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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Christian Hackenberg jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium to cheers from New York Jets fans who had been waiting all summer to see the rookie quarterback play.

The Colts signed veteran RB Stevan Ridley on Sunday, his agent confirmed, pairing the former Patriots and Jets power back with fellow veteran Frank Gore.

The last four teams to play for the NFC championship have the same goal: Super Bowl or bust.

CHICAGO (AP) — Two brothers have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade as she was walking to register her children for school, Chicago police announced Sunday.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan believes standing for the national anthem is a way for NFL players and coaches to show respect and give thanks to members of the armed forces.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes again has soreness in his right quadriceps and was held out of the lineup for Sunday afternoon's game against Philadelphia.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the fatal shooting of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade and Chicago violence (all times local):

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- David Thompson hit a walk-off three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, as the St. Lucie Mets beat the Palm Beach Cardinals 3-0 on Saturday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have signed right-hander Tommy Hunter, bringing him back for a sixth straight season.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed quarterback Austin Trainor to serve as a potential fill-in for the team's preseason finale at Detroit on Thursday.

NEW YORK (AP) — In a less-traveled part of the 46-acre Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, an imposing black metal fence serves as a reminder of the multiple security worries that come with hosting the U.S. Open.

Two years ago, Lisa Coryell couldn’t get off the couch.

The University of Wisconsin football team has nearly filled its 2017 recruiting class before the start of the season, and the Badgers are already working on 2018.

HONOLULU – So much for scouting.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) -- Chris Iriart hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning, leading the Stockton Ports to a 12-5 win over the Bakersfield Blaze on Saturday.

ADELANTO, Calif. (AP) -- Ruddy Giron hit a two-run triple in the ninth inning, leading the Lake Elsinore Storm to a 10-8 win over the High Desert Mavericks on Saturday.

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) -- Dom Nunez hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the Modesto Nuts to an 8-6 win over the Lancaster JetHawks on Saturday.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) -- Hutton Moyer hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning, leading the Inland Empire 66ers to a 10-4 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Saturday.

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Pinch hitter Zach Borenstein hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the Reno Aces to an 8-7 win over the Tacoma Rainiers on Saturday.

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