Kyle Shanahan “pumped” 49ers got George Kittle deal done

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has made tight end George Kittle a focal point of his offense, so his reaction to the news that Kittle won’t be going anywhere for a long time was predictable. Kittle signed a five-year, $75 million extension with the Niners on Thursday to become the highest-paid tight end in football. [more]

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Chris Carson away from Seahawks camp indefinitely after death in family

Seahawks running back Chris Carson hasn’t taken part in the first practice sessions of training camp this week. Carson is away from the team at the moment and head coach Pete Carroll said that he is “a ways away” from returning. Carroll said “there’s a couple things that have happened” at home, including a death [more]

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F1 star Max Verstappen plays down Michael Schumacher comparisons

Fresh off the back of a stunning victory in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has said that while he appreciates being compared to F1 great Michael Schumacher, he is his own man.

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John Johnson has no interest in a face shield

Oakley spent plenty of time and effort creating a face shield for 2020. Now Oakley has to find players who will actually wear it. Several weeks ago, Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt made it clear that he’s not interested in wearing one. On Thursday, Rams safety John Johnson said he’s not interested, either. His basic [more]

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How an 11-year-old made skateboarding history

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Marvin Jones opens up about loss of son

Marvin Jones wasn’t prepared for what happened last December, such that anyone can ever prepare for the kind of tragedy he endured. But the Lions receiver said he was helped through the process of losing his infant son by the support of others, after his 6-month-old son Marlo died on Dec. 28, 2019. “I think [more]

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Mike Tomlin ready to transition to next phase of practice

For now, the Steelers and the rest of the league are in glorified OTAs, having recently added helmets to the mix, as players gradually work their way back to something resembling practice. It seems apparent that Mike Tomlin is ready to proceed, within the limitations. “We are still transitioning into football, and there is a [more]

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