NFL – WKTY

NEWS

Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL’s odd offseason

May 26, 2020 Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Offseason shopping is still in full swing in the NFL. Even with the status of the upcoming season uncertain because of the coronavirus pandemic, teams continue to tinker with their rosters by adding players they hope will help them win — whenever or if they actually play. Virtual workouts are being […]

NEWS

NFL looks at adding “booth umpire” and tech adviser for refs

May 21, 2020 Associated Press

The NFL is considering adding a “booth umpire” and a senior technology adviser to the referee to assist the officiating crew. The league also is looking at other rules changes, including an alternative to the onside kick. NFL clubs received a list of potential rules changes on Thursday. Owners will vote on the proposals at […]

NEWS

NFL teams can reopen training facilities with government OK

May 19, 2020 Associated Press

A limited number of NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them. Coaching staffs and all players except those undergoing injury rehabilitation are […]

NEWS

AP Sources: Rooney Rule to require for more interviews

May 18, 2020 Associated Press

The NFL is amending the Rooney Rule to require more interviews of minority candidates for head coaching and coordinator positions, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press. Reacting to a lack of diversity progress in hirings for those jobs, the league will require teams to interview at least two minority candidates from […]

COLLEGE

Virus has NFL prospects pondering threat of a lost season

May 18, 2020 Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joe Burrow was a competent if unspectacular quarterback as a backup at Ohio State and during his first post-transfer season at LSU. In 2019, he transformed into Super Joe. Imagine if a pandemic had shortened or wiped out that last, golden season for Burrow, who won the Heisman Trophy and led […]

NEWS

NFL players accused of armed robbery at South Florida party

May 14, 2020 Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Police in South Florida are trying to find New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar after multiple witnesses accused them of an armed robbery at a party, authorities said Thursday. Miramar police issued arrest warrants for both men Thursday on four counts each of armed robbery with […]

MLB

Florida governor willing to host teams for restart of sports

May 14, 2020 Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues, just like Arizona, when play resumes following shutdowns caused by the new coronavirus. “One thing I am going to do, probably this week, is all professional sports are welcome here for practicing and for playing,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis […]

NEWS

Vikes’ Zimmer sequestering at ranch with assistant coach son

May 14, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Zimmer has managed to conduct some extra strategy sessions during this sequestered NFL offseason, despite being disconnected from all of his players and almost all of his staff. That’s because the Minnesota Vikings head coach has his newly appointed co-defensive coordinator spending these homebound days with him. Adam Zimmer, of course, […]

NEWS

High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape

May 13, 2020 Rick Solem

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He’s also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area. So when in doubt, the Indianapolis Colts star confers with his […]

Roger Goodell, Art Rooney II, Michael Bidwill

NEWS

NFL awards 2 new grants in social justice initiative

May 13, 2020 Associated Press

The NFL has awarded two new grants and renewed seven others through its social justice platform Inspire Change. The new honorees are Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO, Inc.) and Success For All. Both organizations will use the funding for educational advancement. CLEO, Inc., focuses on inspiring, motivating, and preparing students from underrepresented communities to […]