Miami Dolphins to set up drive-in theater inside Hard Rock Stadium

The Miami Dolphins have come up with a unique plan to allow fans to come to their stadium while still social distancing: they're creating a drive-in theater right inside.

Murphy approves activities for pro teams in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy said on Tuesday that as long as the NFL’s Giants and Jets and the NHL’s Devils follow health and medical protocols, they could open training camps or even hold competition.

Jets, QB Joe Flacco agree to terms on 1-year deal

The New York Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. The 2013 Super Bowl MVP’s agency announced the move on Twitter.

NFL player sues United Airlines saying he was sexually assaulted

An NFL player is suing United Airlines, saying he was harassed and sexually assaulted by an intoxicated female passenger on a red-eye flight in February.

NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask

With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.

Giants' DeAndre Baker surrenders in armed robbery case

New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker has surrendered to police in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has been charged with robbing people of money and valuables at a cookout he was attending with another NFL player -- Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar.

NY Giants player accused of armed robbery at South Florida party

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.

NFL releases full 2020 season schedule, with 1st game set for September 10

Football fans had reason to celebrate on Thursday as the NFL released its full 2020 schedule, with the first game of the season set for Sept. 10, when the Texans will play the Chiefs.

NFL sets protocols for reopening of team facilities

The NFL has set protocols for reopening team facilities and has told the 32 teams to have them in place by May 15. In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained Wednesday night by The Associated Press, several phases of the protocols were laid out.

Legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula dies at 90

Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90.

For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need thousands of virus tests every week if those leagues can resume playing games. That remains the biggest challenge to address before most sports can resume, especially in a time where getting tested has been problematic and frustrating for many Americans.

Super Bowl champ puts medical degree to work helping in coronavirus fight

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.

ESPN apologizes for Tee Higgins NFL Draft graphic detailing mother's drug addiction

The network had showed a “Get to Know” graphic about the star wideout. Underneath his hometown, info about his basketball prowess and noting that his sister played college basketball, the graphic read, “Mom, Camilla, fought drug addiction for 16 years.”

NFL Draft draws record 8.4 million viewers

The 2020 NFL draft drew a record 8.4 million viewers this year, in part because it was the first live sporting event in weeks.

Giants help O-line in draft, all other picks on defense

After drafting Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas with the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft, New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said he was going to fix the offensive line once and for all. He wasn’t kidding.