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Civils rights activists rally outside of NFL headquarters
PHOTO: New York Councilman Jumaane D. Williams, second from right, with the help of Kirsten John Foy, second from left, Northeast Regional Director of the National Action Network, holds a…
Read MoreJets to pay fines if players violate anthem policy
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets say they will pay any fines and not penalize players if they violate a new NFL policy to stand or stay…
Read MoreNo pressure not a good thing for Matthews and the Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Clay Matthews is learning new playbook terminology this spring under a new defensive coordinator, though his overall goals haven’t changed. It’s more important than ever…
Read MoreStand or stay out of sight: NFL takes on anthem protesters
ATLANTA (AP) — NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at quelling the firestorm over national anthem protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick and polarized by President Trump, permitting players…
Read MoreFavre says he went to rehab 3 times to fight addictions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Retired quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his Hall of Fame career to fight his dependence on painkillers and…
Read MoreRodgers, Packers gets used to new faces and playbook tweaks
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers might still be a little bitter about the Packers releasing Jordy Nelson. With recent news that free agent Dez Bryant has interest in…
Read MoreCowboys WR Terrance Williams arrested on intoxication charge
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams was arrested on a charge of public intoxication early Saturday after police responded to an accident involving his car and found…
Read MoreVikings to host daylong summit on LGBTQ inclusion in sports
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings plan to hold a daylong summit on LGBTQ inclusion in sports next month. The Vikings announced Wednesday the summit will be held at…
Read MorePackers sign first-round draft pick Jaire Alexander
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have signed first-round draft pick Jaire Alexander, a cornerback from Louisville. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced the deal Tuesday. The…
Read MoreNFL seeks help from Congress on sports gambling ruling
The NFL wants Congress to enact a framework for legalized sports betting in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that clears the way for more states to allow sports…
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