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News Articles: NFL

Mark Andrews, right, of the Baltimore Ravens hurdles Devin Bush, left, of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field on Oct. 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh. This season, the Thanksgiving matchup between the two teams has been canceled due to a coronavirus outbreak.

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NFL Postpones Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving Game Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

At least seven Ravens players have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, leading the NFL to postpone Thursday's game to Sunday.

November 25, 2020
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  • Reese Oxner
Referee Jerome Boger makes a holding call penalty during a game between the Tennessee Titans and the New York Jets in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 2018. Boger lead an all-Black officiating crew during Monday Night Football on Nov. 23.

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NFL's First All-Black Crew Officiated 'Monday Night Football' Game

The matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams made history because for the first time, the league assembled an all-Black officiating crew. The Rams beat the Bucs 27-24 in Tampa.

November 24, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker
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Georgia Today: Rebuilding The Falcons Begins

With both its head coach and general manager fired after a disastrous start to the 2020 season, the Atlanta Falcons are at a crossroads. Jeff Schultz, a senior writer for The Athletic, discusses how the franchise got to this point — and what it will take to rebuild.

October 16, 2020
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  • Steve Fennessy and
  • Pria Mahadevan
Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, is shown on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which had been scheduled for Sunday, has been delayed.

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Tennessee Titans Game Postponed Indefinitely After More Coronavirus Cases Reported

Sunday's game with the Pittsburgh Steelers was delayed after four Titans players and five staffers tested positive for the coronavirus. On Thursday, two additional cases were announced.

October 01, 2020
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  • Reese Oxner
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8 Tennessee Titans Players And Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus

Both the Titans and the Minnesota Vikings – who played the Titans on Sunday — are now shutting down in-person club activities.

September 29, 2020
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  • Bill Chappell
The Minnesota Twins celebrate being the American League Central Division champions after the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Minneapolis.

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Baseball Made It, So Far, Through A Pandemic. Football Hopes To Follow

After a rocky start to the Major League Baseball season, it's on to the playoffs. MLB has gone almost a month without a player testing positive for the coronavirus. The NFL hopes to replicate that.

September 28, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, shown here during a game earlier this month in Ohio, is reportedly recovering from a punctured lung.

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LA Chargers Team Doctor Reportedly Punctured Quarterback's Lung By Mistake

The NFL Players Association is investigating after a Los Angeles Chargers team doctor reportedly punctured quarterback Tyrod Taylor's lung while administering a painkiller for cracked ribs.

September 24, 2020
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  • Reese Oxner
The NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and two other coaches for not following rules about keeping their faces covered. Here, Shanahan walks off the field after his team's Sept. 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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NFL Hits 3 Coaches And Teams With Large Fines For Not Wearing Face Masks

The coaches include Pete Carroll, Kyle Shanahan and Vic Fangio. League rules state that anyone in the bench area "shall be required to wear masks at all times."

September 22, 2020
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  • Bill Chappell
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Atlanta Falcons Prepare For A Subdued Season Opener On Sunday With No Fans

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will open their season against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes Benz Stadium at 1 o clock, in front of no fans. 

September 11, 2020
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  • Taylor Gantt
In this Aug. 29 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs players run during NFL football training camp at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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Even In A Pandemic, The NFL Is Ready To Dominate The Sports Landscape

The league didn't have to make hard decisions like other major sports leagues but it's been watching and has mimicked them with a hefty set of health and safety protocols for play during the pandemic.

September 10, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will appear in the latest update of the Madden NFL 21 franchise. Kaepernick is seen above ahead of a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga., in 2019.

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The Return Of Colin Kaepernick — To The Madden Franchise

EA Sports says Kaepernick will return as a free agent in the latest update of Madden 21. His overall rating of 81 is higher than several notable NFL starters, including Baker Mayfield and Cam Newton.

September 08, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker
An empty court and bench are shown with no signage following the scheduled start time of Wednesday's NBA playoff series. NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the floor for their game against the Orlando Magic.

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'Change Doesn't Happen With Just Talk': NBA Playoffs Return. But Athletes Fight On

The NBA postponed its playoffs for a second night in a row but says it's reached an agreement to resume soon. Players protested continued racial injustice after another police shooting of a Black man.

August 27, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
Officials stand beside an empty court at the scheduled start of an NBA playoff game on Wednesday. The Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the floor in protest against racial injustice and the shooting of Jacob Blake.

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'Tired Of The Killings': Pro Athletes Refuse To Play To Protest Racial Injustice

Professional sports players in the NBA, MLB, WNBA and MLS protested the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. The players refused to play to raise awareness for social justice issues.

August 27, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
Players for the Miami Dolphins take a break between practice drills during training camp last Friday. When the regular season begins, they'll be playing in front of a smaller-than-normal crowd due to coronavirus restrictions.

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As Florida Combats COVID-19, Thousands Will Attend Miami Dolphins Games

When the NFL regular season begins, the Miami Dolphins plan to play in front of fans. But the stadium capacity will be limited to 13,000. A slew of safety precautions are also in place.

August 24, 2020
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  • Greg Allen
The Kansas City Chiefs are implementing new policies this season to eliminate insensitive Native American imagery at home games.

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Kansas City Chiefs Ban Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses And Face Paint

The reigning Super Bowl champions are also reviewing their pre-game drum ceremony and crowd-participation "Arrowhead Chop," which many find offensive.

August 20, 2020
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  • Rachel Treisman
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