Steelers play-by-play voice Bill Hillgrove suspended two games over DUI arrest

Pittsburgh Steelers radio play-by-play voice Bill Hillgrove has been suspended for the first two games of the 2020 season following a June arrest for a DUI. According to Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Hillgrove registered a blood alcohol level of 0.16 percent after he drove his vehicle into the front of a supermarket in [more]

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Texans release social justice message: Change needs to happen now

The players of the Houston Texans released a message on social justice and and an action plan on Tuesday night as part of the continued efforts by the NFL community to bring awareness and change. The video released on the team’s twitter account included statements from every position group on the team along with six-part [more]

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Aaron Rodgers hoping Alex Smith gets a chance to play in return to football

Aaron Rodgers and Alex Smith have been inextricably linked since the pair were the two quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Smith was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft while Rodgers had to wait several hours before going to the Packers with the 24th overall pick. Rodgers has [more]

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Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame pitcher, dies at 75

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and 12-time all-star, has died at the age of 75, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, citing Seaver's family, and Major League Baseball said Wednesday.

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49ers could have Deebo Samuel, Richie James cleared for Week One

The 49ers have not gotten much good news at the receiver position this offseason. They received better news Wednesday. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk have chances of returning for the opener. “We’re hoping to get both of those guys back next week,” Shanahan said. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports [more]

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Will Bucs keep Leonard Fournette and LeSean McCoy?

The arrival of running back Leonard Fournette in Tampa seems to signify, at first blush, a short stay for veteran running back LeSean McCoy, who signed with the Bucs in late July. For now, though, he’s being told he’s staying put. Per a league source, the Buccaneers have informed McCoy that he’ll still have a [more]

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Buccaneers signing Leonard Fournette

Leonard Fournette has found his new home, and he won’t have to move far. Fournette is signing with the Buccaneers, according to multiple reports. There is no immediate word on the financial terms of his contract. After spending the first three seasons of his career in Jacksonville, Fournette will now head to Tampa Bay and [more]

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