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Saints' Thomas returns for voluntary practices, praises new QB Carr
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas hardly stopped smiling as he fielded questions about his first chance this week to run routes for Derek Carr — the quarterback he helped recruit. “Just to come out here and be around the guys and the camaraderie,...
Titans' 2-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard practices, doesn't talk yet at minicamp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard practiced Tuesday and didn't look as if he missed a beat with the Tennessee Titans despite staying away after being asked to take a pay cut earlier this offseason. What he thinks about that request will wait for another...
Bills' Damar Hamlin takes next step in recovery by practicing fully 6 months since cardiac arrest
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — What was once routine for Damar Hamlin, such as pulling on a helmet and heading out to practice, has become something the Buffalo Bills safety celebrated with a phone call to his parents. That was the case last week, general manager Brandon Beane said on...
Jets' Aaron Rodgers over calf issue and practicing, providing some 'wow' moments
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw some pretty passes at practice. Cameras clicked. Reporters tweeted. Relax, Jets fans. All is right again. Rodgers participated in practice for the first time in front of the media Tuesday after a strained calf kept him...
Floyd reunited with Miller after agreeing to 1-year deal with Bills, AP source says
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to sign linebacker Leonard Floyd to a one-year contract in reuniting the player with fellow edge rusher, Von Miller, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The person...
Colts confirm NFL investigating player for possible gambling
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts said Monday they are aware the NFL has opened a gambling investigation into one of the team’s players but would not discuss any additional details. The confirmation came shortly after reports of a possible infraction of the league's...
Jim Hines, 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion who became NFL receiver, dies at 76
Jim Hines, the 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion who later went on to be an NFL wide receiver, has died. He was 76. USA Track and Field announced that Hines died Saturday. No cause of death was provided. Born in Arkansas and raised Oakland, California, Hines took his...
Jags' Calvin Ridley sneaks in extra reps as coaches preach slow, steady approach
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson is trying to get receiver Calvin Ridley to slowly work his way back following an 18-month absence. Ridley has other thoughts. The former Atlanta Falcons standout is sneaking in extra repetitions...
NIL Summit generates predictions of more dramatic changes on college landscape
ATLANTA (AP) — Only days before a contingent of Southeastern Conference coaches and administrators will ask for federal help in regulating the expanding ability of college athletes to earn money while still in school, the second annual NIL Summit delivered predictions of more dramatic changes to...
Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85
Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died. She was 85. The Hunt family, which still owns the franchise, announced the passing of the Chiefs' matriarch in a statement released by the team...
