NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'

The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.

Patriots owner's prostitution case heads to appellate court

Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.

Colin Kaepernick's life story is coming to Netflix

Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.

NFL player shares video of close encounter with bears

Dallas Cowboys safety Haha Clinton-Dix showed impressive reflexes when he unexpectedly encountered a bear and its cub while riding a scooter outside his house.

Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman

The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.

Ben Carson thinks Trump will 'get there' on athletes kneeling

The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem.

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday. 

NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism

Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform. 

NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents

Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents. 

Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.

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.