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15 women accuse former Redskins employees of sexual harassment, abuse in Washington Post report

Fifteen women allege sexual harassment and verbal abuse by former Washington football team employees at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia, according to a Washington Post report released Thursday.

July 17, 2020 7:24am CDT

Dak, Cowboys unable to agree to long-term deal before deadline; will play under franchise tag

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott were not able to agree on a long-term contract before Wednesday’s 3 p.m. deadline. So now, Dak will play under the one-year franchise tag, for just over $31 million this season.

July 15, 2020 3:33pm CDT

Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say

The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.

July 3, 2020 9:11pm CDT

Texans Jacob Martin applauds team's efforts in social justice

Texans outside linebacker Jacob Martin was moved by coach and general manager Bill O’Brien publicly saying last month he will take a knee with his players during the national anthem this coming season to help protest racial prejudice and police brutality.

July 2, 2020 7:49pm CDT

NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'

The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.

June 30, 2020 11:38am CDT

49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium

The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.

June 27, 2020 5:14pm CDT

JJ Watt sends personalized video to teen battling disorder

JJ Watt sent a special message to a man battling a rare chromosomal disorder.

June 24, 2020 6:28pm CDT

JJ Watt sends personal message to hospital patient

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JJ Watt sends personal message to hospital patient

Houston Texans star defensive player sends a personal message to a patient fighting rare condition.

June 24, 2020 5:14pm CDT

Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman

The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.

June 22, 2020 8:09am CDT

NFL commissioner Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.

June 15, 2020 11:23pm CDT

Report: Multiple Houston Texans players tested positive for COVID-19

"Several" Houston Texans players recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to an NFL Network report.

June 15, 2020 1:45pm CDT

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.

June 12, 2020 1:14pm CDT

NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism

Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.

June 11, 2020 6:52pm CDT