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Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson suspended six games for performance-enhancing drug use

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Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson has been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Wilson or Fields, who’s got the inside track as Steelers starting QB?

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NFL analyst Alan Saunders joins Follow The Money to discuss whether he believes Russell Wilson will start the season as Steelers starting QB, or whether the organization is hoping the younger, more mobile Justin Fields wins the job.

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WNBA Highlights: Sun 83, Mercury 72

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Alyssa Thomas had a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double and Brionna Jones had 18 points to lead the Connecticut Sun past the Phoenix Mercury 83-72.

Friday, Jun 28

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Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws

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Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws

Thursday, Jun 27

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Some under-the-radar NFL futures that you can get pretty good value on

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Femi Abebefe joins Follow The Money to give some good value advice on a few futures bets to make on the Bears, Panthers and Vikings.

Making a solid case for the Dolphins to win the AFC East

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NFL betting analyst Femi Abebefe joins Follow The Money to discuss some team totals and division futures to put on your radar as the NFL season is fast approaching, including why he loves the Dolphins in the AFC East.

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Jags owner calls 2023 collapse an ‘organizational failure’

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Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan called last year’s late-season collapse an “organizational failure.”

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Jacksonville approves $1.4B stadium, hopes for Jaguars to stay for decades

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The city of Jacksonville approved a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” Tuesday that should keep the Jaguars in one of the NFL’s smallest markets for at least another 30 years and end decades of speculation about the franchise being a…

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Panthers staying in Charlotte, city council approves $800M deal for stadium renovations

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The Carolina Panthers are staying in Charlotte for the foreseeable future.

Monday, Jun 24

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Ed Policy to take over as Packers president and CEO after Mark Murphy’s retirement

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Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team’s president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy.

Saturday, Jun 22

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Barry Sanders says he experienced ‘health scare’ related to his heart

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Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last weekend.

Thursday, Jun 20

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Browns release Phelps following DUI in Florida, crashed into restaurant

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The Cleveland Browns cut defensive end Lonnie Phelps on Thursday following his arrest on drunken driving charges after he crashed his SUV into a Florida restaurant.

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Report: Patriots sign RB Rhamondre Stevenson to four-year, $36M extension

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The New England Patriots and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have agreed to a four-year, $36 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Veteran DeAndre Carter lands one-year contract with Bears

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The Chicago Bears signed veteran receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other running backs could struggle with new teams

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Saquon Barkley’s move from one NFC East team to another gives Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni the opportunity to deliver a stinging response whenever a rival fan shouts “Go Giants” at him.

Sunday, Jun 16

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Chiefs DT Isaiah Buggs arrested on charge of domestic violence & burglary

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Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Saturday, Jun 15

From Michigan to LA, a special Father’s Day for the Minters

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Rick and Jesse Minter are on the same staff for the sixth time in their coaching careers, but this is the first time they have worked together in the NFL.

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Lawmakers seek to lure KC Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists’ concerns

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A 170-year-old rivalry is flaring up as Kansas lawmakers try to snatch the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri even though economists long ago concluded subsidizing pro sports isn’t worth the cost.

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signs 1-year franchise tender

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Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins is signing his franchise tag for the 2024 season and will report for training camp, The Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway reports.

Friday, Jun 14

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Jayden Daniels signs rookie contract with the Washington Commanders

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Jayden Daniels signed his rookie contract with the Washington Commanders on Friday, the next step in becoming the team’s franchise quarterback.

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Tony Jefferson comes out of retirement, signs with the Los Angeles Chargers

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Veteran safety Tony Jefferson has come out of retirement to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Friday.

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Chiefs give nod to winning ‘Tom & Jerry’ play in jewel-filled Super Bowl ring

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atrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs showed off their glitzy new Super Bowl rings that sparkled with diamonds, rubies — and “Tom & Jerry.”

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AP Source: DL Calais Campbell signing with Dolphins for 17th NFL season

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Six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has agreed to join the Miami Dolphins for his 17th NFL season, a person with knowledge of the signing told The Associated Press.

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AP Source: Jaguars sign QB Trevor Lawrence to five-year, $275M extension

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the team has signed Trevor Lawrence to a five-year, $275-million contract extension.

Thursday, Jun 13

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Tandem of Mayfield and Shepard excited to be reunited with Bucs

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Sterling Shepard was contemplating retirement before signing a one year contract with Tampa Bay. He will be reunited with his Oklahoma QB, Baker Mayfield.

New York Jets sign Takkarist McKinley after he had a tryout in minicamp

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The New York Jets signed defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley on Thursday after he had a tryout with the team during its two-day minicamp.

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Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

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The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner in…

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Patriots retire Tom Brady’s No. 12 with star-studded ceremony

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Tom Brady brought the New England Patriots endless memories and six Super Bowl trophies during his two-decade run with the team. The Patriots made sure his induction into the franchise’s Hall of Fame was a celebration unlike it had ever…

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels says he is not a star yet

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Jayden Daniels has received plenty of praise from teammates and coaches since the Washington Commanders took him second overall in the draft and offseason workouts began.

Wednesday, Jun 12

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Unsatisfied Myles Garrett determined to lead Browns to promised land

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The chase hasn’t ended for Myles Garrett, only intensified.