Onside kick success dropped from 21 percent to 6 percent after new rule

When the NFL changed the rules governing kickoffs before the 2018 season, little was said about onside kicks. The focus was on the vast majority of kickoffs, in which the ball is kicked deep and players run full-speed down the field to try to make a tackle, resulting in plenty of head-on collisions. But onside [more]

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Patrick Mahomes expected to sit out on Sunday

It looks like it will be at least one more week before the Chiefs put quarterback Patrick Mahomes back into the starting lineup. Mahomes dislocated his kneecap two weeks ago and was listed as questionable on Friday after getting in three days of limited practices. Head coach Andy Reid offered no hints about which way [more]

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Report: Cam Newton out several more weeks, may go on injured reserve

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton appears to be a long way from returning. Newton’s latest evaluation with a foot specialist revealed that he needs rest, not surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. That sounds like good news, but the rest will take several weeks, and Newton may go on injured reserve. Realistically, even if the [more]

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Vino Rosso wins as Breeders Cup Classic marred by horse death

Vino Rosso, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. and trained by Todd Pletcher, finished first at the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Santa Anita Park near Los Angeles.

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Sixers come from 21 down to beat Trail Blazers on Furkan Korkmaz three (VIDEO)

Philadelphia remains undefeated at 5-0.

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The Buzzer: Sharks keep sinking; Jets, Byfuglien to arbitration?

Around the NHL on a busy Saturday.

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Fight: Adam Lowry, extremely brave man, faces Ryan Reaves

Lowry answered for a big hit on Alex Tuch.

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