Cincinnati, OH

It didn’t happen on the same day that Joe Burrow got his new contract a year ago. Will it happen today?. In 2023, the Bengals and their franchise quarterback worked out a second deal on the Thursday before the start of the regular season. That day this year (yesterday) had become the unofficial deadline for a new deal for receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

The wait continues for Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals

Justin Jefferson looks to prove he’s still fantasy’s most dangerous wideout, Cooper Kupp attempts to reclaim the top spot in Los Angeles, and George Pickens adjusts to life with Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Tight End/Kickers/Defense. Week 1 Receivers. 1Tyreek HillMIAvs....

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Baltimore, MD

Kansas City, MO

It seems like just yesterday the confetti was falling over Super Bowl LVIII as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers and became the first repeat Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots in the 2003-04 seasons. But after an exciting draft and eventful offseason, the NFL is officially back in regular season action tonight with the season kickoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs.

What NFL game is on today: Schedule, start time, TV and streaming info for 2024 NFL kickoff game

Minneapolis, MN

After J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending knee surgery, Sam Darnold is set to go through the 2024 season as Minnesota’s starting quarterback. That’s just fine with star receiver Justin Jefferson, who signed a record-breaking contract extension with the club during the offseason. In an interview with Ben Goessling of...

Justin Jefferson: Sam Darnold’s plays in practice will definitely transition to Sundays

They say football is a game of inches and the ending of Thursday night’s game in Kansas City was a prime example of how that became part of the game. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s pass to tight end Isaiah Likely on the final play of the game was initially ruled a touchdown, but a replay review showed that Likely’s foot was just barely out of bounds. The call was overturned and the Chiefs held on for a 27-20 win.

Lamar Jackson on final play: I thought it was a touchdown

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The 49ers keep spending money just to keep their expensive team together. In their latest move, they restructured Deebo Samuel's contract to create more than $16 million in salary cap space which they can roll over to next season.

The 49ers Redo Deebo Samuel's Contract to Create $16 Million in Cap Space

PFT breaks down Roger Goodell's recent comments about the NFL's new kickoff rules and why the league won't alter them during the 2024-25 season.

NFL won't alter new kickoff rules during season

New Jersey State

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THE man accused of drunkenly plowing his Jeep into hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, killing both, sighed after learning he’ll remain in jail until his next hearing. Johnny, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were fatally run over on Thursday evening as they rode their bicycles through a New Jersey roadway. New Jersey […]

‘Drunk driver’ who ‘killed hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother’ sighs after learning he’ll be in jail for a week

Hear from Bubba Wallace, Christopher Bell and more as they competed during the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, presented by Toyota.

Listen to Wallace, Bell and more at Daytona

Los Angeles, CA

The Chargers have added quarterback Justin Herbert to their injury report, but there’s no concern about his availability for Sunday’s season opener against the Raiders. Los Angeles announced Herbert was a full participant in Wednesday’s session, noting the foot issue he dealt with during training camp. According...

Justin Herbert added to injury report as full participant

Larry Brown Sports

The New York Jets have given one of their top players a contract extension. The Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II agreed to a 3-year extension worth $30.75 million, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. The deal reportedly includes just over $19 million in guaranteed money. The #Jets and CB Michael Carter II agreed to...
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Jets, CB Michael Carter II agree to contract extension

American Jessica Pegula stunned top seed Iga Swiatek to make her first Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open. Pegula, the sixth seed, swept Poland’s Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 for her first win in a Grand Slam quarterfinal in her seventh try. “I’ve been so many freaking times (to the...

Jessica Pegula sweeps Iga Swiatek at U.S. Open for first Grand Slam semifinal, age record

Denver, CO

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Despite touting its social equity programs, arrests for marijuana-related offenses in Denver skyrocketed 83% from 2022 to 2023 with 189 arrests, according to the city’s recently released 2024 marijuana report, “The Denver Collaborative Approach: Leading the Way in Municipal Marijuana Management.”

Denver marijuana arrests surge despite lower consumption, report reveals

Atlanta, GA

NASCAR opens the Cup playoffs at the track that gave the the sport the closest 1-2-3 finish in series history. Daniel Suarez nipped Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch to the finish line to win at Atlanta in February. That win got Suarez into the playoffs. Sixteen drivers will vie for...

Atlanta weekend schedule, broadcast details for start of NASCAR Cup playoffs

Pittsburgh, PA

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Heyward is now attached to a three-year, $45M deal, Fowler adds. The pact includes $29M in new money along with $16M in guarantees (nearly $15M of which is comprised of a signing bonus). These terms will allow Heyward to reach his stated goal of finishing his career as a Steeler.

Steelers, DT Cameron Heyward agree to extension

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No one knows what to expect from the new dynamic kickoff rule. The NFL didn’t alter the touchback starting position, so a ball kicked into or out of the end zone will result in the offense taking over at its own 30-yard line. The Competition Committee originally proposed the 35.

NFL makes minor tweaks to dynamic kickoff rules

The Broncos have announced their captains and for the first time in a long time, the group includes a rookie. Quarterback Bo Nix has been named a captain after Denver selected him at No. 12 overall in the spring and he won the starting quarterback job in camp. Nix, 24,...

Bo Nix is the first Broncos rookie to be named captain since 1967

Aurora, CO

The Venezuelans living in Aurora apartment buildings facing condemnation were not put there by the city of Denver. Denver city spokesman Jon Ewing said none of the residents are part of the Denver Asylum Seekers Program, or DASP. Amidst a flurry of media reports, some not substantiated, some have claimed the City and County of Denver placed the migrants in the Aurora buildings.

City of Denver didn’t place migrants in troubled Aurora buildings

Colorado State

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

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49ers create $16.4 million in cap space with restructure of Deebo Samuel’s deal

The 49ers have been busy in recent days. They agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with receiver Brandon Aiyuk and reworked left tackle Trent Williams’...

49ers create $16.4 million in cap space with restructure of Deebo Samuel’s deal

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