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Former NFL player Terrell Davis said United Airlines banned him from future flights following an incident onboard earlier this month. Here, Davis delivers his speech during induction ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Canton, Ohio.

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Ex-NFL star Terrell Davis and United offer differing accounts of his ban from airline

The Hall of Famer says he's been banned from future United Airlines flights after an incident earlier this month. But the airline says the ban was lifted almost immediately.

July 30, 2024
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  • Alana Wise
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is shown arriving at federal court June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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Jury orders NFL to pay billions in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws

The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses in the United States who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV.

June 28, 2024
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Cousins has one playoff victory in his long career. The Falcons are betting at least $100 million that he's the guy who can lead them to the first Super Bowl title in franchise history.

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

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.

June 13, 2024
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Former Dallas Cowboys player and Hall of Fame player Larry Allen looks down at a bust of himself as Allen is honored at halftime of an NFL football game against Washington on Oct. 13, 2013, in Arlington, Texas.

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Larry Allen, a Super Bowl champion and famed Dallas Cowboy, has died at age 52

The announcement of the death of the Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer and 11-time Pro Bowl player triggered emotional reactions from Allen's former teammates.

June 04, 2024
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  • Ayana Archie
Colin Kaepernick (L) and Harrison Butker (R).

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Some NFL fans see disparities in its responses to Harrison Butker and Colin Kaepernick

NFL head Roger Goodell, reacting to Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech, said the league values diversity of opinion. Some fans were quick to argue that hasn't always seemed the case.

May 23, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night on  Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. Butker railed against Pride month along with President Biden's leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his stance on abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend.

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Benedictine College nuns denounce Harrison Butker's speech at their school

"Instead of promoting unity in our church, our nation, and the world, his comments seem to have fostered division," the sisters wrote of the NFL kicker's controversial commencement address.

May 20, 2024
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  • John Helton
From left: Harrison Butker, a slug, JoJo Siwa

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What did the internet call 'satanic'? Find out in the news quiz

What looks like "a ghost emerging from a pool of vomit"? Are meme stocks back? And what's up with the Trump-Biden debates? Plus: orcas with a thirst for violence and more Miss USA drama.

May 17, 2024
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  • Holly J. Morris
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The NFL's investigation of the Atlanta Falcons' possible violation of tampering policies before signing quarterback Kirk Cousins won't conclude before this week's NFL draft. For Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, that means the team won't lose any draft pick this year as he looks to build around Cousins.

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Falcons' draft won't be impacted by NFL's investigation of possible tampering violation with Cousins

The NFL's investigation of the Atlanta Falcons' possible violation of tampering policies before signing quarterback Kirk Cousins won't conclude before this week's NFL draft. For Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, that means the team won't lose any draft picks this year.

April 23, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Cousins has one playoff victory in his long career. The Falcons are betting at least $100 million that he's the guy who can lead them to the first Super Bowl title in franchise history.

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NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies

The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday. The Falcons agreed to a contract with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins shortly after teams were permitted to start negotiating with unrestricted free agents on Monday.

March 14, 2024
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Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins' agent Mike McCartney announced on social media that his client has agreed to a four-year deal with the Falcons.

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Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB's latest well-timed trip to market

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta. He landed another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the terms.

March 12, 2024
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Atlanta Falcons president, Greg Beadles, left, head coach Raheem Morris, center, and general manager Terry Fontenot, right, pose after an NFL football news conference, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Atlanta.

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Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'

Raheem Morris is motivated to make the most of his second chance as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. Specifically, Morris wants to help the Falcons achieve something they couldn't when he was on their staff seven years ago.

February 06, 2024
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Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Los Morris for the head coaching vacancy on Saturday, Jan 20, 2024, adding a familiar name to list of candidates.

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Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick.

January 25, 2024
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Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero looks on before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Evero met again with the Atlanta Falcons to discuss their head coaching vacancy, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, joining Rams assistant Raheem Morris and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick in receiving second interviews.

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Falcons hold 2nd interview with Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero

Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero met again with the Atlanta Falcons to discuss their head coaching vacancy, joining Rams assistant Raheem Morris and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick in receiving second interviews.

January 24, 2024
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Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass., held to announce that he has agreed to part ways with the team.

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Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job

Bill Belichick signaled he's ready to get back to coaching less than a week after parting with the New England Patriots, speaking with the Atlanta Falcons about their vacant position.

January 16, 2024
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Bill Belichick appears on the sideline during his last game as head coach of the New England Patriots on Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.

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Bill Belichick is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and 6 NFL titles

Belichick's departure from the team caps a remarkable run that was defined by dominant season after dominant season. He leaves the team as the second-most-winning coach in NFL history.

January 11, 2024
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