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Lions skip practice after discussing shooting of Jacob Blake

By Larry Lage, Associated Press

Lions coach Matt Patricia opened the team's morning meeting by allowing players to share their thoughts on the shooting of Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed from the waist down.

WATCH: Former NFL player tout support for Trump

By Associated Press

During the opening night of Republicans’ convention Monday, Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones, a Democrat, said “all hell broke loose” when he announced his support for President Donald Trump.

Former wrestling star Dwayne Johnson acquires XFL

By Associated Press

Former wrestling star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said he has acquired the XFL. The 48-year-old actor made the announcement on Twitter. Reportedly the price is $15 million.

Report finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program

By Ryan Foley, Associated Press

An investigative report has found that the Iowa football program has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying by a small number of current and former coaches.

AP source: D.C.'s NFL team to become 'Washington Football Team'

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team until a new name is chosen, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.

Big Ten colleges will only play conference football, fall sports due to pandemic

By John Zenor, Associated Press

The league cited medical advice in making its decision and added ominously that the plan would be applied only "if the conference is able to participate in fall sports."…

Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame coach Don Shula dies at age 90

By Associated Press

Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home.

NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19 but in good spirits, agent says

By Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press

Miller's agent says the NFL star wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is.

California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that would let athletes at California universities make money from their images, names or likenesses starting in 2023.

FIFA partners with the UN to promote gender equity

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

The first Women's Football Convention was held in connection with the World Cup, which kicks off Friday in Paris with a match between host France and South Korea.