Eli Manning ended his 16-year NFL career on his own terms. In a roughly seven-minute speech touched with a little humor and almost no emotion, the 39-year-old Manning officially ended his career Friday at a packed news conference surrounded by his family, friends and former teammates and coaches and
A Pro Football Hall of Famer volunteered to coach up some NFL draft hopefuls. Many of them had no clue exactly who was helping them.
Minnesota assistant general manager George Paton withdrew his candidacy Friday for Cleveland’s general manager vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Paton had a second interview Wednesday for the position with the Browns, the latest opportunity the well-respected lieutenant
The 49ers’ practice report Friday likely will look a lot like Wednesday’s. The only change from Thursday likely will be the return of receiver Dante Pettis. Pettis missed work Thursday with an illness. He is on the practice field Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports. Running back Tevin Coleman
Joel Embiid, who had surgery on Jan. 10 to repair the torn radial collateral ligament in his left ring finger, fully participated in practice Friday. “Next week, I’m hoping to play,” he said.
NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan praised Zion Williamson’s passion for the game Friday, saying the way Williamson plays is “great for the league.” Williamson signed an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand in July.
San Francisco 49ers radio play-by-play announcer Greg Papa talks the team heading into the Super Bowl.
It has been a while since a Super Bowl has appeared to be such a toss-up. This one between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC champ Kansas City Chiefs is a difficult game to judge. The 49ers (15-3) have gone from the No. 2 pick in the draft last April to the verge of another championship
Lions cornerback Darius Slay will wear custom cleats for the Pro Bowl that pay tribute to the late infant son of teammate Marvin Jones.
This isn’t Budda Baker’s first Pro Bowl. It is his first Pro Bowl as a safety. The third-year player made his first Pro Bowl as a rookie on special teams. Baker will start this one on defense. “I’m at the position I’ve played my whole life,” Baker said when asked by Darren Urban
