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LA Story: Rams, Chargers to appear on ‘Hard Knocks’

LOS ANGELES — It will be lights, cameras, Los Angeles again for “Hard Knocks” but for the first time the show will feature two franchises.

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Lynn: Kaepernick fits Chargers style but no workouts planned

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday that Colin Kaepernick is on the team’s workout list because he is the style of quarterback Los Angeles is looking for, but the...

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Superdome renovation crew has 32 COVID-19 cases

NEW ORLEANS — Superdome officials say positive COVID-19 tests have come back for 32 workers contracted to perform stadium renovations.

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NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign Kaepernick

Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season.

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Doyle out as Iowa strength coach; Barta standing by Ferentz

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa athletic director Gary Barta gave a vote of confidence to longtime football coach Kirk Ferentz on Monday after deciding to cut ties with a strength coach accused of...

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Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go

When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone.

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Aldon Smith says he’s better man, seeks revival with Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith had already been suspended from the NFL several years when his ailing grandmother implored him to change his life before she died of complications from Lou...

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Attorney says he has affidavits clearing Seahawks’ Dunbar

MIAMI — The attorney for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar says he has five signed affidavits from witnesses that exonerate his client in an armed robbery.

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Column: More normality from NFL. Will it happen on time?

The Super Bowl champions kicking off the season at home.

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Saints emails, lawsuits could be buried in church bankruptcy

A bankruptcy filing by New Orleans’ Roman Catholic archdiocese freezes sexual abuse lawsuits and could help bury the details of alleged coverups of predator priests and thousands of internal...

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Bengals release QB Dalton, clear way for Burrow to lead

CINCINNATI — The Bengals cleared the way for Joe Burrow to lead the team by releasing quarterback Andy Dalton, who holds several of the franchise's passing records but couldn't lead...

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Joe Staley ‘overwhelmed’ by tributes post retirement

When Joe Staley announced his retirement following a stellar 13-year career in San Francisco, he was taken aback by the tributes that poured in from former 49ers teammates, coaches and...

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Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC West

A year ago, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles, feeling good about where they stood in the division.

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49ers fill needs, Packers fall short on draft weekend

The task for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the draft was straight forward.

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49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from Redskins

The San Francisco 49ers acquired seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins on Saturday.

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US journalists seek to help colleagues affected by virus

OKLAHOMA CITY — Journalists from around the U.S. are finding ways to help their colleagues simply pay rent or buy groceries as they face lost or reduced paychecks because of layoffs and...

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Saints cancel offseason program amid coronavirus concerns

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have canceled their offseason program because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and informed players they will not be required to report to club...

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Division II star leads class of small-school draft prospects

INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Dugger played most of his college football career in the shadows of higher-profile players and programs.

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XFL suspends operations, lays off employees

The XFL has suspended operations and laid off its employees.

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Official: Saints emails on clergy crisis should stay secret

Hundreds of emails detailing the New Orleans Saints’ efforts to conduct damage control for the area's Roman Catholic archdiocese amid its clergy sexual abuse crisis should remain shielded from the...

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The Latest: F1′s ROKiT Williams Racing furloughs workers

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73

NEW ORLEANS — Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while...

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NFLPA accused of stonewalling ex-players on disability funds

The attorney representing retired NFL players alleges the players’ union stonewalled his clients when confronted with questions whether their Social Security disability payments would be affected...

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Payton back at work, unsure if Brees plays beyond 2020

NEW ORLEANS — Saints coach Sean Payton said he didn't mean to insinuate on a television appearance that record-setting quarterback Drew Brees informed him of plans to retire after the...

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The Latest: Clemson QB Lawrence restarts virus fundraising

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Crystal ball: Projecting the upcoming NFL schedule

Besides the draft, the other big event on April's NFL calendar is the release of the regular-season schedule. Teams have known their opponents since late December, but Howard Katz and his...

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Kotb cries on ‘Today’ show; Baby Shark takes on hand-washing

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which...

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Ravens DE Campbell took unusual path after trade from Jags

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — If this was a typical NFL offseason, Baltimore Ravens newcomer Calais Campbell would have taken his physical at the team facility, signed his contract extension within the...

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Blue and yellow again: LA Rams unveil logos, color scheme

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams have unveiled a brand-new logo and some familiar new colors ahead of a milestone season.

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Saints coach Payton says he tested positive for coronavirus

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, is resting comfortably at home and is making his test result public in hopes he can...

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Ravens guard Yanda retires after 13 years on his own terms

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Much thinner and chattier than during his playing days, Marshal Yanda retired from the NFL on Wednesday with the satisfaction of knowing he walked away before being kicked...

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NFL Saints backed by church in effort to keep emails secret

NEW ORLEANS — An attorney for New Orleans' Roman Catholic archdiocese Thursday strongly defended the New Orleans Saints' public-relations help in dealing with the clergy sex abuse crisis,...

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Saints’ Brees announces intention to return for 2020 season

NEW ORLEANS — Quarterback Drew Brees says he intends to play for the New Orleans Saints again next season.

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Judge orders open hearing on NFL team’s emails with church

News outlets and the public will be able to attend a hearing next week in New Orleans on the confidentiality of emails between Roman Catholic officials and the city's NFL franchise concerning...

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Saints owner denies team had role in clergy sex abuse list

The owner of the New Orleans Saints said Monday that the NFL team played no role in determining which priests would be named in the list of “credibly accused” clergy published by the area's Roman...

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Super Rally: Mahomes, Chiefs win NFL title with late surge

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Patrick Mahomes needed just the waning minutes of Super Bowl 54 to end a whole lot of frustration.

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Mahomes comes through with Super comeback in MVP performance

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Patrick Mahomes was struggling, and the Kansas City Chiefs were in huge trouble.

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Shanahan must answer for another Super Bowl collapse

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Kyle Shanahan will now have another Super Bowl collapse to answer questions about.

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z sit during national anthem at Super Bowl

MIAMI — Coverage of entertainment and celebrity happenings at Super Bowl 54 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami:

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Kaepernick’s Super Bowl close call has lasting impact on NFL

MIAMI — MIAMI — One play. Five yards. A flag that wasn’t thrown.

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The 49ers play old-school football with a modern twist

MIAMI — The San Francisco 49ers play old-school football with a twist.

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The mission for 100-year-old veterans: Super Bowl coin flip

MIAMI — Charles McGee flew 136 combat missions in World War II as part of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, attacking targets in Italy and supporting the rescue of 1,000 prisoners of war in Romania....