‘Deflategate’ Shadow Hangs Over Patriots Ahead of Super Bowl

‘Deflategate’ Shadow Hangs Over Patriots Ahead of Super Bowl

The New England Patriots remain in the hot seat days after their 45 to 7 trouncing of the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game. The lopsided win was not supposed to dominate sports headlines all through the week — at least for the reason that it is drawing media scrutiny. The alleged cheating at…

Chicago Bears Fire GM Phil Emery, Coach Marc Trestman
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Chicago Bears Fire GM Phil Emery, Coach Marc Trestman

The Chicago Bears finished another disappointing football season with a loss to the division rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The loss capped a tumultuous season that ends with a clean break for the team. The organization fired head coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery on Monday. Emery lasted only three years with the…

Chicago Bears Bench Jay Cutler for Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen
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Chicago Bears Bench Jay Cutler for Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen

The Chicago Bears are benching long-time quarterback Jay Cutler in favor of former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the final home game of the season. The Bears, who are in last place in their division with a 5-9 record, have lost three games in a…

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South Park Spoofs Washington Redskins in New TV Commercial

The Washington Redskins are the latest target of South Park, the animated adult comedy now in its 18th season on Comedy Central. Team owner Dan Snyder is spoofed in the commercial, which aired Sunday night in the DC television market during the Washington-Philadelphia Eagles game. Snyder has defended the team’s name as meaning “honor, respect”….

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Report: NFL Knew of Ray Rice Video 3 Months Ago

NFL executives knew about the Ray Rice video three months ago, according to a report from the Associated Press. The video, which showed the Baltimore Ravens running back punch his wife, was sent to the NFL from a law enforcement official who wishes to remain anonymous. League officials have claimed that they were not aware…

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NFL Settles $765M Concussion Lawsuit with Retired Players

A federal judge today approved a $765 million class action lawsuit settlement between the NFL and retired players. The settlement agreement will help pay for medical care for players who suffered concussions during their time in the NFL. Some 4,500 players took part in the lawsuit. Several high-profile players took part in the class action…