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AP Sports WriterNew York Giants hire Dave Gettleman as general managerBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are turning their rebuilding process over to an old hand who believes in old-time football.The Giants (2-13) hired former Carolina executive Dave Gettleman as their general manager on...

Houston Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel tweeted Saturday that his three Super Bowl rings won while a member of the New England Patriots were stolen from his home. "To all the Houston area pawn shops: 3 super bowl rings are headed your way. Courtesy of the m----- f------ who smashed...

AP Sports WriterUnbeaten Badgers have no margin for error in Big Ten raceBy STEVE MEGARGEENo. 10 Wisconsin is walking a fine line on its path to a potential second straight appearance in the Big Ten championship game.After a flurry of COVID-19 cases caused the Badgers to scrap games with...

AP Sports WriterPanthers, Falcons look to put mental mistakes behind themBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Thursday night games may not be all that popular among NFL players. For the Falcons and Panthers, this week's NFC South matchup can't get here soon enough.It's a good chance for both to...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign 'Hard Knocks' Andrew Vollert to rosterBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers signed tight end Andrew Vollert and wide receivers Tommylee Lewis and Marken Michel on Sunday.Vollert earned national attention when he was shown on ''Hard Knocks: Los Angeles'' telling Chargers coach Anthony Lynn...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayers plead with NFL to address health, safety concernsBy ROB MAADDINFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp.The league informed teams on Saturday that training camps will open on time even though discussions...

AP Pro Football WriterKenosha unrest hits home for Broncos newcomer Melvin GordonBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The latest flashpoints in the racial justice movement hit home for Melvin Gordon and the rest of his new teammates.The veteran running back who joined the Denver Broncos in free agency this...

The agent for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco said Tuesday he thinks his client should be the highest paid at the position in the NFL. Agent Joe Linta, when asked in an interview with CNBC whether Flacco should be the highest-paid quarterback, simply responded, "Yes." Flacco, 28, is younger than...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' powerful pass-rush is about to get even better. And deeper.Kenney Anunike returned to practice this week after recovering from right knee surgery in mid-August and said he's hopeful to play at Detroit on Sunday.He said he was envious watching the likes of...

AP Sports WriterSchottenheimer enjoying view of Seahawks offense from up topBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Brian Schottenheimer returned to his seat after halftime last Sunday night and found a gift waiting for him.A hot dog. Which wasn't as much of a treat as the cheesecake the week before...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cardinals finalizing deal for CB Jamar TaylorBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade that would bring cornerback Jamar Taylor from the Cleveland Browns.The person, who sought anonymity because the trade had not...

AP Sports WriterBrowns DT Ogunjobi back from suspension to face SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi probably won’t get another chance to shove Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph this season.Ogunjobi was reinstated to Cleveland’s roster Tuesday after serving a one-game suspension for his involvement in the...