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NFL to scrap Roman numerals for a year, using ‘Super Bowl 50’ in 2016
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Super Bowl will scrap the Roman numerals for a year.
Northern Exposure: Former NFLer MacDonald hoping to catch on with B.C. Lions
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Brandon McDonald knew he would have to come north of the border for the first time in his life to continue playing professional football.
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino, 14 other ex-players file concussion lawsuit against NFL
PHILADELPHIA – Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino is among the latest group of football players to file a concussion-related lawsuit against the National Football League.
2012 MVP Adrian Peterson launches allergy education program
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Adrian Peterson has helped launch an educational program for people with severe allergies, something that affected the Minnesota Vikings’ running back before his MVP season.
Absent but not forgotten: Jim Kelly’s presence resonates at Hall of Fame QB’s charity event
BATAVIA, N.Y. – As Jim Kelly recovers from cancer treatments in a Buffalo hospital, the Bills’ Hall of Fame quarterback’s presence resonated at his annual charitable golf tournament.
Bombers look to maintain Canadian/import ratio as they rebuild receiving corps
WINNIPEG – Coach Mike O’Shea says the Winnipeg Blue Bombers would like to maintain the Canadian receiver ratio they had before the team lost two receivers at the end of last season.
Column: Kings will prove West is best after beating Blackhawks in the real Stanley Cup finals
CHICAGO – Let’s get to the news first: The Rangers are cooked.
With Glenn gone, Tate and Mitchell angling for starting quarterback in Calgary
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders are less crowded at quarterback this season, but there is still heavy competition for the starter’s job.
Blue Bombers open training camp looking to rebuild after 3-15 season
WINNIPEG – Maybe it’s third time lucky for linebacker Ejiro Kuale, who has bounced around a bit since he was released by the Toronto Argonauts after the 2012 season ended with their Grey Cup win.
Bombers bring talented rookies into main camp when it opens Sunday
WINNIPEG – Coach Mike O’Shea likes what he has seen so far at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp and is looking forward to the competition when main camp opens Sunday.
Father of 2 active in sports, Obama to draw attention to youth sports concussion issue
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is a lover of games played on hard courts, baseball diamonds and in 10-yard increments. His two daughters are active in sports and, like many parents with children on athletic teams, he worries about their safety.
Obama to tackle youth sports concussions, highlight pledges of money, support to gather data
WASHINGTON – Concerned that too little is known about the effects of head injuries in young athletes, President Barack Obama is bringing representatives of professional sports leagues, coaches, parents, youth sports players, researchers and others to the White House to help educate the public about youth sports concussions.
Highlights of announcements Obama to make Thursday at youth sports concussion summit
Some of the commitments President Barack Obama will announce Thursday at a White House summit on youth sports concussions:
Prosecutor: Spilled drink in club led ex-US football star Aaron Hernandez to kill 2 in 2012
BOSTON – A spilled drink prompted former football star Aaron Hernandez to stalk the stranger who had accidentally bumped into him at a Boston nightclub then open fire on his car, killing him and a second man, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Malcolm Glazer, owner of Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United, dies at 85
TAMPA, Fla. – Malcolm Glazer, the self-made billionaire who owned English soccer’s Manchester United and the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 85.