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Mike Ditka, Bears' Only Super Bowl-Winning Coach, Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and coach who led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl title, has died at 86. Tributes poured in.
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Mike Ditka, Legendary Chicago Bears Coach, Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears coach known as 'Iron Mike,' has died at 86, his family said.
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SportsCulture
Kaepernick Reflects on Jay-Z, NFL and New Memoir
Colin Kaepernick discusses Jay-Z disappointment, his lost NFL career and his new memoir 'The Perilous Fight' in wide-ranging interviews.
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Sports
Patriots Make Gonzalez NFL's Highest-Paid Cornerback
Christian Gonzalez signs record four-year, $135M Patriots extension, becoming the NFL's highest-paid cornerback days before the Super Bowl rematch.
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SportsPolitics
Kaepernick praises Mamdani, reflects on political shift
Colin Kaepernick praises NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a leader 'moving the needle,' reflecting on his evolution from 2016 voting boycott.
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CrimeSports
NFL Player's Wife Helped Expose Nurse's Opioid Scheme
An AP investigation reveals how an NFL player's wife helped expose a nurse practitioner's alleged opioid prescription scheme targeting elite athletes.
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HealthSports
Study: 1 in 4 NFL Players Develops Brain Disease CTE
New BMJ study finds at least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died had CTE, with estimates as high as 97.7%. Experts call it a wake-up call for player safety.
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Sports
NFL Suspends Falcons' Pearce Jr. 8 Games After Arrest
NFL suspends Falcons' James Pearce Jr. 8 games over domestic dispute arrest. Charges could be dropped via intervention program.
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Sports
Roger Craig Reveals Vascular Dementia in Hall of Fame Speech
Former 49ers star Roger Craig revealed his vascular dementia diagnosis during his Hall of Fame speech, linking it to concussions from his career.
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Sports
Chiefs' Bieniemy Returns After Wife's Shooting
Eric Bieniemy returned to Chiefs training camp after his wife Mia was shot at their Virginia home and their son was arrested.
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Sports
Roger Craig Reveals Vascular Dementia in Hall of Fame Speech
Roger Craig revealed his vascular dementia diagnosis during his Hall of Fame speech, linking it to concussions from his NFL career.
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Entertainment
Carrie Underwood SNF Return Sparks Fan Backlash
Carrie Underwood's 14th season as Sunday Night Football's opening performer has divided fans, with some celebrating and others calling for a change.
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Sports
Falcons' Bijan Robinson Signs Historic $75M Extension
Bijan Robinson agrees to a 3-year, $75M extension with the Falcons, becoming the NFL's highest-paid running back with $51M guaranteed.
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SportsImmigration
Ex-NFL Player Deported: Mental Health at Core of Case
ICE deported Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan-born NFL player, after arrests tied to mental illness. Case highlights immigration and athlete welfare.
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Sports
Jordan Devey, Super Bowl Champion, Dies by Suicide at 38
Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, died by suicide at 38. His family believes CTE may have been a factor.
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Crime & JusticeSports
Saquon Barkley Home Invasion Probed in Pennsylvania
Home invasion at Eagles star Saquon Barkley's PA home. Police probe possible links to organized burglary rings targeting athletes.
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SportsBusiness
Khosla Family Buys Seahawks for Record $9.612 Billion
Khosla family buys defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion, an NFL record. Proceeds will go to charity.
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SportsEconomy
Chicago Bears Advance Stadium Relocation to Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears Board voted to advance a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, signaling a likely end to over a century of football in Chicago.
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SportsCulture
Nine NFL Teams Go Silent on Pride Month as Culture War Grows
Nine NFL teams and the league's main accounts stayed silent on Pride Month's first day, reflecting the growing culture war over LGBTQ+ issues in sports.
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SportsLegal
Supreme Court Clears Way for Flores Case vs. NFL
The Supreme Court declined to hear the NFL's appeal in Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed toward trial.
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Sports
Nashville to Host 2030 Super Bowl at Titans' New Stadium
NFL owners vote unanimously to award Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville, to be played at the Titans' new $2.1 billion enclosed Nissan Stadium in 2030.
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Sports
Aaron Rodgers Signs One-Year Deal to Return to Steelers
Aaron Rodgers, 42, signs a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 22nd NFL season, reuniting with former Packers coach Mike McCarthy.
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