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Missouri governor signs stadium aid package intended to keep Chiefs, Royals in state

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Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a legislative package on Saturday, approved by Missouri lawmakers earlier in the week, that includes hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid intended to persuade the Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state.

Friday, Jun 13

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Rams sign veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries to a one-year deal

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The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries to a one-year deal on Friday.

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Former NFL star Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charge

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Former NFL player Antonio Brown is facing an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting that took place during an altercation outside an amateur boxing event in Miami, according to an arrest warrant.

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Colts to honour late owner Jim Irsay in season opener

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Late owner and Indianapolis Colts CEO Jim Irsay will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honour, the franchise announced on Friday.

Thursday, Jun 12

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Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart leaves minicamp in pursuit of contract

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Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart’s hold-in escalated to a holdout on Thursday as he did not attend the final day of the team’s mandatory minicamp.

Patriots to unveil Tom Brady statue this summer

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The New England Patriots have missed the playoffs since 2021 but continue to have reasons to celebrate.

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Pacers’ Haliburton takes off on fast break before smooth dish to Toppin

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Watch as Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton picks off a pass and pushes the pace on a fast break before creatively setting up Obi Toppin for a layup at the other end.

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Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp enjoying settling in with new team

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Time will also tell how well Kupp fits in with a new franchise after spending each of the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and signing a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seahawks in March.

Wednesday, Jun 11

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Bengals offensive co-ordinator seeing QB Joe Burrow reach the next level

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While Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns last season, offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said that he sees a quarterback who’s looking even better than he did last year.

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Why Rodgers felt Steelers was the right fit: ‘Starts with Mike Tomlin’

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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers outlines the factors that led him to sign with Pittsburgh, starting with the Mike Tomlin factor, also talks about how he plans to fit in, and why it took him so long to decide his future. Credit: Pittsburgh…

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Jaguars WR Thomas Jr. leaves practice after bruising right shoulder

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Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowl receiver Brian Thomas Jr. bruised his right shoulder during mandatory minicamp Wednesday, but coach Liam Coen said he could have returned to practice.

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Deion Sanders says ‘everything is OKAY’ after missing Boulder football camps

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Deion Sanders posted on social media Wednesday that “everything is OKAY” after not being able to attend football camps in Boulder, Colorado, so far this spring.

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Aaron Rodgers says decision to play in Pittsburgh was ‘best for my soul’

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Aaron Rodgers doesn’t need to keep doing this. He knows that. The four-time NFL MVP’s decision to return for a 21st season and to do it in Pittsburgh was not about trying to prove something to himself, the New York Jets or anyone else.

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Bills sign linebacker Shaq Thompson, coming off 2 injury-shortened seasons

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The Buffalo Bills signed Shaq Thompson to a one-year contract on Tuesday, in providing the veteran linebacker an opportunity to continue his career after two injury-shortened seasons.

Myles Garrett hopes to add Aaron Rodgers to the ‘graveyard’ of QBs he’s sacked

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Myles Garrett has sacked 31 quarterbacks during his eight years in the NFL, and Aaron Rodgers is not among them.

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New Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says he recently got married

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PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers added another ring to his collection before he even signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Vikings agree to three-year contract with TE Josh Oliver

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The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with tight end Josh Oliver on a three-year contract extension worth more than $23 million on Tuesday, enhancing their commitment to a key part of their running game.

Tuesday, Jun 10

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Deion Sanders absent from football camps in Boulder, Colorado

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Deion Sanders has not attended football camps in Boulder, Colorado, this spring.

Report: Broncos signing RB J.K. Dobbins to one-year, $5.25M deal

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The Denver Broncos beefed up their offensive backfield on Tuesday, reportedly agreeing with free agent running back J.K. Dobbins on a one-year deal worth up to $5.25 million.

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Falcons backup QB Kirk Cousins reports to mandatory minicamp

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Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins reported for the first day of Falcons minicamp on Tuesday.

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Seahawks punter Michael Dickson signs four-year contract extension

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The Seattle Seahawks signed punter Michael Dickson to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2029 season, the team announced Tuesday.

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Report: Bills RB James Cook present for mandatory minicamp amid contract concerns

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook put aside his contract concerns — and avoided the potential of being fined — by attending the start of the team’s three-day mandatory series of practices on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the…

Multiple stars absent from mandatory minicamps in pursuit of new deals

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Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt and Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson were chief among the list of players not in attendance with their teams, per multiple reports.

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Report: Texans sign RB Nick Chubb to one-year deal

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Houston is expected to sign four-time Pro-Bowl running back Nick Chubb on Monday if all goes well with his physical, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Monday, Jun 9

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Jaguars punter Logan Cooke signs four-year contract extension

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Pro Bowl punter Logan Cooke has signed a four-year contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Bengals releasing longtime linebacker Germaine Pratt

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The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing linebacker Germaine Pratt, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

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Packers release CB Jaire Alexander after seven seasons

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Jaire Alexander has been released by the Green Bay Packers, ending a seven-year run in which he emerged as one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks before injuries limited his availability.

Saturday, Jun 7

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Aaron Rodgers signs one-year deal with Steelers after passing physical

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Aaron Rodgers will wear black and yellow. The veteran quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers after passing his physical on Saturday, according to multiple reports.

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Seattle man charged with string of burglaries at homes of NFL, MLB stars

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A Seattle man was charged Friday with a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent current and former football and baseball players, marking the latest example of well-known athletes being targeted in home thefts.

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Judge approves $2.8B settlement to pave way for NCAA athletes to be paid

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A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports on Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry…