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AP Sports WriterGiants kept Manning in dark about future and Beckham tradeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants kept two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in the dark until recently about his future with the team, and didn't give him a warning about the trade...

AP Sports WriterJames Bradberry gives Giants one CB, searching for anotherBy TOM CANAVANA couple of months ago, the New York Giants seemed to be set at one cornerback spot and with plenty of choices at the other.Things have changed. Part of it is due to the coronavirus pandemic and...

AP Sports WriterGatlin won't take knee in exhibition race in BrazilBy STEPHEN WADERIO DE JANEIRO (AP) World sprint champion Justin Gatlin says he won't be taking the knee in protest this weekend at an exhibition race in Brazil.Asked about the national anthem protests in the NFL, Gatlin says...

Jaguars list RB Fournette as questionable against TexansJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette missed practice for the third consecutive day and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Houston.Fournette injured his right quadriceps muscle against Seattle last week, but insisted Thursday he would play.Coach...

Associated PressCoach Steve Wilks, Cardinals back rookie after recent arrestBy JOSE M. ROMEROTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk took the field Tuesday for the first time since a report surfaced about his arrest in the months before the team chose him in the second...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Oakland and Alameda County leaders will vote Tuesday on a financial and development plan to build a $1.3 billion football stadium at the Coliseum site to keep the Raiders from moving to Las Vegas. Mayor Libby Schaaf and other local leaders on Friday presented details of the...

Associated PressMatt Stafford has modest goals for Lions offense vs. RaidersBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.''Just execute and communicate at...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos out to forge new identity following owner's deathBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Ever since soon-to-be Hall of Famer Pat Bowlen stepped down from his daily duties as owner of the Denver Broncos, team president and CEO Joe Ellis ran the team in a ''What...

AP Sports WriterWorld Series winner looking to cash in on Super Bowl betsBy TIM DAHLBERGLAS VEGAS (AP) The same bettor who took this city's legal sports books for millions of dollars on the World Series is looking to cash in again at the Super Bowl.The bettor placed a...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie QB Josh Allen learns tough lesson at LambeauBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Josh Allen's two-week trip through the NFC North ended with a resounding dud of a game.No highlight-reel hurdles over linebackers for the rookie quarterback. No touchdown runs. Heck, the Buffalo...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, ZimmerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings President Mark Wilf issued a statement of confidence in general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer on Friday, tamping down speculation about their future two days prior to the...

The Latest: Saints' Brees throws 500th career touchdown passBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 7 (all times EDT):5:20 p.m.Another milestone for Drew Brees, who has thrown his 500th career touchdown pass.Brees connected with tight end Benjamin Watson for a 1-yard score to put New Orleans ahead...