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Evan Engram embraces Sean Payton’s ‘Joker’ role but says it’s something he has to earn in Denver
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Don’t call Evan Engram the “Joker” just yet. The ninth-year tight…
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech hoops and football coaches cheering Red Raiders at WCWS
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas Tech and two of its biggest supporters returned to Devon…
Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin are kindred spirits. Their union carries plenty of stakes for both
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin share a competitive stubbornness. An inherent arrogance,…
It’s a Thunder rule: To work in OKC, you must learn about OKC and what the bombing meant to the city
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein was born in 1998, three years after Oklahoma City…
Giants using a swashbuckling approach to turnovers: ‘Be a damn pirate’
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants might have to walk the plank…
Less stress, more swagger: QB Nathan Rourke aiming to have fun with new-look Lions
VANCOUVER — Nathan Rourke is trying to add a little something to his game this…
Feelings come “roaring back” for former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie in Calgary
CALGARY — Doug Flutie expects to feel the itch Saturday. One of the greatest CFL…
Al Golden’s urgency drives Bengals’ offseason workouts as defense aims for a turnaround
CINCINNATI (AP) — Al Golden said when he was hired as the Cincinnati Bengals defensive…
Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions
A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college…
Seattle man charged with string of burglaries at the homes of NFL and MLB stars
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man was charged Friday with a string of burglaries at…
Action! Derrick Henry can parlay a 2,000-yard rushing season into a movie cameo with Adam Sandler
BALTIMORE (AP) — “King Henry” finally has the attention of “The Waterboy.” Baltimore Ravens star…
Mass in the past: Josh Hines-Allen and his Jaguars teammates slim down in hopes of turning up
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Hines-Allen tipped the scales like never before in 2024. The…
Turkey rallies for 2-1 win in friendly against US, which loses 3rd straight under Pochettino
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Turkey took advantage of a sloppy defense to beat the…
US coach Mauricio Pochettino says ‘We’re going to have the possibility to win the World Cup’
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A third straight loss didn’t prevent Mauricio Pochettino from thinking…
Packers release Jaire Alexander after injuries had limited the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback
Jaire Alexander has been released by the Green Bay Packers, ending a seven-year run in…
Bengals to release linebacker Germaine Pratt, saving $5.6M on salary cap, AP sources say
The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing linebacker Germaine Pratt, two people with knowledge of the situation…
49ers embrace urgency after disappointing 2024 season
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The vibes were off from the start of last season…
Pro Bowler Logan Cooke gets $16M extension with Jaguars that makes him NFL’s highest-paid punter
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s Logan Cooke is now the NFL’s highest-paid punter. Cooke has…
The late Jim Irsay’s 3 daughters take charge of Colts under his transition plan
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are moving forward with the late Jim Irsay’s transition…
Houston Texans sign former Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed former Cleveland Browns star running back Nick…
One year from World Cup opener, FIFA leaves questions unanswered on tickets and security
NEW YORK (AP) — A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been…
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook in attendance for team’s mandatory practice amid contract concerns
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — However unhappy James Cook is over his stalled contract negotiations,…
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence wears arm sleeve while practicing with ‘general soreness’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence wore a protective sleeve on his…
Steelers star linebacker TJ Watt skips the start of mandatory minicamp
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt skipped the start of mandatory minicamp…