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Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated April 4 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Bring on postseason hockey in Buffalo. The Sabres' playoff drought is finally over.
Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl
The Associated Press | Updated April 2 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl. Steinfeld announced Thursday in her newsletter that their daughter has been born without sharing any further specifics on the date or the baby's name. She wrote they are grateful, blessed and savoring the early moments. Steinfeld is coming off a year in which she earned acclaim for her role in the movie "Sinners." Allen and Steinfeld married last May and announced in the same newsletter in December that they were expecting their first child.
Kirk Cousins and Raiders agree to a deal as veteran is expected to help Fernando Mendoza transition
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Updated April 2 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Kirk Cousins agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent Mike McCartney announced Thursday morning, giving them a veteran quarterback to help ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza with the top draft pick.
Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery, attorney says
The Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is in rehab and was there before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder on New Year's Eve, according to his attorney.
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza puts on impressive show at Indiana's biggest pro day
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
Fernando Mendoza warmed up with his college roommate Wednesday while nearly two dozen college teammates took turns running the 40-yard dash.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure
David Brandt, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league's Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida's attorney general, who wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal.
NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL's last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak doesn't want a rookie QB to start Week 1 in right scenario
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Fernando Mendoza won't start right away for the Las Vegas Raiders if coach Klint Kubiak has his way.
NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated March 30 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the conversations are private. The league and the NFL Referees Association have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement since the summer of 2024. The current CBA expires on May 31. The NFL has increased its offer to a 6.45% annual growth rate in compensation over a six-year labor deal, but the NFLRA wants 10% plus $2.5 million for marketing fees, the people said.
Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted March 30 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
First-year Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said he'll continue to push for more diversity in the NFL's leadership positions, even after Florida's attorney general wrote that the league's minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
Options vary for veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 30 - 12:44 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson are still unsigned for the 2026 season.
Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL's annual meeting
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
isn't on the agenda because there is no proposal to eliminate the play even though it was nearly banned in a close vote in 2025. NFC coaches will speak to reporters on Monday, AFC coaches will do so on Tuesday and Commissioner Roger Goodell closes it out.
Denver Summit shatters NWSL crowd record with 63,004 fans at Mile High
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
The expansion Denver Summit's match against the Washington Spirit on Saturday broke the National Women's Soccer League record for attendance with its announced crowd of 63,004.
Team USA has already shown it doesn't need the NFL's help in flag football for the 2028 Olympics
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
Team USA doesn't need NFL players to help it go for the gold when flag football debuts at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Safety Damar Hamlin returns to Buffalo for 6th season after signing a 1-year contract with the Bills
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team on Friday.
Tom Brady says he's weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn't like the idea
The Associated Press | Updated March 27 - 6:01 a.m. | Save Story
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
AP Mock Draft 2.0: The Raiders take Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted March 26 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
Fernando Mendoza didn't participate in on-field drills at the combine last month but plans to showcase his skills at Indiana's pro day next week.
NFL will open 2026 season on a Wednesday for 2nd time ever with the champion Seahawks as host
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated March 25 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday night for the second time ever with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks set to host the first game of the 2026 season.
