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Jets add LB Ogletree, RB Adams, WR Malone to active roster
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets signed inside linebacker Alec Ogletree from the practice squad to the active roster a day before they host the San Francisco 49ers in the home opener. Ogletree, signed by the Jets on Sept. 10, could slide into a starting role this week next to Neville Hewitt. New...
49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are heading across the country banged up and bitter after blowing a fourth-quarter lead in their season opener. The defending NFC champions are 0-1 — and will try to avoid a two-game skid to start the year when they face the hapless New York Jets...
New Jersey law seeks to stem pollution in minority areas
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday a measure giving state regulators power to deny development permits to businesses whose operations pollute predominantly Black and other minority communities. Murphy, a Democrat, cast the legislation in sweeping terms, calling it historic and...
'Melrose Place' actress headed back to prison for 2010 crash
A former “Melrose Place” actress who has already served a prison sentence for a fatal 2010 drunken driving crash in New Jersey is headed back behind bars after a judge agreed with prosecutors Thursday that her initial sentence was too lenient. Saying Amy Locane still refuses to fully acknowledge...
Talk radio criticism won't motivate Barkley against Bears
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is getting something new in his game — criticism. Barkley has been under fire this week after gaining 6 yards on 15 carries in a season-opening 26-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The yardage total was the second worst of...
Paraguayan ex-politician, husband plead guilty in conspiracy
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A former member of Paraguay’s Congress and her husband have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, U.S. authorities announced. Cynthia Elizabeth Tarragó Diaz, 41, and her husband Raimundo Va, 45, agreed to accept at least $2 million in U.S. currency from...
Receiver Darius Slayton finding end zone again for Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is picking up where he left off at the end of his rookie season. He's making plays and scoring touchdowns. Slayton is one of those players who should be on everyone's fantasy team. The fifth-round pick from Auburn has 10 touchdown...
Jets rookie LT Becton limited at practice with knee issue
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton was limited at practice Wednesday with a knee issue after being injured in the season-opening loss at Buffalo. Coach Adam Gase said Becton would be monitored throughout practice and the team will be cautious with him. The No. 11...
New York Giants reach multi-year deal with DraftKings.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With games being played in stadiums with no fans and revenue reduced, the New York Giants have reached a multi-year arrangement with DraftKings, making the Boston-based company the official sports betting, i-gaming and daily fantasy operator of the NFL team. The Giants and the...
Murphy criticizes YouTube stars for 'Jersey Shore' gathering
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that YouTube stars who rented out the “Jersey Shore” house Monday should “be taken to task” after an estimated 1,000 people showed up, many flouting COVID-19 social distancing rules. Murphy, a Democrat, called the...
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