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FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey throws a pass against West Virginia during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Still hoping to get a chance at playing professionally, Dungey has been invited to Cincinnati Bengals minicamp. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
West Virginia at Syracuse 12/28/2018

May. 07, 2021 02:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey throws a pass against West Virginia during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Still hoping to get a chance at playing professionally, Dungey has been invited to Cincinnati Bengals minicamp. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Former Syracuse QB Eric Dungey not giving up on his dreams

By John Kekis May. 07, 2021 02:09 AM EDT

A Detroit Lions fan, left, who was chosen to be on stage, points to an image of the team's first-round pick Penei Sewell, an offensive lineman from Oregon, on the display on stage at the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Holmes added to Lions' strength, addressed weaknesses

By Larry Lage May. 01, 2021 08:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Giants senior vice president and general manager Dave Gettleman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Gettleman made three draft-day deals in which he moved up and down, found promising players at need positions and picked up three extra choices for next year's event that supposed to deeper in talent (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants and Gettleman capitalize on aggressive draft approach

By Tom Canavan May. 01, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Jaguars owner Shad Khan, right, greets top draft pick Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa, center, as they arrived at TIAA Bank Field Friday, April 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Tebow-Meyer reunion? Jaguars still looking to fill TE hole

By Mark Long May. 01, 2021 07:16 PM EDT

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace catches a pass at NFL pro day, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
NFL Draft: Nixon, Hufanga, Book among possible Day 3 steals

By Ralph D. Russo May. 01, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Azeez Ojulari (21) attempts a vertical jump during the pro day event, Wednesday , March 17, 2021 in Athen, Ga. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Giants trade down again, draft edge rusher Azeez Ojulari

By Tom Canavan Apr. 30, 2021 09:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) turns upfield against Auburn during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football gam in Tampa, Fla. Baltimore ranked last in the NFL averaging 171.2 yards passing per game and had the fewest pass attempts with 406 last season. That’s partly because the running game was so proficient behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, the catalyst for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (191.9 yards per game) for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Ravens pick WR Rashod Bateman, LB Jayson Oweh in first round

By Todd Karpovich Apr. 30, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

Images of Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney are shown on stage after he was chosen by the New York Giants with the 20th pick in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Giants trade 11th pick to Bears, take Florida WR Toney at 20

By Tom Canavan Apr. 29, 2021 11:11 PM EDT

An image of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is displayed after he was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 11th pick in the first round of thge NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 29, 2021 10:00 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 02:17 PM EDT
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Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley carries the ball during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants picked up the fifth-year option on the rookie contract for Barkley. The 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year is recovering from a torn right ACL in Week 2 of last season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Giants pick up 5th-year contract option for Saquon Barkley

Apr. 28, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan speaks at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., in this March 8, 2017, file photo. It’s easy to see owner Shad Khan’s excitement and enthusiasm for the Jacksonville Jaguars these days. He’s laughing, cracking jokes, taking subtle shots at the previous coach/general manager regime. “It’s unbelievable,” Khan said Tuesday, April 27, 2021, two days before Jacksonville is set to select Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft. “If this isn’t a moment to enjoy for me and for all the Jags fans, you need more coffee or you need something else. This is a great-to-be-alive kind of moment, frankly.” (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Jaguars' Khan sees 'hope, optimism' after years of failure

By Mark Long Apr. 27, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 28, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee walks on the field during NFL football training camp in Oxnard, Calif. Sean Lee retired Monday, April 26, 2021, after the linebacker spent all of his 11 mostly injury-plagued seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The 34-year-old said in a letter released by the club that it was “my time to walk away.” (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)
Cowboys' Lee retires after 11 mostly injury-plagued seasons

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 26, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari (13) celebrates with his teammates after a sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Athens, Ga., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Ojulari is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Mississippi State at Georgia 11/21/2020

Apr. 26, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. With Jacksonville set to pick Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 pick and Zach Wilson appearing to be the favorite to go second to the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers will have their choice of Fields, North Dakota State's Trey Lance and Alabama's Mac Jones to be the eventual successor to Jimmy Garoppolo. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
GM Brad Holmes has 1st shot to help Lions improve via draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 23, 2021 04:34 PM EDT