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Public cost of Bills stadium to top $1B over lease

ALBANY, N.Y. — The public’s share of the cost of building and operating a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills will exceed $1.1 billion, once long-term maintenance costs are factored in, according to documents released Wednesday. Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a deal Monday in which state and county governments would pay $850 million toward the […]

Will speedy rookie WR Tyquan Thornton fix Patriots' red zone issues?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Thornton in the (red) zone: The Patriots’ offense has had a red zone problem, but with two dynamic plays in just his second NFL game, rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton showed he can be a central part of the solution. Thornton’s […]

Ballard, Colts will consider trading for QB Jackson

5:58 PM ET Stephen HolderESPN PHOENIX — The Indianapolis Colts’ yearslong search for a quarterback continues, and that search will include consideration of Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Monday confirmed the team’s interest in the quarterback at the NFL’s annual league meeting, saying that Indianapolis — which has endured […]

Hill waves 'bye' to Pats fans, among NFL's 'worst'

Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNSep 18, 2023, 01:57 AM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award […]

Will Fields ever start in Pittsburgh? Was this the Bears' only offer? Answering key questions

Courtney Cronin Close Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. […]

NFL plans diversity event for future coaches, GMs

In an effort to address its problems with diversity in its coaching and front-office ranks, the NFL will hold a seminar for 64 prospective head-coaching and general manager candidates at its annual spring owners meeting later this month in Atlanta. According to a memo obtained by ESPN, which was sent to NFL team owners, head […]

Seahawks receiver Lockett breaks finger in loss

2:53 AM ET Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE — If the Seahawks are going to turn their recent slide around in time to make the playoffs, they’ll likely have to do it without Tyler Lockett. Seattle’s leading receiver broke a bone in his index finger late in the team’s 21-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on […]

A look back at Jim Brown's life and legacy in photos

How Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest affected the sporting world

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNNov 4, 2023, 07:10 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of […]