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FBN--BUCCANEERS-BAKER’S TEAM

DESCRIPTION: TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield came to Tampa Bay two years ago to compete with an unproven quarterback for a shot to replace Tom Brady. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING; 755 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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BKO--HALL OF FAME-REDEEM TEAM

DESCRIPTION: The 2008 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, forever to be called the Redeem Team, goes into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. It went 8-0 in those Beijing Olympics, winning gold and righting a ship that had gone a bit wayward after losses in the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2006 world championships. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 1,060 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBO--BRAZIL-RECOVERING TEAM

DESCRIPTION: CURITIBA, Brazil — The Coritiba Crocodiles are a Brazilian team that plays American-style tackle football and they’re in the midst of a season that’s about more than just competition on the field. The team is rebuilding after a September 2024 bus crash that killed three players, including the team captain. By Mauricio Savarese. UPCOMING: 1,155 words, photos.

SENT: By 09/04/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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TEN—US OPEN-MEN’S SEMIFINALS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Before knowing for sure that he would need to get past Jannik Sinner to reach a Grand Slam final for the first time, Felix Auger-Aliassime was asked to assess the U.S. Open’s No. 1 seed and defending champion. “Untouchable,” Auger-Aliassime said. The other semifinal Friday is Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 740 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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TEN—US OPEN

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- The U.S. Open women’s singles semifinals are Thursday night. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Play starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 9:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--DRAFT RETENTION

DESCRIPTION: Building a team through the draft is a consistent mantra from almost every NFL team because getting cost-controlled young players in a salary-capped league is crucial to success. Here’s a look at what teams were best and worst when it comes to retaining draft picks from 2021-24. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 950 words, photos, graphic.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Graphic

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FBC--BORDER WAR

DESCRIPTION: COLUMBIA, Mo. — For the first time in 14 years, Kansas and Missouri are meeting on the gridiron. The bitter Border War was set to simmer when Missouri left the Big 12 for the SEC, ending a series that had been played since 1891. Tensions between the schools still exist, and now two programs that have been on the rise will renew the rivalry on Saturday. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 2:37 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--GIANTS-COMMANDERS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Coming off an improbable run to the NFC championship game, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders begin their attempt to build off that success when they open the season against the New York Giants. By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 700 words, preview capsule, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--BRAZIL-CHIEFS

DESCRIPTION: SAO PAULO, Brazil — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other teammates are expected to discuss their season opener, only the second-ever NFL game in Brazil. Travis Kelce, who recently announced his engagement to pop star Taylor Swift, may address the media as well. By Mauricio Savarese. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos. Developing from media availability scheduled to begin around 10:30 a.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--CHIEFS-CHARGERS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Once again, the Kansas City Chiefs open the season coming off a Super Bowl. This time is different, though. They’re not the champions. The Chiefs face the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil — the second NFL game in South America. By Beth Harris. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--STEELERS-JETS PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets will see a familiar face in their regular-season opener. Aaron Rodgers is set to make his debut as the starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in his return to MetLife Stadium. Rodgers spent the past two seasons with the Jets, who chose to move on from him in the offseason. Aaron Glenn will make his head coaching debut for New York. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--INDYCAR-GANASSI’S BANNER SEASON

DESCRIPTION: LEBANON, Tenn. — Alex Palou wrapped up the most dominating season in IndyCar in nearly two decades with a fourth championship in five years, and his third straight title. There’s nothing stopping the Spaniard, who gave Chip Ganassi Racing a 17th championship to tie Penske Racing for most in series history. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBN--COWBOYS-EAGLES

DESCRIPTION: PHILADELPHIA — The Dallas Cowboys play the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field to open the NFL season. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts at 8:25 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/04/2025 11:20 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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TEN--US OPEN-SINNER’S BAG

Sinner was worried about more than his rackets when US Open fan tried to open his bag

SUMMARY: When a fan tried to grab Jannik Sinner’s bag after a U.S. Open match, the defending champion wasn’t just worried about losing some of his tennis equipment. He says he looked right away because he doesn’t just have rackets there. Sinner says he also keeps his phone and wallet in the bag. It was following his previous victory, in the fourth round on Monday night, that a fan attempted to open Sinner’s bag when the 24-year-old went over to the stands to give away a towel and pose for a photograph. A member of the security staff quickly stopped the fan, and Sinner walked away from the crowd.

WORDS: 229 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 1:16 a.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-SINNER

Jannik Sinner takes his US Open title defense into the semifinals by beating Musetti

SUMMARY: Jannik Sinner returned to the U.S. Open semifinals by beating No. 10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the first all-Italian matchup in a men’s major quarterfinal. The No. 1 seed continued what’s been an easy title defense and on Friday will face No. 25 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat No. 8 Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) earlier Wednesday. Sinner is into his fifth straight Grand Slam semifinal and with a win Friday would reach the finals of all four majors this year. He has won 26 consecutive matches in majors on hard courts. That includes the past two Australian Open titles along with his triumph in New York a year ago.

WORDS: 375 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 12:57 a.m. EDT

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BKL--SKY-REESE

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

SUMMARY: Angel Reese aired her frustrations with the Chicago Sky as the franchise finishes another losing season. The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she “might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me” if the team doesn’t improve its outlook. Chicago routed Connecticut Wednesday night to improve to 10-30. Reese walked back her comments after the win and said she had already apologized to the team. She said her language was taken out of context and she did not mean to put down her teammates.

WORDS: 553 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 12:39 a.m. EDT

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BBO--CUBS-HORTON

Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn’t mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going

SUMMARY: Chicago Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton has been almost unhittable since the All-Star break. In fact, for the first five innings against Atlanta on Wednesday night, the 24-year-old right-hander didn’t allow any hits at all to the Braves. But then came manager Craig Counsell’s hard stop. Once he reached 75 pitches, Horton got the hook. Never mind that he issued just one walk on 10 pitches to Matt Olson — the second batter of the game — and then retired 14 in a row. Ben Brown entered to start the sixth and kept Chicago’s no-hit bid going until Ozzie Albies lined a single leading off the seventh. That sparked a rally that led to Atlanta’s 5-1 win.

WORDS: 482 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 12:26 a.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN

Felix Auger-Alissiame beats Alex de Minaur at the US Open and will face Sinner in the semifinals

SUMMARY: Felix Auger-Aliassime has eliminated Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the U.S. Open to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal — and second at Flushing Meadows. The No. 25-seeded Auger-Aliassime’s victory in Arthur Ashe Stadium included 22 aces. One came when de Minaur was just one point from taking a two-set lead. Auger-Aliassime’s only other trip to the final four at a major came in New York in 2021 at age 21. The Canadian will face No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Friday for a berth in the final. No. 8 seed de Minaur dropped to 0-6 in major quarterfinals.

WORDS: 520 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 12:12 a.m. EDT

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FBN--GIANTS-KOCH-MINORITY STAKE

Koch family agrees to buy a 10% stake in the NFL’s New York Giants, AP source says

SUMMARY: The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the NFL’s New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal must be approved by owners. Bloomberg was first to report the transaction at a valuation of $10 billion for the storied franchise. That price would top the $6.05 billion Josh Harris’ group paid to buy the Washington Commanders from former owner Dan Snyder in 2023. The Mara and Tisch families remain the Giants’ majority owners.

WORDS: 236 - MOVED: 09/04/2025 12:01 a.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-OHTANI SCRATCHED

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, fighting an illness, has 2 hits after opting not to pitch vs. Pirates

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani’s next start on the mound is uncertain as he deals with a lingering illness. The Los Angeles Dodgers star skipped his turn in the rotation on Wednesday night against Pittsburgh. Manager Dave Roberts has not set a date for Ohtani’s return to pitching. Ohtani managed to play and had two hits in a 3-0 loss. He has been dealing with a deep cough but continues to contribute on the field. All-Star catcher Will Smith also exited the game with a hand contusion. The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games.

WORDS: 557 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 10:29 p.m. EDT

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BBM--BALLERS-AI GAME

Oakland Ballers to use artificial intelligence to manage Saturday home game against Great Falls

SUMMARY: The playoff-bound Oakland Ballers of the independent Pioneer League are turning to artificial intelligence to manage all aspects of Saturday’s home game against the Great Falls Voyagers at Raimondi Park. So it might be almost like a day off for manager Aaron Miles, whose lineup and in-game decisions will even be made for him. The starting pitcher is already set. He will leave it to AI to decide when to pinch hit or replace his pitcher.

WORDS: 729 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 9:45 p.m. EDT

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TEN--US OPEN-ANISIMOVA-SWIATEK

Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open after 6-0, 6-0 loss to her in Wimbledon’s final

SUMMARY: Amanda Anisimova has upset Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals less than two months after losing to the six-time Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon final by a 6-0, 6-0 score. The victory Wednesday allowed the No. 8-seeded Anisimova to reach her third major semifinal and first at Flushing Meadows. Anisimova is a 24-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida. The powerful strokes and poise Anisimova displayed in Arthur Ashe Stadium against No. 2 Swiatek — the 2022 U.S. Open champion — were such a striking contrast to what happened at the All England Club’s Centre Court on July 12.

WORDS: 592 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 9:38 p.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-PIRATES

Pirates shut out the Dodgers as Ohtani skips scheduled start on the mound due to illness

SUMMARY: Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Emmett Sheehan started for the Dodgers after Los Angeles opted to have Shohei Ohtani skip his scheduled start while dealing with an illness. Ohtani remained in the lineup and had two hits. Five Pirate pitchers combined for the team’s MLB-leading 17th shutout of the season. Mike Burrows earned the win, and Dennis Santana secured his 13th save. The Dodgers left 10 men on base and lost for the fourth time in five games.

WORDS: 326 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 9:21 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA-LEONARD INVESTIGATION

NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal

SUMMARY: The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre. The probe will focus on ties between Leonard, the Clippers and a company called Aspiration Fund Adviser, LLC, which filed for bankruptcy this year. It listed several creditors at that time, among them the Clippers (who were owed about $30 million) and a company called KL2 Aspire LLC that was owed $7 million. Leonard is listed as the manager of that company in California filings.

WORDS: 561 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 8:42 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WORLD CUP-TICKETS

World Cup tickets initially to cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing

SUMMARY: Ticket prices for next year’s World Cup will range initially from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer’s top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time. The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States and for the U.S. dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from 11 a.m. EDT on Sept. 10 through 11 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19.

WORDS: 700 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 8:41 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA-ALL-STAR FORMAT

NBA moving closer to a US vs. International format for the All-Star Game, AP source says

SUMMARY: The NBA is close to finalizing another new format for this season’s All-Star Game that would include two eight-man teams from the U.S. and one eight-man team composed of international players squaring off in a round-robin tournament. A person with knowledge of the plan spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the format has not been finalized. The person says the league’s competition committee has reviewed details of the plan and reacted positively to the concept. The league is about 70% American players and about 30% international.

WORDS: 554 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 7:02 p.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR LAWSUIT

Federal judge denies injunction for Michael Jordan’s team in NASCAR antitrust case

SUMMARY: A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction in an antitrust suit involving two NASCAR teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan. The teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, want to be recognized as chartered teams for the rest of the season. Judge Kenneth Bell says there’s no need for an injunction because NASCAR has agreed not to sell the disputed charters until the legal battle ends. The trial is set for December 1. The teams argue that without charter rights, they risk losing drivers and sponsors. NASCAR maintains that the teams are not in danger of irreparable harm.

WORDS: 898 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 6:27 p.m. EDT

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FBN--STEELERS-RODGERS RETURN

Aaron Rodgers brushes off revenge narrative ahead of Steelers’ season opener against Jets

SUMMARY: New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he’s happy to be playing football this weekend. The fact that it’s against the New York Jets just happens to be a coincidence. Rodgers signed with the Steelers in June and is excited about the new chapter. The 41-year-old hasn’t played since leading the Jets to a win over Miami in January to end the regular season. Rodgers is confident in Pittsburgh’s revamped offense, which includes new additions such as DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith. He praises the team’s tight ends as the best he’s worked with.

WORDS: 984 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 5:18 p.m. EDT

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FBN--NFLPA-NEW BOSS

NFLPA interim boss David White tells AP an 18-game regular season is ‘not inevitable’

SUMMARY: The interim executive director of the NFL Players Association told The Associated Press an 18-game season is “not inevitable” and he hasn’t had any conversations with the league about expanding the length of the regular season, which increased to 17 games in 2021. David White said he had a productive meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York a couple weeks ago, calling it “a very good start to our relationship” and added they have agreed to an “open and respectful” line of communication. White, who replaced Lloyd Howell last month, addressed various topics in an exclusive 45-minute interview with The Associated Press.

WORDS: 1105 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 5:02 p.m. EDT

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BOX--JONES-GOLD MEDAL

Roy Jones Jr. given the 1988 Olympic gold medal by the boxer who got the controversial win over him

SUMMARY: Roy Jones Jr. has the gold medal from the 1988 Olympics — thanks to a gift from the South Korean fighter who defeated him in the controversial boxing match. Park Si-hun traveled to Jones’ ranch in Pensacola, Florida, two years ago and gave the Hall of Famer the medal that Jones seemed to have earned in a bout most observers outside of the judges believed he dominated. The news was revealed Wednesday in a video posted on Jones’ YouTube page. Park was awarded a 3-2 decision in the light middleweight title bout in Seoul, South Korea, lifting the stunned Jones into the air in the ring after the result was announced.

WORDS: 300 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-MIAMI-THE CATCH

Daniels’ leaping catch still the buzz for No. 5 Miami, even as he tries to turn the page

SUMMARY: CJ Daniels doesn’t know how many texts he got after his one-handed touchdown catch that helped Miami beat Notre Dame this past weekend went viral. Suffice to say, it was a lot. With good reason. The catch — one where Daniels leaped at around the 4-yard line, snared the ball with his right hand and controlled it with his body while falling backward into the end zone — came in the final seconds of the first half, and proved to be a big part of the Hurricanes’ 27-24 win. The victory helped Miami climb five spots to No. 5 in this week’s AP Top 25, going into a home game Saturday against Bethune-Cookman.

WORDS: 621 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 4:58 p.m. EDT

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FBC--NORTH CAROLINA-BELICHICK

Belichick’s Tar Heels get short turnaround for Charlotte after opening-night flop against TCU

SUMMARY: New North Carolina coach Bill Belichick says his Tar Heels need to move past the TCU blowout loss “as fast as we can” entering a short turnaround before playing at Charlotte. The Horned Frogs beat the Tar Heels 48-14 on Labor Day in Belichick’s college debut. It marked the most points ever given up in an opener for UNC and more than any Belichick-coached team in the NFL ever allowed. The six-time Super Bowl winner as an NFL head coach says the Tar Heels “need to learn some lessons” from the loss but move on to Saturday’s game.

WORDS: 851 - MOVED: 09/03/2025 4:54 p.m. EDT

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CYC--SPANISH VUELTA

Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near finish line

SUMMARY: The 11th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short and finished without a winner because of a disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near the finish line in the Basque Country city of Bilbao. The protesters appeared to be targeting riders from the Israel Premier Tech team. Some attempted to invade the road when the riders of the Israeli team crossed in front of them, prompting organizers and security staff to rush in to try to contain them behind the security fences. Race officials made an announcement to the teams as the riders were near the end of the 98-mile stage that also started in Bilbao.

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HKN--IMMEDIATE CBA CHANGES

NHL to implement a playoff salary cap beginning this season, AP source says

SUMMARY: The NHL will implement a playoff salary cap and remove player dress code requirements beginning this season, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. The league and Players’ Association agreed to those changes as part of a new collective bargaining agreement that begins in September 2026. The sides opted to make the playoff cap and dress code policy adjustments immediately rather than waiting another year. Extending the regular season to 84 games, reducing the maximum length of contracts and other changes will go into effect in 2026-27.

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FBN--GIANTS-CONSISTENT RUSSELL WILSON

Russell Wilson brings leadership and quarterback stability to the New York Giants

SUMMARY: The New York Giants love Russell Wilson’s deep-throwing “moon ball” and his Super Bowl-winning experience. But what he brings more than anything else at age 36 is a steady hand at quarterback. Teammates and coaches rave about Wilson’s consistency. It is something the team could use after going 3-14 last season with uneven play at the most important position. Wilson has spent more than a decade in the NFL working on himself on and off the field and is prepared to be the leader the Giants need.

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