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AP Pro Football WriterJoe Staley thankful to be back in playoffs with 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Joe Staley was moved to tears as he ran off the field during the San Francisco 49ers' division-clinching win in Seattle to end the regular season.Years of lopsided losses to...

Petition says Detroit stadium roof causes light pollutionDETROIT (AP) More than 850 people have signed a petition asking for Detroit's NFL stadium to turn off its blue nighttime roof lighting.The Detroit Free Press (http://on.freep.com/2kd3U6D ) reports that 23-year-old Margo Dalal of Detroit started the petition online Tuesday, saying...

AP Pro Football WriterDefense order of the day for 1st round of NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) We learned during the 2018 season that offense is beloved by NFL teams (and fans). We also learned that defense, as performed by the Patriots in the Super Bowl, carries...

The New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Arrowhead Stadium. When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 2, 2014 Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chiefs -10. O/U: 41.5 Prediction: Chiefs 24, Jets...

Associated PressSeahawks Graham makes little noise in Superdome returnBy GUERRY SMITHNEW ORLEANS (AP) After turning down every interview request during the week, Seattle tight end Jimmy Graham figured to do his talking on the field in his return to the Superdome.He didn't make much noise there, either. Graham...

AP Pro Football WriterEnergized Dolphins visit Vikings, site of last 'miracle' TDBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) When Miami running back Kenyan Drake completed his sidewinding path through New England's prevent defense and crossed the goal line on the game's final play last week, the Dolphins and their fans went...

The Latest on Week 10 of the NFL season (all times eastern):2:00 p.m.Jacksonville's Blake Bortles can't even throw the ball away properly. Under pressure and trying to ground it near covered running back T.J. Yeldon, Bortles hit Yeldon's foot and the ball bounced into the air. Houston linebacker Whitney Mercilus...

The PHILADELPHIA and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs WASHINGTON When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 459 PHILADELPHIA 1 (-110) 47.5 (-110) -115 -105 460 WASHINGTON TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -1. O/U: 47.5 PREDICTION: Redskins 20, Eagles 16 Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as...

Former Patriots star doing 'much better' after 2nd strokeATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) Former New England Patriots linebacker and ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi says he's doing ''much better'' after suffering a second stroke.In an Instagram post on Monday, Bruschi says he knew what was happening immediately last Thursday when he...

AP Sports WriterSaints' Kamara focused on his health and team, not contractBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints running back Alvin Kamara asserts that he is focused on his health and his team - and is trying not to think about the fact that he has one season left...

Giants place Saquon Barkley on injured reserve with torn ACLEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants placed running back Saquon Barkley on injured reserve Tuesday, a day after confirming the 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year tore his right ACL.The Giants made the move Tuesday and...

Mathis to become 17th member of Colts' Ring of HonorINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year.The team announced Monday the induction ceremony will take place Nov. 22 when the Colts host the Green Bay Packers.Mathis played...