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...
Jets’ Reddick yet to report to training camp in contract holdout
NFL, Sports
August 7, 2024
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — There’s still no sign of Haason Reddick two weeks into training camp for the New York Jets. The star edge rusher’s holdout reached 14 days on Monday as he seeks a new contrac...
New NFL coaches looking to have instant impact
NFL, Sports
August 7, 2024
By the Associated Press At least one NFL team with a new coach has reached the playoffs every year since the 2006 season. DeMeco Ryans took over in Houston last year and led the Texans from worst to f...
Saleh: (Rodgers) looks as though he never missed time
NFL, Sports
August 6, 2024
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is throwing passes with his usual zip, rolling out when he needs to and taking charge of the New York Jets’ offense. Nine practices into training camp, the 40-y...
Richardson trying to show progression
NFL, Sports
August 6, 2024
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson looks like a natural this year at training camp. He drops back, reads the pass coverage and confidently throws the ball deep downfield...
New-look Chargers defense passes early test
NFL, Sports
August 6, 2024
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The new-look Los Angeles Chargers defense passed an important early training camp test on Sunday. Jesse Minter’s unit had an impressive showing during a joint practice agains...
Former Steeler Elijah Riley lands with NY Giants
NFL, Sports
August 5, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Riley knew he would be living life on the move for a while after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy in 2020. Working in a tank platoon in the Army, one picks...
Federal judge overturns verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ suit
NFL, Sports
August 3, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge overturned a jury’s $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL. U.S. D...
Rypien’s 3 TD passes lead Bears past Texans
NFL, Sports
August 3, 2024
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — While Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud and other starters from both teams watched from the sideline, the NFL’s new kickoffs didn’t provide any excitement. Brett Rypien stole the show be...
Mara wants progress for Giants after last season
NFL, Sports
August 3, 2024
HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants co-owner John Mara and his family have been around the NFL long enough to know not to label an upcoming season make-or-break for the front office and coaching s...