Football
Safety Coby Bryant leaves Chicago Bears practice with injury as running back Kyle Monangai returns
Just when the Chicago Bears got their first injured player of training camp back to the practice field on Monday, they had a second injury on their first day in pads.
Roger Craig’s versatility helped fuel the 49ers dynasty and earned him entry into the Hall of Fame
The San Francisco 49ers' dynasty had launched even before Roger Craig arrived in 1983 as a fullback out of Nebraska.
Several big-name NFL players enter this season with something to prove
Breece Hall came to training camp with a new contract from the New York Jets and an intense desire to justify the big bucks.
Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new ‘5 for 5’ rule
The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart.
The Steelers want a physical camp. Mike McCarthy’s answer: Thud up, no tackling
Earlier in his coaching career, Mike McCarthy leaned into pushing the limits of his players during training camp.
Clutch kicker gets his due as Adam Vinatieri heads into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
When Tom Brady thinks of clutch NFL players, the man considered by most to be the greatest quarterback to play the game begins his list with Adam Vinatieri.
Drake Maye is being more vocal and it’s already paying off as he prepares for Year 3 with Patriots
Drake Maye played the best football of his young NFL career during his first season working with New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft takes major step forward in his return from torn ACL
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is off the physically unable to perform list and excited to be back practicing - even without a contract extension that would give him financial security in the event of another injury.
Falcons announce death of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s wife, Cristina, at 48
The Atlanta Falcons announced that Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has died. She was 48.
Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy
In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three national titles.
Chiefs: Talks underway to host Super Bowl, Final Four in new $3B domed replacement for Arrowhead
The Kansas City Chiefs are lining up to host the Super Bowl and Final Four in their $3 billion domed replacement for aging Arrowhead Stadium, which has yet to break ground but is expected to be ready in time for the 2031 football season.
Ravens’ Derrick Henry enters season No. 11 and says he isn’t thinking about retirement
Even Derrick Henry, the backfield bulldozer who has remained a force in the NFL into his 30s, will allow himself occasional "cheat days" from his health regimen.
Raiders hope Linderbaum’s addition and Miller’s return to health boost ailing offensive line
Raiders general manager John Spytek didn't hesitate to try to improve the NFL's worst offensive line, a unit that made life miserable last season for quarterback Geno Smith and running back Ashton Jeanty.