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Brees says he 'completely missed the mark' in flag commentsNEW ORLEANS (AP) Drew Brees apologized Thursday for comments that were “insensitive and completely missed the mark” when he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, drawing sharp criticism from fellow high-profile athletes...

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 WriterOBJ a "model guy" during Browns' virtual offseason programBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. practiced his own version of social distancing during his first offseason with the Browns. This year, the flashy receiver's been as close as possible.Beckham, who skipped almost all of Cleveland's program...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racismBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism aren’t problems in the NFL.“After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to the players this morning, I realize what...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racismBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism aren’t problems in the NFL.“After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to the players this morning, I realize what...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racismBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism aren’t problems in the NFL.“After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to the players this morning, I realize what...

AP Sports WriterRhule's transition from Baylor to NFL anything but normalBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Transitioning from head coach at the college level to the NFL is never easy.But for Carolina Panthers first-year coach Matt Rhule, it has been particularly challenging given the coronavirus pandemic.Nearly five months after...

Chargers re-sign defensive lineman Damion SquareCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Defensive lineman Damion Square has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the franchise said Wednesday.Square will be going into his eighth season in the league and seventh with the Chargers. He has appeared in every game the past three...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos stop football to talk about race relations, FloydBy ARNIE STAPLETONInstead of X's and O's, the Denver Broncos spent Tuesday talking about racial injustice, police brutality and healing a nation rocked by demonstrations over George Floyd's death in Minneapolis on top of the coronavirus outbreak and...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL tells teams they must hold training camps at homeBy BARRY WILNERAll 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Most NFL teams stay at their training complexes year-round, but...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL tells teams they must hold training camps at homeBy BARRY WILNERAll 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Most NFL teams stay at their training complexes year-round, but...