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BREAKING: Jim Brown, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate, has died. He was 87.
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Watch the moment Taylor Swift started celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' win against the San Francisco 49ers at the 2024 Super Bowl.
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The Latest: Some Dolphins players wearing Kaepernick shirts
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Former Texans star Arian Foster and his brother open up gym to collect supplies for #Harvey victims @kristieAP
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The NFL gives each Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee up to $50k for charity. Kenny Stills is donating his reward to Colin Kaepernick's cause. More from @robmaaddi :
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Judge orders NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and 3 officials to be questioned under oath about the no-call during the NFC title game between the Rams and Saints.
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BREAKING: The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game, the AP's @robmaaddi has learned. The new event will replace the full-contact showcase started in 1951 and will be renamed "The Pro Bowl Games."
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Bucs LB Kwon Alexander has huge game less than 48 hours after teen brother shot to death.
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BREAKING: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been named The Associated Press NFL MVP for the third time. Final vote totals: Rodgers – 44 Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo – 4 Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City – 2
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The voice of 74-year-old Gladys Knight shined brightly as she sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" #SBLIII
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Rob Gronkowski wins AP NFL comeback player of year award. Big return after 2013 knee problems. http://t.co/NRMo1WcMtw http://t.co/5LsKANRH5z
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BREAKING: AP Source: “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” at each NFL game during Week 1. The NFL is also considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches. by @robmaaddi
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Eric Decker has no desire to remind the Jets what they're missing after letting him go in June @TeresaMWalker
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Patrick Mahomes was seen hugging Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers at the 2024 Super Bowl.
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Retired NFL RB Marshawn Lynch ( @MoneyLynch ) teams up with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss vaccine hesitancy during the pandemic. by @khightower
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Detroit was an NFL powerhouse a long time ago, winning three league titles from 1952 to 1957 in the pre-Super Bowl era, but the franchise had only one postseason win since. This all changed after last Sunday’s victory.
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Virginia State Police won't release video of traffic stop involving Redskins WR Paul Richardson Jr., who was in a new Mercedes when trooper asked if he was a gang member or drug dealer
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Former Colts punter @PatMcAfeeShow hopes to find his voice on television with a specialist's eye. @apmarot
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A grand jury has declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.
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Donna Kelce, mother of Jason and Travis Kelce, arrived at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas sporting a "Mama Kelce" jacket.
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Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he will not receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying “remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award.” by @jgolen
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Fox apologizes for using photos of Eagles players praying _ not protesting _ on story about Trump cancelling event celebrating team's title
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George H.W. Bush, Barbara take part in coin toss. #SB51
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were captured kissing on the field after the Kansas City Chiefs won the 2024 Super Bowl.
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Michael Bennett sits for anthem, gets ovation from fans, support from teammates and protesters outside
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WATCH: Patriots fans boo their team during anthem protest in wake of Trump's comments. More from @arniestapleton :
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Former NFL stars Michael Roos, Jared Allen, Marc Bulger and Keith Bulluck are now into curling. "It was chill, and the winners have to buy the losers beer. We thought it was a win-win.” The 2022 Olympics are on their minds, too. More from @JGolen :
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Drew Brees: Trump's comments "unbecoming" of office, but players should stand for anthem. More from @brettmartel :
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Houston QB @deshaunwatson surprises mom with home renovation. by @kristieap :
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BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Brian Flores, who is suing the NFL for racial discrimination, as an assistant coach. by @willgravesap
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BREAKING: NFL suspends Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott six games following domestic violence allegations
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Jessica Sanchez, former American Idol runner-up, took a knee after singing national anthem at #Raiders game.
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Johnny Manziel's lawyer accidentally texts AP, confirms he is seeking deal in assault case
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APNewsBreak: Miami Dolphins to discipline players who protest during national anthem with suspensions, fines or both.
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BREAKING: The Buffalo Bills say Damar Hamlin has shown “remarkable improvement” and “appears to be neurologically intact” after going into cardiac arrest and being resuscitated during a game Monday.
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BREAKING: AP sources say doctors believe Eagles star Carson Wentz, an MVP favorite, has a torn ACL. He will have an MRI to confirm.
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Fans at Lambeau Field chant "USA! USA!" as players, coaches lock arms during the national anthem
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Jalen Hurts passed for 303 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 72 yards and another score, and the Philadelphia Eagles outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 23-14 to remain unbeaten.
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QB Baker Mayfield says the Browns deceived him about their offseason plans, which resulted in them trading for Deshaun Watson: “I feel disrespected 100 percent because I was told one thing and they completely did another."
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BREAKING: Federal appeals court clears way for NFL's 6-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott in domestic case
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Dallas Cowboys WR @_CeeDeeThree learns he's a first-team AP All-Pro, receiving 49 of 50 first-place votes. Here's the moment @RobMaaddi shared the news with Lamb.
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Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the teenage roots of the former NFL player’s activism.
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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs has resolved a misdemeanor speeding case, with his attorney entering a no-contest plea on his behalf and paying a $250 fine.
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Busy former Colts punter Pat McAfee adds the @PatMcAfeeShow to his portfolio. by @joereedy
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NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre will not be dropped from a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money, the Mississippi Supreme Court has decided.
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Raiders coach Jon Gruden reportedly used a racist comment about NFL Players Association leader DeMaurice Smith in an email 10 years ago when he worked for ESPN. The NFL is investigating and a spokesman called the email "appalling."
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Ezekiel Elliott, Tyreek Hill and Matt Ryan among 17 first-time members of AP All-Pro Team #NFL
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The title sponsor for Jacksonville’s season finale against Indianapolis is suing the Jaguars in hopes of having its name disassociated from the game during which disgruntled fans are planning to dress as clowns.
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AP sources: The NFL won't resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. by @robmaaddi
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Dallas Cowboys cornerback @DaRon_Bland reacts to finding out from @RobMaaddi he's first-team All-Pro. "Just to be recognized so early in my career feels great."
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A second woman has accused Patriots receiver Antonio Brown of sexual misconduct, Nike has cut ties with him and New England coach Bill Belichick is through answering questions about it. by @jgolen
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A Wisconsin health care organization has ended a nine-year partnership with Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback detailed his reasoning for avoiding the three COVID-19 vaccinations endorsed by the NFL.
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AP source: Bills safety Damar Hamlin plans to attend Buffalo’s wild-card playoff home game against Miami two weeks after going into cardiac arrest during a game. by @john_wawrow and @apbuf
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Justin Jefferson is a runaway winner of the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award! The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver got 35 of 50 first-place votes to beat runner-up Patrick Mahomes by a significant margin.
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Survivor of 2012 drive-by shooting identifies former Patriots star Aaron Hernandez as triggerman
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BREAKING: AP All-Pro Team features three rookies, 17 first-time selections including Falcons QB Matt Ryan, who beat out Tom Brady
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A sportsbook in New Jersey is refunding bets on the New Orleans Saints due to the widespread belief that the team was victimized by a blown call late against the Rams. 👀 by @wayneparryac
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AP Source: Carson Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the Eagles and is hopeful it won’t end in a divorce. by @RobMaaddi
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Column: Jacksonville Jaguars might be worst franchise in all of pro sports. @PaulNewberry1963
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Love this photo: Peyton Manning and family waited to congratulate Ray Lewis http://t.co/yM4RWnuh (hat tip @csteele32 ) #ravens #nfl #classy
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BREAKING: Manziel's lawyer accidentally texts AP, confirms he is seeking plea deal in assault case, worries about QB's ability to stay clean
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“It was a holding. I tugged his jersey,” the Eagles' James Bradberry said about the questionable call that allowed the Chiefs to run down the clock. “I was hoping they would let it slide.” by @davidbrandtAP
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BREAKING: Aaron Donald, Travis Kelce are unanimous picks for AP’s NFL All-Pro Team; Aaron Rodgers is top quarterback. The full squad:
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No Steelers for anthem: More than 100 players protest on extraordinary NFL Sunday in wake of Trump's comments:
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Seattle's Bobby Wagner thriving as NFL leader in tackles.
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When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone. Four years later, his stance has more support. by @RobMaaddi
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With wait over, Bengals free to hire Rams QBs coach Zac Taylor. by @apjoekay :
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The Latest: Nike stock falls following Kaepernick's new deal
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A Super way to go out for Peyton Manning. #SB50
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New court documents show retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre texted the Mississippi governor in 2019 to ask about getting money from the state's welfare agency to build an indoor practice facility for a college football team.
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BREAKING: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson becomes second player unanimously selected as Associated Press NFL MVP
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Colin @Kaepernick7 donates $50,000 to Meals on Wheels
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Von Miller wins #SuperBowl MVP. Has 2 fumbles, 2 1/2 sacks.
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Colin Kaepernick files a grievance against the NFL, alleging collusion by owners has kept him unsigned
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Odell Beckham is staying as close as he can to the Browns this offseason. Cleveland offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt says the star receiver has been a “model guy.” by @twithersAP
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Steve Kornacki was the breakout star of MSNBC’s election coverage and now he will continue to be a part of NBC’s “Football Night in America.” by @joereedy
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Here are the finalists for AP NFL MVP: -Josh Allen, Bills -Joe Burrow, Bengals -Jalen Hurts, Eagles -Justin Jefferson, Vikings -Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs See the finalists for AP Offensive, Defensive and Comeback Players of the Year here:
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Already a leader of the Cowboys in his third season, Dak Prescott says he would never protest during the national anthem @apschuyler
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Design based on Steelers helmet honors synagogue dead
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Detroit was an NFL powerhouse a long time ago, winning three league titles from 1952 to 1957 in the pre-Super Bowl era, but the franchise had only one postseason win since. This all changed after last Sunday’s victory.
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#Patriots pull off biggest Super Bowl comeback ever. #SB51
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BREAKING: Dick Butkus, a fearsome Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chicago Bears and one of the most intimidating players in NFL history, has died, the team announced. Butkus was 80.
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The Buffalo Bills are preparing to open discussions with state and local governments to determine whether to renovate the current facility or build a new home either near the existing suburban site or downtown. by @john_wawrow
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For the first time in Super Bowl history, a pair of siblings will play each other on the NFL’s grandest stage: Travis and Jason Kelce. "They've been dreaming about it since they were 10 years old," says their mother, Donna, at tonight's #NFLHonors .
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Sixth-grade Chicago student Danny Speski may not have been chosen to run onto the field during the @NFL Super Bowl, but he did receive a signed football and a shoutout from New York Giants running back @Saquon Barkley. Full Story:
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WATCH: @nyjets rookie offensive lineman Calvin Anderson ( @THE_CONDA25 ) has a puzzling talent: He can solve a @Rubiks_Official Cube in a hurry - blindfolded or behind his back. More from @dwaz73 >>
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Taylor Swift danced as the Kansas City Chiefs won the coin toss to kick off the 2024 Super Bowl.
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The NFL has selected three people who have served during the coronavirus pandemic as honorary captains for the Super Bowl along with inaugural poet Amanda Gorman for an original poem.
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George W. Bush tosses coin at Cowboys-Giants, has moment with player's FDNY cap.
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