NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday. 

NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism

Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform. 

NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents

Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents. 

Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace football gear lost in Blake High shed fire

A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.

Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.

Miami Dolphins to set up drive-in theater inside Hard Rock Stadium

The Miami Dolphins have come up with a unique plan to allow fans to come to their stadium while still social distancing: they're creating a drive-in theater right inside.

Snoop Dogg, Shaq team up with Raising Canes to host nationwide grad party

Both Snoop Dog (DJ Snoopadelic) and Shaquille O'Neal (Dj Diesel) will be hosting the graduation party as guest DJs. The event starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 15.  

NFL releases full 2020 season schedule, with 1st game set for September 10

Football fans had reason to celebrate on Thursday as the NFL released its full 2020 schedule, with the first game of the season set for Sept. 10, when the Texans will play the Chiefs.

Legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula dies at 90

Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90.

Super Bowl champ puts medical degree to work helping in coronavirus fight

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.

ESPN apologizes for Tee Higgins NFL Draft graphic detailing mother's drug addiction

The network had showed a “Get to Know” graphic about the star wideout. Underneath his hometown, info about his basketball prowess and noting that his sister played college basketball, the graphic read, “Mom, Camilla, fought drug addiction for 16 years.”

NFL Draft draws record 8.4 million viewers

The 2020 NFL draft drew a record 8.4 million viewers this year, in part because it was the first live sporting event in weeks.

Longhorn D-Lineman Malcolm Roach talks NFL Draft 2020

Fiery Longhorn d-lineman Malcolm Roach will probably have to wait until day 3 to hear his name called. FOX 7 Austin caught up with the projected mid-to-late round pick at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.