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By Lydia Jane Allison   Multi-year NFL partnership establishes Applebee’s as the go-to casual dining destination for gameday eats and postgame celebrations   NEW YORK and PASADENA, Calif. — April 16, 2024 — Applebee’s Grill + Bar and the National Football League announced today they have entered into a multi-year partnership agreement designating Applebee’s as the Official…

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt The Great American Getaway 400 starting lineup #54 – Ty Gibbs #24 – William Byron #19 – Martin Truex Jr. #11 – Denny Hamlin #4 – Josh Berry (R) #48 – Alex Bowman #45 – Tyler Reddick #12 – Ryan Blaney #71 – Zane Smith (R) #22 – Joey Logano #9 –…

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By Joe Coopersmith     July 10, 2024     COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Christiansen to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season.     Christiansen, 24, has registered one goal and six assists for seven points with six penalty minutes and 36 shots…

By Dan Hock   June 30, 2024   Gordon Graceffo optioned to Memphis; Kolton Ingram designated for assignment     ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 30, 2024 – The St. Louis Cardinals have selected rookie right-handed pitcher Jacob Bosiokovic (bo-see-OH-co-vic) off the Memphis (AAA) roster prior to today’s game with Cincinnati Reds. Right-handed pitcher Gordon Graceffo was optioned to Memphis and…

By Lydia Jane Allison FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Roman Ildonzo Gabriel Jr. (August 5, 1940 – April 20, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, twice earning first-team All-American honors. Gabriel was the second overall pick in the 1962 NFL draft and played for the Los Angeles Rams for 11 seasons then five…

By Lydia Jane Allison FIRST ROUND Chicago Bears Washington Commanders New England Patriots Arizona Cardinals Los Angeles Chargers New York Giants Tennessee Titans Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears New York Jets Minnesota Vikings Denver Broncos Las Vegas Raiders New Orleans Saints Indianapolis Colts Seattle Seahawks Jacksonville Jaguars Cincinnati Bengals Los Angeles Rams Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Dolphins…

By Lydia Jane Allison   NFL clubs adopted the following rules change proposals so far this morning at the NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. 2024 Approved Playing Rule Summary ​By Detroit; amends Rule 15, Section 1, Article 1, to protect a club’s ability to challenge a third ruling following one successful challenge. By Competition Committee; amends Rule…

By Lydia Jane Allison 25 Teams Across 19 International Markets to Participate in Year Three of the Program, Up From 21 Teams Across 14 Markets in Year Two Program Awards Teams International Marketing Rights to Grow Fandom as NFL Continues to Prioritize Global Expansion NEW YORK — The National Football League announced an expansion of its…

By Lydia Jane Allison   NFL clubs adopted the following rules change proposals, bylaws and resolutions at the NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, including the adoption of a new kickoff rule. 2024 Approved Playing Rules Summary By Detroit; amends Rule 15, Section 1, Article 1, to protect a club’s ability to challenge a third ruling following…

By Lydia Jane Allison Week 1 Game in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6 to Stream on Peacock   NFL Wild Card Game to Stream on Prime Video   ORLANDO — The National Football League today announced two updates on the media distribution of its games for the 2024 NFL season. The announcement was…

By Lydia Jane Allison ​​​​​NEW YORK — March 29, 2024 — Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training, teaching and physical conditioning for players. The calendar for 2024 is below. As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club’s official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases: Phase One consists…

By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — April 1, 2024 — NFL players will receive $393.8 million in Performance-Based Pay for their performance during the 2023 season, the NFL announced today. The Performance-Based Pay program is a collectively bargained benefit that compensates all players based upon their playing time and salary levels. ​Guard JOHN SIMPSON, who played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2023, earned the highest…

By Lydia Jane Allison Expansion and Improved Performance of Position-Specific Helmets Marks Significant Leap in Providing Players with Best Protection for Their Position Record 12 New Models Eligible for 2024 Season, Reflecting Accelerated Pace of Helmet Innovation NEW YORK — April 9, 2024 — The NFL and NFLPA announced today the introduction of five new…

By Lydia Jane Allison   First Live Fantasy Reaction Show During Draft Weekend Ever Across NFL Media   Hosts of Widely Acclaimed “The Fantasy Footballers” Podcast to Provide Analysis Immediately Following First Round   INGLEWOOD, Calif. — April 9, 2024 — On Thursday, April 25, “The Fantasy Footballers Draft Special” – from the hosts of the…

By Lydia Jane Allison NFL Network’s Series “NFL 360″ Earns 11 Nominations – Most for a Single Program This Year   NFL Films Earns 15 Nominations   NEW YORK — April 9, 2024 — The National Football League received 29 Sports Emmy Award nominations for its work across NFL Network, NFL Fims and the league office,…

By Lydia Jane Allison Green Bay Will Meet Philadelphia on Friday Night of Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Regular Season  First Time the NFL Will Play in South America  First Time in Over 50 Years the NFL Will Play a Game on Friday Night of Opening Weekend São Paulo, Brazil — April 10, 2024…

By Annie Walker Palm Sunday This Christian observance falls on the Sunday before Easter and is the sixth and last Sunday of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday. The beginning of Holy Week, Palm Sunday marks the day when Christ rode into Jerusalem a week before his death and resurrection and was greeted by its people, who…

By Lydia Jane Allison Collection Co-Designed by USHER Features Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Riddell and Wilson Sporting Goods Available Feb.7 at Super Bowl Experience Presented by Toyota and NFLshop.com NEW YORK — Jan. 31, 2024 — To celebrate the highly anticipated Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on Feb. 11, 2024, the NFL has partnered with…

By Lydia Jane Allison Wild Card Through Conference Championships Averaged 38.5 Million Viewers​ 120.4 Million Total Viewers Tuned in for Championship Sunday   NEW YORK — Jan. 30, 2024 — This year’s NFL playoffs averaged 38.5 million viewers (TV+Digital) for the Wild Card, Divisional and Conference Championship rounds – the most-watched playoffs ever (records date back to 1988).…