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Dolphins coaches, players react to 'emotional' and 'triggering' footage of Tyreek Hill traffic stop
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill's teammates and coaches used words like “triggering” and a “shame” to describe body camera footage showing a police officer yanking the Miami Dolphins receiver out of his sports car and forcing him face-first onto the ground during a traffic stop. ...
Vikings agree to 2-year extension with run-stopping stalwart Harrison Phillips
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms Tuesday on a two-year contract extension with defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, a vital run-stopper who's one of their most consistent players. The 28-year-old Phillips is in his third season with Minnesota. He had five...
Judge orders former NFL star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debt
HOUSTON (AP) — Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million. A court-appointed receiver has been seeking to collect money from Peterson as part of a judgment...
Bills edge rusher Greg Rousseau showing 'Groot-like' growth after 3-sack season opener
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Greg Rousseau was apprehensive entering his redshirt freshman college season in 2019, because he didn’t know what to make of hearing then-Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Blake Baker start calling him "Groot." The reference to the Marvel Comics...
NFL investigating lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accused of sexual assault
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson is again under a spotlight away from the field. The NFL said Tuesday it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against the Cleveland Browns quarterback for an alleged sexual assault that took place in 2020 while he played for Houston. ...
Analysis: Kickers benefited from rusty, ineffective offenses
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ NFL kickers benefited from sloppy and rusty offensive performances in Week 1. With many teams struggling to move the ball effectively and...
The 49ers put tumultuous training camp aside in an overpowering win in the opener
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers wasted little time showing that the tumultuous training camp filled with contract disputes and talk of Super Bowl hangovers would have little impact on their success this season. The 49ers put together an overpowering performance...
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill had an altercation with police. Here's what we know
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was pulled from his sports car by Miami-Dade County police officers outside Hard Rock Stadium during a traffic stop before the team's game on Sunday, triggering a national debate on whether the treatment was justified. ...
Panthers are signing edge rusher Charles Harris to bolster their pass rush, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent edge rusher Charles Harris, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team has not yet...
Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs, Shanahan says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers' opener if it had been a playoff game but the team held him out to make sure his Achilles tendinitis didn't become a more serious issue. The...
