Victor Cruz, whose fairy tale NFL career and meteoric rise to fame made him one of the most popular Giants players of this century, officially announced his retirement as a player on Tuesday. He also announced his newest job as an NFL analyst for ESPN.


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Odell Beckham Jr., who signed Monday, didn't get as many first-team reps as players like Juju Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios during OTAs Wednesday.

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Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is back for a second stint with the Giants. Head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday said Beckham seems healthier and Beckham said he is looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.

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Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Trump last week sparked a debate with Giants teammate Abdul Carter.

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The reserve players are primed to continue playing a pivotal role in the series.

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A league spokesperson said the fan was not a season ticket holder.

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TVs, sports apps and score alerts get shut down shortly after 8 p.m. for the start of the Sabbath — only minutes before the start of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

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