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The Latest: County board approves $1.3 billion Raiders dealOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest on a $1.3 billion stadium financing deal for the Oakland Raiders (all times local):2 p.m.Alameda County supervisors have approved a $1.3 billion stadium project that supporters hope will keep the Oakland Raiders in town.The Oakland...

Chiefs rule Claiborne, Fenton out for game against BroncosKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs ruled out cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Rashad Fenton for their game against the Denver Broncos while pass rusher Frank Clark is questionable after returning to practice Friday.Claiborne did not practice all week...

Titans put Johnson on reserve/retired list, promote McBrideNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed wide receiver Andre Johnson on the reserve/retired list and replaced him on the roster by promoting receiver Tre McBride from the practice squad.The Titans announced the moves Tuesday.Johnson informed the Titans (4-4) of...

AP Sports WriterChargers TE Hunter Henry returns to practice for first timeBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry took part in his first practice Monday, nearly seven months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.Henry remains on the physically...

Giants kicker arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run crashCHICO, Calif. (AP) Alcohol is suspected in a hit-and-run crash that led to the arrest of New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas in Northern California, authorities said Tuesday.Rosas, 25, allegedly failed to stop for a red light and plowed his Chevrolet...

Former Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid had a hand in helping the franchise land his successor in Chip Kelly. Reid, the winningest coach in franchise history who was fired after a disappointing 4-12 season, reached out to Kelly, owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman in the club's first...

AP Pro Football WriterShaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Shaquem Griffin came back. The crowd loved it.Players in attendance not selected in the first two days of the NFL draft usually head out of town before the fourth through seventh rounds.Griffin,...

Associated Press49ers concerned about Joshua Garnett's knee injuryBy CHRIS BIDERMANSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) There's growing concern about Joshua Garnett's knee injury, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, after the guard missed the last five practices of training camp.''Josh said that he doesn't feel right, so that's always worrisome...

NEW YORK (AP) Free agency is not the lifeblood of NFL teams. The draft remains the most significant means by which to build and fortify a franchise. Yet, as the salary cap increases exponentially each year under the 10-year labor agreement reached in 2011, the lure of veterans on the...

AP Pro Football WriterSuccop kicks 31-yard field goal as Titans edge Texans 20-17By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ryan Succop kicked a 31-yard field goal with 1:00 left, and the battered Tennessee Titans held off the Houston Texans 20-17 on Sunday to give Mike Vrabel his first victory...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders missing 4 more defensive starters for Chargers gameBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders will be without four more defensive starters for their first game under new coordinator Rod Marinelli.Coach Jon Gruden said that defensive end Clelin Ferrell will miss Thursday night's game against the Los...

NFL, game officials agree on labor deal through 2025 seasonNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has agreed with game officials on a seven-year labor contract that will run through the 2025 season.The deal announced Saturday came with the current contract set to expire in May. The new agreement lasts...