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Bucs, Mike Evans agree to 2-year, $52M contract, agent says

Evans, who was to enter free agency next week, now has a real chance to start and finish his career as a “Buc for life” in Tampa. Gilmore said the deal, which averages $26 million per season, is the largest for a wide receiver this old on his third contract. Bringing back Evans not only […]

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Colts RBs Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines out vs. Jaguars

INDIANAPOLIS — – The Colts announced Saturday they will be without running backs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines on Sunday for the key AFC South battle against Jacksonville. Taylor, last year’s NFL rushing champion, will miss his second straight game with an injured ankle. He had missed only one game in his first two seasons, […]

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Like father like son: How former pros helped their sons make it in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB

That’s certainly the trend in professional sports. More than a few players in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB have followed in the footsteps of their dads. In fact, in three of those four sports, the number of second-generation players has increased notably this century. The NHL tops the list as 6.1% of players who […]

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Jon Gruden built a bad Raiders roster: Why his tenure was a disaster, what other NFL teams could learn and what’s next

As you’ve surely heard by now, the Las Vegas Raiders and Jon Gruden parted ways on Monday. It goes without saying that the emails uncovered as part of the NFL’s investigation into Daniel Snyder and the Washington Football Team were abhorrent and unbecoming of a leader. My colleagues have addressed Gruden’s resignation, and what’s now […]

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Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts switches uniform to No. 1

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts and Carson Wentz won’t be wearing the same jersey number this year after all. The Philadelphia Eagles announced new player numbers Friday, including Hurts switching from No. 2 to No. 1 — just like his status on the depth chart. Hurts wore No. 1 at Oklahoma after wearing 2 in high […]

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Buffalo Bills hold off Indianapolis Colts for first playoff win since 1995

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For the first time in a quarter of a century, the Buffalo Bills have won a playoff game. Playing in front of a home crowd for the first time this season, the Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 Saturday in a wild-card game that also was their first playoff win in […]

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