An acrobatic player, he was the prototype for the big receivers who succeeded him. He caught a memorable touchdown in the Chiefs’ upset win in Super Bowl IV.
Category: Football
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Giants Commit to Daniel Jones With a Four-Year Contract
Jones, 25, had sought a major raise after leading the Giants to the playoffs in the last year of his rookie deal.
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Jerry Richardson, Who Founded the Carolina Panthers, Dies at 86
He used the money he made playing for the Baltimore Colts to build a fast-food restaurant empire and then bought an N.F.L. expansion franchise.
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The Steak House With N.F.L. Deals on the Menu
When the N.F.L.’s power brokers meet at St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, trades, contracts and shrimp cocktail are all on the table.
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Brian Flores’s Discrimination Case Against the N.F.L. Can Move to Court
A judge ruled that the former Miami Dolphins coach’s claims of discrimination against the league were not subject to private arbitration, opening a path for a public airing of grievances.
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Georgia’s Jalen Carter Accused in Car Crash That Killed Two People
Arrest warrants were issued for Carter, projected as a top-five pick in the N.F.L. draft, after the police said he was involved in a crash that killed a Georgia teammate and a team staffer.
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Cleveland Browns Owners Agree to Buy a Share of the N.B.A.’s Bucks
Marc Lasry, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has reached a deal to sell his share to Jimmy and Dee Haslam.
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At Halftime, Patrick Mahomes Got a Little Tape and Gave a Little Talk
His ankle hurt after a hit in the second quarter of the Super Bowl, but mostly, he said, he wanted to fire up his teammates.
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Did a Referee’s Call Unfairly Cost the Eagles a Super Bowl Win?
Philadelphia cornerback James Bradberry admitted he tugged on the jersey of a Kansas City receiver. But was it really a penalty? The answer depends largely on what colors you wear.
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Here Are the Big Themes to Look for in the Next N.F.L. Season
The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.
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Super Bowl 2023: 10 Most Memorable Moments
A coach wept. A tennis star hawked cognac and beer. Nobody tried to sell you cryptocurrency. Rihanna dropped in to sing and lived to tell about it. And Kansas City won a football game.
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The Eagles Came as Close as Close Can Get
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts scored four total touchdowns in a performance with only one blemish, but it was a big one: a fumble returned for a touchdown.