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NBA extends television deals with ESPN and TNT for 9 years through 2024-25
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA and its television partners couldn’t wait to extend their contracts.
Jaguars apologize for mascot’s Ebola sign that attempted to mock Steelers ‘Terrible Towels’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars have apologized for their mascot using the Ebola epidemic to mock the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rogers promises more NHL games to watch in first year of TV-rights deal
Canadian hockey fans won’t just be switching to different channels to get their fix this season. Rogers and the NHL have promised more games and more robust coverage than ever as part of a new $5.2-billion, 12-year television-rights deal.
Jets quarterback Geno Smith missed team meeting night before 31-0 loss to Chargers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Geno Smith had one miserable week for the New York Jets.
Tom Brady tops 50,000 yards passing, throws 2 TDs as Patriots rebound to top Bengals 43-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady and the Patriots routed the Bengals and quieted the doubters.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Bills file complaint to NFL alleging someone shining laser at them from stands in Detroit
DETROIT – Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone says the team filed a complaint to NFL security officials alleging someone shined a laser pointer from the stands at his players during their game at Detroit on Sunday.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats brimming with confidence after winning three straight games
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are on a roll and that’s breeding new confidence in a team that got off to a very slow start.
NHL PREVIEW:Gary Bettman still going strong after more than 21 years at the helm
Gary Bettman was walking down a Toronto street recently when a fan approached him.
Fine dining, NFL style: Redskins tackle healthy diet with fancy kitchen, full-time chef
ASHBURN, Va. – Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul stopped by his locker before a recent practice to drop off a carry-out plate of baked chicken, black-eyed peas and rice. The mini-feast would become dinner later that evening for a player who doesn’t cook, one of the many advantages of playing for a NFL team with a full-time, fine-dining chef.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Peppers gets pick 6, Rodgers throws for 3 TDs, Packers rout Vikings 42-10
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Julius Peppers crossed the goal line and caught his breath.
Ticats receiver Luke Tasker doesn’t envy defensive players in CFL
Luke Tasker is thankful he doesn’t play defence in the CFL.
Cowboys back player CJ Spillman pending assault investigation; NFL offers to interview woman
IRVING, Texas – With his coach’s backing, C.J. Spillman returned to the Cowboys practice field Thursday as he awaits the results of a police investigation into his role in an alleged sexual assault last month at a suburban Dallas hotel.