• The Canadian Press

    The 49ers begin on-field work in offseason with Nick Bosa in town and Brandon Aiyuk missing

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began their on-field work in the offseason with a surprise participant and a predictable absence. Star pass rusher Nick Bosa took part in the voluntary portion of the offseason for a change after spending previous seasons working out on his own in Florida, while receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains away from the team as part of a contract dispute. “It’s something that’s part of the business," coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday about Aiyuk's absence. “An

  • The Canadian Press

    Packers' Jordan Love stays mum on contract talks while focusing on how he can build off his success

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love isn’t letting the unsettled nature of his contract negotiations prevent him from joining his teammates for organized team activities this week. Love is preparing to enter the final year of his contract after improving his stock exponentially by leading the NFL’s youngest team to the playoffs in his first season as a starter. “That’s just something that I’ve always done, trying to be here, get the reps in, get the work in with the g

  • The Canadian Press

    Cincinnati Bengals plan to spend up to $120 million to for improvements to Paycor Stadium

    CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals plan to spend up to $120 million for upgrades to Paycor Stadium as part of showcasing the team's “support and commitment to a successful future in Cincinnati.” The work includes improvements to video and audio systems, renovations to suites and club lounges, concession upgrades and other beautification projects, the team said in a release Tuesday. The work will cost $100 million to $120 million. The construction, which will run through 2026, is a “necessa

  • The Canadian Press

    Saints open voluntary practice without Marshon Lattimore or Alvin Kamara

    METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The absences of cornerback Marshon Lattimore and running back Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints' opening set of voluntary offseason practices had coach Dennis Allen toeing a fine line as he spoke about the two star players. “Look, I'd always love 100% participation,” Allen said Tuesday. “I'm aware of why everybody that's not here is not here — some of them personal reasons, some of them personal choice. “When they get here, we're going to welcome them with open arms,”