Substitutions by the New England Patriots questioned by Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Saturday were within the rule book.
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Rex Ryan has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. According to multiple reports, the deal was agreed to in principle on Sunday and finalized later in the day.
A hobbled Aaron Rodgers and the Packers scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and head coach Mike McCarthy picked a good time to throw his first winning challenge flag of the season as the Packers prevailed 26-21 over the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday’s divisional playoffs at Lambeau Field.
Opinions vary on Peyton Manning, whether he’s healthy or hurt, and if he still has what it takes to win three playoff games in a row for the Denver Broncos.
Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington was ruled ineligible by the NCAA for Monday’s national championship game against Ohio State. He reportedly failed a drug test.
Urban Meyer attempts to become the second Football Bowl Subdivision coach to win a national title at a second school. He has won at every stop because Meyer believes in surrounding himself with strong assistants.
Heisman Trophy winners have struggled in championship games, but none had to play a semifinal. In in that semi, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota showed the Heisman should not affect his performance on the big stage.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spent a good part of the past few weeks playing in the shadows of a rock-solid defense and a bruising ground game that helped the defending champions get back into position to host a couple of playoff games.
The New England Patriots wiped out two 14-point deficits and advanced to the AFC Championship game for the fourth straight season with a 35-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.
There is plenty of talent gathering in Arlington, Texas, for Monday’s College Football Playoff championship matching Oregon and Ohio State. Here are the key players to watch.
Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington reportedly failed an NCAA drug test and will not play in the national title game against Ohio State on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
The NFL is investigating whether text messages were sent to the Cleveland Browns’ sideline during games this season.
Longtime college basketball referee Karl Hess was terminated by the ACC and decided to no longer work American Athletic Conference games because of a remark directed at a spectator during a game.
Previews and predictions for every game. Know the key matchups before kickoff.
Jury selection began on Friday in the trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, who is accused of fatally shooting a semi-professional football player near his Massachusetts home in June 2013.
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