Tag: NFL

Damar Hamlin Will Put the Millions Raised Into His Charity

NEW YORK—Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will use the $10 million given to online fundraising campaigns by well-wishers after his on-field collapse to fund his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, begins the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his…


NFL Season Kicks Off With Super Bowl Champion Chiefs Hosting Lions; Rodgers on MNF

Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the 2023 season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses while Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut on “Monday Night Football” against the Buffalo Bills. Coming off their second championship in four seasons, the Chiefs…


Former Raider Henry Ruggs Pleads Guilty to Driving Drunk at 156 Mph, Causing Fatal Crash

LAS VEGAS—Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving his sports car drunk at speeds up to 156 mph on a city street before causing a fiery crash that killed a woman and her dog. “Guilty,” said the former first-round NFL draft pick, 24, who will avoid trial and is expected to…


Attorneys General Launch Investigation into NFL’s Workplace Practices and Culture

The attorneys general of New York and California have launched a joint investigation into the National Football League’s workplace practices and culture. New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, both Democrats, announced on May 4 their joint probe into hostile work environment and employment discrimination allegations surrounding the NFL’s offices,…


Attorneys General Open Investigation Into NFL’s Workplace Practices, Culture

The attorneys general of New York and California say they have opened a joint investigation into the National Football League’s workplace practices and culture. New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, both Democrats, said on May 4 they will examine allegations of hostile work environments and employment discrimination in the…


76Ers Star Joel Embiid Wins First MVP Award

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid won the 2022–23 NBA Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday night, May 2. Embiid, the runner-up in each of the past two years, beat out Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, who had combined to win the past four MVPs. The Sixers’ big…


Ex-Raider Ruggs Taking Plea Deal, Prison in Fatal DUI Crash

LAS VEGAS—Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs told a judge Tuesday he will admit that he drove drunk at speeds up to 156 mph, causing a fiery crash that killed a woman. His plea deal is expected to send the 24-year-old first-round NFL draft pick to state prison for three to 10 years. Ruggs waived…


NFL Draft Dominated Early by QBs, Including Top Pick Young

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Finding a franchise quarterback is the quickest path to success so it’s no surprise teams made them a priority in the NFL draft. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a rich draft class that’s been anticipated since last year. The…


Lamar Jackson Agrees to Record 5-year Extension With Ravens

Franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson is staying with the Baltimore Ravens on a five-year contract, agreeing to terms Thursday, April 27, mere hours before the start of the NFL draft. Financial terms were not yet released, but NFL Network reported the deal was worth $260 million. The average annual value of $52 million would make Jackson…


Angels’ Bullpen Shuts Down A’s to Seal Win

Griffin Canning gave up three runs in five-plus efficient innings, the Angels’ bullpen threw four scoreless innings and Los Angeles held on for a 5–3 victory over the Oakland A’s on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif. Brandon Drury was one of four Angels with two hits apiece, the key hit being a two-run triple in the…