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Goodell: 'We need to move past' anthem issue

During the league's fall meetings in New York next week, team owners will discuss what can and cannot happen during "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-owners-decide-can-cant-happen-national-anthem-games-172243553.html?src=rss

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A 'Late Night' Writer Hilariously Schools Mike Ditka On Oppression

Former Chicago Bears player and coach Mike Ditka put his old cleat in his mouth this week when he said that “there has been no oppression in the last 100 years that I know of.”
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/apos-night-apos-writer-hilariously-104926897.html?src=rss

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Eli Apple “uncertain” about role on Giants defense

Giants General Manager Jerry Reese has come in for a lot of criticism over the course of the team’s 0-5 start with the makeup of the team’s offensive line often cited as evidence that he’s done a poor job. Another move some have criticized Reese for is the selection of cornerback Eli Apple in the [ more
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/eli-apple-uncertain-role-giants-104149092.html?src=rss

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Malcolm Jenkins: NFL can't deter players from doing what's right

The NFL's owners seem to have grown weary with the anthem controversy and its persistent threat to their business interests. “I think we've seen even over the last year that you can take a player out of the league, you can threaten to do whatever you want to do, that's not going to deter
Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/11/malcolm-jenkins-nfl-cant-deter-players-from-doing-whats-right/?src=rss

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Colin Kaepernick has thanked Eminem for his support in the rapper's anti-Trump freestyle

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick has expressed his gratitude to Eminem for backing his protests against police violence in a new video, in which the rapper attacks President Donald Trump. Kaepernick, a former player with the San Francisco 49ers, initiated the wave of protests which have swept the NFL
Source: http://www.newsweek.com/nfls-colin-kaepernick-thanks-eminem-support-freestyle-slamming-trump-682096?src=rss

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Slumping Leonard Williams needs breakout game against Patriots

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer Close Longtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduate Follow on Twitter FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Leonard Williams began the year with an ambitious goal: one sack per game. It'll take some serious catching up to reach 16 sacks. Through five
Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/71985/slumping-leonard-williams-needs-breakout-game-against-patriots?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss

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7 Keys to Victory in Oakland Raiders' Week 6 Matchup

The Oakland Raiders matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers will likely come down to the last offense on the field winning the game in the remaining seconds. At 1-4, the Chargers defense has allowed an average 351 yards per game. Injuries have decimated the Raiders secondary. Cornerback David Amerson missed
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2738045-7-keys-to-victory-in-oakland-raiders-week-6-matchup?src=rss

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2017 Season Grades so Far at Dallas Cowboys' Bye Week

Grade: B After starting off the season slow, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' offense has caught fire in the past three weeks as they have scored at least 28 points in all three games. Despite some offensive line struggles and an inconsistent running game, Prescott has been able to pick up the slack
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737685-2017-season-grades-so-far-at-dallas-cowboys-bye-week?src=rss

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Mike Tomlin says “bomb” made gameplan look worse than intended

The criticism of the Steelers has been growing, even from their own locker room, after last week’s ugly loss to the Jaguars. But Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said the circumstances of the game kept them from being as balanced as he might have preferred. From the nuanced view of tight end Jesse James suggesting
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mike-tomlin-says-bomb-made-095910279.html?src=rss

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Daily Dose: Giant Problems

In Wednesday's Dose, Daniel E. Dobish takes a look at the crazy, injury-filled New York Giants' situation and their receiver corps.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/daily-dose-giant-problems-094000617--spt.html?src=rss

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Wednesday morning one-liners

The Dolphins are the only NFL team without a rushing touchdown. The Patriots are allowing an NFL-high 447.2 yards per game. No other defense is allowing more than 400 yards a game. The Bills have had 11 rushes for negative yards, worst in the NFL. Matt Forte hasn't done much, but the Jets have 240
Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/11/wednesday-morning-one-liners-410/?src=rss

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We Want Your Questions On Activism In Sports

More than a year ago, Colin Kaepernick, then a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, sat, then knelt, during the national anthem before NFL games. Kaepernick took a knee to protest the treatment of African-Americans and minorities in the U.S., and his actions have generated a lot of conversation.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2017/10/11/555864014/what-do-you-want-to-know-about-activism-in-sports?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news?src=rss

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Ravens at Work: Tackle Austin Howard isn't afraid to dwell on his performance

There are days, Austin Howard says, when an NFL player needs to dwell on the sting from a lousy performance. Some of his Ravens teammates prefer to turn their attention to the next opponent as quickly as possible. But not the mammoth right tackle. “You have to beat yourself up a little bit,” he said.
Source: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-at-work-austin-howard-1011-story.html?src=rss

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Giants cornerback 'uncertain' about role after benching

Eli Apple could be upset again. The Giants cornerback, who said Sunday he “wasn't happy” about being benched for the first three defensive series of the loss to the Chargers, said Tuesday he currently isn't sure of his role with the defense, and whether he'll return to the starting lineup
Source: http://nypost.com/2017/10/11/giants-cornerback-uncertain-about-role-after-benching/?src=rss

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Read Roger Goodell’s National Anthem Letter to NFL Owners in Full

Roger Goodell has made his most significant move yet to address the debate currently dividing the NFL over players taking a knee during the national anthem. The protest began as a symbol of protest against racial oppression and police brutality toward black people, but critics, including President Donald
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/read-roger-goodell-national-anthem-073954939.html?src=rss

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Read the full transcript of Roger Goodell's national anthem letter to NFL owners

Roger Goodell has made his most significant move yet to address the debate currently dividing the NFL over players taking a knee during the national anthem. The protest began as a symbol of protest against racial oppression and police brutality toward black people, but critics, including President Donald
Source: http://www.newsweek.com/sport-nfl-roger-goodell-letter-full-national-anthem-682043?src=rss

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Reuben Foster could return to practice this week for 49ers

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster could be back on the practice field this week after sustaining a high-ankle sprain in the team’s season opener against the Carolina Panthers. However, returning to practice isn’t a guarantee that Foster will return to game action this week against the Washington
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/reuben-foster-could-return-practice-073542690.html?src=rss

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Giants recording a winless season looking like a possibility

This is the Giants' immediate future: A Broncos team that has lost just seven games at home in the last six seasons. Denver's record at Mile High Stadium is 40-7 dating back to 2012, including 3-0 this season. This is the Giants' big picture: Eleven remaining games on their schedule and it
Source: http://nypost.com/2017/10/11/giants-recording-a-winless-season-looking-like-a-possibility/?src=rss

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Rangers coach sits veteran defenseman again

The makeup of the Rangers defense is hardly what they thought it was going to be in training camp, and suddenly the question is whether that group is still a strength of theirs at all. For the second straight game, coach Alain Vigneault made veteran Brendan Smith a healthy scratch, this time also adding
Source: http://nypost.com/2017/10/11/rangers-coach-sits-veteran-defenseman-again/?src=rss

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Dwayne Allen says he hasn't played to his potential with Patriots

The New England Patriots signed tight end Dwayne Allen this offense to replace Martellus Bennett and serve as a complementary option to Rob Gronkowski. But through five games this season, Allen doesn't have a single catch even with Gronkowski missing the Patriots last game against Tampa Bay. Allen
Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/11/dwayne-allen-says-he-hasnt-played-to-his-potential-with-patriots/?src=rss

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