Football update news 2018
Here are some of the top football news updates from 2018:
NFL News
- Super Bowl LII: The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018, earning their first Super Bowl title in franchise history.
- Kirk Cousins: The Washington Redskins franchise-tagged quarterback Kirk Cousins, who eventually signed a fully guaranteed three-year, $84 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings in March 2018.
- Jimmy Garoppolo: The San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension in February 2018, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time.
- Odell Beckham Jr.: The New York Giants traded wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns in March 2018, along with a seventh-round draft pick, in exchange for safety Jabrill Peppers, guard Kevin Zeitler, and a first-round draft pick.
- Le'Veon Bell: Running back Le'Veon Bell sat out the entire 2018 season after declining the Pittsburgh Steelers' franchise tag, citing concerns over his long-term health and financial security.
International Football News
- World Cup 2018: France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final on July 15, 2018, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
- English Premier League: Manchester City won the 2017-2018 English Premier League title, finishing 19 points ahead of second-place Manchester United.
- La Liga: Barcelona won the 2017-2018 La Liga title, finishing 14 points ahead of second-place Atlético Madrid.
- UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid won the 2017-2018 UEFA Champions League title, defeating Liverpool 3-1 in the final on May 26, 2018, at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine.
College Football News
- National Championship: The Alabama Crimson Tide won the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, defeating the Clemson Tigers 44-16 on January 7, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- Heisman Trophy: Quarterback Kyler Murray won the 2018 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player in Oklahoma Sooners history to win the award.
- Coaching Changes: Several high-profile college football coaches changed teams in 2018, including Nick Saban (Alabama to LSU), Jimbo Fisher (Florida State to Texas A&M), and Chip Kelly (Oregon to UCLA).
These are just a few of the top football news updates from 2018. Let me know if you'd like more information on any specific topic!