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Wilson didn’t neglect football drills while with Yankees

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Seattle fans don’t need to worry about Russell Wilson.

AP sources: Saints add free agent safety Kurt Coleman

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Two people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Saints and free-agent safety Kurt Coleman have agreed to terms of a three-year contract.

Weirather leads race to super-G title after beating Gut

CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) Tina Weirather won a women’s World Cup super-G on Saturday to go top of the discipline standings with one race remaining.

Hirscher closes in on World Cup GS title with 1st-run lead

KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) Marcel Hirscher dominated the opening run of a men’s World Cup giant slalom on Saturday, closing in on the season title in the discipline.

Top NBA rookie joins charity of NFL champ, a fellow UVa alum

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) The NBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year has joined a two-time Super Bowl champion to rally support for clean water, a cause dear to both University of Virginia alumni.

Who won Day 1 at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine?

NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks, Lance Zierlein, Matt “Money” Smith, and Maurice Jones-Drew break down the winners from the first day of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.

Baker Mayfield's confidence on full display in fun NFL scouting combine interview

Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield believes he’s the best quarterback in this draft. Just ask him.

NFL teams finally get to see QB hopefuls at combine

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) This year’s deep class of quarterbacks features as many as a half dozen first-round NFL prospects full of hope, hype and hazard.

NFL Network analyst: Falcons could get long-time starter at guard out of this draft class

INDIANAPOLIS – Falcons coach Dan Quinn talked about the guard position being one he and general manager Thomas Dimitroff are really “digging” into and most NFL mock drafts have Atlanta using their No. 26 draft pick to draft one. RELATED CONTENT Dan Quinn: No secret that guard is a spot we’re really

Orlando Brown Jr. seeks to carve out own nice at NFL combine

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Orlando Brown Jr. grew up in his father’s world.

Jaguars player gets year of probation for hitting man

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler has been sentenced to a year of probation and 75 hours of community service for a parking lot attack on a man.

NFLPA health playbook for players puts concussions in focus

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL Players Association has created a medical guide for players, a 107-page reference book written by scientific professionals with extensive material on concussion detection, treatment and the league’s game-day protocol for head injuries.

3 Combine drills that best predict NFL success for RBS

There are 3 drills specifically that translate to NFL success for RBS. Cynthia Frelund reveals which ones to watch, and what kind of results they need to put up to grab scouts’ attention.

Browns GM Dorsey willing to take calls about No. 1 pick

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey is willing to take trade offers for the No. 1 overall draft pick.

Hall of Fame QB Kelly says tests show return of oral cancer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly he has once again been diagnosed with oral cancer.

Vikings, others face tough decisions as free agency nears

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Rick Spielman came to this year’s annual NFL scouting combine with a quarterback quandary.

Vikings GM: Still evaluating complicated QB situation

The time for the Minnesota Vikings to commit anew to a starting quarterback has almost arrived.

Jay Gruden Thinks Redskins Are 'Right There' If They Can Improve Continuity

Speaking exclusively with Redskins.com, head coach Jay Gruden believes the team can become a serious playoff contender with a few changes and by relying on core veteran leadership. For Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, watching the Eagles lift the Lombardi trophy a few weeks ago was a frustrating experience

Elway indicates Broncos will pursue Cousins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) John Elway is giving his clearest indication yet that he’s going to pursue Kirk Cousins, the prize of this year’s free-agent quarterbacks.

NFL's chief medical officer declares “call to action” after rise in concussions

The NFL’s chief medical officer said this week that last year’s increase to 281 reported concussions was a “call to action,” and that an increase in players self-reporting concussions shouldn’t be viewed as a positive step on its own. Dr. Allen Sills spoke to the league’s head, neck,

NFL’s chief medical officer declares “call to action” after rise in concussions

Pizza Hut replaces Papa John’s as NFL’s pizza sponsor

NEW YORK (AP) So long Papa John’s, hello Pizza Hut.

NFL Network to air flag football tournament

The NFL Network will be getting into the flag football business.

NFL combine begins with deep group of quarterbacks

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jon Gruden is back from the broadcast booth and the highest-paid coach in NFL history.

Draft diary: Clemson's Cain welcomes combine questions

Deon Cain knows the questions are coming and he is looking forward to answering them this week at the NFL draft combine.

Papa John's will no longer be an official sponsor of the NFL

NEW YORK (AP) Papa John’s is ending its recently stormy role as an official sponsor of the NFL.

Lions using franchise tag on Ziggy Ansah

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have designated defensive end Ziggy Ansah as their franchise player.

Source: Jerry to appeal $2M demand from NFL

Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children Follow on Twitter INDIANAPOLIS — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will appeal the NFL’s decision to seek reimbursement of legal

Eagles punter Donnie Jones announces retirement

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles punter Donnie Jones has retired after 14 seasons in the NFL.

Family's lawsuit claims Steelers' Davis mocked teenage son

PITTSBURGH (AP) A Pennsylvania family has filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sean Davis, claiming he posted a video on social media mocking their teenage son.