Rob Gronkowski surprises football player
Only on "CBS This Morning," NFL star Rob Gronkowski of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprises Alabama football player Ga'Quincy "Kool-Aid" McKinstry with a "USA Today High School Sports Award".
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NFL warns teams of COVID-19 penalties
The NFL announced that it will crack down on coronavirus risks, saying teams will forfeit games and face fines for outbreaks due to unvaccinated players. Jonathan Jones, a senior NFL reporter for CBS Sports HQ, joins CBSN to discuss the NFL's COVID-19 regulations and the cooperation — or lack thereof — from teams and players.
Murder in the O.C.
A former NFL player convicted of killing a California millionaire vows to tell "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts who really did it.
NFL may force teams to forfeit over COVID outbreaks
In a new memo, Commissioner Roger Goodell said teams responsible for cancelations would receive a loss on their record and players on both teams would not be paid.
Fauci says NFL "sending a very strong signal" with COVID rules
The nation's top infectious disease doctor says the league's decision gives other organizations "the impetus to do the same sort of thing."
Fauci on breakthrough COVID cases and new NFL rule
Norah O'Donnell interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci, who explains whether breakthrough COVID cases mean the vaccines are failing. He also said the NFL is sending a "very strong signal" with its new COVID rule.
Super Bowl champ Buccaneers visit White House
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the White House on Tuesday to celebrate the team's Super LV victory. Quarterback Tom Brady exchanged several jokes with President Biden, including cracks about Americans who falsely believe Mr. Biden did not win the presidential election.
NFL star Richard Sherman speaks out after arrest
Richard Sherman apologized for his actions after he was arrested for trying to force his way into his in-law’s home. The NFL star cited his mental health in his apology. Anna Werner has the latest.
NFL star Richard Sherman "remorseful" after DUI
"I behaved in a manner I am not proud of," the NFL star wrote on Twitter.
NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on domestic violence charge
Sherman, 33, was booked in a Seattle jail and is suspected of crashing his vehicle earlier in the night.
NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million after investigation
Owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations for several months in wake of the investigation.
Carl Nassib's NFL jersey a top seller after he says he's gay
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
"I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," Nassib said Monday.
Nassib is first active NFL player to say he's gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay on Monday, becoming the first active player in the National Football League to do so. "Just want to take a quick moment to say that I'm gay," Nassib said in an Instagram video. CBS Los Angeles' Jim Hill reports. Read more here.
Tom Brady's rookie card sells for record $3.1 million
A football the NFL start threw for his first career touchdown also sold in the same auction for nearly $430,000.
United States Football League set to return after nearly 40 years
The USFL plans a minimum of eight teams for its first season and will retain rights to key original team names such as the New Jersey Generals, Memphis Showboats and Los Angeles Express.
NFL vows to stop use of "race-norming" for brain injury claims
The binary race norms assumes that Black patients start with worse cognitive function than Whites and other non-Blacks.
NFL reviewing discrimination allegations from ex-player
Chung, 51, who is Korean, became the league's first Asian American player drafted in the first round of the 1992 draft by the New England Patriots.
Retired NFL players demand end to race-norming
Thousands of former NFL players are demanding the organization end its use of "race-norming" in deciding who gets payouts from a $1 billion healthcare settlement. The practice assumes Black men have lower cognitive abilities than White men, making it harder for them to receive a payout from the league. CBS Sports writer Ryan Wilson joined CBSN to talk more about the petition and how the NFL is responding.
Retired Black NFL players allege bias in brain injury payouts
Former Washington running back Ken Jenkins, 60, and his wife Amy Lewis on Friday delivered 50,000 petitions demanding equal treatment for Black players to the judge overseeing the massive settlement.
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Nor'easter brings heavy snow and rain; NFL player helps fallen Colorado climber
NFL players help save man's life
A hiking trip in Colorado took a turn for the worst when a grandfather fell more than 20 feet. But thankfully, a group of Good Samaritans -- including two NFL players -- stepped in to help. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas has their story.
How will NFL handle protests next season?
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said his players will stand for the anthem in the 2018 NFL season, and a new report says the Houston Texas won't sign players who have engaged in the protests. CBS Sports columnist Bill Reiter joins CBSN to discuss how teams are handling the controversial protests.
Two players prepare for life after the NFL
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far stronger than what divides us. In this installment, we meet two young NFL players who are taking part in an externship program designed to help them find work after their playing days are over. Nancy Cordes reports.
Pizza Hut new official NFL sponsor
The NFL has reached a multiyear agreement with Pizza Hut to become the league's official pizza replacing Papa John's.
Jeffrey Epstein survivors call for full files to be released: "We matter now"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and three prominent members of Congress who have led the charge for more transparency on Wednesday called for the rest of the files to be released.
D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests
One former federal prosecutor said of the indictment denials by D.C. grand juries that he's "never heard of this happening."
Hegseth warns narco-terrorists will face "same fate" after boat strike
The United States will continue to conduct strikes on "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.
Florida will move to end all childhood vaccine mandates in the state
The state has required several vaccines for kids attending school for decades. They protect against diseases like measles, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B.
What new weapons did China show off in its massive military parade?
China's Xi Jinping invited his Russian and North Korean counterparts to witness a spectacle of military might. Here are some of the weapons put on parade.
Judge in Gilgo Beach murders case allows advanced DNA evidence
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was linked to his alleged victims using DNA testing known as whole genome sequencing, prosecutors say.
Maine shooting survivors, victims' families blame U.S. Army in lawsuit
More than 100 survivors and relatives of victims of Maine's deadliest mass shooting are suing the federal government.
"Ketamine Queen" pleads guilty to drug charges related to Matthew Perry's death
Prosecutors allege Jasveen Sangha, also known as the "Ketamine Queen," supplied the drugs that caused Matthew Perry's death.
Ex-corrections officer charged with mailing drug-laced books to prisons
Three South Carolina residents have been arrested and charged with running a widespread operation to smuggle drugs into prisons.