Mexico’s first heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz’s weight ballooned to 310 pounds after losing to Anthony Joshua in 2019.
Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY
Patriots, Steelers selections among the NFL draft’s 10 most intriguing first-round picks
Steelers and Patriots picks were among several surprising selections during Thursday’s first round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.
Opinion: After successful smokescreen, 49ers go bold with QB vision by taking Trey Lance
Few analysts predicted that the 49ers would select Trey Lance with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, but San Francisco wasn’t afraid to go bold.
Jordan Reed, former Pro Bowl tight end, retiring from NFL due to concussion-related issues
Jordan Reed says he is dealing with issues related to previous concussions, so he is retiring after seven NFL seasons to preserve quality of life.
NFL outlines COVID-19 vaccination protocols as players union resists in-person voluntary workouts
The NFL laid out team guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, but Broncos players already said they won’t attend voluntary workouts.
Jets trade QB Sam Darnold to Panthers for package of NFL draft picks
The Jets are parting ways with Sam Darnold after three years while the Panthers are looking to reshuffle their outlook at quarterback.
Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder takes step toward buying remaining shares of franchise
NFL finance committee approves Snyder’s request for waiver that would allow him to incur additional debut to buy out minority owners.
Opinion: NFL free agency in 2021 is going to look different – here’s why
Teams generally have less to spend due to a COVID-19 depressed cap, which will cause further ramifications as the league’s players start to look for new deals.
NFL sets 2021 salary cap at $182.5 million, nearly a $16 million drop from 2020
Teams can spend up to $182.5 million in 2021, a lower figure than 2020 after COVID-19 takes hefty bite out of league revenues.
Washington Football Team plans to release quarterback Alex Smith
Despite quarterback’s inspiring NFL comeback player of the year campaign, reigning NFC East champions have other plans at quarterback.