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FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The second phase of jury selection is due to start in the murder trial of ex-New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, who's charged with killing semiprofessional football player Odin Lloyd.Sixty jurors are expected to report to the courthouse Friday, where Bristol County Superior Court...

Rams backup CB Peterson goes on IR with preseason injuryIRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Rams have placed backup cornerback Kevin Peterson on injured reserve after he injured his knee in Los Angeles' preseason opener.The Rams also signed defensive tackle Lord Hyeamang on Saturday.Peterson is a former undrafted free agent...

AP Sports WriterJarvis Landry given non-exclusive franchise tag by DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins decided receiver Jarvis Landry is worth any headaches he causes, even if the cost is $16 million.Landry was given a non-exclusive franchise tag Tuesday after leading the NFL with 112 catches in...

Panthers claim defensive end Moore off waivers from 49ersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have claimed defensive end Zach Moore off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers.The team announced the move Wednesday.The 6-foot-6, 280-pound Moore entered the NFL in 2014 as a sixth-round draft choice of the New...

AP Sports WriterFalcons choose stability: Quinn, Dimitroff to remain in 2020By PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Wrapping up another disappointing season but buoyed by a strong finish, the Atlanta Falcons announced Friday they are keeping coach Dan Quinn in 2020.Owner Arthur Blank also decided to retain general manager Thomas Dimitroff...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets acquire WR Thomas from Pats for draft pickBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the New England Patriots for a 2021 sixth-round draft...

AP Sports WriterTexans put Kevin Johnson, Seantrel Henderson on IRBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans placed cornerback Kevin Johnson and right tackle Seantrel Henderson on injured reserve on Wednesday.Henderson is out for the season after sustaining an ankle injury in the first quarter on Sunday which required...

AP Sports WriterBrowns coach says OBJ missed 'a lot' by skipping practicesBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr.'s extended absence may have finally gotten to Browns coach Freddie Kitchens.The superstar wide receiver skipped all but one day of Cleveland's voluntary practices (OTAs) over the past month, and...

The New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at CenturyLink Field. When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, November 9, 2014 Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks –10. O/U: 44.5. PREDICTION: Seahawks 16, Giants 10 Join...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' healthy Maye makes big plays, sheds injury-prone labelBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) This was exactly what Marcus Maye daydreamed about as he pushed through all those frustrating hours of treatment and rehab.It's Week 17 and the New York Jets safety is finishing the...

AP Pro Football WriterQuoth the coach: To be a Raven, you must beat the SteelersBy BARRY WILNERThe fact that neither team has a winning record doesn't diminish one bit the intensity of the rivalry between the Ravens and Steelers.If it is not the most historic series in NFL history,...

Titans' Lewan, Falcons' Neal hit with big NFL finesNEW YORK (AP) Tennessee left tackle Taylor Lewan and Atlanta rookie safety Keanu Neal drew hefty fines from the NFL on Friday for their actions last weekend.Lewan was docked $30,387 for making contact with an official, a fine he says...