Dwayne Bowe, A Former Chief, Flies To Kansas City For Fan's Funeral
He plays in Cleveland now, but when Dwayne Bowe heard that Betty Johnson, his favorite fan in Kansas City, had died, he flew in to pay his respects.
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NFL Settlement Over Concussions Is Given Final Approval By Judge
The lawsuit, brought by former players, could cost the league up to $1 billion. The settlement had originally been reached in 2013.
Tim Tebow Will Reportedly Return To NFL With Philadelphia Eagles
It would be the former Heisman winner's fourth NFL team. The New York Jets released Tebow in the spring of 2013; later that same year, he was cut by the New England Patriots.
Adrian Peterson To Be Reinstated By NFL
The Minnesota Vikings running back was suspended by the league last fall amid allegations of child abuse involving his 4-year-old son.
NFL Makes It Official: Sarah Thomas Is First Woman To Be A Full-Time Ref
Confirming a long-anticipated move, the NFL has hired its first female official on a full-time basis. She has spent nearly a decade working her way through the ranks in the NCAA.
NFL Is Reportedly Hiring Its First Female Full-Time Official
Sarah Thomas has officiated football games in the NCAA and for the NFL's preseason and training camps. For the 2015 NFL season, she'll reportedly work full time at the game's highest level.
'Borland Effect' A Fumble For Football? Deford Says It Will Pass
San Francisco 49ers player Chris Borland is retiring from the NFL after a single season to avoid potential brain injuries. Some see this as the beginning of the end of football's popularity.
49ers Linebacker Quits After 1 Season, Citing Safety Concerns
Worries about possibly incurring brain injuries prompted 24-year-old Chris Borland to end his NFL career after one season. "I just honestly want to do what's best for my health," he said.
Inglewood Approves Plan For NFL Stadium, In Deal Involving Rams Owner
The unanimous vote Tuesday night came after "a consultant compared stadium noise in surrounding neighborhoods to that of bird calls," KPCC reports.
12 Feet: A Soaring New Broad Jump Record Is Set At NFL Combine
If you're ever standing near Byron Jones when he jumps, you might want to stay well back. On Monday, the cornerback flew more than 12 feet from a standing start.