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Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS
The Associated Press | Posted July 1 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease.

NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead
Kate Brumback, Associated Press | Updated July 1 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
A brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at her home in Atlanta during a welfare check. His family told police he struggled with mental illness.

Embattled QB Brendan Sorsby to become eligible for 2027 NFL draft after opting not to sue the league
The Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
Brendan Sorsby is moving on to 2027.

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS
The Associated Press | Updated June 29 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, revealed in a television interview aired Monday that he has ALS.

The NFL's Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings
John Hanna, Associated Press | Updated June 29 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL's Detroit Lions on Monday released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations that he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men who prosecutors believe he wrongly suspected of having stolen luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him.

CFL won't allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists
The Associated Press | Updated June 26 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting, won't be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada.

Parents of former NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to his wrongful death
Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press | Updated June 25 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin say excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his death last year, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Oakland, California, several police officers and an ambulance company.

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida
Ed White, Associated Press | Updated June 25 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been charged in Tampa, Florida, with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen from him. The crimes could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. Tampa police say Arnold believed the young men had stolen $100,000 and luxury goods from him at an Airbnb rental in February. But investigators found they had nothing to do it. Arnold's lawyer says the NFL player "absolutely" denies the allegations. Arnold remains locked up until the next hearing Monday.

Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated June 23 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career.

Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Posted June 23 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player on the team's offense through the 2028 season.

Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft following the quarterback's decision to end an unprecedented legal fight to retain his eligibility after he acknowledged making impermissible bets while playing college football.

Aldon Smith's brain donated to CTE Center as family's attorneys investigate his death at age 36
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted June 16 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries following his sudden death at age 36.

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail stint for car crash probation violation
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted June 16 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from a Dallas County jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation, which stemmed from his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured on a Texas highway.

Uruguay's Maxi Araújo scores equalizer in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Updated June 15 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Maxi Araújo finally gave the crowd of mostly Uruguay fans in South Florida something to cheer about with his tying goal late in Monday's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.

49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated June 13 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36.

Broncos' Jonathon Cooper arrested for second time in a week, issued stricter no-contact order
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted June 12 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper is in more legal trouble following his second arrest in a week.

NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted June 12 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Stefon Diggs won't be facing any discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn't enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy.

Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
The challenge for Kyler Murray as a newcomer to the Minnesota Vikings learning a complex offense has an extra dimension.

Chiefs lock in Patrick Mahomes through 2033 with a $504.75M reworked deal, AP source says
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated June 10 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Mahomes is set to be the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs well into the next decade.

