Football
Saints GM Loomis in Paris addresses criticism from team owner amid slow start to season
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Wednesday he understands the recent criticism from owner Gayle Benson but asked for patience with what he called a "young developing team."
College football picks: Unranked teams 9-198 now against No. 1s since 2000; No. 1 Miami now on deck
Beware, Miami, when Pittsburgh comes to town Saturday.
NFL suspends 2nd Bills player for spitting, though Sam Franklin denies allegation and plans appeal
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin became the team's second player to be suspended by the NFL for one game without pay for spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, the league announced Wednesday.
Titans cut defensive tackle Elliott after he left team facility to retrieve gun
The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott this week after he left the team facility to grab a gun from his car.
NFC East makes history with back-to-back winless weeks
The NFC East has traditionally been the marquee division in the NFL with established big brands with histories of success.
LOVERRO: Another Commanders’ loss, served up with fava beans and a nice Chianti
The taste of the historically bizarre ending of the New York Giants game still sits in the mouths of Washington Commanders fans -- "Cheap and metallic, like sucking on a greasy coin," as Hannibal Lecter said to Clarice Starling in "The Silence of the Lambs."
Commanders’ McLaurin out for season with torn knee tendon
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is out for the season with a torn patellar tendon, coach Dan Quinn announced Tuesday.
NFL finds Eagles handled Hurts’ blood clots ‘appropriately’
The NFL won't punish the Philadelphia Eagles for how the team handled the blood clots suffered by quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to multiple reports published Tuesday.
Oregon high school football player tackles opponent carrying American flag
A football player from Jefferson High School tackled a Grant High School opponent who was carrying a U.S. flag during an opening ceremony for a football game Friday in Portland, Oregon.
Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, AP source says
The New York Giants are releasing running back Najee Harris, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
Jay-Z picks himself to headline Super Bowl halftime show
Rapper Jay-Z will be the next performer for the Super Bowl halftime show, according to multiple reports published Tuesday.
Auburn dismisses linebacker Atkins from team
Auburn has dismissed linebacker Xavier Atkins from its football team, according to multiple reports.
Old-school fullback position gets modern makeover for the few NFL teams that use it
Connor Heyward spent his first four seasons in Pittsburgh, playing a mixture of tight end and fullback for the old-school Steelers.
Wins have been hard to come by at SoFi for both tenants with Rams, Chargers a combined 1-5 at home
With November approaching, the Arizona Cardinals have more wins at SoFi Stadium - two - than the Rams and Chargers, who are 1-5 combined at their home in Inglewood, California, which will host Super Bowl 61 on Valentine's Day.
NFL in Paris: League eyes big debut as Steelers-Saints game comes amid security concerns
The NFL hopes to bring a "mini-Super Bowl" vibe to Paris this week for its first regular-season game in France, even as authorities consider imposing curfews following civil unrest.
Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders
Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night for their sixth straight win to open the season.
Commanders’ McLaurin carted off with knee injury
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin left Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers with an injury to his left leg. The veteran pass catcher was taken off the field on the cart near the end of the first quarter.
Rams’ Adams out 6-10 weeks with hamstring injury
Rams receiver Davante Adams will be out for six to 10 weeks with a significant hamstring injury, Los Angeles coach Sean McVay said Monday.
Commanders’ Croskey-Merritt headed to injured reserve with groin issue
The Washington Commanders will be without running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt for at least the next four games.
Manning remains Texas’ starter despite struggles, two-game skid
Arch Manning remains the starting quarterback for No. 19 Texas despite the Longhorns' offensive struggles in consecutive losses, coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday.