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AP Pro Football WriterDespite far more support, kneeling might not be widespreadBy ROB MAADDINFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago.Still, it might not be widespread for a few reasons.If...

AP Pro Football WriterFloyd death spurs action in Minn. sports for societal changeBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Eric Kendricks woke up distressed shortly after George Floyd was killed just a few miles from the stadium where the Minnesota Vikings play.Kendricks, the All-Pro inside linebacker who has mostly stayed...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Mosley 'cleared for everything' after core injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) C.J. Mosley is finally healthy and ready to be a force again in the middle of the New York Jets' defense.The star middle linebacker missed almost all of last year in his...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers CB Richard Sherman calls for more diversity in NFLBy JOSH DUBOWRichard Sherman believes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s statement condemning racism was a good start to dealing with the issue.But the San Francisco 49ers' star cornerback called on the league to do a lot more that...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Kirksey benefits from familiar face in new locationBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay’s Christian Kirksey believes his history with his new defensive coordinator will help the veteran linebacker make a smooth transition as he switches teams for the first time.Kirksey signed with the Packers in Marchby Cleveland, where...

AP Sports WriterStatue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadiumBy STEVE REED and TOM FOREMAN Jr.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who was accused in 2017 of making sexually suggestive comments to women and a racial slur directed at a black team...

AP Sports WriterStatue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadiumBy STEVE REED and TOM FOREMAN Jr.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who was accused in 2017 of making sexually suggestive comments to women and a racial slur directed at a black team...

AP Sports WriterStatue of former Panthers owner removed from outside stadiumBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, which had stood in front of the team's stadium since it opened nearly 25 years ago, was removed by workers on Wednesday.''We were aware...

NFL's QB coaching summit set for virtual version in 3rd yearNEW YORK (AP) The NFL and the Black College Football Hall of Fame will hold a virtual version of their quarterback coaching summit, a third-year project aimed at improving the league's diversity.Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is...

AP Sports WriterCoach Stefanski bonding Browns amid pandemic, social unrestBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) When Kevin Stefanski was hired by the Browns in January, the first-time NFL head coach knew he'd face major challenges while preparing for the season.There was an urgency to build team chemistry, install schemes, meet...

Chicago Bears end offseason program earlyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears are ending their offseason program early.Coach Matt Nagy said nine weeks are enough and he wants his players to focus on training without having to worry about video conferences four days a week. The team will...

Paul Rochester, member of Jets' Super Bowl team, dies at 81FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Paul “Rocky” Rochester, a defensive lineman on the New York Jets' Super Bowl-winning team in 1969, has died. He was 81.on its website Tuesday, saying it happened last weekend but did not provide additional...