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Najee Harris joins Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Najee Harris has not played football in nearly a year since going down with a torn left Achilles tendon. Still, the veteran running back does not think it will take long to get into playing shape after signing with the New York ...

Michigan's season may hinge on Underwood's development

Ohio State and Oregon are set to challenge Indiana for Big Ten supremacy. The Buckeyes and Ducks have rosters full of seasoned players and the Hoosiers must replace Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza. Ohio State plays the toughest conference schedule. The Buckeyes ...

Franklin brings an emotional edge to Packers defense

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Zaire Franklin's involvement in the first scuffle of Green Bay's training camp this week came as no surprise to his new Packers teammates. Franklin earned a reputation for his ability to irritate opponents while making the transition from seventh-round draft pick ...

GB cornerbacks battle for starting spots

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Boosting their cornerback depth was paramount for the Green Bay Packers as they sought roster upgrades after capping a five-game skid to end their 2025 season with a wild-card playoff collapse. The impact of their moves is evident from the fact that Keisean Nixon, ...

Tigers still in the hunt in AL wild-card race

The middle of the American League standings has turned into a medicore mess. It might make for a fascinating playoff race. There are seven teams fighting for the final AL wild-card spot and all of them have a record below .500. The Baltimore Orioles would make the playoffs if the season ...

Lions WR group aims to rank among league's best

ALLEN PARK, MI (AP) — There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers. "I think we're the best in the league," TeSlaa said. The second-year wideout has good reason to feel that way. Amon-Ra St Brown is a two-time first-team ...