Old-school feel as Harrison Jr. returns to Indy
NFL, Sports
August 16, 2024
Arizona and Indianapolis held a joint practice Wednesday. WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — The first joint practice between the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals felt like a throwback day. Reggie Wayne w...
Aiyuk appears at 49ers practice as ‘hold in’ continues
NFL, Sports
August 16, 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star receiver Brandon Aiyuk was back out at San Francisco 49ers practice as a spectator as his contract hold in enters a fourth week still in search of a resolution. Aiyuk h...
NFL, Sports
August 16, 2024
Cowboys add DT from Giants OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the New York Giants in a trade also involving two 2026 draft picks. The ...
Bills put Claypool on injured reserve, sign three players
NFL, Sports
August 15, 2024
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills placed receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve on Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injur...
Jets GM says team will not honor Reddick’s request
NFL, Sports
August 15, 2024
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Haason Reddick’s holdout from the New York Jets has gotten ugly as it enters its third week. Shortly after a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that...
Jason Kelce slims down, embracing TV role
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
August 14, 2024
The six-time All-Pro is enjoying life after football after retiring following last season. Jason Kelce was destined for a career in the media long before he partnered with his brother, Travis, to co-h...
NFL, Sports
August 12, 2024
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett rebounded from a four-interception afternoon and threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Miller Forristall with 4 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Rams rallied fo...
Bo Nix impresses in debut
NFL, Sports
August 12, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw one touchdown pass and took Denver on long scoring marches to close the first half and open the second half Sunday as the Broncos picked up a 34-30 ...
Coach Prime holds combative news conference
NFL, Sports
August 10, 2024
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders kicked off his second season at Colorado with a combative news conference Friday when he also celebrated his 57th birthday and became a grandfather. D...
Gray’s 2 TDs lead Giants over Lions in preseason opener
NFL, Sports
August 10, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the starters on both teams getting a chance to rest in the preseason opener, second-year pros Tommy DeVito and Eric Gray used the opportunity to make a case for thems...
Slimmer Deebo impressing in camp
NFL, Sports
August 9, 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Deebo Samuel has looked like a different person since arriving for the offseason program this spring for the San Francisco 49ers — and it’s not just about his new No. 1 jers...
Butker stands by comments he made in speech
NFL, Sports
August 9, 2024
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said Wednesday he was “very intentional” in the comments he made during a polarizing college commencement speech in May and that he sta...
NFL, Sports
August 9, 2024
Seahawks practice filled with fights RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks had one of their chippiest practices in recent years on Wednesday with several skirmishes, including one that took place ...
Bears’ Owens proud of wife Simone Biles
NFL, Sports
August 8, 2024
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens returned from Paris full of pride in what his wife, Simone Biles, accomplished and showing off her Olympic pin. Owens is back practicing at...
Browns’ Watson sitting out preseason opener
NFL, Sports
August 8, 2024
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson might be ready to play. The Browns aren’t ready to let him. Watson will sit out Cleveland’s exhibition opener on Saturday against the Green Bay Packers as the team cont...
Raiders QB competition tight entering preseason opener
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TRAINING CAMP ROUNDUP
August 8, 2024
By the Associated Press Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hopes to finally take a major step forward Saturday in picking the starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its preseason at Minnesota. Pierce sai...
Hamlin free of second thoughts from scary experience
NFL, Sports
August 7, 2024
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin flashed a wide grin and waved hello while zipping by on a scooter, before accelerating to make a sharp, effortless turn up a hill toward the Buffalo Bills dorm room...
Colts’ Taylor ready to return to form after rocky years
NFL, Sports
August 7, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor looks like his old self at training camp. He’s happy, healthy and focused — a stark contrast from the guy who arrived last summer wi...
NFL, Sports
August 7, 2024
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland’s defense took an unexpected hit on Monday at training camp. End Za’Darius Smith was driven off the field in a cart after injuring his left knee during practice — the late...
Broncos’ Uwazurike reinstated, hoping to make an impact
NFL, Sports
August 7, 2024
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike ran onto the practice field Monday shortly after the NFL reinstated him following a year’s suspension for violating the league’s g...