NFL eases COVID-19 testing protocols for asymptomatic vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed on a more targeted testing protocol that will only require unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested.

Paetow High School playing in state championship Friday
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FOX 26's Nate Griffin catches up with students at Paetow High School, who are fired up as they play in the state championship games Friday night.

NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league

In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.

Chiefs face Chargers with AFC West lead on the line

The AFC West rivals meet in the final Thursday Night Football game of the season inside of SoFi Stadium.

Phillip Adams: Autopsy of ex-NFL player, accused of killing 6, shows severe CTE

Ex-NFL player Phillip Adams, accused of killing six people before turning the gun on himself, suffered from severe brain disease, an autopsy shows.

FOX Bet Super 6: Win a house for free this holiday season

What's better than winning money? How about a free house? Here's how you can win with FOX Bet Super 6 this holiday season.

Denver Broncos honor Demaryius Thomas with tributes, decals

Several Broncos arrived at the stadium wearing No. 88 jerseys and kicker Brandon McManus wore custom cleats featuring Thomas’ famous mile-wide smile. The retired receiver died at his Georgia home on Thursday at age 33.

Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas found dead at 33 in Roswell home

NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his Roswell home after his family says he had a seizure in his shower. He was just 33 years old.

FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 14 picks to win $100,000

Ready to win $100,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money in NFL Week 14? Jason McIntyre shares his Super 6 picks.

Houston Texans fans react to historically bad 2021 season

The Houston Texans are officially eliminated from the 2021 NFL playoffs. In a season with low expectations, some fans are still disappointed and frustrated.

Beijing Winter Olympics: US announces diplomatic boycott of games

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.

Wrong number in high school team's group chat leads to FaceTime call with Tampa Bay Bucs

When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.

Cowboys, Saints meet in Thursday Night Football on FOX

The Cowboys and Saints are meeting Thursday night, the second straight midweek game for each squad.

FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 13 picks

Ready to win $100,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money in NFL Week 13? Jason McIntyre shares his Super 6 picks.

MLB lockout: Players, owners begin first work stoppage since 1995

Baseball's labor dispute has led to MLB owners locking out the players, the league's first work stoppage in two decades.

MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.

Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to compete in Masters, dies at 87

A native Texan who developed his game during segregated times while caddying, Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open.