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Longtime ESPN journalist, NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72

Longtime ESPN journalist, NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, seen here working an NFL game in 2006, died on Sunday. He was 72. (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Longtime NFL reporter and ESPN journalist Chris Mortensen died on Sunday morning, the network announced. He was 72. Specifics of his death are not yet known, though Mortensen had been battling cancer for years. ESPN is very sorry to have to share this devastating news. Award-winning journalist Chris Mortensen passed away this morning at the age of 72. Source link

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Rome Odunze put on a show at NFL combine, then did something rarely ever seen

Rome Odunze put on a show at NFL combine, then did something rarely ever seen

INDIANAPOLIS — Earlier this week, when it became clear that Rome Odunze was the highest rated prospect who would actually participate fully in this week’s NFL scouting combine, the Washington Huskies wideout fielded a question that has essentially become a defining North Star for the elite players at this year’s event. Why do it? All three of the top quarterbacks declined to do on-field work, with LSU’s Jayden Daniels refusing to even be weighed or measured. The top tight end, Brock… Source link

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NFL combine: 40-yard dash, workouts, latest news and more

NFL combine: 40-yard dash, workouts, latest news and more

The defensive backs and tight ends take center stage during their workout sessions at the 2024 NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Friday. While Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell didn’t fail to disappoint with an unofficial 4.3-second run in the 40-yard dash, Clemson CB Nate Wiggins topped him with a 4.28. But that came at a price of a reported hip flexor injury which ended his workouts for the day. Wiggins’ time is also the best of the combine so far, for any position in the 40-yard dash. 1. Nate… Source link

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NFL reportedly tested first-down tracking technology that could replace chain crews

NFL reportedly tested first-down tracking technology that could replace chain crews

The NFL has reportedly tested optical technology to track first downs in multiple games, including at February’s Super Bowl. If approved and implemented, the technology would replace the long outdated and oft-criticized system of sideline chain crews that invites human error and guesswork into high-stakes first-down measurements. This is according to multiple reports from the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, citing league officials. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the technology is not ready… Source link

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Chiefs and other NFL players send prayers after shooting derails Super Bowl parade

Chiefs and other NFL players send prayers after shooting derails Super Bowl parade

No members of the Chiefs organization was hurt in the mass shooting at their Super Bowl parade. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Kansas City’s day of celebration was turned into a tragedy Wednesday when a mass shooting derailed the Chief’s Super Bowl parade. As of Wednesday afternoon, two suspects are in custody with one person confirmed dead and 22 other people injured by gunshots. Per KMBC’s Mat Flener, 11 of the 12 patients at Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy hospital were children, nine with… Source link

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