Mark Maske

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Sports Reporter at The Washington Post

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Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, dies at 65

2 weeks ago | texarkanagazette.com | Mark Maske

The NFL lost one of its most prominent, outspoken and charismatic leaders and one of its most eclectic figures Wednesday when the Indianapolis Colts announced the death of the franchise's longtime owner, Jim Irsay. The Colts said Irsay, 65, died "peacefully in his sleep" Wednesday afternoon. The team did not specify a cause of death.
Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, dies at 65

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, dies at 65 (washingtonpost.com) Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, dies at 65 By Mark Maske 2025052202271300 The NFL lost one of its most prominent, outspoken and charismatic leaders and one of its most eclectic figures Wednesday when the Indianapolis Colts announced the death of the franchise's longtime owner, Jim Irsay. The Colts said Irsay, 65, died "peacefully in his sleep" Wednesday afternoon.
Tush push narrowly survives as NFL owners reject proposal to ban the play

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

Tush push narrowly survives as NFL owners reject proposal to ban the play (washingtonpost.com) Tush push narrowly survives as NFL owners reject proposal to ban the play By Mark Maske 2025052115504700 EAGAN, Minn. — The tush push was not shoved out of the NFL after all.
NFL owners take major step toward Olympic flag football participation

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

NFL owners take major step toward Olympic flag football participation (washingtonpost.com) NFL owners take major step toward Olympic flag football participation By Mark Maske 2025052017094800 EAGAN, Minn. — If Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson and other NFL stars want to be Olympians, they moved a step closer Tuesday to getting their chance.
Packers submit revised proposal on tush push ban with NFL owners set to meet

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

Packers submit revised proposal on tush push ban with NFL owners set to meet (washingtonpost.com) Packers submit revised proposal on tush push ban with NFL owners set to meet By Mark Maske 2025051917480400 The Green Bay Packers submitted a revised proposal to ban the tush push ahead of a two-day meeting of the NFL's team owners set to begin Tuesday in the Minneapolis area.
49ers QB Brock Purdy cashes in three years after being ‘Mr. Irrelevant’

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

49ers QB Brock Purdy cashes in three years after being ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ (washingtonpost.com) 49ers QB Brock Purdy cashes in three years after being ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ By Mark Maske 2025051623055600 Brock Purdy has gone from NFL draft irrelevance to quarterbacking riches, and the San Francisco 49ers no longer will have the luxury of building their roster around the league's greatest bargain.
NFL owners to mull proposal allowing players into Olympic flag football

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

NFL owners to mull proposal allowing players into Olympic flag football (washingtonpost.com) NFL owners to mull proposal allowing players into Olympic flag football By Mark Maske 2025051516423800 The NFL could move a step closer next week to allowing its players to participate in flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The can’t-miss games on the 2025 NFL schedule

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

The can’t-miss games on the 2025 NFL schedule (washingtonpost.com) The can’t-miss games on the 2025 NFL schedule The NFL’s schedule for the 2025 season was released Wednesday night. Here are the games to circle. By Mark Maske 2025051501181700 The NFL released its schedule for the 2025 season Wednesday night. Some prominent games, such as the season opener and the slate of international games, already had been announced. But now the entire picture is clear.
Derrick Henry agrees to two-year, $30 million extension with Ravens

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

Derrick Henry agrees to two-year, $30 million extension with Ravens (washingtonpost.com) Derrick Henry agrees to two-year, $30 million extension with Ravens By Mark Maske 2025051419514600 Tailback Derrick Henry's highly productive first season with the Baltimore Ravens led to a lucrative contract. Henry agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with the Ravens that includes $25 million fully guaranteed, agent Todd France confirmed Wednesday.
NFL to ‘reimagine’ diversity program, cancels next week’s scheduled session

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Mark Maske

NFL to ‘reimagine’ diversity program, cancels next week’s scheduled session (washingtonpost.com) NFL to ‘reimagine’ diversity program, cancels next week’s scheduled session By Mark Maske 2025051319394800 The NFL will not conduct a previously scheduled session of its diversity program for minority head coaching candidates during next week's quarterly meeting of team owners in the Minneapolis area.