Ravens rookie RB Kenneth Dixon tweaks knee at practice

The Ravens got a brief scare from rookie running back Kenneth Dixon at Thursday’s practice, but his knee injury doesn’t appear to be one that will keep him out of action for long. Coach John Harbaugh said that Dixon, a fourth-round pick in April who is competing to be part of the backfield mix along…

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New Triplets dominate NFL merchandise sales

For a team that hasn’t played in an NFC title game since 1995, the Cowboys continue to be extremely popular. More than a generation after the trio of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin ruled the league as “the Triplets,” a new threesome of Cowboys skill-position players has emerged as marketing superstars. Regardless of…

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Agent expects Connor Murphy to re-sign with ‘Yotes by the end of the week

He just completed his entry-level deal.

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Vikings extend coach Mike Zimmer’s contract

The Vikings are about to move into a shiny new stadium, but they have another important piece of their future secured now as well. The team announced that head coach Mike Zimmer’s contract has been extended. They didn’t announce the time frame or the terms, but locking up their coach was a reward after an 11-5…

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Damon Harrison starts first Giants camp on PUP list

Signing defensive tackle Damon Harrison was part of the Giants’ plan to remake their defense this season, but he isn’t quite ready to start practicing with the team. The Giants announced Thursday that Harrison has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. Linebacker J.T. Thomas and defensive tackle Jay Bromley are also on…

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Newspaper uses crying Michael Jordan photo with article on his race statement

Michael Jordan issued a statement on race in America and donated $2 million to a couple worthy causes. That drew international coverage, including one curious photo choice: Lmaoooooooooo Malawian newspaper really used that pic of all pics. Ati "photograph BBC" Dead dead dead http://pic.twitter.com/kPIXMoGqbf — International Ballz (@daliballz) July 27, 2016 Only in Malawi.

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John Fox: Leonard Floyd was sick, will be fine

After Bears rookie linebacker Leonard Floyd was carted off the field at practice on Thursday, a league source told PFT that Floyd was “woozy” early in practice and his departure was related to that rather than a torn ACL or other injury that would have him joining wide receiver Kevin White as Bears first-rounders who…

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