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Fans watch New York Islanders' Brock Nelson, second from right celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 6 during an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
'New York Saints' moniker catches on during Islanders run

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 11, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

A slimmer Graham eager for 2nd year as Giants defensive boss

By Tom Canavan Jun. 09, 2021 05:55 PM EDT
After making the New York Giants' defense a lot better last season, coordinator Pat Graham made himself a lot better. The 42-year-old spent...

FILE - Washington Football Team's Montez Sweat (90) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Sweat says he isn't a fan of the organization attempting to convince players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Sweat says he “probably won’t get vaccinated” until he has more facts. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Sweat against Washington persuading players to get vaccine

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 09, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2010, file photo, then Las Vegas head coach Jim Fassel, center, looks on from the sideline during their United Football League title game against Florida in Omaha, Neb. Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel has died. He was 71. Fassel was named NFL coach of the year in 1997 and led the team to the 2001 Super Bowl. Fassel’s son confirmed the death to the Los Angeles Times on Monday. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver, File)
Jim Fassel, coach who took Giants to Super Bowl, dies at 71

By Tom Canavan Jun. 08, 2021 05:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 20, 2016, file image, Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid poses for a photo. Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Reid has pleaded not guilty in a crash that left a young girl critically injured. The judge modified Reid's bond Monday, June 7, 2021, to allow him to drive with an interlock device installed that requires him to pass a breathalyzer test before his vehicle will start. (AP Photo File)
Former Chiefs assistant coach pleads not guilty in crash

Jun. 07, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Members of the New York Jets gather together after warming up before the start NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Ulbrich brings gritty, 'players first' approach to Jets D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 05, 2021 03:30 AM EDT

LaFleur: Bakhtiari 'a little bit ahead of schedule'

Jun. 02, 2021 06:07 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says All-Pro offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is “a little bit ahead of schedule” in his recovery...

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank, right, shakes hands with Chris McIntosh after introducing him as the university's new athletic director in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin promotes Chris McIntosh to replace Alvarez as AD

By Steve Megargee Jun. 02, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ronald Blair (98) playsd during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., in this Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, file photo. The New York Jets have signed defensive lineman Ronald Blair, a favorite of coach Robert Saleh from their days together with the San Francisco 49ers. The addition of Blair on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, bolsters a defensive line that is considered a strength of the Jets. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Jets sign Saleh favorite Blair to add depth to D-line

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, left, talks to Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. LaFleur reiterated his hope that he’d get to continue working with Rodgers this season while offering no news on the quarterback’s status. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
LaFleur's path to Jets, Saleh began 17 years ago in Michigan

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 29, 2021 03:11 AM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson passes during NFL football practice Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Jets rookie QB Wilson 'relentless' in quest to learn offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 27, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Culley won't discuss Watson as Houston Texans begin practice

By Kristie Rieken May. 27, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Coach David Culley refused to say if quarterback Deshaun Watson was with the Houston Texans this week as they began on-field practices. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 1955 file photo, J.D. Roberts, University of Oklahoma's senior guard, talks over with OU line coach Gomer Jones about his being named winner of the John B. Outland trophy as the outstanding lineman of the year, in Norman, Okla J. D. Roberts, the second coach the New Orleans Saints and man who made Archie Manning his quarterback, has died, Monday, May 24, 2021. He was 88. (AP Photo)
Former Saints coach J.D. Roberts dies; picked Archie Manning

May. 26, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May, 14, 2021, in Lake Forest Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks, Pool)
From a distance, Bears' Nagy gets 1st look at rookie Fields

By Gene Chamberlain May. 14, 2021 07:40 PM EDT

Fully vaccinated NFL players, staff don't have to wear masks

By Rob Maaddi May. 14, 2021 04:51 PM EDT
The NFL is not requiring fully vaccinated players and staff to wear masks at team facilities following the CDC’s latest guidance regarding COVID-19. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
LaFleur on Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way'

By Steve Megargee May. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Bears coach Nagy going remote for minicamp

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

In this 1989 photo is Minnesota Vikings coach Jerry Burns, location not known. Burns, the colorful character who took over as the Vikings' head coach in a time of turmoil and led the team to three playoff berths, has died. He was 94. The team announced Burns’ death. Vikings spokesman Bob Hagan said Burns’ son-in-law informed him of Burns’ death Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP)
Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94

May. 12, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh looks on during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets kick off rookie camp with 'high energy' Saleh in charge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - This March 12, 2009 file photo shows Dr. Robert Lesslie in Rock Hill, S.C. Authorities say a gunman, identified as former NFL player Phillip Adams, killed Lesslie, his wife and grandchildren on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Rock Hill. Adams killed himself early Thursday according to a source who was briefed on the investigation. (John D. Simmons/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
'Football City, USA' killings raise sport safety concerns

By Michelle Liu May. 03, 2021 09:30 AM EDT