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Redskins players show solidarity with Ferguson protest with ‘Hands up, don’t shoot’ gesture
LANDOVER, Md. – The “Hands up, don’t shoot” protest has made its way to the NFL.
Former Giants RB David Wilson to train in triple jump with eye on making 2016 Olympic team
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two weeks after ending his NFL career due to a neck injury, former New York Giants running back David Wilson is turning to track and field.
CBS analyst Phil Simms and NBC’s Dungy tell AP they will try not to use ‘Redskins’ on TV
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two influential NFL voices — including CBS lead analyst Phil Simms, who will handle Washington’s Week 4 game — said Monday they likely won’t use the term “Redskins” when discussing the franchise.
People familiar with discussions tell AP Buffalo to host NHL scouting combine next 2 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The NHL’s annual pre-draft scouting combine is moving to Buffalo for the next two years, two people familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday night.
Cast members of VH1’s ‘Atlanta Exes’ create lane to fame after breakups with celebrity mates
ATLANTA – Torrei Hart’s career took a backseat for years to raise two children, allowing her then-husband Kevin Hart to pursue his comedy career.
Three-wheeled Elio, a $6,800 commuter car, is closer to going on sale
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Your next commuter car could have two seats, three wheels and get 84 miles to the gallon.
Reunited in Regina: Roughriders Fulton and Walker happy to be teammates again
REGINA – Xavier Fulton has watched dozens of teammates come and go during his collegiate and professional football career. Welcoming Derek Walker to the Saskatchewan Roughriders locker-room this season brought back fond memories for the veteran offensive lineman.
Elimimian, Bighill thriving under B.C. Lions linebackers coach Johnny Holland
SURREY, B.C. – Solomon Elimimian pulled B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides aside in the locker-room recently for a quiet word.
Bills to Toronto concerns raised by documents outlining ownership group’s plan to move team
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A Buffalo Bills fan group uncovered documents that suggest a Toronto-based prospective ownership group has plans to relocate the franchise north of the border.
FCC commissioner Pai, on the ‘side of sports fans,’ supports repeal of NFL’s TV blackout rules
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Ajit Pai called the NFL’s television blackout rules “outdated,” and urged his fellow Federal Communications Commission representatives to vote in favour of having them repealed to address fan concerns.
Peyton and Eli Manning modernize their rap image in latest DirecTV commercial
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Just when you got “Football on Your Phone” out of your head, the rapping Manning brothers have a catchy new tune.
Alouettes fire Campbell, name Schonert receivers coach, Garcia QBs coach
MONTREAL – The shake-up in the coaching staff of the struggling Montreal Alouettes continued on Monday when Erik Campbell was replaced as receivers coach by Turk Schonert.
Iyanla Vanzant, Rev. Al Sharpton, others receive McDonald’s 365 Black Award
NEW ORLEANS – From inspirational motivators and community activists to business owners and a former athlete, this year’s recipients of the McDonald’s 365 Black Awards cover the spectrum of altruism.
Jets coach Rex Ryan has fun at press conference, reverses roles with reporter
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Rex Ryan got to ask the questions after practice for a change.
People familiar with Bills sale: Golisano submits bid; Trump meets with team officials
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Former Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano has entered the running to purchase the Buffalo Bills.