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Retired quarterback Donovan McNabb to call some NFL games for Fox this season
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Retired quarterback Donovan McNabb will call some NFL games for Fox this season.
Surprising Blue Bombers take on defending Grey Cup champion Roughriders
Drew Willy and the surprising Winnipeg Blue Bombers can take a big step towards proving they’re for real Thursday night.
People with knowledge of deal to AP: Cavs, Wolves agree to trade involving Love, Wiggins
LeBron James and Kevin Love won Olympic gold medals together. They’re about to team up again, this time to try and end Cleveland’s 50-year championship drought.
Alouettes near their breaking point as Edmonton Eskimos visit Montreal
MONTREAL – The Alouettes could be pushed past their breaking point if Montreal ends up on the wrong side of another lopsided loss.
People familiar with Bills sale: Golisano submits bid; Trump meets with team officials
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Former Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano has entered the running to purchase the Buffalo Bills.
Jets coach Rex Ryan has fun at press conference, reverses roles with reporter
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Rex Ryan got to ask the questions after practice for a change.
Iyanla Vanzant, Rev. Al Sharpton, others receive McDonald’s 365 Black Award
NEW ORLEANS – From inspirational motivators and community activists to business owners and a former athlete, this year’s recipients of the McDonald’s 365 Black Awards cover the spectrum of altruism.
Alouettes fire Campbell, name Schonert receivers coach, Garcia QBs coach
MONTREAL – The shake-up in the coaching staff of the struggling Montreal Alouettes continued on Monday when Erik Campbell was replaced as receivers coach by Turk Schonert.
Peyton and Eli Manning modernize their rap image in latest DirecTV commercial
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Just when you got “Football on Your Phone” out of your head, the rapping Manning brothers have a catchy new tune.
FCC commissioner Pai, on the ‘side of sports fans,’ supports repeal of NFL’s TV blackout rules
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Ajit Pai called the NFL’s television blackout rules “outdated,” and urged his fellow Federal Communications Commission representatives to vote in favour of having them repealed to address fan concerns.
Bills to Toronto concerns raised by documents outlining ownership group’s plan to move team
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A Buffalo Bills fan group uncovered documents that suggest a Toronto-based prospective ownership group has plans to relocate the franchise north of the border.
Elimimian, Bighill thriving under B.C. Lions linebackers coach Johnny Holland
SURREY, B.C. – Solomon Elimimian pulled B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides aside in the locker-room recently for a quiet word.
Reunited in Regina: Roughriders Fulton and Walker happy to be teammates again
REGINA – Xavier Fulton has watched dozens of teammates come and go during his collegiate and professional football career. Welcoming Derek Walker to the Saskatchewan Roughriders locker-room this season brought back fond memories for the veteran offensive lineman.
Three-wheeled Elio, a $6,800 commuter car, is closer to going on sale
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Your next commuter car could have two seats, three wheels and get 84 miles to the gallon.
Cast members of VH1’s ‘Atlanta Exes’ create lane to fame after breakups with celebrity mates
ATLANTA – Torrei Hart’s career took a backseat for years to raise two children, allowing her then-husband Kevin Hart to pursue his comedy career.
People familiar with discussions tell AP Buffalo to host NHL scouting combine next 2 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The NHL’s annual pre-draft scouting combine is moving to Buffalo for the next two years, two people familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday night.
CBS analyst Phil Simms and NBC’s Dungy tell AP they will try not to use ‘Redskins’ on TV
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two influential NFL voices — including CBS lead analyst Phil Simms, who will handle Washington’s Week 4 game — said Monday they likely won’t use the term “Redskins” when discussing the franchise.
Former Giants RB David Wilson to train in triple jump with eye on making 2016 Olympic team
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two weeks after ending his NFL career due to a neck injury, former New York Giants running back David Wilson is turning to track and field.
Redskins players show solidarity with Ferguson protest with ‘Hands up, don’t shoot’ gesture
LANDOVER, Md. – The “Hands up, don’t shoot” protest has made its way to the NFL.
Vikings, former punter Kluwe reach deal to avert lawsuit, team to give to gay rights groups
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Vikings and former punter Chris Kluwe said Tuesday they reached a settlement averting a lawsuit over Kluwe’s claim that the team wrongfully released him last year because of his outspoken support for same-sex marriage rights.
Person familiar with Bills sale tells AP: bids to be submitted shortly after Labor Day
PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The sale of the Buffalo Bills is entering its final stage with prospective buyers asked to submit their formal bids in about two weeks, a person familiar with the sale process told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Three concussion lawsuits filed by ex-NHL players consolidated under 1 judge
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Three lawsuits filed by retired NHL players over concussion-related injuries have been consolidated and will be heard by a federal judge in Minnesota.
Hometown Hero: Brian Hoyer holds off Johnny Manziel to win starting job with Browns
BEREA, Ohio – Brian Hoyer defied long odds — and stiff-armed Johnny Football — to keep his dream job.
Bills coach Marrone upset by post-whistle fights, shoving matches at practice
PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Bills coach Doug Marrone blew up at his players on Thursday, sending a message that he’s fed up with too many fights and post-whistle shoving matches during practice.