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AP Sports WriterBritish Invasion? Rugby player looks to stick with SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Christian Scotland-Williamson looks the part.Standing on the practice field with the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the rookie tight end blends in seamlessly. The 25-year-old is tall (6-foot-9), big (275 pounds) and athletic.Then Scotland-Williamson...

AP Sports WriterChiefs-Patriots game off after Newton positive for COVID-19By JIMMY GOLEN and KYLE HIGHTOWERThe NFL postponed this week's game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after ''positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.'' Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan...

AP Sports WriterNo one is pushing Giants QB Eli Manning harder than himselfBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) No one is pushing two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning harder than himself entering a record 16th training camp with the New York Giants.The 38-year-old quarterback has always been that...

Arians: Replay system was shut off on 'blown' fumble callTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says the ''fumble'' ruling that resulted in the Carolina Panthers' first touchdown Sunday was not overturned because the NFL replay system had been shut down.All touchdowns are reviewed but after Carolina's...

AP Pro Football WriterBeating Patriots, Brady 2 years ago gives Eagles confidenceBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Eagles needed touchdowns on a blocked punt, interception return and punt return to beat the New England Patriots the last time the teams met in 2015.They don't think it'll take another set...

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 prospects have been prepping for this big weekBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The 330 players arriving at the league's annual combine have been preparing for this week's ''Underwear Olympics'' like a prize fighter gets ready for his big night, pumping iron and cutting carbs.They've been...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Michael Floyd arrested on DUI, other chargesBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd was arrested early Monday on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a police officer.Floyd was found unconscious behind the wheel of his running vehicle...

AP Pro Football WriterToughest task of all begins now for Jets, GM Joe DouglasBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Get ready, Joe Douglas. All eyes are on you for the next several months.The New York Jets general manager embarks on his first full offseason in charge, with...

AP Pro Football WriterRyan Tannehill proving he's no 1-year wonder with TitansBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ryan Tannehill has done his best to put to rest the idea that he's a one-hit wonder.The 2019 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year who led the league with a...

WASHINGTON (AP) In a First Amendment clash over a law barring offensive trademarks, the Supreme Court on Wednesday raised doubts about a government program that favors some forms of speech but rejects others that might disparage certain groups. The justices heard arguments in a dispute involving an Asian-American band called...

AP Sports WriterHigh hopes for Falcons defense have been thoroughly dashedBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons had high hopes for their defense, with several key players were coming back from injuries and head coach Dan Quinn taking over as coordinator.Those hopes were quickly dashed.Six games...