Football

The NFL will cut the preseason in half and push the start of exhibition play back a week to give players more time to get in shape.

Four organizations have been awarded a total of $1.37 million by the NFL to support the creation of their helmet prototypes.

The Chicago Bears are offering full refunds to season ticket holders because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The New England Patriots have been fined $1.1 million by the NFL for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline during a game last season.

USA Football has developed a phased approach for the return of youth football this year. The plan is based on phased reopening guidelines from the CDC.

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton.

A prosecutor says multiple fraud victims should receive money awarded to an ex-Ohio State and NFL quarterback from a national concussion settlement.

Max Tuerk, an All-America offensive lineman at Southern California who was drafted by the Chargers, has died. He was 26.

NFL Network and NFL RedZone went dark on DISH Network and Sling TV Thursday night as both sides try to reach a new distribution agreement.

The University of Florida is ending its “gator bait” cheer at football games and other sports events because of its racial connotations.