rd QB ahead of season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to practice squad
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added a third quarterback ahead of their season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to the practice squad Tuesday. Peterman provides some insurance behind starter Kirk Cousins and backup Michael Penix Jr. after the Falcons dealt...
Captain Caleb: Bears select Williams as one of 8 captains ahead of No. 1 pick's debut
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams has been winning over the Chicago Bears with his performance on the field as well as his magnetic personality, so much so that the No. 1 overall draft pick will enter his rookie season as a team captain. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner from...
Bettors banking on Eagles resurgence, Cowboys regression as NFL season begins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Eagles looked as if they were ready to return to the Super Bowl last season after beating the Bills 37-34 in overtime to move to 10-1. Then Philadelphia fell apart, losing six of its final seven games, including a 32-9 stinker in the playoffs to the Buccaneers....
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. Rees-Zammit arrived at the facility Thursday and signed a contract to be on team's practice squad and was expected to be on the field with teammates afterward. By...
Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division
The week before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was picked by Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to be her running mate, he visited Vikings training camp and made a glowing 11-win prediction for his favorite team in that other fall season that will dominate American attention this year. ...
