Football

Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

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INDIANAPOLIS — Adam Vinatieri used his strong leg to become the NFL’s career scoring leader. ...

AP Top 25 Podcast: Start 2021 season with 5 games in 5 days

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From Knoxville, Tennessee, to Tallahassee, Florida, with stops in Blacksburg, Virginia, and Atlanta along the way. ...

Giants sign linebacker 4th-round draft pick Elerson Smith

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have signed fourth-round draft pick Elerson Smith. ...

Navy retiring number of former star safety Chet Moeller

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy is retiring the No. 48 worn by standout safety Chet Moeller in the mid-1970s. ...

Packers say they won’t let Rodgers situation distract them

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ teammates say the MVP’s uncertain status won’t distract them in their offseason preparations. ...

Rehabbing Burrow says he’ll be ready for Bengals opener

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CINCINNATI — Quarterback Joe Burrow said he expects to play in the Cincinnati Bengals' season opener on Sept. 12. ...

Stafford’s thumb fine, outlook bright in 1st Rams offseason

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LOS ANGELES — Matthew Stafford says his offseason thumb surgery isn't an impediment to anything he wants to do during his first offseason workouts...

James cleared to return as Chargers begin on-field workouts

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COSTA MESA, Calif. — Derwin James won't have to wait until the start of training camp to begin practicing with the Los Angeles Chargers. ...

LEADING OFF: Joe West to break record for most games as ump

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A look at what's happening around the majors on Tuesday: ...

QB Sam Darnold starts over fresh with Panthers

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sam Darnold's life is in full transition mode. ...