Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, lifting the long-suffering franchise into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history.
‘Full steam ahead’: Jaguars not slowing down as final preseason game approaches
The Jaguars returned to the practice field Monday facing a number of questions as they enter the final stretch of training camp. After largely skirting any volume of injuries early in camp, the Jaguars returned from Detroit facing a slew of medical questions.
Four cents: Jeremiah Ledbetter, Tank Bigsby lead the way as backups shine
With only backups playing for both teams it was about what you would expect — a sloppy preseason game. With players on the roster bubble getting the majority of the playing time, a few guys were able to make a statement. Here are my Four Cents:
Support a great cause (and meet the Easter Bunny!)
Dare to Hire and Jacksonville Business Connections have partnered up for Jacksonville Spring Fest at 300 E. Bay Street Jacksonville, FL- Ford Field. This event is to raise funds for local Dare to Hire Different organization. Dare 2 Hire Different, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, to wit: to help people with disabilities, and other special needs, with a particular focus on inspiring, self-determination, empowering, employing those with disabilities to be included
Fully vaccinated NFL players, staff don’t have to wear masks
The NFL is not requiring fully vaccinated players and staff to wear masks at team facilities following the CDC’s latest guidance regarding COVID-19. In a memo sent to clubs on Friday and obtained by The Associated Press, the league and the NFL Players Association made the modification after consulting with their medical and scientific experts. Players and tiered staff who haven’t been fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks until they receive it. Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski learned of the news Friday on the practice field during rookie camp. The reigning NFL Coach of the Year was able to take his mask off for the first time as a head coach.
Sports venues across country in play on Election Day
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said "I'm grateful for our sports partners in Detroit," Benson said Tuesday night at the home of the Detroit Lions. "They really led the way for sports teams across the country to play a critical role in providing the resources we needed to run the election successfully this year. “I'm grateful for our sports partners in Detroit," Benson said Tuesday night at the home of the Lions. “They really led the way for sports teams across the country to play a critical role in providing the resources we needed to run the election successfully this year. Meanwhile, many Major League Baseball and NHL teams also put their stadiums and arenas in play on Election Day.