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Falcons unveil new, redesigned uniforms for first time in 17 years

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April 8, 2020 — The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday they will usher in the 2020 season with new uniforms as part of a comprehensive redesign for the first time in 17 years. The entire new array of uniform options includes elements of the Falcons’ past while updating the brand to match the modern progression of Atlanta. The new official Falcons…

NFL Sidelined Pizza Sales? Papa John’s says Yes, Others No

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The CEO of Papa John’s slammed the NFL’s leadership and blamed protests by football players for pizza sales going cold. A day later, rival Pizza Hut said it saw no such impact. So what’s going on? Papa John’s is closely associated with the NFL, due to its sponsorship of the league. But experts say it is also facing more competition…

Prattville Restaurant Owner Opts Not to Show NFL Games or Related Broadcasts

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Randy Eckman is the owner of Fox’s Pizza Den in Prattville. He has posted a sign on the door telling customers NFL games will no longer be shown on the TV’s in the restaurant. It’s difficult to miss the sign on the door—-it blasts what it calls disrespect for the flag and the American military. The owner was not available…

Suspended NFL LB Rolando McClain Arrested

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Suspended NFL linebacker Rolando McClain has been arrested on misdemeanor drug and firearm charges after a police stop in Hartselle. Police Lt. Justin Barley says an officer pulled over McClain about 1 p.m. Friday because his car’s window tint was too dark. While in the process of issuing that violation, the officer smelled what he believed to be marijuana and…

Ben Roethlisberger’s NFL Career May Be Over

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PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn’t sure he’ll be back in 2017. Roethlisberger said during his weekly appearance on 93.7 The Fan on Tuesday that he is going to take some time to evaluate whether he wants to keep playing. The two-time Super Bowl winner will turn 35 in March and has missed time in each of…

NFL agrees to end minimum ticket price policy in settlement

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – The NFL has agreed to end a policy that prohibited the resale of tickets at below face value. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Tuesday announced a legal settlement between the league and several states that was prompted by his office’s investigation into NFL ticketing pricing. The former policy prohibited sellers from listing tickets on…

Official taken from field on cart during Vikings-Bears game

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CHICAGO (AP) – Head linesman Ed Walker has been taken from the field on a cart after he slipped on the Soldier Field grass during Monday’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. Walker was injured running down the Vikings’ sideline as the Bears punted. His legs bucked, and he was tended to for several minutes by medical personnel…