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Union seeks to block ruling so Cowboys' Elliott can playNEW YORK (AP) The union for NFL players has asked a judge to temporarily delay the effect of her ruling permitting the league to enforce a six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations.The...

AP Sports WriterWebb will be targeted replacing Eli Apple at cornerbackBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants cornerback B.W. Webb is going to be targeted by the Houston Texans this weekend.It's a given.Starting cornerback Eli Apple is going to miss the game with a hamstring injury...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Okung appealing NLRB decision on labor practicesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung says he's appealing a decision that denied a claim he brought against the National Football League Players Association alleging unfair labor practices.The National Labor Relations Board last Thursday dismissed...

AP Sports WriterBeane dismisses buzz of Bills being AFC East front-runnersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Brandon Beane dismisses the growing buzz suggesting the Buffalo Bills are suddenly the AFC East favorites after Tom Brady left for Tampa Bay.''The team to beat in the East is the Patriots,'' the...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Most people in the University of Minnesota's college of education and human development class of 2015 will be pondering their futures.Bobby Bell's lifelong goal will be reached by walking across the stage.The Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker will graduate Thursday from Minnesota, 52 years after...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players' union sends labor proposal to members for voteBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe NFL Players Association sent ballots to members Thursday for voting on the proposed collective bargaining agreement, giving the union a week to either ensure another 11 years of labor peace or send the matter...

AP Sports WriterDolphins face Giants in game between 2 of NFL's worst teamsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The 2019 season isn't ending the way Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores or New York Giants counterpart Pat Shurmur had hoped months ago.Both knew they were taking young teams into...

36-year-old daughter of Giants co-owner Steve Tisch diesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The 36-year-old daughter of New York Giants co-owner and film producer Steve Tisch has died.Hilary Anne Tisch died on Monday, Steve Tisch said in a statement issued for the family. The statement did not cite a cause...

AP Pro Football WriterJamaal Charles shares his story for My Cause My CleatsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel...

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeksBy The Associated PressVikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring.Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs will play the team's final scheduled game in Oakland against Jacksonville. Jacobs missed...

Raiders CB Nevin Lawson suspended 4 games for PEDsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.The league announced the decision Monday, one week after Lawson revealed he had tested positive for Ostarine despite ''never knowingly''...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...