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Live Update: Annapolis-bred Belichick laments newspaper shooting

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-annapolis-bred-belichick-laments-newspaper-shooting/22186/html [ad_1] ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is expressing sympathy for the families and friends of those killed at the office of the Capital Gazette, which he called his ”hometown newspaper.” Though born in Tennessee, Belichick was raised in Annapolis, where his father was an assistant football coach at the U.S. Naval Academy. Belichick graduated from Annapolis High School in 1970. On Thursday, five employees of The Capital were killed by a gunman who broke into the building, opened fire and was subsequently arrested. In a statement, Belichick says: ”For my entire life, The Capital has been my hometown newspaper. My family and I have enjoyed special relationships with many great people who have worked for the newspaper. ”My heart goes out to the victims, their families and the entire Annapolis community for this terrible and...

Live Update: NFL suspends Colts RB Turbin for first four games of 2018

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nfl-suspends-colts-rb-turbin-for-first-four-games-of-2018/22184/html [ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancers. The NFL announced the suspension Friday. Turbin is eligible to participate in offseason and preseason practices and games. Turbin tweeted that a urine sample he provided to the league resulted in a positive test. Turbin said he was “truly sorry” for “a mistake that will not only have personal consequences, but will affect the Colts organization, an organization that I am extremely appreciative to be a part of.” The 28-year-old Turbin played six games and ran for 53 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries last season before getting placed on injured reserve Oct. 20. [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nfl-suspends-c...

Live Update: Colts RB Turbin suspended for first 4 games of season

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-colts-rb-turbin-suspended-for-first-4-games-of-season/22183/html [ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancers. The NFL announced the suspension Friday. Turbin is eligible to participate in offseason and preseason practices and games. Turbin tweeted that a urine sample he provided to the league resulted in a positive test. Turbin said he was ”truly sorry” for ”a mistake that will not only have personal consequences, but will affect the Colts organization, an organization that I am extremely appreciative to be a part of.” The 28-year-old Turbin played six games and ran for 53 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries last season before getting placed on injured reserve Oct. 20. — For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ...

Live Update: Winston to miss opener vs. Saints after NFL hands down 3-game suspension

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-winston-to-miss-opener-vs-saints-after-nfl-hands-down-3-game-suspension/22182/html [ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season without quarterback Jameis Winston , who has been suspended three games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Winston said in a statement released on Facebook that the NFL informed him of their decision on Thursday. The discipline stems from the league’s investigation of an accusation that the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner groped a female Uber driver during a ride the quarterback took in Arizona, where Winston was attending a charity event in March 2016. The driver did not file a criminal or civil complaint, however she reported the incident to Uber. The NFL learned of the allegation, when it was reported publicly last November. “The league promptly initiated a comprehensive investigation that included interviews with several persons, including the d...

Live Update: Thursday's Sports In Brief | FOX Sports

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-thursdays-sports-in-brief-fox-sports/22181/html [ad_1] NFL TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season without quarterback Jameis Winston , who has been suspended three games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Winston said in a statement released on Facebook that the NFL informed him of their decision. The discipline stems from the league’s investigation of an accusation that the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner groped a female Uber driver during a ride the quarterback took in Arizona, where Winston was attending a charity event in March 2016. Article continues below ... The driver did not file a criminal or civil complaint, however she reported the incident to Uber. The NFL learned of the allegation, when it was reported publicly last November. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – The NFL has fined former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson $2.75 million following its investigation into sexual an...

Live Update: Complaint: Brother of Giants' Jenkins, victim had dispute

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-complaint-brother-of-giants-jenkins-victim-had-dispute/22180/html [ad_1] HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) The brother of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins had an alleged altercation in his brother’s New Jersey home that led to the death of a 25-year-old man. In releasing the complaint and the warrant against 34-year-old William H. Jenkins, of Fair Lawn, on Thursday, the Bergen County prosecutor’s office says Jenkins showed extreme indifference to human life in recklessly causing the death of Roosevelt Rene. The complaint says William Jenkins got into an altercation with Rene on Monday night that resulted in Rene’s death. Jenkins then fled and was arrested later Monday by the New York State Police on an unrelated matter and held in the Ontario County Jail. Article continues below ... William Jenkins, described by the prosecutor as an employed music producer, has been charged with one count of aggravated manslaughter. ...

Live Update: Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston suspended 3 games for violating NFL's personal conduct policy

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-buccaneers-qb-jameis-winston-suspended-3-games-for-violating-nfls-personal-conduct-policy/22178/html [ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has been suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Winston says in a statement released on Facebook that the NFL informed him of their decision on Thursday. Winston says that “in the past 2 years my life has been filled with experiences, opportunities and events that have helped me grow, mature and learn.” Winston added that he has eliminated alcohol from his life. Winston, the first pick in the 2015 draft, has started 45 of the Bucs ‘ past 48 games. He missed three games last season with a shoulder injury. He will miss the Bucs’ games against New Orleans, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and will return Sept. 30 for a game at Chicago. [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://live...

Live Update: NFL suspends Bucs QB Jameis Winston for 3 games

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nfl-suspends-bucs-qb-jameis-winston-for-3-games/22177/html [ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has been suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Winston says in a statement released on Facebook that the NFL informed him of their decision on Thursday. Winston says that ”in the past 2 years my life has been filled with experiences, opportunities and events that have helped me grow, mature and learn.” Winston added that he has eliminated alcohol from his life. Article continues below ... Winston, the first pick in the 2015 draft, has started 45 of the Bucs ‘ past 48 games. He missed three games last season with a shoulder injury. He will miss the Bucs’ games against New Orleans, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and will return Sept. 30 for a game at Chicago. — For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http...

Live Update: NFL fines ex-Panthers owner $2.75M after misconduct review

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nfl-fines-ex-panthers-owner-2-75m-after-misconduct-review/22176/html [ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The NFL has fined former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson $2.75 million following its investigation into sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace. The league said Thursday the investigation conducted by former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White substantiated allegations against Richardson, that the improper conduct was limited to Richardson and that the team failed to report the allegations or any resolution agreements to the league. The league also says most of the money will go toward organizations that address racial- and gender-based issues in and outside the workplace. Article continues below ... Richardson put the team up for sale after a Sports Illustrated report in December that cited unnamed sources who said Richardson made sexually suggestive comments to women and on at least one occasion directed a racial slur at an Afri...

Live Update: Atlanta to bring human rights murals to city for Super Bowl

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-atlanta-to-bring-human-rights-murals-to-city-for-super-bowl/22175/html [ad_1] ATLANTA (AP) In the months leading up to the 2019 Super Bowl, some of Atlanta’s bare walls will get a makeover. The city of Atlanta and the Super Bowl Host Committee have partnered with arts group WonderRoot to launch ”Off the Wall.” The project will create up to 30 murals focusing on Atlanta’s past, present and future role in civil and human rights. Brett Daniels, chief operating officer of the host committee, said the murals will transform the city in hopes of sparking a community-wide conversation. The artwork will start going up this fall and will remain as a permanent part of Atlanta’s cultural scene after the game. Students from Freedom University, which provides services for immigrant students in the country illegally, will aid in the design and installation of the murals. Article continues below ... [ad_2] Sourc...

Live Update: Longtime Vols broadcaster Ward honored at tribute ceremony

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-longtime-vols-broadcaster-ward-honored-at-tribute-ceremony/22174/html [ad_1] KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer praised John Ward for bringing ”life and feeling to our living rooms” during a tribute ceremony for the longtime Volunteers football and men’s basketball broadcaster. Ward died June 20 in Knoxville at the age of 88. He served as the radio voice of Tennessee football and men’s basketball for over three decades before retiring. The Wednesday night ceremony at Thompson-Boling Arena featured some of Ward’s most famous calls interspersed with tributes from former colleagues, players and coaches. Article continues below ... Fulmer recalled being a 16-year-old who drove ”to find the highest hill in Winchester, Tennessee,” for the chance to listen to Ward’s broadcasts. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam sent a letter in which he wrote that ”growing up in Kno...

Live Update: Waratahs, Rebels to meet in key match in Super Rugby

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-waratahs-rebels-to-meet-in-key-match-in-super-rugby/22173/html [ad_1] WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The New South Wales Waratahs and Melbourne Rebels will meet Friday in a match critical to the outcome of the Australian conference as Super Rugby resumes after a four-week break for June internationals. The Waratahs lead the conference by a single point from the Rebels with three rounds of the regular season remaining and Friday’s clash in Melbourne may decide which team earns the automatic playoff spot from Australia. It is unlikely the second-place team in Australia will amass enough points to progress to the playoffs as a wild card. Both teams will be without leading players and the Waratahs especially will be nursing bruised bodies after the Wallabies three-test series against Ireland. Article continues below ... Flyhalf Bernard Foley will lead New South Wales in the absence of Waratahs and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper, who...

Live Update: Bucky Brooks thinks Jimmy Garoppolo can expect to be challenged in 2018

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-bucky-brooks-thinks-jimmy-garoppolo-can-expect-to-be-challenged-in-2018/22171/html [ad_1] Help | Press | Advertise With Us | Jobs | RSS | Site Map FS1 | FOX | FOX News | 21st Century FOX | FOX Supports | FOX Deportes Statistical Information provided by STATS © 2018 Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these TERMS OF USE and PRIVACY POLICY . Advertising Choices [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-bucky-brooks-thinks-jimmy-garoppolo-can-expect-to-be-challenged-in-2018/22171/html

Live Update: Brother of Giants' Janoris Jenkins charged in man's death

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-brother-of-giants-janoris-jenkins-charged-in-mans-death/22169/html [ad_1] FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) The brother of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 25-year-man whose body was found in the NFL player’s New Jersey home. The Bergen County prosecutor’s office says 34-year-old William H. Jenkins, of Fair Lawn, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter in the death of Roosevelt Rene, whose body was discovered Tuesday. Acting Prosecutor Dennis Calo said Wednesday that William Jenkins is in custody in the Ontario County Jail in New York State. The investigation is ongoing. Article continues below ... Janoris Jenkins’ home is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of MetLife Stadium. Property records show Janoris Jenkins has lived at the house the last two years. [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/...

Live Update: Ranking the NFL's Quarterbacks from 32 to 17

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-ranking-the-nfls-quarterbacks-from-32-to-17/22167/html [ad_1] The NFL is a league, by-and-large, driven by quarterbacks. It is hard to win if a team’s signal caller is not up to par. Franchises that lack consistency under center are similar to trying to eat clam chowder with a fork. It is possible, but not the best way of going about winning or consuming such an exquisite dish. The NFL has been completely parlayed into a league that values dual-threat passers. No longer, or rather hardly, do you see the “traditional” quarterbacks that move like they are stuck in quick sand when it is time to flee the pocket. This list is a countdown of the league’s starting quarterbacks. Some teams have yet to sort through the chaos as position battles are set to be decided in training camp. This countdown is based off of last season’s performance, sustained success, talent, and, for some, what direction they might be tre...

Live Update: Colts sign guard Braden Smith, second-round pick from Auburn

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-colts-sign-guard-braden-smith-second-round-pick-from-auburn/22165/html [ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have signed second-round draft pick Braden Smith. The team announced the signing of the guard from Auburn on Wednesday. The Colts selected the 6-foot-6, 315-pound Smith with the 37th overall pick in the draft. He started 41 consecutive games for Auburn and won the 2017 Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the Southeastern Conference’s top blocker. Smith primarily played right guard at Auburn. The Colts have signed 10 of their 11 draft picks. The Colts’ lone unsigned draft choice is second-round selection Darius Leonard, an outside linebacker from South Carolina State taken with the 36th overall pick. [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-colts-sign-guard-braden-smith-second-round-pick-from-auburn/22165/html

Live Update: Indianapolis Colts sign second-round draft pick Braden Smith

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-indianapolis-colts-sign-second-round-draft-pick-braden-smith/22164/html [ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have signed second-round draft pick Braden Smith. The team announced the signing of the guard from Auburn on Wednesday. The Colts selected the 6-foot-6, 315-pound Smith with the 37th overall pick in the draft. He started 41 consecutive games for Auburn and won the 2017 Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the Southeastern Conference’s top blocker. Article continues below ... Smith primarily played right guard at Auburn. The Colts have signed 10 of their 11 draft picks. The Colts’ lone unsigned draft choice is second-round selection Darius Leonard, an outside linebacker from South Carolina State taken with the 36th overall pick. — For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-indianapolis-colts-si...

Live Update: Column: Sports betting is here, leagues should stay away

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-column-sports-betting-is-here-leagues-should-stay-away/22163/html [ad_1] They’ve been taking action for two weeks now in New Jersey, where basketball great Julius Erving helped kick things off with a $5 bet on the Philadelphia Eagles to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Sports betting is here, and it’s not going anywhere soon. States are embracing their newly won right to offer wagers, and fans are responding by lining up at the betting windows to throw a few bucks on their favorite teams. And, surprisingly enough to some, the major sports leagues have – so far at least – somehow managed to survive. Article continues below ... No one has tried to fix anything, as the NFL for years claimed would happen if sports betting was legalized. No one has cried foul over some shenanigans going on in a game. And, best of all, no greedy sports league has managed to dip its fingers into the pie. That may change if New York ev...

Live Update: Rams DT Aaron Donald earns exclusive 99 overall Madden rating

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-rams-dt-aaron-donald-earns-exclusive-99-overall-madden-rating/22161/html [ad_1] The Los Angeles Ram wrecking ball continues to add trophies to his closet. Aaron Donald , the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year, has earned a perfect 99 overall rating in Madden 19, the EA Sports team announced Wednesday. Donald is one of seven players to be added to the “Madden 99” club this year, along with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. After tallying 11 sacks and five forced fumbles in 2017, the explosive defensive tackle was rewarded with a a 97 strength stat and 98 power move rating in this year’s game. This is the second-straight year Donald has been rated a 99-overall at the game’...

Live Update: Summer artwork classroom with Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith | The Dose

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-summer-artwork-classroom-with-cowboys-lb-jaylon-smith-the-dose/22159/html [ad_1] Help | Press | Advertise With Us | Jobs | RSS | Site Map FS1 | FOX | FOX News | 21st Century FOX | FOX Supports | FOX Deportes Statistical Information provided by STATS © 2018 Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these TERMS OF USE and PRIVACY POLICY . Advertising Choices [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-summer-artwork-classroom-with-cowboys-lb-jaylon-smith-the-dose/22159/html

Live Update: NBC Sports hires former ref McAulay as on-air rules analyst

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nbc-sports-hires-former-ref-mcaulay-as-on-air-rules-analyst/22158/html [ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) NBC Sports has hired former NFL official Terry McAulay as an on-air rules analyst for its coverage of ”Sunday Night Football” and Notre Dame football. McAulay retired recently after 20 years as an on-field NFL game official, and a college football officiating administrator for the past 10 seasons. McAulay will be onsite at ”Sunday Night Football” and Notre Dame games, moving between the broadcast booth during the game and the studio set for pregame and halftime shows. Article continues below ... McAulay was a referee for 17 of his 20 NFL seasons (1998-2017), previously serving as a side judge and a field judge. He led the officiating crew in three Super Bowls and worked 15 additional NFL playoff games. Also, he was the American Athletic Conference’s coordinator of football officiating since 2008 (the Big East Confe...

Live Update: Vikings agree on contract extension with DE Danielle Hunter

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-vikings-agree-on-contract-extension-with-de-danielle-hunter/22157/html [ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract extension with defensive end Danielle (DUH’-neel) Hunter, securing another core player before he can reach free agency. The Vikings announced the deal on Wednesday. Terms weren’t disclosed. Hunter has 25 sacks in three seasons, after being drafted in the third round in 2015 out of LSU. Still only 23 years old, Hunter was a top priority to retain at a premium position. Fellow defensive end Everson Griffen is 30, and primary backup Brian Robison is 35. Article continues below ... The Vikings extended middle linebacker Eric Kendricks earlier this offseason. Outside linebacker Anthony Barr and wide receiver Stefon Diggs are their other two standouts on expiring contracts, with space under the salary cap dwindling. — For more AP NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org ...

Live Update: Argentina, Colombia to play Sept 11 exhibition in New Jersey

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-argentina-colombia-to-play-sept-11-exhibition-in-new-jersey/22155/html [ad_1] EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Argentina and Colombia will meet in an exhibition on Sept. 11 at MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL’s New York Giants and the New York Jets . The match, announced Wednesday, will be among the first friendlies for the nations after the World Cup. Colombia previously announced a Sept. 7 exhibition against Venezuela at Miami Gardens, Florida. Article continues below ... — More AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/WorldCup [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-argentina-colombia-to-play-sept-11-exhibition-in-new-jersey/22155/html

Live Update: Wife of Denver Broncos owner says she also has Alzheimer's

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-wife-of-denver-broncos-owner-says-she-also-has-alzheimers/22154/html [ad_1] DENVER (AP) The wife of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen says she has Alzheimer’s, a disease which led her husband to give up control of the team four years ago. In an announcement Wednesday, Annabel Bowlen said she wanted to make her diagnosis public right away to help raise awareness about others dealing with it. Annabel Bowlen says there’s no reason for those with Alzheimer’s to completely give up their daily activities. Article continues below ... Based on her experience with her husband, she says she knows there will be both good and bad days ahead. Her five children say they have been inspired by the strength and courage she has shown while supporting their father. They say they’re confident she will bring the same grace and determination to her fight. [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update...

Live Update: Nick Foles explains how he can still be a leader for Philly with Carson Wentz returning to Eagles

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nick-foles-explains-how-he-can-still-be-a-leader-for-philly-with-carson-wentz-returning-to-eagles/22152/html [ad_1] Help | Press | Advertise With Us | Jobs | RSS | Site Map FS1 | FOX | FOX News | 21st Century FOX | FOX Supports | FOX Deportes Statistical Information provided by STATS © 2018 Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these TERMS OF USE and PRIVACY POLICY . Advertising Choices [ad_2] Source by [Anando] https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nick-foles-explains-how-he-can-still-be-a-leader-for-philly-with-carson-wentz-returning-to-eagles/22152/html

Live Update: CBS Sports hires former NFL ref Steratore as rules analyst

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-cbs-sports-hires-former-nfl-ref-steratore-as-rules-analyst-2/22150/html [ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) CBS Sports has hired former referee Gene Steratore as a rules analyst for its NFL broadcasts. Steratore retired this offseason after leading the officiating crew at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. He says that after 15 years of officiating in the NFL, ”it’s time to hang up my whistle for a new challenge.” CBS Sports announced Tuesday that Steratore would provide analysis in New York on Sundays throughout the NFL season. He will join announcers in the booth for its Thanksgiving and NFL playoff coverage, including the Super Bowl, which is in Atlanta next year. Article continues below ... Steratore also will provide analysis during CBS Sports’ college basketball coverage, including the NCAA men’s championship. He started officiating college basketball in 1997 and finished as a Big Ten primary official. Says Sean McMan...

Live Update: CBS Sports hires former NFL ref Steratore as rules analyst

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-cbs-sports-hires-former-nfl-ref-steratore-as-rules-analyst/22149/html [ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) CBS Sports has hired former referee Gene Steratore as a rules analyst for its NFL broadcasts. Steratore retired this offseason after leading the officiating crew at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. He says that after 15 years of officiating in the NFL, ”it’s time to hang up my whistle for a new challenge.” CBS Sports announced Tuesday that Steratore would provide analysis in New York on Sundays throughout the NFL season. He will join announcers in the booth for its Thanksgiving and NFL playoff coverage, including the Super Bowl, which is in Atlanta next year. Article continues below ... Steratore also will provide analysis during CBS Sports’ college basketball coverage, including the NCAA men’s championship. He started officiating college basketball in 1997 and finished as a Big Ten primary official. Says Sean McManus...

Live Update: NFL players trade helmets for caps and gowns in offseason

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-nfl-players-trade-helmets-for-caps-and-gowns-in-offseason/22147/html [ad_1] ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) When Bruce Irvin got a multimillion dollar signing bonus after being a first-round draft pick in 2012, the idea of getting his college degree was the last thing on his mind. A former high school dropout who spent time in jail and dealing drugs while growing up in Atlanta, Irvin later decided to set an example for his 5-year-old son Brayden and show that he is more than just a professional athlete. ”When kids come up to him, they can say that his dad was a good football player and he can stop them and say he was a good football player but he also got his associate’s degree, got his bachelor’s degree,” Irvin said. ”He wasn’t only a football player. He put education up there right along with his job. It was bigger than me. It was for my son and his kids and generations after me.” Article continues be...

Live Update: Tuesday's Sports in Brief | FOX Sports

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-tuesdays-sports-in-brief-fox-sports/22146/html [ad_1] WORLD CUP ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Lionel Messi and Argentina finally came alive at the World Cup. Messi scored an exquisite 14th-minute goal to give the two-time champions the lead Tuesday, but it wasn’t until Marcos Rojo’s 86th-minute strike that Argentina was assured of a place in the round of 16. Article continues below ... Victor Moses scored a penalty in the 51st minute for Nigeria , putting Argentina in danger of being eliminated without winning a match in Russia. It took an unlikely goal by Rojo to save Argentina and give it second place in Group D. Digeo Maradona, in the stands at the St. Petersburg Stadium, celebrated both goals wildly. Argentina will play France in the last 16 in Kazan on Saturday. PRO FOOTBALL FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) – A body has been found at a New Jersey home where New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins lives. The Bergen Count...

Live Update: In West Virginia, FanDuel makes first sports wagering deal

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-in-west-virginia-fanduel-makes-first-sports-wagering-deal/22145/html [ad_1] CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) A West Virginia resort owned by Gov. Jim Justice has chosen FanDuel to handle sports betting by its customers in the fantasy sports company’s first such wagering arrangement. The Greenbrier announced Tuesday that New York-based FanDuel will provide retail, online and mobile sports wagering services for the resort in White Sulphur Springs. West Virginia lawmakers this year approved sports betting at the state’s five casinos and on approved mobile apps, shortly before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal law that had banned most sports betting. Article continues below ... The NFL, NBA and others want Congress to set uniform, nationwide rules on sports gambling for all states, saying the integrity of athletics is at stake. The West Virginia Lottery Commission approved rules governing sports betting last week. The rules sp...

Live Update: BC-Sports Showcase Digest,ADVISORY | FOX Sports

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-bc-sports-showcase-digestadvisory-fox-sports-4/22144/html [ad_1] A look ahead to top enterprise and feature stories planned globally by AP Sports. New digests will go out each Thursday and Monday and will be repeated on other weekdays. Please note that story plans may change depending on news and other issues. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport(at)ap.org or 877-836-9477. For reruns, call the Service Desk 800-838-4616 or your local AP bureau. As with all our operations, we welcome and want your feedback. If you have thoughts or questions about the Sports Showcase Digest or the material listed, please reach out to Oskar Garcia, deputy sports editor for presentation and storytelling, at 215-446-6632 or at ogarcia(at)ap.org. Article continues below ... All times are Eastern. — WEDNESDAY, June 27 FBN–BACK TO SCHOOL ALAMEDA, Calif. – When Bruce Irvin got ...

Live Update: Body found in house of New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins

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https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-body-found-in-house-of-new-york-giants-janoris-jenkins/22141/html [ad_1] FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) A body has been found at a New Jersey home where New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins lives. The Bergen County prosecutor’s office says it is investigating a death at the house in Fair Lawn, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of MetLife Stadium. Property records show Jenkins has lived at the house the last two years. Authorities have identified the dead man as 25-year-old Roosevelt Rene, a family friend of Jenkins. The prosecutor’s office didn’t say where Jenkins was when the death occurred. Article continues below ... A spokesman for the Giants says the team is monitoring the situation but didn’t comment further. Jenkins played at Florida from 2008-10 before finishing his college career at North Alabama. He was drafted in the second round by the St. Louis Rams in 2012. He played four seasons with the Rams an...

Live Update: Attorney: Don't judge Ex-NFL player on limited information

https://livevsongame-tv.com/nfl/live-update-attorney-dont-judge-ex-nfl-player-on-limited-information/22140/html [ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The attorney for a former Tampa Bay and University of Alabama defensive end arrested in Florida on drug charges says the public should withhold judgment until a proper investigation is complete. Andrew Mallory, representing 50-year-old Keith McCants, said in a statement Tuesday that innocent people are too often tried and convicted in the court of public opinion based on limited or inaccurate information. Pinellas County Jail records show McCants was arrested early Monday near St. Petersburg. He’s charged with a felony count of possession of crack cocaine and driving with a revoked or suspended license. Article continues below ... McCants made the All-America Team at Alabama and was selected fourth overall by the Buccaneers in the 1990 NFL Draft. His career ended in 1995. He also played for the Oilers and Cardinals . [a...