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Seahawks' Blair Walsh: Gestures at bench prompted by Vikings' taunts
ESPN
SEATTLE -- Seattle Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh said his gestures towards the Minnesota Vikings' sideline Friday night were the result of his ex-teammates taunting him. Editor's Picks. Russell Wilson, Kasen Williams among Seahawks' standouts vs. Vikings.

LEADING OFF: Granderson joins Dodgers, trio goes for No. 15
FOXSports.com
Curtis Granderson could join the Dodgers at Detroit after the veteran outfielder was acquired from the New York Mets late Friday night. Los Angeles is running away with the NL West. The Dodgers are 86-34 after beating the Tigers 8-5 in the series opener.

UCF legend Blake Bortles could go from Jaguars starter to being cut
Orlando Sentinel
Our boy Blake Bortles is not only in jeopardy of losing his starting quarterback job with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he might just get cut from the team altogether. We all thought this would be a make-or-Blake season in Jacksonville, but little did we ...

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Justin Britt: Shared anthem moment was to support Michael Bennett
ESPN
SEATTLE -- Michael Bennett once again sat during the national anthem before the Seattle Seahawks preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. But this time, he had company with Justin Britt standing next to him. Britt put his arm on Bennett ...

Aroldis Chapman a pricey Yankees problem
New York Post
BOSTON A Yankees lead already had been blown when Aroldis Chapman entered Friday night's game at Fenway Park. There already was pinstriped despair prior to Chapman's appearance because the Yankees had rallied from a three-run deficit to gain ...

Asked and Answered: Aug. 17
Steelers.com
My son is a huge Chris Boswell fan. He wants to know if Chris played soccer when he was younger. ANSWER: Chris Boswell's grandparents were missionaries working in Brazil, which meant that Boswell's father was living there before Chris was born.

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Long supports Malcolm Jenkins' protest during anthem
NFL.com
Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins raised his fist during Thursday night's national anthem in protest over racial injustices in America, as he has in the past. Next to him stood veteran Chris Long, who wrapped his arm around his teammate in ...