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Todd Gurley passes physical with Falcons, impresses RyanATLANTA (AP) Running back Todd Gurley has passed his physical, clearing the final hurdle for his return to Georgia with the Atlanta Falcons.The Falcons said Tuesday that Gurley passed his physical on Monday in Atlanta.Gurley's $6 million, one-year deal with Atlanta...

AP Sports WriterBrowns welcome 6 coaches as part of diversity programBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have welcomed six young coaches, including two women and former NFL player Leonard Hankerson, to take part in the final three weeks of their offseason program.As part of the Bill Walsh...

AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: Kaepernick has stronger platform outside footballBy BARRY WILNERIt certainly would be a difficult decision for Colin Kaepernick to make. Yet if he comes to the realization that his platform of advocacy is now stronger than ever, attempting a return to the NFL might be unwise.Kaepernick...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilitiesBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL and the players' union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.In a lengthy four-part memo...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilitiesBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL and the players' union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.In a lengthy four-part memo...

Drew Brees' wife apologizes for husband's comments on flagNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has apologized for comments he made in an interview regarding his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem. Now his wife has apologized as well, saying “we are the...

Drew Brees' wife apologizes for husband's comments on flagNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has apologized for comments he made in an interview regarding his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem. Now his wife has apologized as well, saying “we are the...

AP Sports WriterHornets view not playing in Orlando as 'major disadvantage'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Charlotte Hornets won’t be among the 22 teams headed to Orlando when the NBA season returns - and that has coach James Borrego concerned about his young, developing team falling behind the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilitiesBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL and the players' union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.In a lengthy four-part memo...

AP Sports WriterCarlos Hyde knows role in Seattle could be as No. 2 optionBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) When he was an opponent playing in the same division, Carlos Hyde admired the way the Seattle Seahawks operated from afar.Of course he would. He’s a running back and very...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilitiesBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL and the players' union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.In a lengthy four-part memo...

Associated PressFormer NFL star, Florida A&M coach Ken Riley dead at 72By CURT ANDERSONST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Former Cincinnati Bengals standout Ken Riley, who was later a head coach and athletic director at his alma mater Florida A&M, died Sunday, the university announced. He was 72.Riley played 15...