As a college coach, Matt Rhule wasn’t afraid to mix it up

New Panthers coach Matt Rhule won’t have the benefit of a normal offseason in his first as an NFL head coach. But based on the way one of his former and current players talk about his approach to practice, he won’t lack for energy. Via Jourdan Rodrigue of TheAthletic.com, new Panthers linebacker Tahir Whitehead described [more]

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Hong Kong's night races gallop on... but without fans

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NFL invites top prospects to “attend” the draft remotely

The NFL draft in the year of social distancing will not feature players walking across the stage to shake hands with Roger Goodell. But the draft will still be a TV show, and the players will still be a part of it. NFL Executive VP of Football Operations Troy Vincent sent a letter to the [more]

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Ray Horton compares Quinton Dunbar to “a young Richard Sherman”

Former Washington Redskins defensive backs coach Ray Horton had a specific name in mind when asked for a comparison for new Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar. His answer was a name those in Seattle are exceedingly familiar with. “To me, it would be Richard Sherman,” Horton said, via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times “Because [more]

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Could Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson be planning a match with Tom Brady, Peyton Manning?

A possible sequel to 2018’s match play contest between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson might be in the works with an NFL twist added to the mix. According to author and golf writer Robert Lusetich, the possibility of a second match between Woods and Mickelson could become a reality with each player having a partner [more]

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Matthew Slater praises Jarrett Stidham

Add special-teams stalwart Matthew Slater to the list of Patriots veterans who believe in second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham. In a Monday media availability, the most tenured member of the Patriots offered praise for Stidham’s ability to take over for Tom Brady. “Brother Stid is a great kid, and I think that’s the thing that is [more]

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Laremy Tunsil offers to pay bills for those struggling financially

Left tackle Laremy Tunsil is negotiating with the Texans on a deal that is expected to make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the league. He isn’t waiting for a new contract to help others less fortunate, though. Tunsil announced Monday he will help Texas and Florida families and individuals struggling during the current COVID-19 [more]

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