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Jerry Green, Detroit sports writer at 56 Super Bowls, dies

Mar. 25, 2023 09:55 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Jerry Green, a Detroit sports writer who covered 56 consecutive Super Bowls, has died at 94, The Detroit News said Friday. Green retired as a columnist at the News in 2004 but continued to attend the Super Bowl for the newspaper until this year. His streak began with...

NFL to vote on changes to punts, kickoffs for safety

Mar. 24, 2023 13:07 PM EDT

The NFL will consider significant changes to the kicking game with the competition committee proposing that the league adopt the college rule that allows touchbacks on fair catches of kickoffs and moving the touchback spot on punts to the 25-yard line. NFL executive Troy Vincent said...

Alabama's Bryce Young throws for NFL teams at pro day

Mar. 23, 2023 17:07 PM EDT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban says his quarterback , Bryce Young, is the best prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. Now, the star Alabama passer and 2021 Heisman Trophy winner is trying to convince NFL teams — the Carolina Panthers, in particular — that the Crimson Tide...

Darren Waller's journey to NFL success included obstacles

Mar. 23, 2023 14:57 PM EDT

Darren Waller had just returned from his honeymoon with Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum when the Raiders traded him across the country to the New York Giants. Welcome to married life as a professional athlete. “It’s been a lot of processing, a little bit of...

Will Levis set for pro day, another chance to impress scouts

Mar. 23, 2023 14:37 PM EDT

Will Levis had no hesitation about throwing at the NFL scouting combine because he wanted to “show off” his “canon” of an arm. He’ll get another opportunity to impress scouts at Kentucky’s pro day Friday. “It’s been a lot of fun, a lot of new...

NFL tight end Foster Moreau says he has cancer

Mar. 23, 2023 02:37 AM EDT

NFL tight end Foster Moreau posted on Twitter on Wednesday he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during a physical with the New Orleans Saints. “I’m grateful for the support and thankful for people who have stood firm with me,” Moreau tweeted. “There hasn’t been a single...

Browns get speed, land WR Moore from Jets, swap draft picks

Mar. 22, 2023 18:12 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Elijah Moore wanted out of New York. The Browns wanted speed. Both got their wish. Cleveland added another offensive playmaker and target for quarterback Deshaun Watson on Wednesday, acquiring Moore in a trade with the Jets, who have overhauled their...

Tunsil looks to lead Texans after signing 3-year extension

Mar. 22, 2023 17:54 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans don’t yet know who their quarterback will be next season and beyond. But whoever it is will be well protected with left tackle Laremy Tunsil signing a three-year $75 million extension that makes him the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL and...

AP source: Steve Apostolopoulos joins bidding for Commanders

Mar. 22, 2023 14:26 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has joined the bidding for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because details of the sale...

Cam Newton throws at Auburn's pro day

Mar. 21, 2023 19:51 PM EDT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — After not playing at all during the 2022 season, Cam Newton got to show what he can still do. Newton threw in front of scouts at a pro day event on Tuesday at Auburn, where he won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship in the 2010 season. ...