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Sanders: Not to much to ask players to stand
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says when it comes to the NFL still benefiting from taxpayer dollars subsidising professional sports stadiums, "is it really too much to ask that they show respect for the American flag?"
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JJ Watt Stunned By Rapid Growth Of Harvey Fund
After the Houston Texans football team played their preseason game in New Orleans last weekend, they went to North Texas instead of home due to the storm.
The Texans worked out Monday and Tuesday at the Cowboys' practice...
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Rams' fans in Los Angeles mourn Super Bowl loss
Fans of the NFL Los Angeles Rams watched in L.A. as their NFL team lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots in Atlanta, 13-3.
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As Seattle gets ready to cheer for the defending champion Seahawks in the Super Bowl, Grammy winner Dave Matthews raised the 12th man flag at the top of the city's Space Needle. (Jan. 29)
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Musician and Seahawks fan Dave Matthews raised the 12th man flag Thursday on top of the Seattle Space Needle as the city rallies for its team in the Super Bowl.
The new 25-by-35-foot blue...
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French football clubs to strike in protest over "supertax" on players
French football clubs will go on strike between November 29 and December 2 in protest over government plans to impose higher taxes on players' salaries.
The announcement was made by the President of France's Union of Professional...
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With a donation to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Kevin Arnold's green New York Jets jacket that he always wore in "The Wonder Years" is becoming a piece of history along with other items from the popular TV show. (Dec. 2)
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Kevin Arnold's green New York Jets jacket that he always wore in "The Wonder Years" is becoming a piece of history along with other items from the popular TV show.
Fred Savage, who played...
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The New York Jets and their former coach, Eric Mangin, have been fined by the NFL over not reporting an injury last season to Brett Favre.
HEADLINE: NFL fines Jets over not reporting Favre injury
CAPTION: The National Football League fined the New York Jets, their president and former coach Eric Mangini on Wednesday for not reporting an injury last season to Brett Favre....
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The NFL and the players are meeting for a third straight day of mediation. Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners are joined by NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith and a group of players before a U.S. magistrate judge.
HEADLINE: AP source: Goodell, Smith, players meeting
CAPTION: The NFL and the players are meeting for a third straight day of mediation. Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners are joined by NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith and a group...
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Ronnie Brown took the snap in the wildcat formation and scored on a 2-yard run with six seconds left, as Miami came from behind three times in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Jets, 31-27, Monday night. (Oct. 13)
HEADLINE: Late touchdown carries Dolphins past Jets
CAPTION: Ronnie Brown took the snap in the wildcat formation and scored on a 2-yard run with six seconds left, as Miami came from behind three times in the fourth quarter to beat the...
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Police are calling the shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair a homicide, but they haven't yet reached a conclusion about the death of the 20-year-old woman found with him
HEADLINE: Police rule shooting of McNair a homicide
CAPTION: Police are calling the shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair a homicide, but they haven't yet reached a conclusion about the death of the 20-year-old woman...
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AP pro football writer Barry Wilner expects offensive and defensive linemen to be the hot commodites in Thursday's first round of the NFL draft
HEADLINE: Linemen could dominate early picks of NFL draft
CAPTION: AP pro football writer Barry Wilner expects offensive and defensive linemen to be the hot commodites in Thursday's first round of the NFL draft. (April 20)
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As the NFL prepares to for its first outdoor Super Bowl in the Northeast, the brutal cold and snow threatens to make it an uncomfortable experience for the estimated 78,000 fans. (Jan. 24)
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"This is an all weather sport. We've got all weather fans and we're really in an all weather region, so I'm confident we'll be able to play the game."
"The one thing the NFL didn't count on...
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Josh Duhamel, David Ortiz promote animal rescue at Sundance and talk sports
Josh Duhamel visited the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah Monday (20 JAN. 2014) to help spread awareness about animal rescue and adoption.
The actor greeted fans and posed with shelter dogs at a party at a local hotel.
"You...
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The Cleveland Indians are within four games of clinching the American League Central title; while retired NFL players went before a Senate committee arguing for better disability benefits.
HEADLINE: AP Sports Wednesday: Indians near title, and more
CAPTION: The Cleveland Indians are within four games of clinching the American League Central title; while retired NFL players went before a Senate committee arguing for better...
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Broncos fans were excited by the news that free agent quarterback Peyton Manning was reportedly negotiating a contract with the team. The AP caught up with fans who were wondering what adding Manning will do to current quarterback Tim Tebow. (March 19)
HEADLINE: Broncos fans welcome Manning, wonder about Tebow
CAPTION: Broncos fans were excited by the news that free agent quarterback Peyton Manning was reportedly negotiating a contract with the team. The AP caught up with fans who were...
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Black coaches could make NFL history
HEADLINE: Black coaches could make NFL history
CAPTION: Bears' head coach Lovie Smith and Colts head coach Tony Dungy could each make NFL history. If either or both win their conference championships, it will mark the first time a black...
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Associate director of the ASHA Family Center Shawn Muhammad said Tuesday that the NFL does not do enough to condemn domestic violence. He said that this NFL culture can change with a strong message and proper leadership. (Sept. 9)
Associate director of the ASHA Family Center Shawn Muhammad said Tuesday that the NFL does not do enough to condemn domestic violence.
He said that this NFL culture can change with a strong message and proper leadership.
"If they...
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While Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning talked about throwing 'ducks', Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was barely talking to the media on Thursday. (Jan. 30)
HEADLINE: Peyton talks 'ducks', Lynch barely speaks
CAPTION: While Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning talked about throwing 'ducks', Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was barely talking to the media on Thursday. (Jan....
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After nearly four years of speculation about a Super Bowl played in the freezing cold and swirling snow, the big day has come and it looks a lot like spring. (Feb. 2)
After nearly four years of speculation about a Super Bowl played in the freezing cold and swirling snow, the big day has come and it looks a lot like spring.
As fans started to file into the stadium three hours before the game, many...
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World Series, War, Aircraft
Yankees Take "Nickel Series" Opener
For the second year in a row, baseball's World Series features the N.Y. Giants versus the N.Y. Yankees and a 5-cent subway ride to the ballparks. In the first game, Yankee power hitting gives strong...
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Animal-rights advocates and their dogs gathered Monday outside Atlanta Falcons headquarters, calling for the suspension of Michael Vick following his indictment on dogfighting charges.
HEADLINE: Protesters call for Vick to be suspended
CAPTION: Animal-rights advocates and their dogs gathered Monday outside Atlanta Falcons headquarters, calling for the suspension of Michael Vick following his indictment on...
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Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum and more arrive at the event
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Nashville, Tennessee, 29 November 2011
1. Wide CMT Artists of the Year red carpet
2. Fashion shot Taylor Swift
3. Honoree Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams Paisley pose for photographers as they arrive for the CMT...
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Supporting the Minnesota Vikings is Larry Spooner's lifelong passion. He has been camping out at the Minnesota Capitol with his purple van, trying to help the Vikings win more support for a Metrodome replacement in downtown Minneapolis
HEADLINE: For one Vikings' fan, new stadium is personal
CAPTION: Supporting the Minnesota Vikings is Larry Spooner's lifelong passion. He has been camping out at the Minnesota Capitol with his purple van, trying to help the Vikings win...
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Michael Vick will make his Eagles debut in a preseason game in Philadelphia Thursday night. Vick last played in the NFL in December of 2006. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner sees a limited role for Vick with the Eagles. (Aug. 26)
HEADLINE: Michael Vick set to play Thursday
CAPTION: Michael Vick will make his Eagles debut in a preseason game in Philadelphia Thursday night. Vick last played in the NFL in December of 2006. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner sees a...