NFL

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a $1.3 million home and 2005 Hummer owned by former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez can be sold as part of a lawsuit filed over the death of a man Hernandez has been convicted of killing.Superior Court Judge...

AP Sports WriterHeat for tweet: Browns' Randall amazed by jersey postingBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns safety Damarious Randall underestimated two things: the power of social media and passion of Cleveland fans.Randall said Wednesday he never imagined that an innocent Twitter posting about the NBA Finals would blow up...

Referees group has agreement with NFL on virus protectionsWASHINGTON (AP) The NFL Referees Association has reached an agreement with the NFL for health protections along with a program allowing game and replay officials to opt out of the season.The association announced Sunday that the NFLRA's board of directors...

AP Sports WriterBengals release safety George IlokaBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals have released safety George Iloka, clearing the way for rookie Jessie Bates III to move into a starting role.The seventh-year safety has been sharing time during preseason games with Bates, a second-round pick out of Wake...

Colts to induct Reggie Wayne into Ring of Honor next seasonINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Former Indianapolis Colts receiver Reggie Wayne will become the 15th member of the Indianapolis Colts' Ring of Honor next season.A date for the ceremony will not be determined until the NFL schedule is released.Wayne joins former...

The Latest: Brees sets NFL record for career completionsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the third Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times EDT):2:25 p.m.Drew Brees set the NFL record for career completions with his 17-yarder to Michael Thomas in the second quarter against Atlanta. The completion was...

AP Pro Football WriterAPNewsBreak: Dolphins anthem punishment includes suspensionsBy ROB MAADDIMiami Dolphins players who protest on the field during the national anthem could be suspended for up to four games under a team policy issued this week.The ''Proper Anthem Conduct'' section is just one sentence in a nine-page discipline...

AP PHOTOS: Eagles, Patriots fight for Super Bowl; fans giddyMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots are set to do battle in the Super Bowl, with the Eagles gunning for their first title and the Pats shooting for their sixth.Giddy fans who braved the frigid...

Giants sign former Cowboys running back Rod SmithEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed former Dallas Cowboys running back Rod Smith.The Giants announced the signing Wednesday, putting Smith in a crowded backfield to compete for the backup job to NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year...

LA Chargers claim OL Schofield, DB Richards off waiversCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have claimed offensive lineman Michael Schofield and defensive back Jeff Richards off waivers.To make room on their 53-man roster Sunday, the Chargers waived cornerback Craig Mager and receiver Geremy Davis.The Chargers also...

AP Sports WriterDalton gives 1 of his worst performances in opening lossBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Andy Dalton's passes got batted in the air and picked off. His arm was hit as he tried to throw, resulting in a fumble for yet another turnover. Rarely has the Bengals quarterback...

Matchups for the AFC championship game Sunday between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium:WHEN THE COLTS (13-5) HAVE THE BALL:Andrew Luck (12) led the NFL in TD passes with 40, and he's proven himself as a real force in his three pro seasons. Except, that...