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A crow sits on fencing erected around the Epsom Downs racecourse, in Epsom, England, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The Derby annual horse race will take place behind closed doors on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
The Latest: Oklahoma athletics cutting $13.7M from budget

By The Associated Press 10 hrs ago

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. NFLPA president JC Tretter warned players they have to "fight for necessary COVID-19 protections" and Malcolm Jenkins said "football is nonessential." With training camp less than a month away, some players are speaking out about concerns over playing football during a pandemic while others are ignoring medical advice and holding workouts with teammates. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore advice

By Rob Maaddi 11 hrs ago

Judges question warrants in Kraft massage parlor sex case

By Terry Spencer Jun. 30, 2020 01:35 PM EDT
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida appellate judges on Tuesday questioned the legality of search warrants that let police secretly video record New England...

NFL awards 4 projects in helmet safety development program

By Barry Wilner Jun. 30, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
Four organizations have been awarded a total of $1.37 million by the NFL to support the creation of their helmet prototypes. As part of the...

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announces a new executive order in response to the rising COVID-19 cases in the state, during a news conference in Phoenix on Monday, June 29, 2020. The governor ordered bars, nightclubs and water parks to close again for at least a month starting Monday night — a dramatic about-face as coronavirus cases surge in the Sunbelt. (Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic via AP, Pool)
The Latest: Nets' DeAndre Jordan says he has coronavirus

Jun. 29, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

FILE- In this April 30, 2019, file pool photo, Karen Herzog, a Florida Department of Health inspector, shows a photo she took of beds in a room during her inspection of Orchids of Asia Day Spa, during a motion hearing in the Robert Kraft prostitution solicitation case in West Palm Beach, Fla. Florida prosecutors will try to save their prostitution solicitation case against New England Patriots owner Kraft when they argue before an appellate court Tuesday, June 30, 2020, that his rights weren't violated when police secretly video recorded him allegedly paying for sex at a massage parlor. (Lannis Waters/The Palm Beach Post via AP, Pool, File)
Patriots owner's prostitution case heads to appellate court

By Terry Spencer Jun. 29, 2020 01:33 AM EDT

In this image made from video, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy speaks on a Zoom call Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The biggest takeaway following the NFL's two-day quarterback coaching summit aimed at improving the league's diversity, is that there's no shortage of qualified minority candidates waiting for opportunities to be head coaches and coordinators.(Rob Maaddi/Zoom via AP)
NFL's coaching summit highlights minority candidates

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 26, 2020 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 file photo, Houston Texans running back Karan Higdon (31) carries the ball during a joint NFL training camp football practice with the Detroit Lions in Houston. The NFL still plans to hold training camps on time beginning in late July, though contingency plans are in place. Hours after the league canceled the Hall of Fame game that kicks off the preseason, the 32 team owners on Thursday, June 25, 2020 were updated on a variety of issues, many dealing with working through the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
NFL training camps still on original schedule for late July

By Barry Wilner Jun. 25, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

Titans lure Birch from NFL office, add 2 other executives

Jun. 25, 2020 11:03 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have lured Adolpho Birch away from the NFL office to join their front office and hired two other new executives. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Trinity Benson (2) can't catch a pass under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jayson Stanley (23) during the second half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game in Canton, Ohio. The NFL has canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies because of the coronavirus pandemic, two people with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday, June 25, 2020. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been publicly announced, though an announcement is expected later Thursday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021

By Barry Wilner Jun. 25, 2020 10:16 AM EDT

In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Blitzkrieg and jockey Victor Espinoza, right front, win the Grade III, $100,000 American Stakes horse race Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Santa Anita in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)
Positive COVID-19 tests at Santa Anita, SoFi Stadium

Jun. 23, 2020 11:04 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady, far right, is seen along with other players during a private workout Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Brady continues group workouts despite NFLPA recommendation

Jun. 23, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman looks on prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Baltimore. Roman is tweaking and refining a record-setting unit led by NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who is expected to again be the key component of an attack with several newcomers in the mix.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Ravens OC Greg Roman seeks to upgrade record-setting unit

By David Ginsburg Jun. 23, 2020 02:12 PM EDT

Raiders staff finally gets together in new Nevada facility

Jun. 23, 2020 01:08 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders finally are settled in Las Vegas. At least partially. The team was able to open its new...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford watches prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Denver. Martha Firestone Ford is stepping down as principal owner of the Detroit Lions. The Lions announced Tuesday, June 23, 2020, that Ford's daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp, is taking over as the team's principal owner and chairman. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Ford stepping down as Lions owner, daughter taking over

By Larry Lage Jun. 23, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Scared he jeopardized his NFL career when police found a small amount of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop, Hunt, who served an eight-game league suspension last season for physical altercations while with Kansas City, said Monday, June 22, 2020, that he's grateful the Browns have stood by him.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns' Hunt 'blessed' for another chance after traffic stop

By Tom Withers Jun. 22, 2020 02:27 PM EDT

Leicester's manager Brendan Rodgers talks to the team during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Leicester CITY at the Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, England, Saturday, June 20, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
The Latest: NFLPA advises halt to private workouts together

By The Associated Press Jun. 20, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

Patriots: Fans at COVID risk can skip 2020, come back in '21

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 19, 2020 04:40 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are offering season ticket holders at an elevated risk of COVID-19 infection the chance to skip the 2020...

FILE - In this April 17, 2014, file photo, a statue of former Twins' owner Calvin Griffith stands in the snow outside Target Field before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays in Minneapolis. The Twins say they’ve removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, citing racist remarks he made in 1978. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia, File)
Twins remove ex-owner Griffith statue over racist remarks

Jun. 19, 2020 10:10 AM EDT

NFL Network, RedZone goes dark on DISH Network, Sling TV

Jun. 19, 2020 01:33 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NFL Network and NFL RedZone went dark on DISH Network and Sling TV Thursday night as both sides try to reach a new distribution agreement. ...