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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.

How Curtis Granderson, Mets handled constant trade rumors
NJ.com
NEW YORK -- Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson has lived with trade rumors throughout the summer, and they finally came to fruition Friday night when he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Granderson knew the possibility of leaving New York was there ...

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 ...

Where does Yankees' Aroldis Chapman stand now after latest failure?
NJ.com
The New York Yankees were already trailing when closer Aroldis Chapman entered Friday's 9-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. But he only made it worse and he's been completely unreliable, despite the team's insistence that he'll snap out of it.

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 ...

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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What losing DE Derek Rivers to a torn ACL means for the Patriots
Pats Pulpit
During Wednesday's joint practice with the Houston Texans, New England Patriots defensive edge Derek Rivers suffered an apparent knee injury on a kick coverage drill. The rookie stayed on the ground for several minutes before gingerly walking off under ...