Federal appeals court clears way for 6-game suspension of Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott
FRISCO, Texas -- A federal appeals court has lifted an injunction that blocked a six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott, clearing the way for the NFL's punishment over domestic violence allegations and likely leading to the running back's legal team seeking further relief.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Thursday granted the league's emergency request to set aside the injunction and ordered the district court in Texas to dismiss Elliott's case.
FRISCO, Texas -- A federal appeals court has lifted an injunction that blocked a six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott, clearing the way for the NFL's punishment over domestic violence allegations and likely leading to the running back's legal team seeking further relief.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Thursday granted the league's emergency request to set aside the injunction and ordered the district court in Texas to dismiss Elliott's case.
"Bart Starr Chalk Talk" event to be emceed by Starr's son, feature Brett Favre, Steve Young
GREEN BAY -- Bart Starr Jr., the son of Green Bay Packers' legend Bart Starr, will emcee a "Chalk Talk" event, featuring former Packers' QB Brett Favre, and Hall of Fame QB and ESPN Analyst Steve Young.According to a press release, tickets for the Bart Starr Chalk Talk go on sale Friday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m. through Ticketstar.Tickets are $95 each, and include lunch, a 45-minute Chalk Talk conversation between Favre and Young, where they'll share stories from their careers, and a special 50th anniversary of Super Bowl II feature -- along with silent and live auction items.It'll be held at the KI Convention Center at 333 Main Street in Green Bay, prior to the Monday Night Football game between the Packers and Detroit Lions.The release indicates the lunch will be a special plated tailgate lunch, and the auction will feature Favre and Packers memorabilia.The event will also include Packers' alumni.“This event will benefit great charitable causes, and promises to be a memorable and entertaining interaction with two premier quarterbacks who were fierce competitors on the field.
GREEN BAY -- Bart Starr Jr., the son of Green Bay Packers' legend Bart Starr, will emcee a "Chalk Talk" event, featuring former Packers' QB Brett Favre, and Hall of Fame QB and ESPN Analyst Steve Young.According to a press release, tickets for the Bart Starr Chalk Talk go on sale Friday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m. through Ticketstar.Tickets are $95 each, and include lunch, a 45-minute Chalk Talk conversation between Favre and Young, where they'll share stories from their careers, and a special 50th anniversary of Super Bowl II feature -- along with silent and live auction items.It'll be held at the KI Convention Center at 333 Main Street in Green Bay, prior to the Monday Night Football game between the Packers and Detroit Lions.The release indicates the lunch will be a special plated tailgate lunch, and the auction will feature Favre and Packers memorabilia.The event will also include Packers' alumni.“This event will benefit great charitable causes, and promises to be a memorable and entertaining interaction with two premier quarterbacks who were fierce competitors on the field.
Pres. Trump on scheduled NFL meetings: "It is about time Goodell is demanding players stand"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "it is about time" that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands "that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY."President Trump made a reference Wednesday on Twitter to Goodell's meetings next week with NFL owners, where they will consider changes to a game manual that says players "should" stand during the national anthem.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says "it is about time" that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands "that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY."President Trump made a reference Wednesday on Twitter to Goodell's meetings next week with NFL owners, where they will consider changes to a game manual that says players "should" stand during the national anthem.
Only on FOX6: Packers try to extend lead in NFL North when they take on Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Green Bay Packers will try to extend their lead in the NFL North division on Sunday, October 15 when they take on the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Green Bay Packers will try to extend their lead in the NFL North division on Sunday, October 15 when they take on the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Former Packers' DT Santana Dotson arrested for OWI, 1st offense in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- A former Green Bay Packers player is accused of driving drunk.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Santana Dotson was arrested early Wednesday morning, October 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- A former Green Bay Packers player is accused of driving drunk.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Santana Dotson was arrested early Wednesday morning, October 11th.
GIF Bay Packers: Martellus Bennett's Text Back Pack reaction GIFs are all you need this NFL season
GREEN BAY -- Looking for the perfect Green Bay Packers GIF to respond all those green and gold haters?
GREEN BAY -- Looking for the perfect Green Bay Packers GIF to respond all those green and gold haters?
Famed former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka apologizes comment on racial oppression
CHICAGO — Mike Ditka is apologizing for saying he wasn't aware of any racial oppression in the U.S. over the last 100 years.The famed former Chicago Bears coach issued the apology Tuesday, a day after he made the comments during a radio interview while discussing National Football League players kneeling during the National Anthem.Ditka was harshly criticized for seemingly ignoring Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation and the lynching of blacks that occurred well into his lifetime.In a statement later posted on WGN-TV , the Hall of Fame player and Super Bowl-winning coach said he was talking about the NFL, not society overall.His radio comments came ahead of the Bears' game Monday night.
CHICAGO — Mike Ditka is apologizing for saying he wasn't aware of any racial oppression in the U.S. over the last 100 years.The famed former Chicago Bears coach issued the apology Tuesday, a day after he made the comments during a radio interview while discussing National Football League players kneeling during the National Anthem.Ditka was harshly criticized for seemingly ignoring Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation and the lynching of blacks that occurred well into his lifetime.In a statement later posted on WGN-TV , the Hall of Fame player and Super Bowl-winning coach said he was talking about the NFL, not society overall.His radio comments came ahead of the Bears' game Monday night.
Packers vs. Cowboys: "Exciting" win and weekend for Jordy Nelson, who officially welcomed adopted daughter
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers won a thriller on Sunday, October 8th, against the Dallas Cowboys to boost their record to four and one -- and they now lead the NFC North.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers won a thriller on Sunday, October 8th, against the Dallas Cowboys to boost their record to four and one -- and they now lead the NFC North.
NFL may change policy that players 'should' stand for anthem
NFL owners will meet next week to consider changes to a game manual that says players "should" stand during the national anthem, a guideline that the league has left to the discretion of players who kneeled in larger numbers after criticism from President Donald Trump.Commissioner Roger Goodell told club executives Tuesday in a memo obtained by The Associated Press that the anthem issue is dividing the league from its fans.
NFL owners will meet next week to consider changes to a game manual that says players "should" stand during the national anthem, a guideline that the league has left to the discretion of players who kneeled in larger numbers after criticism from President Donald Trump.Commissioner Roger Goodell told club executives Tuesday in a memo obtained by The Associated Press that the anthem issue is dividing the league from its fans.
President Trump says US should change tax law to punish NFL
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity.
Jerry Jones: Cowboys 'will not play' if they disrespect flag
ARLINGTON, Texas — The declaration by the powerful owner of the Dallas Cowboys that he would bench anyone who shows disrespect to the American flag drew a sharp response from the NFL players' union Monday and raised the possibility of another call to action by athletes who have kneeled during the national anthem.Executive Director DeMaurice Smith of the NFL Players Association said the most provocative comments yet by Jerry Jones on the anthem controversy contradicted assurances last week from Commissioner Roger Goodell and New York Giants President John Mara that players could express themselves without retribution."I look forward to the day when everyone in management can unite and truly embrace and articulate what the flag stands for, liberty and justice for all, instead of some of them just talking about standing," Smith said. "We look forward to continuing our talks with them on this very issue."Jones' comments on Sunday came after he was asked about Vice President Mike Pence's decision to leave an Indianapolis home game in protest of about a dozen San Francisco players who kneeled during the anthem.
ARLINGTON, Texas — The declaration by the powerful owner of the Dallas Cowboys that he would bench anyone who shows disrespect to the American flag drew a sharp response from the NFL players' union Monday and raised the possibility of another call to action by athletes who have kneeled during the national anthem.Executive Director DeMaurice Smith of the NFL Players Association said the most provocative comments yet by Jerry Jones on the anthem controversy contradicted assurances last week from Commissioner Roger Goodell and New York Giants President John Mara that players could express themselves without retribution."I look forward to the day when everyone in management can unite and truly embrace and articulate what the flag stands for, liberty and justice for all, instead of some of them just talking about standing," Smith said. "We look forward to continuing our talks with them on this very issue."Jones' comments on Sunday came after he was asked about Vice President Mike Pence's decision to leave an Indianapolis home game in protest of about a dozen San Francisco players who kneeled during the anthem.
Rodgers lifts Packers over Cowboys 35-31 in another thriller
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Aaron Rodgers had more magic in store for the Dallas Cowboys, who can't seem to find the mojo that carried them a year ago.Rodgers threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with 11 seconds remaining, lifting the Packers over Dallas 35-31 on Sunday in another thriller nine months after their divisional playoff win on the same field.Rodgers capped a 75-yard drive in just 1:02, going toward the same end zone as in the playoff game.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Aaron Rodgers had more magic in store for the Dallas Cowboys, who can't seem to find the mojo that carried them a year ago.Rodgers threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with 11 seconds remaining, lifting the Packers over Dallas 35-31 on Sunday in another thriller nine months after their divisional playoff win on the same field.Rodgers capped a 75-yard drive in just 1:02, going toward the same end zone as in the playoff game.
CBS clarifies after saying Kaepernick would stand for anthem
NEW YORK — A CBS Sports reporter clarified his televised report saying quarterback Colin Kaepernick told him he would stand during the national anthem if he played in the NFL again, saying he didn't actually discuss the issue with the player when they spoke.Jason La Canfora said in a series of tweets on Sunday that he was relaying previous reporting about Kaepernick and did not ask whether the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback would sit or stand during the anthem when he spoke about his interview with the player during a pregame show.The reversal came after anchor James Brown asked La Canfora on "The NFL Today" : "And kneeling, he said?"La Canfora responded: "He's not planning on kneeling.
NEW YORK — A CBS Sports reporter clarified his televised report saying quarterback Colin Kaepernick told him he would stand during the national anthem if he played in the NFL again, saying he didn't actually discuss the issue with the player when they spoke.Jason La Canfora said in a series of tweets on Sunday that he was relaying previous reporting about Kaepernick and did not ask whether the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback would sit or stand during the anthem when he spoke about his interview with the player during a pregame show.The reversal came after anchor James Brown asked La Canfora on "The NFL Today" : "And kneeling, he said?"La Canfora responded: "He's not planning on kneeling.
Kaepernick says he'll stand during national anthem
NEW YORK — Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has told CBS that he would stand during the national anthem if given a chance to play football in the NFL again.According to a report by Jason La Canfora on Sunday, Kaepernick has been living in New York and working out privately in New Jersey with the hope of signing with a team this season.Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem last season to bring more attention to the killings of black men by police officers.
NEW YORK — Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has told CBS that he would stand during the national anthem if given a chance to play football in the NFL again.According to a report by Jason La Canfora on Sunday, Kaepernick has been living in New York and working out privately in New Jersey with the hope of signing with a team this season.Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem last season to bring more attention to the killings of black men by police officers.
Packers RB Ty Montgomery doubtful for Cowboys game
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery is listed as doubtful to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday because of broken ribs.Montgomery got hurt in last week's win over the Chicago Bears.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery is listed as doubtful to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday because of broken ribs.Montgomery got hurt in last week's win over the Chicago Bears.
Packers' Davante Adams back at practice after helmet-to-helmet hit
GREEN BAY — The Packers' Davante Adams has returned to practice after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan that led to the receiver being carted off the field on a stretcher.Adams was taken to a hospital for evaluation after being knocked out of the game on Sept. 28 and was released the next day.Adams is in the concussion protocol, though his return to practice on a limited basis is a good sign for Green Bay.
GREEN BAY — The Packers' Davante Adams has returned to practice after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan that led to the receiver being carted off the field on a stretcher.Adams was taken to a hospital for evaluation after being knocked out of the game on Sept. 28 and was released the next day.Adams is in the concussion protocol, though his return to practice on a limited basis is a good sign for Green Bay.
Packers, Cowboys duke it out in Big D; a game you'll see only on FOX6 🏈
DALLAS -- For the fifth straight season, the Green Bay Packers (3-1) will go head-to-head with the Dallas Cowboys (2-2).
DALLAS -- For the fifth straight season, the Green Bay Packers (3-1) will go head-to-head with the Dallas Cowboys (2-2).
"Lead by example:" Beyond the Game with Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers handled the Chicago Bears and are now heading to Dallas with a 3-1 record, and they're tied for first in the NFC North.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers handled the Chicago Bears and are now heading to Dallas with a 3-1 record, and they're tied for first in the NFC North.
NFL suspension of Bears LB Danny Trevathan after hit on Davante Adams reduced to 1 game
NEW YORK -- The NFL suspension of Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan has been reduced from two games to one.
NEW YORK -- The NFL suspension of Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan has been reduced from two games to one.
Chicago Bears rookie QB Mitchell Trubisky to debut vs. Minnesota Vikings
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are going to give prized rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky a try.The No. 2 overall draft pick from North Carolina will start against the Minnesota Vikings next Monday night after Mike Glennon struggled in the first four games.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are going to give prized rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky a try.The No. 2 overall draft pick from North Carolina will start against the Minnesota Vikings next Monday night after Mike Glennon struggled in the first four games.