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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge is weighing whether to allow the governor to sign off on plans to build a new stadium for the St. Louis Rams.A state lawmaker argued Tuesday in Cole County Circuit Court that Gov. Jay Nixon and officials who oversee the current...

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will make his return from a torn triceps in Sunday's wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts, coach John Harbaugh said Friday. "He's ready to go,'' Harbaugh said. "He's going to play in this game and he should be full speed.'' It's uncertain how much Lewis --...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basisBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo returned to practice on a limited basis for the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday after missing two games with a sprained ankle.Coach Kyle Shanahan said the fact Garoppolo...

That glove Peyton Manning has been wearing on his throwing hand will come in quite handy Saturday for what could be the coldest home postseason game in Denver Broncos' history. Those not playing may want to sit on the heated benches -- or next to the electric heaters -- because...

The Latest: Jenkins says owners-players meeting canceledBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the eighth Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):6:32 p.m.Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins says the next proposed meeting between the owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives has been canceled.''The league didn't accept...

The DALLAS and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 10/21/2018 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS COWBOYS vs WASHINGTON REDSKINS When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Where: FedExField, Landover, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 471 DALLAS -2 (-110) 41 (-110) 110 -130 472 WASHINGTON TV: 4:25 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as -2...

SAN FRANCISCO -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's decision to accept the league's punishment will not affect quarterback Tom Brady's appeal of a four-game suspension, adding that he's open to any new information Brady may provide. "The decision that Robert made was his decision....

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Doubts and cautious optimism followed Brandon Marshall from Chicago to New York last March.The Jets pulled off a deal to acquire the star wide receiver for a measly fifth-round draft pick. It was considered a bargain, even a steal, but many fans and media...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL combine begins with deep group of quarterbacksBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jon Gruden is back from the broadcast booth and the highest-paid coach in NFL history.Unlike his colleague, Matt Patricia didn't balk at leaving Bill Belichick's brigade.Andy Reid is in the midst of another major...

AP Sports WriterPanthers coaches to mask up for 'Sweet Caroline' celebrationBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the team's coaching staff will be masked up for future victory celebrations in the locker room that include the singing of ''Sweet Caroline.''A decision on whether the...

AP Sports WriterVick writes letter to Atlanta, says he's huge Falcons fanBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Michael Vick never led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl.His career with the team ended in disgrace.Yet no one is rooting harder for the Falcons to win their first championship.''A lot of...

MADISON, Miss. (AP) - Sporting a straw hat to ward off the sun, Cleveland Browns defensive back Micah Pellerin keeps a watchful eye on the middle school kids racing across a football field in this historic Mississippi railroad town.The blazing morning sun already has temperatures into the 90s, so...