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Crosby, Wilkins give the Raiders one of the NFL's more talented defensive lines
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders do run seven-on-seven drills in training camp, but coach Antonio Pierce has made it known he prefers all 11 on each side going against each other. And when the Raiders have put their front four on the practice field this week with the rest of...
Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr. Haener shared his diagnosis when he was asked about a small circular adhesive bandage on his right...
Quarterback QB Deshaun Watson aiming to block out 'noise' after 2 turbulent seasons for Browns
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Deshaun Watson has shifted into self-protection mode. Cleveland's contentious quarterback, who has played just 12 games the past two seasons due to an NFL suspension followed by a shoulder fracture that required major surgery, said Friday that...
Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. At an average of $53.1 million per year, Tagovailoa will rank third in the NFL in...
Jayden Daniels says it's 'not a problem' not to be named the Commanders' starting QB yet
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — It might be an issue to some that Dan Quinn has yet to publicly name Jayden Daniels as the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback. Just don’t include Daniels among that group. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 pick in the NFL draft...
Swimming in stadiums becomes the norm as sport sets up in a rugby arena for 2024 Paris Olympics
NANTERRE, France (AP) — The main swimming pool for the Paris Olympics is set up inside a 30,000-seat rugby stadium on the city's western edge. Sound strange? Not really. It's the new norm. The biggest swim meets are being held in massive venues, which...
Vikings DC Brian Flores still gets a pit in his stomach when thinking about Khyree Jackson
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As the Minnesota Vikings progress through training camp and into the regular season, in those idle moments between tasks and events when a random reminder of Khryee Jackson might pop up, thoughts for those who spent the most time with the rookie cornerback will quickly become...
Amazon Prime Video's global reach was a major factor in 11-year agreement with NBA
Jay Marine is finally able to relax and celebrate after a hectic couple of months. The global head of sports programming for Amazon Prime Video found out Wednesday afternoon that they will be carrying the NBA beginning with the 2025-26 season, along with ESPN/ABC and NBC. Warner...
Jets running back Breece Hall guarantees he'll rush for more than 1,000 yards this season
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall's comeback journey from a major knee injury finished 6 yards short of 1,000 last season. The New York Jets running back insists he'll scamper far past that statistical milestone, leaving any doubts behind him — along with would-be tacklers....
Antoine Winfield Jr. picked as the top safety in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
Antoine Winfield Jr.'s stellar play on the field earned him a lucrative contract this offseason that was the richest ever for any defensive back. That play also led Winfield to be selected as the top safety in the NFL by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro...
