Former Italy international Gianluca Vialli given all-clear from pancreatic cancer

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Christian McCaffrey signs record contract to become highest paid running back in the NFL, reports say

Christian McCaffrey reportedly is set to become the highest paid running back in NFL history after signing a four-year, $64 million extension with the Carolina Panthers.

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Mike Vrabel adds his voice to stay-at-home efforts

In case people in Tennessee weren’t willing to listen to the instructions of their local politicians, perhaps a football coach can help deliver the message. Titans coach Mike Vrabel joined Nashville mayor John Cooper at his press briefing Monday, as they emphasized the benefit of social distancing. “As in everything, especially with the Tennessee Titans [more]

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Dave Gettleman: Franchising Leonard Williams was “prudent” decision

When Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman was asked about holding onto defensive tackle Leonard Williams at the Scouting Combine, he said he knew he would be “killed” if he let Williams walk after trading third- and fifth-round picks to the Jets to acquire him last season. Gettleman ensured he wouldn’t be raked over the coals [more]

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Florida classifies pro sports as “essential services” during pandemic

Florida is paving the way for a return of sports, provided no fans are present. A memo circulated by Jared Moskowitz, state coordinating officer for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has decreed that sports are to be considered “essential services” for the purpose of the executive order on the COVID-19 public health emergency. The [more]

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Ex-Mississippi State QB Tommy Stevens hopes Taysom Hill opened door for him

Taysom Hill‘s ability to do more than play quarterback has opened the door to more of an NFL career than he might have had if he’d just been a signal caller and one prospect entering the league this year is hoping for a similar opportunity. Tommy Stevens was a backup quarterback at Penn State in [more]

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Steve Atwater forced to adjust his pre-Hall of Fame plans

Steve Atwater’s well, but the coronavirus is still messing with his head. At least the bronze version of being sculpted for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Broncos safety told Sean Keeler of the Denver Post that his trip to Canton for a pre-induction tour were postponed by the travel restrictions, but he [more]

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