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MANKATO, Minn. — For the first time since 2006, this isn’t Adrian Peterson’s offense. Nor is it any other running back’s offense. It’s a pass-oriented attack with West Coast schemes. But that doesn’t mean the corps of running backs on the Minnesota Vikings aren’t up to par. In fact, quarterback …

NAPA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders were back at practice Tuesday, hoping to hold off a wave of non-football related publicity as running back Marshawn Lynch did not stand for the national anthem in the preseason opener. Lynch, as is his custom, said nothing. Other than a few minutes with …

RENTON, Wash. — When it comes time for the Seattle Seahawks to make cuts at the end of the month, trimming the roster down at the wide receiver position will be among the most difficult areas the team will face. Kasen Williams’ four catches for 119 yards against the Los …

Aug. 15 (UPI) — Running back Ryan Mathews is no longer a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia announced his release on Tuesday. “We want to thank Ryan for his contributions to the Philadelphia Eagles over the past two seasons,” the Eagles said in a statement. “We spoke today and …

Aug. 15 (UPI) — Golfer Rickie Fowler made fun of himself recently when his friend Justin Thomas took a photo with Tiger Woods. The No. 10 ranked golfer in the world was in Jupiter, Fla., with Thomas and Woods on Monday. The group posted multiple photos of Woods standing with …

Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati due to a back injury. “I always enjoy playing here,” Federer said in a statement on Monday. “Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them. Unfortunately, I tweaked …

IRVINE, Calif. — For years, the Los Angeles Rams have searched for a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver threat. It was an empty pursuit — until now. Or at least that is the team’s expectation. In a move that few saw coming, the Rams traded for Buffalo Bills wide receiver …

Aug. 14 (UPI) — Three weeks remain in the transfer window and Philippe Coutinho is not traveling with Liverpool. The midfielder’s name was not listed with Liverpool’s full squad for the team’s match Tuesday against Hoffenheim. Coutinho also sat out for Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Watford on Saturday at Vicarage …

Aug. 14 (UPI) — Former teammates Michael Bennett and Marshawn Lynch both sat out for the national anthem during this weekend’s preseason slate. Bennett, a Seattle Seahawks defense end, chose to sit on the bench before his team’s 48-17 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. He explained his reasoning after …

MILWAUKEE — Neil Walker expects to sleep soundly Sunday night. After a whirlwind night that began in Philadelphia when he learned he was traded, continued with a car ride back to New York to pack his bags, followed by a early-morning flight to Milwaukee, Walker made a memorable debut with …