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Former football player Jarryd Hayne arrives at court in Newcastle, Australia, Thursday, May 6, 2021. Hayne, a rugby league star who also played in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers, has been sentenced to at least three years and eight months in jail for the sexual assault of a woman in 2018. (Darren Pateman/AAP Image via AP)
Rugby league star Hayne to spend nearly 4 years in jail
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AP source: Lions releasing running back Kerryon Johnson
By Larry Lage
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The Detroit Lions are releasing running back Kerryon Johnson, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Wednesday...
FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks during a ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Fla. The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated. In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the 32 clubs Friday, April 23, 2021, and obtained by The Associated Press, he cited the “advice of our medical and scientific experts” for the agreement to modify protocols to ”reflect the reduced risk of infection and transmission for fully vaccinated individuals." (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: NFL offers Super Bowl tickets to vaccinated fans
By The Associated Press
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File-This Nov. 23, 1970 file photo shows Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) looking for a receiver as Minnesota Vikings Alan Page (88) charges him and Carl Eller (81), left, grabs his arm during the second half of an NFL game in Minneapolis, Minn. Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle and retired Minnesota state supreme court justice Page has counted art collection among his many life pursuits, and the former Vikings star has two of his prized pieces up for sale through a New York auction house, each valued at more than $200,000. (AP Photo/File)
Eye on education, Alan Page puts treasured art up for sale
By Dave Campbell
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File-This Aug. 19, 2019, file photo shows Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James (70) taking the field during an NFL preseason football game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers in Denver. A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that James sustained a torn Achilles tendon while working out away from the Denver Broncos' facilities Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
NFL reminds teams are off the hook if injury occurs off-site
By Arnie Stapleton
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FILE - Mike Rodgers, center, wins the men's 100 meters ahead of Charles Silmon, left, and Mookie Salaam at the U.S. outdoor track and field championships in Sacramento, Calif., in this Friday, June 27, 2014, file photo. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has accepted an invitation to run the 100 meters at the USA Track and Field Golden Games in Walnut, California, to test his speed. "It's a pride thing for track athletes," Olympic sprinter Mike Rodgers said. "We've been hearing about this for so long. So giving him a proper introduction to track is going to be everything to everybody in the track world." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Full speed ahead: DK Metcalf set to take on elite sprinters
By Pat Graham
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FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The heavy lifting is hardly done for Beane after the Bills general manager completed making much-needed upgrades to Buffalo's pass rush, and restocking the roster's depth at the NFL draft this weekend (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Bills GM Beane would consider cutting unvaccinated player
By John Wawrow
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Cowboys release Antwaun Woods after drafting 2 DTs
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys released defensive tackle Antwaun Woods on Wednesday, less than a week after drafting two potential replacements for a...
Cardinals create scholarship to honor Black trailblazer
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have created the Adele Harris Scholarship to honor the 50th anniversary of Harris becoming the first Black female to...
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer addresses the crowd, backed by offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and assistant head coach Charlie Strong, during an NFL football draft party Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
AP source: Jaguars fire 4 execs who spent 66 years with team
By Mark Long
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Lions sign LS Scott Daly, G Evan Heim
May. 04, 2021 08:54 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed long snapper Scott Daly and guard Evan Heim. The Lions announced the moves Tuesday. ...
FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward watches the play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Inglewood, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent cornerback Casey Hayward to a one-year deal, adding needed experience to a young secondary that has struggled in recent years. The deal announced Tuesday May 4, 2021 reunites Hayward with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Raiders sign CB Casey Hayward to 1-year deal
By Josh Dubow
May. 04, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
AP source: Denver OT Ja'Wuan James tears Achilles off-site
By Arnie Stapleton
May. 04, 2021 06:22 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo (AP) — A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that right tackle Ja'Wuan James sustained a torn Achilles tendon while...
Machine Gun Kelly performs at the NFL Draft Theatre at the NFL football draft Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL draft drew 160,000 with protocols for limited attendance
By Barry Wilner
May. 04, 2021 04:04 PM EDT
FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked and fumbles from hits by Los Angeles Chargers defenders Joey Bosa and Damion Square (71) during an NFL football game in N ashville, Tenn., in this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, file photo. The Browns bulked up their defensive line Tuesday, May 4, 2021, signing veteran tackle Damion Square. Square spent the past seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old hasn't missed a game the past four seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Zito, File)
Browns sign veteran DT Damion Square, formerly with Chargers
By Tom Withers
May. 04, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
Ravens sign free agent OT Villanueva away from Steelers
May. 04, 2021 02:16 PM EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed two-time Pro Bowl tackle Alejandro Villanueva to a two-year deal. The long-time...
FILE - New England Patriots center David Andrews prepares to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass., in this Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, file photo. There was a moment when it seemed as if center David Andrews would be adding his name to the list of a key Patriots offensive linemen joining new teams in 2021. He explored possible new suitors in free agency, including the rival Dolphins, but in the end decided to return to the only NFL team he’s played for. After watching the team spend big in free agency and bring in a possible quarterback of the future in Mac Jones, he says he's excited about being part of a rebuilt roster that hopes to turn the page on a 7-9 season.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats' new-look roster
By Kyle Hightower
May. 04, 2021 02:48 PM EDT
NFL draft ratings nearly even compared to 2 years ago
May. 04, 2021 02:02 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — NFL draft ratings were flat compared to 2019, but it was still enough to make it the third- most-watched draft on record. ...
FILE - BYU offensive lineman Brady Christensen runs down field during the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Provo, Utah, in this Friday, March 26, 2021, file photo. The Panthers are hoping 24-year Brady Christensen came help solidify the left tackle position that has been a revolving door ever since Jordan Gross retired nearly a decade ago. The third-round pick from BYU is looking to do the same. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Panthers hope Christensen finally fills void at left tackle
By Steve Reed
May. 04, 2021 12:30 PM EDT
FILE - New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, file photo. Jets standout defensive lineman Quinnen Williams broke a bone in a foot and is expected to have surgery and be sidelined 8-10 weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. Williams was hurt last week during on-field workouts at the team's facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, the person told The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the Jets didn't announce the injury. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
AP source: Foot sidelines Jets' Quinnen Williams 8-10 weeks
By Dennis Waszak Jr.
May. 04, 2021 12:06 PM EDT