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[PeteC]

NFL Network starting soon on TRUE channel 672. Pete

[PeteC]

The channel is now active as of yesterday. Pete

[PeteC]

Both championship games on early tomorrow morning. The winners go to the Super Bowl which will also be televised at 0630 hours on February 3 our time.

Tomorrow:

Chiefs vs Titans 0305 hours

49'ers vs Packers 0640 hours

Besides TRUE channel 672, the games are also on TRUE channel 666 depending upon which plan you have.

[PeteC]

NFL players approve deal that adds an extra game to the regular season

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/51900478

NFL players have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the league's team owners that will see major changes to the sport - including an expanded playoff field and an extra game each season.

The new deal, which runs until 2030, means play-offs will be increased from 12 to 14 teams from the 2020 season.

The regular season will increase from 16 to 17 games per team in 2021.

NFL players voted 1,019 to 959 in favour of the ratification.

The changes will also see big raises for players earning the minimum annual wage in the NFL, while there will also be added benefits for former players and an increased share of revenue for current players.

There will also be changes to the drug policy including a reduction in penalties for players who test positive for THC - the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.

"We are pleased that the players have voted to ratify the proposed new CBA," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said.

"This will provide substantial benefits to all current and retired players, increase jobs, ensure continued progress on player safety, and give our fans more and better football."

[pharvey]

Eye watering .........

Full Story : - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53315723

Patrick Mahomes Signs 10-year Extension with Kansas City Chiefs

"NFL star Patrick Mahomes has signed a 10-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs worth a record $503m (£403m).

The extension will keep the 24-year-old quarterback at the Chiefs until 2031 and is the richest contract in the history of North American team sports.

Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance in guiding the Chiefs to their first championship in 50 years in February, producing a stunning fourth-quarter display in a 31-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers."

[PeteC]

Yes, he's going to be Kansas City's Tom Brady. He'll be there until almost the end, and then go to a new team for his swan song when he's around 38+.

[pharvey]

Yes, he's going to be Kansas City's Tom Brady. He'll be there until almost the end, and then go to a new team for his swan song when he's around 38+.

That kind of money at 24, Christ - I hope it doesn't "ruin" him as it could quite easily do IMHO.

[dtaai-maai]

He'll be there until almost the end, and then go to a new team for his swan song when he's around 38+.

Yes, he'll need to top up his pension plan...

[PeteC]

Mahones is after the records, all of them. He's got the tools and level head to achieve that, if he stays healthy. I think we may see a lot of his money going to charity and building houses for people IMO. What I've seen in interviews he has the mentality and humility to be that kind of sports star.

[PeteC]

Great game to watch, but not for Kansas City fans. What more can you say about Tom Brady. He's rewritten the book.


https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/55975394

[PeteC]

Pre-season games are in full swing, televised almost continuously on TRUE channel 672.

[PeteC]

Week 2 Results & Standings https://www.footballdb.com/games/index.html

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[PeteC]

I'll post the scores every Week, and the Standings every two weeks.

Standings and scores can be found at: https://www.footballdb.com/standings/index.html

[migrant]

Thanks Pete!