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AP Sports WriterBrees will stand for anthem, but respects those who kneelBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he'll remain standing for ''The Star Spangled Banner,'' but professed respect and support for those who protest racism and social injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.''I'll...

AP Pro Football WriterGoodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cutsBy BARRY WILNERCommissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries...

AP Sports WriterBranden Albert, Mario Williams among 4 Dolphins releasedBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Left tackle Branden Albert was among four players released Thursday by the Miami Dolphins, clearing the way for 2016 first-round draft pick Laremy Tunsil to move over from guard.Also departing were four-time Pro Bowl...

A lost season for Dolphins backup QB Josh Rosen? He says noDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Josh Rosen says he's encouraged by his development while relegated to a backup quarterback role this year, and he has no complaint about remaining on the sideline even though the Miami Dolphins are 3-11.Ryan...

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - While Trent Steelman was on active duty in the Army, often his thoughts strayed to getting another shot at the NFL.While Michael Bush and Felix Jones were at home, wondering why they weren't still in the league, they also focused on one more chance.On Sunday,...

AP Sports WriterKnock, knock: Browns there; team set for HBO's 'Hard Knocks'By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Ready or not, the Cleveland Browns are getting their close-up.Coming off a historic, dismal 0-16 season, the Browns have been chosen to appear on HBO's popular ''Hard Knocks'' series that gives NFL fans...

The fans at University of Phoenix Stadium will be treated to a game between the New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals when they take their seats on Monday. N.Y. Jets at Arizona When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, October 17, 2016 Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, ArizonaTV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN....

Associated PressProsecutors: 'Infection of fraud' at Haslam truck stop chainBy ERIK SCHELZIGCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) Federal prosecutors on Monday outlined its case against former Pilot Flying J executives and sales representatives as being the result of an ''infection of fraud'' at the truck stop chain controlled by the family...

The Latest: Rams backup QB Wolford starts against SeahawksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)4:40 p.m.The NFC wild card weekend is under way with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Seattle Seahawks and John Wolford is getting the start for the...

'Hamilton' cast to sing at Super Bowl 51NEW YORK (AP) Original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit ''Hamilton: An American Musical,'' will sing ''America the Beautiful'' during pregame festivities at Super Bowl 51, the NFL and Fox announced Friday.The performance by Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas...

AP Sports WriterPatriots turn attention to Titans as wild-card matchup loomsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) No team has repeated as Super Bowl champions since the Patriots did in the 2003 and 2004 seasons.They'll have to overcome their own history - and a contributor to those championship teams -...

AP Pro Football WriterDeMarcus Ware announces his retirement from NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) DeMarcus Ware won't be returning to the Dallas Cowboys nor the Denver Broncos as expected. The 12-year NFL veteran is instead retiring from the NFL.Ware announced his decision Monday on Twitter.Next to a split...