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Commanders release Brandon McManus amid sexual assault allegations during time with Jaguars last season

The Washington Commanders announced they have released veteran kicker Brandon McManus amid sexual assault allegations from two women during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. McManus was expected to be the Commanders’ starting kicker this season, but they will continue their voluntary practice sessions Monday without one on their roster. Last month, a lawsuit was filed by two …

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Chiefs' Harrison Butker may be sidelined for kickoffs this season as team adjusts to new rules

Harrison Butker was the talk of the sports world for weeks last month. And as the Kansas City Chiefs begin offseason organized team activities (OTAs), he may be sitting out kickoffs. Not because of anything he’s said or done. It’s because of the NFL’s new rules that have special teams coordinator Dave Toub intrigued. In March, NFL owners agreed to …

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Former NFL star Drew Brees anxious to take another stab at broadcasting: 'Come get me'

Drew Brees’ impressive NFL career came to an end after the 2020 season. He spent the next NFL season working as a color analyst. Brees worked in the booth alongside NBC’s play-by-play announcer, Mike Tirico, for a pair of games during his stint at the network. He also worked on Notre Dame football games and appeared in the studio and …

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Jason Kelce drives social media debate about washing legs, feet

Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce sent social media into a frenzy Saturday with a claim about hygiene etiquette and washing legs and feet in the shower. Initially, the recently retired Super Bowl champion was responding to a social media slight about the way he looks, and it took off from there. An X commenter wrote that Kelce looked like …

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Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt preaches unification with message poignantly delivered at White House

The Kansas City Chiefs on Friday made the trip to the White House for the second year in a row, in celebration of back-to-back Super Bowl titles. Dozens of players were there, including kicker Harrison Butker, who criticized President Biden earlier this month during his commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. But Butker’s attendance seemed to represent an …

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4-time Pro Bowler Everson Griffen facing DUI, possession of cocaine charges after Minneapolis arrest

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence and cocaine possession in Minneapolis. According to Hennepin County Jail records, Griffen was booked at 12:59 a.m. on May 29 after being arrested by Minnesota State Police about an hour earlier. Everson Griffen, #97 of the Minnesota Vikings, walks the sidelines before …

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Woman apologizes to Kylie and Jason Kelce after viral Jersey Shore altercation: ‘Not who I am’

The Pennsylvania woman seen in a viral video shouting with Kylie Kelce, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, during the couple’s attempt at a peaceful date night at the Jersey Shore over the weekend has issued an apology. Andreé Goldberg, who is reportedly from Wayne, Pennsylvania, issued the public apology after she says she acted “out of …

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President Biden tries on Chiefs helmet; Travis Kelce jokes about last year's antics during White House visit

The Kansas City Chiefs made another trip to the White House. President Biden hosted the reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions on the South Lawn of the White House Friday to commemorate their most recent title. Travis Kelce was on hand for the festivities, and this time the president invited the star tight end to speak at the podium. “My fellow …

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Lions' Ben Johnson details decision to pass on head coaching opportunities: 'I love where I'm at'

Ben Johnson was one of the most sought-after candidates this past coaching cycle. Johnson had at least one interview with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, the NFL Network reported in January. But he withdrew his name from consideration to remain in Detroit. Johnson spent the past two seasons as the Lions’ offensive coordinator. The 38-year-old assistant coach was the …

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London mayor says he wants Super Bowl to come to city: 'Really important for us'

One of the biggest sporting events of the year is taking place at Wembley Stadium in London this weekend, when Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund play in the Champions League final. The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, said Thursday that he wants to make London the “sporting capital of the world,” and this summer is a nice tryout for him. After …

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