Minneapolis, MN

The Minnesota Vikings were expected to decide their new starting quarterback with a competition between veteran Sam Darnold and rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. But after some rather unfortunate news, the Vikings aren’t actually going to have to make a decision, after all. After J.J. McCarthy impressed with his...

NFL world reacts to new Vikings starting quarterback

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Some coaches don't like the preseason. Others dismiss it. Nobody, however, shows apathy for the preseason like Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay. McVay was on the sideline for last week's preseason opener but spent a couple series with a broadcast headset on, providing commentary and arguing with officials. He wasn't taking the game all that seriously, as usual during the preseason. This week he's taking it a step further. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, McVay is letting assistant Aubrey Pleasant coach the game. McVay said he wanted to get Pleasant, the team's passing game coordinator and assistant head coach, some reps as a head coach. That's commendable.

Sean McVay to let assistant coach this week's preseason game, go up to broadcast booth

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who had become a multi-sport contributor at ESPN, has been fired, according to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com. Griffin had two years left on his contract. Marchand reports that the move was financial. He previously had been dropped from Monday NFL Countdown, when ESPN hired...

ESPN fires Robert Griffin III with two years left on his deal

San Francisco, CA

Trade talks have reportedly slowed as receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues his hold-in with the 49ers. With it again looking more like Aiyuk will be with San Francisco for 2024, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked in his Monday press conference if Aiyuk was taking part in anything on the field — like running routes with the team’s quarterbacks against air.

Kyle Shanahan: I trust Brandon Aiyuk knows what to do to get ready to play

There’s officially another bloodletting in Bristol. On the same day ESPN fired Robert Griffin III, the four-letter network also severed ties with Sam Ponder, the host of Sunday NFL Countdown. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that ESPN has fired Ponder. Ponder had been with ESPN since 2006, in various...

ESPN fires NFL Sunday Countdown host Sam Ponder

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Patriots assistant coach calls former linebacker a 'superstar' and a future head coach

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The Minnesota Vikings are currently reeling from the brutal injury to rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy who will be missing the entire upcoming season due to a knee injury. Looking at the rest of the position group, it looks like Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback, but the team does feel comfortable as Vikings head […]
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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell reveals Sam Darnold backup plans after J.J. McCarthy injury

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to find their way back into the playoffs this season and a lot of it will depend on the health of quarterback Matthew Stafford. However, he left Wednesday’s joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys early as he experienced hamstring tightness. Instead of Stafford,...

Los Angeles Rams Star Leaves Practice Early with Hamstring Injury in 2024 Practice

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Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

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Indianapolis, IN

The Cardinals hit the road for Wednesday’s practice, but wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. felt at home because they were in Indianapolis for joint practices with the Colts. Harrison was born when his father was a wideout for the Colts and the elder Harrison was in attendance for the first of two workouts the teams will hold before this weekend’s preseason game. The younger Harrison called it “kind of crazy” to be practicing against his father’s team before adding that his goal is to continue charting his own course as he embarks on his professional career.

Marvin Harrison Jr. focuses on “my own path” in visit to his father’s football home

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Atlanta, GA

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Former Atlanta Falcons receiver Damiere Byrd's winding career path has taken him to a new home.

Ex Atlanta Falcons WR Signs with Buffalo Bills After Free Agency Visit

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The Minnesota Vikings have had a rough couple of days due to injuries. They had hoped to get a fresh start after heading to Cleveland for joint practices with the Browns, but that was not the case. The Cleveland Browns are known for their defense being among the best in...

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell not happy with joint practice physicality

The Minnesota Vikings have dropped an injured linebacker and replaced him with a free agent and former member of the Cleveland Browns. Minnesota’s official team X account announced the news on Tuesday, August 13. “The #Vikings have signed LB Jordan Kunaszyk and waived injured LB Jabril Cox,” the post...

Vikings Replace Injured Jabril Cox With Former Browns LB, Standout Specialist

Nashville, TN

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A former Tennessee Titans defensive back has found a new NFL home.

Falcons Sign Former Titans DB

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Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy already was declared out for the season hours before.

Report: Vikings WR Jordan Addison carted off field during joint practice with Browns

The Rams have had plenty of injuries this month. One key player was not injured during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Cowboys. Rams coach Sean McVay was asked on Thursday whether receiver Cooper Kupp suffered an injury during the second shared session with Dallas. “No, he was good,” McVay...

Sean McVay says Cooper Kupp, who didn’t practice Thursday, wasn’t injured on Wednesday

If it wasn’t already obvious, it became clear this week with the Jets and edge rusher Haason Reddick: Don’t trade for a player who wants a new contract without working out a new contract in advance. Amazingly, the Falcons sent a third-round pick to the Patriots for edge...

With no new contract in place, Matthew Judon could (in theory) refuse to report for Falcons physical

The Minnesota Vikings have had a knack for finding impact players late in the NFL Draft, and Kwesi-Adofo Mensah might have found another one in this year's draft class.

The Minnesota Vikings may have found a difference maker on defense with this late-round pick.

Bubba Wallace moved into the final playoff spot after Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR Cup playoff picture tightened. Austin Dillon’s win secured a spot in the playoffs, making him the 13th driver to earn a spot via a win. That leaves three positions left with three races left in the regular season.

NASCAR Cup playoff race tightens heading into final three regular season races

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Rams assistant Aubrey Pleasant will serve as the team’s head coach Saturday

Rams assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant will serve as the head coach for the team’s preseason game against the...

Rams assistant Aubrey Pleasant will serve as the team’s head coach Saturday

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