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AP Pro Football Writer'Today we say no more': Jaguars march to sheriff's officeBy TERESA M. WALKERThe Jacksonville Jaguars protested against inequality and police brutality on Friday, marching from their stadium to the steps of the sheriff’s department.“Today we say no more,” wide receiver Chris Conley said. “Today we see...

Patriots pledge $1 million to social justice causesBOSTON (AP) The Patriots say team owner Robert Kraft’s family is pledging $1 million to local grassroots organizations to promote social justice causes.A statement and video released on theFriday says the money will be distributed over the next 10 months in...

AP Pro Football WriterColin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to goBy ROB MAADDIWhen Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone.Politicians, team owners and fellow players criticized him, fans...

AP Pro Football WriterMore than half of NFL coaching staffs not at team facilitiesBy BARRY WILNERMore than half of the 32 NFL teams did not have coaching staffs at their facilities Friday even though the league has approved such returns where local governments allow them.Clubs with coaches in place...

AP Pro Football WriterElway joins call for change after George Lloyd's killingBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway says he’s no longer staying on the sidelines and is “joining with the players, coaches and our organization in speaking up against racism, police brutality and any injustice against the...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie QB apologizes for racially insensitive commentBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized for using the phrase “elite white people” in a text conversation from more than a year ago, and posted on social media early Thursday.The former Georgia starteron...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL coaches allowed to return to team facilities on FridayBy BARRY WILNERCoaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 clubs...

AP Sports Writer'Another tragedy' -- Dolphins coach knew shooting victimBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' roiling emotions of late regarding social injustice were compounded with the death of Chris Beaty, a good friend who was fatally shot after violence erupted during an Indianapolis protest.Beaty,...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie QB apologizes for racially insensitive commentBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized for using the phrase “elite white people” in a text conversation from more than a year ago, and posted on social media early Thursday morning.The former Georgia...

AP Sports Writer'Another tragedy' -- Dolphins coach knew shooting victimBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' roiling emotions of late regarding social injustice were compounded with the death of Chris Beaty, a good friend who was fatally shot after violence erupted during an Indianapolis protest.Beaty,...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL coaches allowed to return to team facilities on FridayBy BARRY WILNERCoaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 clubs...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL coaches allowed to return to team facilities on FridayBy BARRY WILNERCoaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 clubs...