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Colts believe Luck is "close" to start throwing footballs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich believes his starting quarterback will soon be throwing. Andrew Luck will get the last word on when it happens. Luck continues to…
Read MoreWhite House visits become political litmus test for athletes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For victorious sports teams these days, the confetti and champagne are apt to be accompanied by a politically fraught question: Are you going to the White House?…
Read MoreCousins targeting Rudolph 'like throwing into a mattress'
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — This offseason in Minnesota for Kirk Cousins has been shaped by get-to-know-them moments, whether new coaches, plays or teammates with the Vikings. Kyle Rudolph has made…
Read MoreTrump lies about why he cancelled Eagles' White House visit, Fox News didn't help
WASHINGTON — Whenever there’s controversy, President Donald Trump can always fall back on … err stand up during that song we play before sports. The president un-invited the Philadelphia Eagles…
Read MoreTrump calls off event for NFL’s Eagles, cites anthem dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump called off a visit to the White House by the Philadelphia Eagles, citing the…
Read MoreWATCH: Clay Matthews breaks nose in his charity softball game; will need surgery
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews says he needs surgery on his nose after getting hit in the face with a line drive during a…
Read MoreJudge considering fraud investigator in NFL concussion case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers for the NFL urged a federal judge Wednesday to appoint a special investigator to look into what the league said is extensive fraud in claims on…
Read MoreKirk Cousins on leading Vikes: 'Let your voice be heard'
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — There’s still so much more for Kirk Cousins to learn about his new coaches, teammates and playbook in Minnesota, a mere 2½ months after the…
Read MoreEagles fan accused of punching police horse sues team, cops
PHOTO FILE – In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, a fan is taken into custody after violence erupted in parking lot M as Philadelphia Police Department officers and Pennsylvania…
Read MoreNFL players, coaches grapple with new anthem policy
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll wanted to be talking about football matters — Seattle’s recommitment to the run game, the addition of two new coordinators, almost anything…
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