The Disney-controlled channel is trying to find a way forward in the streaming age and has had discussions with the N.F.L., the N.B.A. and Major League Baseball.
Category: National Football League
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With Aaron Rodgers, Jets Enter Era of Expectation
Adding Rodgers, the star quarterback, to a team with young talent and a strong defense has players eyeing the Super Bowl. It is a big jump for a franchise that has missed the past 12 postseasons.
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N.F.L. Says Snyder Sexually Harassed Employee, Withheld League Revenue
Daniel Snyder will pay $60 million in restitution after a league investigation found that he sexually harassed a female employee and improperly withheld revenue when he owned the Washington Commanders.
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NFL Approves $6 Billion Deal for Washington Commanders
Josh Harris will buy the Washington franchise for a record $6.05 billion from Snyder, who faced sexual harassment allegations, decades of losing and public pressure to change the team’s name and logo.
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Saquon Barkley and Giants Cannot Agree to Long-Term Deal
The team and Barkley, a two-time Pro Bowl running back, missed an N.F.L. deadline Monday with training camp just over a week away.
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The N.F.L.’s Betting Penalties Put Ideal of ‘Integrity’ to the Test
The penalties have been harsh for players caught breaking the N.F.L.’s gambling rules. That’s partly because the league wants no insinuation that games might be rigged.
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N.F.L. Suspends Three Players for Betting on Football in Latest Gambling Violations
The league suspended Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and Demetrius Taylor, a free agent, for at least a full season. A fourth player received a six-game penalty for betting on other sports.
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NFLPA Selects New Executive Director to Replace DeMaurice Smith
Lloyd Howell was elected to replace DeMaurice Smith, the union’s executive director since 2009.
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Twins Lead AL Central With Losing Record at Midseason
The Minnesota Twins could join the ignominious list of postseason teams with losing records. But that’s nothing compared to what’s happening in the U.S.F.L.
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Luke Kuechly Walked Away From the NFL at His Peak. He Still
Luke Kuechly retired from the N.F.L. while at his peak and has worked to raise awareness of brain trauma. The former linebacker discussed his love for football and what he tells parents of the 12-year-olds he coaches.
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Bob Brown, Intimidator on N.F.L. Offensive Lines, Dies at 81
As an offensive tackle for three teams in a Hall of Fame career, he said he prided himself on being the “beater” and not the “beatee.”
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Homer Jones Dies at 82; Wide Receiver Specialized in Bombs and Spikes
For a few years with the Giants, he was among the most feared pass catchers in the N.F.L. — and the acknowledged inventor of an end-zone celebration.