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LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
Read full article: LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injuryLeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break.
Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking UNC job, AP source says
Read full article: Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking UNC job, AP source saysA person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Bill Belichick contacted the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy before accepting the job at North Carolina.
Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina
Read full article: Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North CarolinaNew North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said he had long been interested in coaching in the college ranks.
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills' ownership group as limited partners
Read full article: Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills' ownership group as limited partnersBasketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group.
Golden Globes 2025: Who's nominated, hosting, ceremony honorees, what they'll eat and more
Read full article: Golden Globes 2025: Who's nominated, hosting, ceremony honorees, what they'll eat and moreThe Golden Globes will return with some star appeal with a slew of big names from Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande and more.
Belichick says he's had 'good conversations' with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels' coaching search
Read full article: Belichick says he's had 'good conversations' with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels' coaching searchFormer New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick says he had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts amid his discussions about the Tar Heels’ head-coaching job.
Ski champ Lindsey Vonn poised to join pro athletes who've shown they still have it at 40+
Read full article: Ski champ Lindsey Vonn poised to join pro athletes who've shown they still have it at 40+Lindsey Vonn will make her return to professional skiing at age 40 this weekend in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, Colorado.
North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say
Read full article: North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources sayNorth Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position.
Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom Brady
Read full article: Michigan flipped QB Bryce Underwood with some help from Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Tom BradyBryce Underwood was relieved to make his commitment to Michigan official with his signature as signing day in college football kicked off on Wednesday.
Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen headline the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of Fame
Read full article: Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen headline the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of FameTwo-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Ex-NBA stars Carter, McGrady part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says
Read full article: Ex-NBA stars Carter, McGrady part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source saysFormer NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are part of a group being considered by the NFL to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in the Buffalo Bills.
Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?
Read full article: Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?Of the nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the crowd for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, one has gotten most of the attention — comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.
Lamar Jackson's 5-TD game fell just short of a perfect passer rating
Read full article: Lamar Jackson's 5-TD game fell just short of a perfect passer ratingLamar Jackson couldn’t have performed much better as a passer when he threw five TD passes, only five incompletions and no interceptions while throwing for 281 yards in a victory for Baltimore over Tampa Bay.
Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team owners
Read full article: Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team ownersTom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners.
Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says
Read full article: Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the decision says the New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing streak under veteran journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yards
Read full article: Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yardsAaron Rodgers reached another milestone in his stellar career on Sunday by becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in regular-season games.
On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few wins
Read full article: On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few winsDoug Pederson won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback and turned a perennial loser into a playoff winner in his first season.
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performance
Read full article: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performanceJayden Daniels did far more than just deliver the first breakthrough performance from this year’s heralded class of rookie quarterbacks.
Eli Manning leads group of 1st time nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read full article: Eli Manning leads group of 1st time nominees for Pro Football Hall of FameTwo-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and postseason kicking hero Adam Vinatieri are among the first-time nominees for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
NFL averaged 21 million viewers per game for opening week, its highest on record
Read full article: NFL averaged 21 million viewers per game for opening week, its highest on recordThe NFL averaged 21.0 million viewers per game during the league’s opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record.
Tom Brady takes awkward first steps in his transition from the football field to the TV booth
Read full article: Tom Brady takes awkward first steps in his transition from the football field to the TV boothFox Sports is spending $375 million to put Tom Brady in the broadcast booth, and the network wants to make sure everyone knows he’s there.
The Chiefs seek the 1st Super Bowl threepeat after 8 previous back-to-back champs fell short
Read full article: The Chiefs seek the 1st Super Bowl threepeat after 8 previous back-to-back champs fell shortPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will try to do what Tom Brady, Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw couldn’t during their Hall of Fame careers.
NFL places restrictions on Brady's broadcasting access because of pending Raiders ownership stake
Read full article: NFL places restrictions on Brady's broadcasting access because of pending Raiders ownership stakeAn NFL spokesperson says Tom Brady’s pending bid to become a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders has triggered restrictions on his access to teams as part of his role as a Fox Sports broadcaster.
Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady among the former pro athletes who have become WNBA owners
Read full article: Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady among the former pro athletes who have become WNBA ownersMagic Johnson’s love of basketball motivated him to save the Los Angeles Sparks a decade ago from folding and also put him on the forefront of what is now a growing WNBA trend.
FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse
Read full article: FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapseFTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that.
Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick
Read full article: Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill BelichickThree months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix.
Ipswich back in the Premier League for first time since 2002. Tom Brady's Birmingham relegated
Read full article: Ipswich back in the Premier League for first time since 2002. Tom Brady's Birmingham relegatedIpswich will play in the Premier League for the first time since 2002 after securing the second automatic promotion spot from the second-tier Championship.
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Read full article: Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prisonFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor has described as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history.
Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source says
Read full article: Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $115 million.
Brandon Graham is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 15th season
Read full article: Brandon Graham is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 15th seasonThe Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran defensive end Brandon Graham, meaning the defensive end will be back for a franchise-record 15th season.
Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
Read full article: Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teamsNFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts.
1 dead, up to 15 people injured after shooting near Chiefs parade, official says
Read full article: 1 dead, up to 15 people injured after shooting near Chiefs parade, official saysAuthorities say at least eight children are among 22 people who were hit by gunfire in a shooting at the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade.
Chiefs fans are hoping for a Taylor Swift appearance at victory parade. But her schedule is tight
Read full article: Chiefs fans are hoping for a Taylor Swift appearance at victory parade. But her schedule is tightKansas City will be turning red on Valentine's Day as the Chiefs celebrate their come-from-behind overtime Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers with a parade.
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super Bowl
Read full article: Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super BowlThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other.
Mahomes leads the Chiefs on a TD drive to remember to win his third ring and third Super Bowl MVP
Read full article: Mahomes leads the Chiefs on a TD drive to remember to win his third ring and third Super Bowl MVPPatrick Mahomes put himself squarely in the conversation for the best quarterbacks of all time with another Super Bowl victory in dramatic fashion.
Analysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? Their vast experience
Read full article: Analysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? Their vast experienceThe biggest reason why the Chiefs will beat the 49ers for their third Super Bowl title in four trips over the past five years is quite simple: experience.
Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'
Read full article: 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.
Bill Belichick takes out newspaper ad to thank New England fans for their support
Read full article: Bill Belichick takes out newspaper ad to thank New England fans for their supportFormer Patriots coach Bill Belichick took out a full-page newspaper ad to thank Boston fans for their support during his time on the New England sideline.
The New America's Team: How the Chiefs have become the new 'it team' in professional sports
Read full article: The New America's Team: How the Chiefs have become the new 'it team' in professional sportsThe Dallas Cowboys like to call themselves “America’s Team,” but in truth, plenty of teams have claimed that title over the years.
The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ers
Read full article: The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ersPatrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago.
Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coaches
Read full article: Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coachesPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took a different route to face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game.
Conference title games are old hat for Chiefs and 49ers and new stage for Baltimore and Lions
Read full article: Conference title games are old hat for Chiefs and 49ers and new stage for Baltimore and LionsFor the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, getting to the conference title game is becoming old hat.
Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job
Read full article: Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching jobBill 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.
Baker Mayfield focused on defeating Eagles in playoffs, not his future with Buccaneers
Read full article: Baker Mayfield focused on defeating Eagles in playoffs, not his future with BuccaneersA rejuvenated Baker Mayfield says he’s focused on trying to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, not the future of a career he’s revived by leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the NFL playoffs.
The Patriots don't just need a new coach. They need a quarterback and talent to put around him
Read full article: The Patriots don't just need a new coach. They need a quarterback and talent to put around himNew England Patriots owner Robert Kraft needs to find himself a new coach for the first time in almost a quarter century.
FSU snub, Jaguars playoff thriller, Tom Brady retires (again): Top 10 sports stories of 2023
Read full article: FSU snub, Jaguars playoff thriller, Tom Brady retires (again): Top 10 sports stories of 2023Sports in 2023 marked a year of highs, lows and head-scratchers locally and nationally. Here are the top 10 most-read stories in 2023 on News4JAX.com in chronological order.
Report: Footballs in New England were deflated. But don't blame the Patriots this time
Read full article: Report: Footballs in New England were deflated. But don't blame the Patriots this timeThe special teams footballs used in Sunday’s game between Kansas City and New England were reportedly underinflated.
Bill Belichick deflects questions about future, repeating 'I'm getting ready for Kansas City'
Read full article: Bill Belichick deflects questions about future, repeating 'I'm getting ready for Kansas City'New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick declined to discuss his future amid reports that owner Robert Kraft had already decided to fire the six-time Super Bowl champion after the season.
Vikings, Raiders show that midseason misadventures needn't result in giving up on the 2023 season
Read full article: Vikings, Raiders show that midseason misadventures needn't result in giving up on the 2023 seasonThe Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders didn't waste any time getting their first wins after a tumultuous midseason misadventure.
Bill Belichick heads a list of NFL coaches on the hot seat that includes Brandon Staley, Ron Rivera
Read full article: Bill Belichick heads a list of NFL coaches on the hot seat that includes Brandon Staley, Ron RiveraJosh McDaniels couldn’t make it past the midpoint of the season before the Las Vegas Raiders decided to make a change.
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney joins Tom Brady after being named manager of Birmingham
Read full article: Manchester United great Wayne Rooney joins Tom Brady after being named manager of BirminghamManchester United great Wayne Rooney is joining Tom Brady after being appointed manager of English soccer club Birmingham.
Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home opener
Read full article: Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home openerJalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles host Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener in prime time for the second straight season.
Jets' loss of Aaron Rodgers is reminiscent of other QB injuries for Super Bowl contenders
Read full article: Jets' loss of Aaron Rodgers is reminiscent of other QB injuries for Super Bowl contendersLongtime New York Jets fans are all too familiar with the pain that comes from having a promising season derailed as soon as it started by a quarterback injury.
Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
Read full article: Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debutBaker Mayfield recovered from a rough start to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover in his Tampa Bay debut, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings.
Retired NFL quarterback, Tom Brady, enters into a unique partnership with Delta Airlines
Read full article: Retired NFL quarterback, Tom Brady, enters into a unique partnership with Delta AirlinesDelta Airlines has announced a partnership with seven-time Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tom Brady, on Wednesday. The company says the partnership connects Brady's expertise in teamwork, performance and perseverance directly to Delta as a long-term strategic adviser.
Aaron Rodgers' quest to turn Jets into contenders is NFL's top storyline entering the season
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers' quest to turn Jets into contenders is NFL's top storyline entering the seasonThe biggest storyline in the first NFL season this century without Tom Brady centers on Aaron Rodgers’ quest to turn the New York Jets into a championship contender.
NFL great Tom Brady touches down in Birmingham and meets some of the locals in a pub before match
Read full article: NFL great Tom Brady touches down in Birmingham and meets some of the locals in a pub before matchNFL great Tom Brady got to know some of the locals ahead of his first home match as minority owner of English soccer team Birmingham City.
Tom Brady enters the world of soccer as minority owner of English club Birmingham
Read full article: Tom Brady enters the world of soccer as minority owner of English club BirminghamNFL great Tom Brady has become a minority owner of English second-tier soccer team Birmingham and wants to bring a winning mentality to an underperforming club.
Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL's most common injuries
Read full article: Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL's most common injuriesHamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense.
Patrick Mahomes is more focused on improving and winning more Super Bowls than his legacy
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes is more focused on improving and winning more Super Bowls than his legacyPatrick Mahomes already is a two-time Super Bowl MVP and AP NFL MVP before turning 28, compiling an impressive Hall of Fame-worthy resume in only six seasons.
At 103, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball
Read full article: At 103, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketballShe’s known simply as Sister Jean -- the Catholic nun who captured the sports world’s imagination as chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men’s basketball team that reached the NCAA Final Four in 2018.