The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America and the highest professional level of American football in the world. The NFL's 17-week regular season runs from early September to late December, with each team playing 16 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, six teams from each conference advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held on the first Sunday in February and is played between the champions of the NFC and AFC.
New York Jets safety Jamal Adams is appealing his fine from the NFL for roughing the passer against Cleveland and says officials apologized after the game for calling the penalty. (Sept. 19)
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The Ravens and Chiefs are among the league's nine teams to win their first two games of 2019, but the only ones that will meet this weekend.
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Antonio Brown scored his first touchdown with the New England Patriots on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Brown's score comes after a tumultuous offseason that included a bizarre stint in Oakland..
NFL star Antonio Brown was accused of rape by former trainer Brtiney Taylor. According to Extra, Brown said their interaction was consensual and has not been charged with a crime. The football player..
The NFL is prioritizing helmet safety amid growing concerns over the long-term impacts of concussions. CNN reports the league documented 214 reported concussions last season, down from 281 in 2017...
Antonio Brown officially split from the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, and joined the New England Patriots just hours after his release. The Patriots face off against the Steelers in Week 1 of the NFL..
NFL free agent defensive end Ryan Russell came out as bisexual on Thursday in an essay for ESPN. Russell wrote that he had two goals: "Returning to the NFL, and living my life openly." Russell was..
Carli Lloyd recently accomplished a 55-yard kick with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens. According to Business Insider, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team captain then received offers..
Rob Gronkowski retired from the NFL in March with his entire career earnings of $54 million intact. According to Business Insider, he was able to save this nest egg by following a simple money rule...
Rob Gronkowski is working with CBDMedic, a CBD-based topical used for recovery, and is an advocate for CBD. Gronkowski said he would like to pitch Tom Brady on adding CBD to Brady's famous "TB12"..
Emotional Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck stunned the NFL on Saturday by announcing his retirement at the age of 29, citing the toll of a relentless cycle of injuries, rehab and "pain."..
A riot erupted before a soccer match in Honduras between fans of the two opposing teams, sparked by an attack on a bus carrying members of one team by suspected fans wearing shirts of the other team,..
Bayer shares soared as much as 11% on Friday on a report that the German company has proposed to pay up to $8 billion to settle more than 18,000 U.S. lawsuits related to its weedkiller Roundup. Havovi..
Former San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been out of work for more than 800 days. But he says he's never stopped being ready to play football, CNN reports. Kaepernick has not played..
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree' Jackson is entering his third NFL season and aims to make his mark both on and off the field.
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SportsPulse: Like the Patriots and Cowboys, Lorenzo has been perfect through two weeks with his picks. Follow along and win some money in Week 3.
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The NFL says addressing domestic violence is a priority, but a USA TODAY investigation found issues in backgrounds of coaches that teams hired.
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Titans running back Derrick Henry is tired of seeing his NFL record-tying 99-yard rum and says he’s pretty sure the Jaguars are, too. Henry tied Tony Dorsett’s record against Jacksonville last.. USATODAY.com - Published
Fifth-year senior J.R. Reed has developed into the leader of the secondary at No. 3 Georgia, following in the footsteps of his famous father, former NFL receiver Jake Reed. (Sept. 17)
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Luke Falk is a quarterback for the New York Jets who made his NFL debut Monday night. Lucas Falk is a 28-year-old with a similar email address.
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Britney Taylor, the woman who sued Antonio Brown and accused him of sexual assault, is reportedly meeting with NFL officials as the league investigates the allegations against Brown. This comes as.. CBS News - Published
The NFL investigates the sexual assault allegations against Antonio Brown, UAW union calls for a strike against GM and more news to know Monday.
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SportsPulse: Injuries to key quarterbacks in Week 2 could reshape the entire league. As Trysta Krick puts it, you are only as good as your current QB situation.
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A man trashed his pizza restaurant and ice cream shop near Atlanta to fake a racially motivated burglary so he could file an insurance claim, police said CBS News - Published
Antonio Brown will be eligible to make his New England Patriots debut Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. The NFL won't place Brown on the exempt list.
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Wide receiver Torrey Smith, who played eight seasons in the NFL with the Ravens, 49ers, Eagles and Panthers, announced his retirement Friday.
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Those who knew New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown before his time in the NFL say it's no surprise what Brown's current situation.
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Cleveland hype was ubiquitous in the offseason, but the team fell flat on opening weekend. Now they and the Jets are hoping to avoid an 0-2 start.
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NFL star Antonio Brown is practicing with his new team, the Patriots, while NFL officials say they'll meet next week with the former trainer who says he raped her. Britney Taylor is suing Brown,.. CBS News - Published
The NFL is investigating sexual assault accusations against one of the league's biggest stars. Antonio Brown, who recently joined the New England Patriots, is accused of assaulting his former personal.. CBS News - Published
Former New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski joined CBSN to discuss his life after retiring from football. He spoke with Reena Ninan about the state of the NFL, his push for the league to embrace the.. CBS News - Published
Rapsody reveals the impact Lauryn Hill had on her as a young woman, and shares advice she's received from Jay-Z. She also weighs in on his controversial involvement with the NFL. (Sept. 11)
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Newly signed New England Patriots player Antonio Brown has been accused of rape and sexual assault by his former personal trainer in a federal lawsuit filed in Florida, a claim the athlete denied in a.. Reuters - Published Also reported by •CBS News
The star receiver denies the claims in a new lawsuit filed by his former personal trainer. Also, a patient in Kansas is the latest victim in the growing health crisis possibly linked to e-cigarettes... CBS News - Published
The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-3 as the NFL season got underway. Star wide receiver Antonio Brown is expected to join the Patriots in week two. Bill.. CBS News - Published
Week 1 in the NFL concludes with a Monday night doubleheader. Here's everything you need to know for the Houston Texans vs. the New Orleans Saints.
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Forty-two year-old Tom Brady began his 20th NFL season by leading the defending Super Bowl champions to a 33-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers
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This week "Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, features Serena Altschul's cover story on the rising popularity of plant-based milk (if it really IS milk). Plus: Martha Teichner talks with "The.. CBS News - Published
Hall of Fame NFL coach Tony Dungy had some stern words for Raiders-turned-Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown: 'He’ll be the big loser in the end'
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who has led his team to six playoffs, two Super Bowls and one championship victory, is the highest-paid player in the National Football League. But the.. CBS News - Published
The Seattle Seahawks QB is the highest-paid player in the NFL, but the impact he wants to have on youth goes far beyond money and football CBS News - Published
You probably already know the biggest stars of the NFL. These names, however, could be the next wave of key players and figures.
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What’s next for Antonio Brown? Fans on social media are dreading the day when Bill Belichick adds Brown to a loaded Patriots roster.
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In the five years since TMZ published the infamous Ray Rice video, the subject of domestic violence in the NFL has been front and center.
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The founder of a Chicago youth group, who shared a photo of herself cutting off a boy’s dreadlocks in 2016, says she meant no disrespect. NYTimes.com - Published
The NFL kicked off its 100th season with a classic rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. CBS NFL analyst Bill Cowher joined CBSN to break down the game, preview the 2019-2020.. CBS News - Published
NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus, who represents Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown, says his client desires a solid relationship with the organization.
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Founder of Chicago charity that received $200,000 as part of NFL kickoff event was seen in photos cutting dreadlocks of African-American youths.
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The NFL is kicking off its regular season with a classic matchup. Take a look at all of the best photos of the week's game action.
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![Soccer star Carli Lloyd kicks long NFL field goal [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190823/1908230120-Soccer-star-Carli-Lloyd-kicks-long-NFL-field.jpg)
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