Posts Tagged ‘NFL’
Washington recovery methods aim to reduce injuries
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Sunglasses shield your eyes from the infrared lights that give oxygen to your body’s cells. Ugg boots, rubber gloves and shorts are the only protection from…
Read MoreThe NBA needs to end the "foul out" rule
I have lots of good ideas about sports. Life, really. One, in basketball, is to end fouling out. Why are we taking the NBA’s best players off the court at…
Read MoreNFL concussion fund pays out $485M, but legal fights resume
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NFL concussion fund has paid out nearly $500 million in its first two years, but some players’ lawyers say there aren’t enough doctors in the approved…
Read MorePackers’ Ted Thompson says he has autonomic disorder
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers senior football operations adviser and former general manager Ted Thompson says he has been diagnosed with an autonomic disorder that affects his body’s nerves.…
Read MoreClay Matthews reacts hilariously, as Packers give first-round pick his No. 52
The Green Bay Packers aren’t wasting any time moving on from linebacker Clay Matthews and, at least, one person isn’t happy about it. Days after being drafted Number 12 by…
Read MoreDE Gary gets emotional at No. 12 for Packers, who also traded up to 21st to take Maryland safety
Rashan Gary got emotional when the Green Bay Packers selected the Michigan defensive end at No. 12. The 6-foot-4, 277-pound end is one of the top athletes in this draft,…
Read MoreVikings address OL with first-round pick
While the Green Bay Packers went with a pair of Big Ten defensive players in the first round of the NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings addressed their offensive line. With…
Read More2 Iowa tight ends likely to go in 1st round of NFL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Talk about a culture change. Not long ago, drafting a tight end in the first round was taboo for NFL teams. On Thursday night, two might…
Read MoreWhile paying respect to past, Packers LaFleur focused on future
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Going into his first practice as Packers head coach, Matt LaFleur is trying to downplay the past. At least a little bit. “I wanted to…
Read MoreWith O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will be constructing a new front five yet again this year. Perhaps this will be the spring they can finally plant a couple of…
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