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New rules likely coming but not to replay
DENVER (AP) — In no sport but the NFL do players, fans, coaches and general managers annually debate the rules of the game, advocating ways to make pro football better,…
Read MorePackers go on free agency spree, spending $183 million on contracts
After missing the playoffs in back-to-back years, the Green Bay Packers are spending big in free agency to try to get back the postseason. The Packers agreed to $183 million…
Read MoreNFL At 100: Free agency has been a boon to NFL
DENVER (AP) — The National Football League’s annual free agency frenzy officially begins Wednesday, just 39 days after Tom Brady won another Super Bowl and 44 days before Commissioner Roger…
Read MoreFree Agency-Vikings Capsule
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Anthony Barr, DT Sheldon Richardson, RB Latavius Murray, CB/PR Marcus Sherels, K Dan Bailey, DT Tom Johnson, G Tom Compton, G Nick Easton, WR Aldrick Robinson,…
Read MoreEx-Packers coach Mike McCarthy accused of berating prep refs
PULASKI, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has been accused of confronting and berating referees after a loss by his stepson’s high school basketball team. The…
Read MoreAuthorities: Kraft visited parlor for sex on day of AFC game
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited a Florida massage parlor for sex acts the night before and the morning of last month’s AFC…
Read MoreQB coach brings familiar face for Rodgers on Packers’ staff
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — When Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gets ready for his 15th season, he’ll be working with a new coach and offensive coordinator. Plus, for…
Read MoreKaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL
NEW YORK (AP) — Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled collusion cases against the NFL. The league and Kaepernick’s lawyer sent out statements Friday saying that “the parties have…
Read MoreFans legally bet almost $6.5M on Super Bowl in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Football fans legally bet almost $6.5 million on the Super Bowl this year in Rhode Island. The state Department of Revenue says sportsbook operator William Hill…
Read MoreChicago Bears halt pregame perk, ending Packers fan’s suit
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have ended a pregame perk that prompted a federal lawsuit by a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan who wanted to wear the Wisconsin team’s…
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