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Former NFL player, Wisconsin star is accused of assault

38 minutes ago
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A former NFL player and University of Wisconsin football star is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl. ...

Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson

By Dave Campbell an hour ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson before their minicamp began Tuesday, bringing back a proven interior pass...

FILE - New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn't expect cornerback Stephon Gilmore to participate in any of the team's remaining mandatory minicamp workouts this week. "I don't expect him to be here," Belichick said Tuesday, June 15, 2021, "And we'll just focus on the guys that are here."(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Belichick not expecting Gilmore to attend minicamp this week

By Kyle Hightower an hour ago

Panthers agree to terms with 1st-round pick Jaycee Horn

By Steve Reed an hour ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with first-round draft pick Jaycee Horn, a cornerback from South...

FILE - Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. All-Pro cornerback and reigning NFL interception leader Xavien Howard wants a new contract from the Miami Dolphins, and there is no guarantee he will attend the three-day mandatory minicamp starting Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Dolphins open minicamp amid Xavien Howard contract questions

By Tim Reynolds 2 hrs ago

Marinelli, Turner win pro football writers' Zimmerman award

By The Associated Press 20 hrs ago
Las Vegas defensive line coach Rod Marinelli and San Francisco running backs coach Bobby Turner have been given the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award by the...

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Nathan Cottrell, center, runs through a drill with running back Dare Ogunbowale (33) and running back Travis Etienne, right, during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags taking 'cautious' approach with Lawrence's hamstring

By Mark Long 20 hrs ago

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, stands on the field during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Gilmore absent as team opens mandatory minicamp

By Kyle Hightower 20 hrs ago

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) warms up on the field before taking on the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder agreed to a renegotiated deal that will keep him with the team through this season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
AP source: WR Crowder agrees to renegotiated deal with Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 23 hrs ago

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) looks to throw against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with quarterback Nick Mullens on Monday, June 14, 2021. The 26-year-old Mullens spent his first four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, going 5-11 in 16 starts. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Eagles agree to terms with 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens

Jun. 14, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

Dolphins, LB Baker agree on 3-year, $39 million extension

Jun. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EDT
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and linebacker Jerome Baker have agreed on a three-year, $39 million contract extension, agent Drew Rosenhaus said Sunday...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. swings during the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns, Chiefs take budding rivalry onto softball field

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. swings during the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns WR Landry says OBJ looks "amazing" after knee surgery

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

NFL's rookie webinar gave players valuable advice

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 11, 2021 06:06 PM EDT
One of the most-asked questions at the NFL’s rookie webinar last month was how to handle family and friends asking for money. The advice...

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)
Boston Bruins at New York Islanders 6/9/2021

Jun. 11, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy, center, instructs his team during a timeout in the third period of Game 5 against the New York Islanders during an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Islanders at Boston Bruins 6/7/2021

Jun. 11, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Bucs PR staff wins pro football writers' Pete Rozelle Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers public relations staff has won the Pete Rozelle Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for its work in a Super Bowl...

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

49ers sign OL Senio Kelemete to 1-year deal

Jun. 11, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive lineman Senio Kelemete to a one-year deal. The 49ers waived...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with a ball during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears sign first-round pick Fields to 4-year deal

Jun. 11, 2021 02:52 PM EDT