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Big Shield and all other ebooks will stay at 99 cents for 2026
I generally hate New Year's resolutions.
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The 2025 New Year's resolution was to make all ebooks 99 cents. The 2026 New Year's resolution is to let it ride. Four novels (and more to come) at less than one buck each.
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Chris Jones wants Tyreek Hill back with the Chiefs.
Chris Jones wants Tyreek Hill back with the Chiefs
Receiver Tyreek Hill is a free agent for the first time in his career.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Chris Jones wants Tyreek Hill back with the Chiefs.
NFLPA fires security officer Craig Jones. He has been placed on administrative leave last month.
NFLPA fires security officer Craig Jones
The NFL Players Association has moved on from another key employee.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:50 AM
NFLPA fires security officer Craig Jones. He has been placed on administrative leave last month.
Former Steelers offensive lineman David DeCastro defends Ben Roethlisberger, following recent criticism from Joey Porter Sr.
David DeCastro defends Ben Roethlisberger after Joey Porter Sr.'s comments
During Super Bowl week, former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter Sr. had some pointed comments about former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Former Steelers offensive lineman David DeCastro defends Ben Roethlisberger, following recent criticism from Joey Porter Sr.
Tyreek Hill thanks Miami, promises "The Cheetah will be back."
Tyreek Hill thanks Miami, promises "The Cheetah will be back"
"From the bottom of my heart, Thank You To the entire Miami Dolphins organization, my teammates, the staff, and most importantly Fins Nation," Hill wrote.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Tyreek Hill thanks Miami, promises "The Cheetah will be back."
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving reportedly had offseason shoulder surgery.
Report: Bucky Irving had offseason shoulder surgery
Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving missed more than two months due to ankle and shoulder injuries.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving reportedly had offseason shoulder surgery.
Dolphins officially release WR Tyreek Hill, G James Daniels, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. LB Bradley Chubb likely will happen on March 11. Decision remains pending on QB Tua Tagovailoa.
Dolphins officially release Tyreek Hill, James Daniels, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
New regime is reshaping roster, with decision on Tua Tagovailoa looming.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Dolphins officially release WR Tyreek Hill, G James Daniels, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. LB Bradley Chubb likely will happen on March 11. Decision remains pending on QB Tua Tagovailoa.
Browns S Ronnie Hickman left with minor injuries after assault.
Browns S Ronnie Hickman left with minor injuries after assault
Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was jumped by four men in a lobby of a Manhattan hotel early Monday morning, the New York Post reports.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Browns S Ronnie Hickman left with minor injuries after assault.
Jerry Gray joining the 49ers coaching staff.
Jerry Gray joining the 49ers coaching staff
The 49ers are hiring veteran defensive backs coach Jerry Gray, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Jerry Gray joining the 49ers coaching staff.
Browns to hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator.
Browns to hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator
After the resignation of Jim Schwartz, the Browns have found their next defensive coordinator.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Browns to hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator.
A report from Todd Archer regarding the Cowboys fining WR George Pickens during the season has been overblown into a claim that the Cowboys fined Pickens "multiple times."
Report of Cowboys fining George Pickens gets overblown
With Cowboys receiver George Pickens turning his contract year into a breakout season, his status will become a focal point until it's resolved.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A report from Todd Archer regarding the Cowboys fining WR George Pickens during the season has been overblown into a claim that the Cowboys fined Pickens "multiple times."
As expected, the Dolphins are moving on from WR Tyreek Hill. He'll become a free agent.
As expected, the Dolphins are moving on from Tyreek Hill
Hill will become a free agent for the first time.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
As expected, the Dolphins are moving on from WR Tyreek Hill. He'll become a free agent.
Jaguars re-sign RB DeeJay Dallas, DL Matt Dickerson.
Jaguars re-sign RB DeeJay Dallas, DL Matt Dickerson
The Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves on Monday.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Jaguars re-sign RB DeeJay Dallas, DL Matt Dickerson.
Dolphins release James Daniels, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
Dolphins release James Daniels, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
The Dolphins are continuing to reshape their roster by releasing more veteran players.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Dolphins release James Daniels, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
Christian Gonzalez says Mike Vrabel is helping him become more of a team leader.
Christian Gonzalez says Mike Vrabel is helping him become more of a team leader
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is hoping to sign a long-term contract extension with New England this offseason.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Christian Gonzalez says Mike Vrabel is helping him become more of a team leader.
Franchise tag window opens Tuesday, nine days after impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP.
Franchise tag window opens on Tuesday, with all eyes on Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III
Some teams may apply the tag before the Scouting Combine (a/k/a Tampering Central).
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February 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Franchise tag window opens Tuesday, nine days after impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP.
Dolphins will release Bradley Chubb.
Dolphins will release Bradley Chubb
Chubb had 8.5 sacks in 2025 and will become a free agent.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Dolphins will release Bradley Chubb.
Report card ruling opens door to grievances against owners for public criticism of players.
Report card ruling opens door to grievances against owners for public criticism of players
What's good for the goose apparently isn't good for the gander.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Report card ruling opens door to grievances against owners for public criticism of players.
Ja’Marr Chase: Everyone knows what we need, I just control my play.
Ja'Marr Chase: Everyone knows what we need, I just control my play
The Bengals missed the playoffs for the third straight season and it wasn't hard to diagnose what kept the team from advancing beyond Week 18.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Ja’Marr Chase: Everyone knows what we need, I just control my play.
FCC finds no violations in Bad Bunny halftime show.
FCC finds no violations in Bad Bunny halftime show
Spanish lyrics were "scrubbed" of potentially problematic words.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
FCC finds no violations in Bad Bunny halftime show.
Mike Vrabel: Patriots have built the foundation, but need to improve.
Mike Vrabel: Patriots have built the foundation, but need to improve
It was a good first year with a disappointing ending for the Patriots' head coach.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Mike Vrabel: Patriots have built the foundation, but need to improve.
Former NFL offensive lineman Tre’ Johnson dies at 54.
Former NFL offensive lineman Tre' Johnson dies at 54
Former NFL offensive lineman Tre' Johnson has died.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Former NFL offensive lineman Tre’ Johnson dies at 54.
The fact that the NFL doesn't want the contents of the new NFLPA report cards to be published guarantees that one or more members of the union will leak them to the media -- and they'll likely get more attention than ever before.
Ruling in NFLPA report card grievance includes 2025 criticisms as to 11 teams
The NFL filed a grievance over the NFL Players Association's annual report cards in order to keep the NFLPA from publicizing criticisms of teams and owners.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The fact that the NFL doesn't want the contents of the new NFLPA report cards to be published guarantees that one or more members of the union will leak them to the media -- and they'll likely get more attention than ever before.
Report: Raiders hire Joe DeCamillis as their special teams coordinator.
Report: Raiders hire Joe DeCamillis as their special teams coordinator
Joe DeCamillis is returning to the NFL.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Report: Raiders hire Joe DeCamillis as their special teams coordinator.
Report: Cory Undlin, Jason Tarver, Mike Rutenberg are finalists for Browns’ DC job.
Report: Cory Undlin, Jason Tarver, Mike Rutenberg are finalists for Browns' DC job
The Browns have narrowed their search for a new defensive coordinator to replace Jim Schwartz.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Report: Cory Undlin, Jason Tarver, Mike Rutenberg are finalists for Browns’ DC job.