Bears cancel season ticket packages due to pandemic

The Chicago Bears canceled season ticket packages on Friday because they’re not sure how many fans — if any — will be allowed at Soldier Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bears release TE Ben Braunecker

The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday.

NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks

NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.

NFL tells teams training camps will open on time despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players should arrive by July 28.

Rapper Trae tha Truth, Texans WR Kenny Stills arrested at Breonna Taylor protest

Houston Rapper Trae tha Truth and Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills were both arrested and charged with a felony while protesting in Kentucky over the death of Breonna Taylor.

Washington Redskins dropping name Monday, according to reports

Whispers that a name change for the Washington Redskins could arrive sooner rather than later are getting louder.

Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life

The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.

Washington Redskins to 'review' team name

The Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.

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.

Nick Foles, wife Tori welcome second child

Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles and his wife Tori have welcomed a baby boy.

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.