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Seahawks safety gets hurt during practice just days before Super Bowl

Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori sustained an ankle injury as the Seattle Seahawks practiced Wednesday, four days before they face the New England Patriots for the NFL title.

By ANDREW DESTIN / The Associated Press February 4, 2026

AP file photo by Stew Milne / Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) sustained an ankle injury during the team's practice Wednesday in preparation for Sunday's Super Bowl matchup with the New England Patriots.

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Baylor’s DGG narrows focus as decision day approaches

One of the attributes that separates David Gabriel Georges on the field is an ability to process his surroundings and be decisive in how to respond.

By Stephen Hargis February 3, 2026

Photo courtesy of Baylor School // Baylor running back David Gabriel Georges is rated as one of the top high school football prospects in the nation.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has built a culture that has his team on the verge of Super Bowl history

Mike Vrabel has focused on creating a specific culture during his first season as coach of the New England Patriots.

By KYLE HIGHTOWER / AP Sports Writer February 3, 2026

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel listens to a question during a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif., ahead of the Super Bowl 60 NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Macdonald’s focus on defense a perfect fit for Seahawks heading into Super Bowl

Long before the Seattle Seahawks reached their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history, coach Mike Macdonald donned a blue, gas station attendant-style shirt with a team logo on the chest.

By ANDREW DESTIN / AP Sports Writer February 3, 2026

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald speaks during an NFL football news conference Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Aguilar files lawsuit seeking second season with Vols, $2 million

Quarterback Joey Aguilar has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Knox County Chancery Court with the desire of playing a second season for the Tennessee Volunteers.

By David Paschall February 2, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Quarterback Joey Aguilar, who led Tennessee to an 8-5 record this past season and topped the Southeastern Conference in passing yards per game, is seeking an extra year of eligibility in Knoxville.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says expanding the regular season to 18 games is ‘not a given’

Not so fast on an 18-game NFL season.

By ROB MAADDI / AP Pro Football Writer February 2, 2026

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during his state of the NFL news conference on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in San Jose, Calif., ahead of the Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NFL to play first regular-season game in France with Saints in Paris this year

The NFL will play its first regular-season game ever in France next season with the New Orleans Saints set to travel to Paris later this year and the league will also head back to Mexico City for the first time since 2022.

By Josh Dubow February 2, 2026

FILE - Players of Paris Saint-Germain and Reims warm up prior to the French Cup soccer final at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Saturday May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, file)

‘We’re ready’: Community members, NFL players decry potential ICE enforcement during Super Bowl

Around 100 community members rallied in downtown Monday to protest the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents coming to the Bay Area during this weekend's Super Bowl.

By Caelyn Pender / The Mercury News (TNS) February 2, 2026

Community members take part in an immigrant rights rally at Cesar Chavez Park on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in San Jose, California. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Kevin Stefanski’s first Falcons staff grows with help for offense

Kevin Stefanski, hired two weeks ago as the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, continued to build his new staff over the weekend.

By The Associated Press February 1, 2026

AP file photo by Noah K. Murray / Tanner Engstrand, who was the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets during the 2025 season, has been hired as offensive passing game coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.

Former Falcons coach Raheem Morris set to join 49ers staff, lead defense

The San Francisco 49ers are hiring Raheem Morris as their next defensive coordinator in hopes of finding a long-term solution to a revolving door at the spot.