Trump pardons 5 former NFL players ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
Ex-NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon are all granted clemency.
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American football player Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
Marshawn Kneeland, a second-year player, had scored his first career touchdown Monday.
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Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce lead Chiefs to 3rd straight NFL win
Travis Kelce has a season-best performance and Patrick Mahomes throws 299 yards as Kansas City defeat Washington.
Jordan Love outplays Aaron Rodgers as Packers top Steelers in NFL
Aaron Rodgers’ former quarterback understudy Jordan Love stars as Green Bay Packers defeat Pittsburgh Steelers.
Doug Martin, former NFL Buccaneers All-Pro running back, dies at 36
Martin died in an Oakland hospital on Saturday morning, his family said in a statement.
NFL: Dolphins’ star Tyreek Hill out after gruesome knee injury vs Jets
The Miami Dolphins wide receiver suffered what is believed to be a season-ending injury against the New York Jets.
Packers, Cowboys battle to dramatic 40-40 tie, NFL’s first since 2022
Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers played out a rare match tie in overtime at AT&T Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay dead at 65
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died peacefully in his sleep.
Authorities: NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy died by apparent suicide
Police say the 24-year-old former LSU wide receiver self-inflicted a gunshot wound following a pursuit in Houston.
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Fact-check: Is the US subsidising Canada through trade, as Trump claims?
In his Super Bowl LIX interview, Trump addressed his administration’s economic aims. How accurate were his statements?
Protester waves Sudan-Palestine flag during Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl show
Demonstrator detained after unfurling flag with the words ‘Gaza’ and ‘Sudan’ at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
