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Patriots place David Andrews, Josh Uche on injured reserve

Uche and Andrews, the starting center who missed the entire 2019 season due to blood clots, will miss at least three weeks under IR rules for the pandemic season.

Raiders’ gamble on Jon Gruden might actually pay off in Vegas

Gruden's early decisions seemed to betray a recklessness in team-building, but there are definite signs of progress as the Raiders come to Foxborough this weekend.

Is N’Keal Harry ready to be Julian Edelman’s running mate?

The Patriots have desperately needed a high-quality second receiving option, and there are signs that Harry could fill that role.

‘Brian’s Song’ showed the true greatness of NFL legend Gale Sayers

The movie that detailed his friendship with Bears teammate Brian Piccolo and Piccolo's death of cancer still reverberates nearly 50 years later.

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Patriots’ David Andrews out vs. Raiders after having surgery on right thumb
To replace him, the Patriots will likely look to Hjalte Froholdt, who took a lot of snaps at center this summer in camp.

Ryan Fitzpatrick leads Dolphins to first win of season

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a pair of TDs and ran for another to help Miami post a 31-13 victory over the Jaguars.

MetLife Stadium’s turf passes inspection

The examination was conducted by representatives from the NFL, NFLPA, MetLife Stadium, the Giants, and Jets, Field Turf, and the independent field inspector.

Smokin’ Joe, Dirty Dave, Bo Diddley: Cam Newton loves handing out nicknames to his Patriots teammates

The quarterback has been dishing out nicknames since training camp, with some more explicable than others.

Patriots left tackle Isaiah Wynn has Cam Newton’s back

Wynn is enjoying playing with Newton, and the element of surprise the quarterback brings helps keep him sharp.

Mohamed Sanu: New England ‘just wasn’t a good fit’

Sanu, 31, was released by the Patriots Sept. 3 and signed with the 49ers Sept. 18.

Jon Gruden calls the pairing of Cam Newton and the Patriots ‘double trouble’

The Raiders coach believes Newton is playing like his old dominant self, and he marvels at the Patriots' ability to transition between QBs so smoothly.

Bill Belichick looking forward to a ‘big challenge’ against the Raiders

The Patriots coach said the 2-0 Raiders have made "a big jump this year."

Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77

Mr. Sayers made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose backs and was celebrated for his enduring friendship with teammate Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer.

Jon Gruden, Sean Payton latest NFL coaches fined for not wearing face coverings on sideline

Gruden apologized after the game for failing to wear his mask and also acknowledged for the first time that he had the coronavirus during the offseason.

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Falcons' A.J. Terrell lands on COVID-19 reserve list

Terrell is the first identified player to miss a game due to coronavirus concerns.

Adam Long takes a two-shot lead at Puntacana

Adam Long, coming off a tie for 13th at Winged Foot last week in the US Open, matched the low round of the day with an 8-under 64 and will be going for his second PGA Tour victory.

Two goals from veteran Joe Pavelski wasn’t enough for the Stars in Game 4

The Stars, trailing the Lightning, 3-1, in the Stanley Cup Final, count on Joe Pavelski, who has 12 goals inside the bubble, the most ever in a single postseason by a player 36 or older. He had 14 goals in 67 regular-season games for the Stars.

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Tug Coker brings his sports cred to 'Now We’re Talking’

The actor who portrayed Larry Bird on Broadway is relishing his role as an ex-NFL quarterback trying to make it as a broadcaster.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts unseats Yankees' Judge for MLB’s top-selling jersey

Dodgers star Mookie Betts supplanted Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on Friday for baseball’s top-selling jersey in his first year on the West Coast.

Rafael Nadal chasing 13th French Open title, and record-tying 20th major

Long dominant at Roland Garros, the Spaniard is wary of some different challenges looming this time.

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First one out, last one in: MAC announces six-game season

Following the lead of bigger conferences, the MAC will start playing football Nov. 4

Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman resigns following anti-gay slur on air

The 57-year-old was taken off the air because of his remark, which was caught on a return from a commercial break during a game in August.