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Trump backed NFL into corner with comments

President Trump criticized national anthem protesters and derided the league for its enforcement of hard hits, and the league has responded.

Roma beats Udinese 3-1 ahead of Juventus, Napoli matches

MILAN (AP) Stephan El Shaarawy scored twice as Roma eased to a 3-1 win at home to Udinese on Saturday to keep up the pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli and Juventus.

Roger Goodell calls out Donald Trump for making 'divisive comments' about the NFL

It didn’t take long for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to respond to the controversial comments that Donald Trump made about the NFL during a rally in Alabama on Friday. During what was supposed to be a stump speech for an Alabama senator running in a special election, Trump decided to go on a four-minute

Richard Sherman: Donald Trump’s behavior is “unacceptable”

President Donald Trump’s words last night were inflammatory enough to get the NFL to rebuke him (even if they didn’t mention his name). And a number of players are using even stronger terms to respond to Trump’s profane contention that players who protest during the national anthem should be fired. Seahawks

Paire faces qualifier Gojowczyk in Moselle Open final

METZ, France (AP) Benoit Paire reached his first final of the year at the Moselle Open on Saturday, defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-1, 7-6 (5).

Trump’s rally for Alabama’s Luther Strange segued into a rant about kneeling football players

President Donald Trump’s rally in Huntsville, Alabama, Friday night was supposed to gin up support for Senator Luther Strange, who’s running to permanently fill the Senate seat he was appointed to after Jeff Sessions ascended to Attorney General. As is often typical for a Trump rally, the event Friday

Sacco Sez: The 1997 blizzard before Buffalo

This is the 20th anniversary season of the Broncos’ first Super Bowl championship, which came during the 1997 season, and a year like that sparks a cavalcade of memories. Naturally some of them involve the Bills and the Broncos’ trip to Buffalo as a 7-0 team in 1997. It was as unusual and difficult

Fantasy Fallout: Don't miss out on Derrick Henry, Chris Carson

Fantasy Fallout: Don’t miss out on Derrick Henry, Chris Carson

The Latest: NFL union defends players' right to demonstrate

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) The Latest on President Donald Trump’s remarks about pro football (all times local):

The Latest: NFL commissioner calls Trump remarks 'divisive'

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) The Latest on President Donald Trump’s remarks about pro football (all times local):

Raiders vs. Washington odds 2017: Oakland a road betting favorite for Sunday night

The Oakland Raiders will look to remain undefeated with a win on Sunday night as they take on Washington at FedExField as road betting favorites at the sportsbooks. The Oakland Raiders are 3-0 straight up and against the spread in their last three road games against Washington. The Raiders hope to

Redskins Must 'Swarm To The Ball' When Marshawn Lynch Has It

Despite spending the 2016 season away from the game, it is clear that Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch hasn’t missed a step. The Redskins are preparing for his best this Sunday. Ever since he entered the league in 2007 with the Buffalo Bills, Marshawn Lynch has left a profound mark on the NFL.

Keys to the Game: Panthers vs. Saints

Keys to the Game: Panthers vs. Saints A look at key factors that could determine the outcome of this Week 3 NFC South clash.

President Donald Trump wants NFL players fired for sitting for anthem

President Donald Trump on Friday evening criticized NFL players who protest during the playing of the national anthem and encouraged owners to “fire” players who do. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, say, ‘Get that son of a b

'Stick to sports' is over, thanks to President Trump

Donald Trump weighed in on player safety and anthem protests, and forever killed “stick to sports.”

Trump brings curtain down on 'stick to sports'

President Donald Trump directly criticized anthem protests and player safety measures. Safe to say, athletes have every right to speak out now.

Duffy seeks first win in four starts vs. White Sox this season

Kansas City Royals-Chicago White Sox preview

Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off

SOMERSET, N.J. (AP) President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn’t want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don’t bother showing up.

Cardinals look to continue their fun against Pirates

St. Louis Cardinals-Pittsburgh Pirates preview

Kashima beats Gamba 2-1 to increase lead in J-League

TOKYO (AP) Naomichi Ueda scored late in stoppage time as Kashima Antlers beat Gamba Osaka 2-1 to widen its lead in the J-League on Saturday.

The 313: Driving lesson (VIDEO)

Rachel learns the basics of driving a Zamboni

Biggest Week 3 NFL questions, stats and predictions

Kings beat Canucks 4-3 after shootout in China (Sep 23, 2017)

BEIJING (AP) The Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in penalties to win both of the National Hockey League’s first-ever preseason games in China.

Wozniacki upsets Muguruza to reach final of Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO (AP) Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki upset top-ranked Garbine Muguruza 6-2, 6-0 to advance to the final of the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday.

Division clinched, Dodgers still have work to do (Sep 23, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — With a fifth consecutive National League West title finally theirs, the first look at how the Los Angeles Dodgers will handle things the rest of regular season will come on Saturday.

Eisenberg: London Experiment Is Working, but It's Hard to Believe a British NFL Team Is Next

If you’re a Ravens fan and you’re reading this on your phone at the Tower of London, or in the shadow of Big Ben, or with your mates at a pub, you’re one lucky soul. Baltimore’s football loyalists have taken plenty of unforgettable road trips over the years, such as the foray to New Orleans