EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Coach Ben McAdoo has talked with Giants players about making a statement on social injustice in the wake of police shootings in Oklahoma and North Carolina, but something other than kneeling or sitting for the national anthem.The rookie coach neither identified the players he spoke with Wednesday nor did he say what type of action was being considered.No Giants players have sat or knelt during the playing of the national anthem either in the preseason or at the opening two games of the NFL regular season. There was also no indication any of them would protest Sunday when the Giants will be home to play the Washington Redskins.Theyre conflicted and they want to make a difference, McAdoo said of his meeting with the players. The league is a platform to make a difference. I encourage them to. I would like to be involved in that. Anything I can do to help.Still, I feel that you can make a difference outside of the anthem. We can do something together to make a difference. It doesnt have to involve the national anthem. I still believe that you pay tribute to the people that sacrifice their lives so that we can coach and play in this great game.San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the anthem protest that other NFL players and athletes in other sports have since joined.McAdoo said he would not stop any player who wanted to join that protest.Thats their freedom, McAdoo said. I just want an open dialogue, something that we can do together as a team to make a difference.Running back Rashad Jennings wanted the team to do something seen as more than a gesture that many view as disrespect for the sacrifices of those who defend the country. He wanted the protest to be seen as opposition to oppression and injustice.Cornerback Janoris Jenkins said he felt a little powerless when he heard about the recent shootings.They have to get that fixed, to the top, start with the president or whatever, he said. Man, you just drop your head and move on and hope that one day there will be a change.Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul said he would stand for the anthem. He said what others do is up to them.Dont be a follower, be a leader, Pierre-Paul said. Do what you want to do.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Christian Backman Jersey . -- There were a lot of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Troy Brouwer Jersey . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. https://www.cheapblues.com/ . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. T. J. Oshie Jersey . Batiste, who briefly signed with the Eskimos in 2006, has spent time with several NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins. Ian Cole Jersey . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games. NEW YORK -- The NBA will announce the winner of the MVP and its other major awards during a new postseason awards show.The league said Tuesday that the NBA Awards Show will be held June 26 in New York and televised on TNT.Award winners are traditionally announced separately throughout the postseason, but this marks the first time that all recipients will be honored on the same night. The program will feature current and former NBA players, coaches and executives, and celebrities.ddddddddddddThe Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man Award, Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year will be announced during the show.Other details, including venue, host and list of presenters, will be announced at a later date. ' ' '