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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league's Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida's attorney general, who wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal.
NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL's last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak doesn't want a rookie QB to start Week 1 in right scenario
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Fernando Mendoza won't start right away for the Las Vegas Raiders if coach Klint Kubiak has his way.
NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated March 30 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the conversations are private. The league and the NFL Referees Association have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement since the summer of 2024. The current CBA expires on May 31. The NFL has increased its offer to a 6.45% annual growth rate in compensation over a six-year labor deal, but the NFLRA wants 10% plus $2.5 million for marketing fees, the people said.
Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted March 30 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
First-year Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said he'll continue to push for more diversity in the NFL's leadership positions, even after Florida's attorney general wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
Options vary for veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 30 - 12:44 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson are still unsigned for the 2026 season.
Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL's annual meeting
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
isn't on the agenda because there is no proposal to eliminate the play even though it was nearly banned in a close vote in 2025. NFC coaches will speak to reporters on Monday, AFC coaches will do so on Tuesday and Commissioner Roger Goodell closes it out.
Denver Summit shatters NWSL crowd record with 63,004 fans at Mile High
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
The expansion Denver Summit's match against the Washington Spirit on Saturday broke the National Women's Soccer League record for attendance with its announced crowd of 63,004.
Team USA has already shown it doesn't need the NFL's help in flag football for the 2028 Olympics
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
Team USA doesn't need NFL players to help it go for the gold when flag football debuts at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Safety Damar Hamlin returns to Buffalo for 6th season after signing a 1-year contract with the Bills
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team on Friday.
Tom Brady says he's weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn't like the idea
The Associated Press | Updated March 27 - 6:01 a.m. | Save Story
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
AP Mock Draft 2.0: The Raiders take Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 26 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
Fernando Mendoza didn't participate in on-field drills at the combine last month but plans to showcase his skills at Indiana's pro day next week.
NFL will open 2026 season on a Wednesday for 2nd time ever with the champion Seahawks as host
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated March 25 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday night for the second time ever with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks set to host the first game of the 2026 season.
American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teams
Chetan Narula, Associated Press | Updated March 25 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
American investors are making a big move into Indian cricket, with two separate billion-dollar deals made on the same day for teams in the country's most popular sports league.
The NFL proposes contingencies for replacement refs in hopes of avoiding another 'Fail Mary'
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated March 25 - 6:02 a.m. | Save Story
The NFL is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in the 2026 season, proposing a rule change for one season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct any "clear and obvious" mistakes by on-field officials in case of a work stoppage.
Joe Flacco agrees to return to the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup
The Associated Press | Posted March 24 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
Joe Flacco has agreed to terms to return to the Cincinnati Bengals, where he will serve as a backup for Joe Burrow.
Tagovailoa is looking for a 'fresh start' with Falcons after rocky finish to his stay with Dolphins
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Posted March 24 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Tua Tagovailoa said Tuesday his new one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons provides an opportunity for a fresh start after a rocky finish to his six-year stay with the Miami Dolphins.
Seahawks, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba agree to 4-year, $168.8 million deal, AP source says
Andrew Destin, Associated Press | Posted March 23 - 10:41 a.m. | Save Story
The Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba have agreed to a four-year, $168.8 million contract extension, with $120 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
