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AP Pro Football WriterTitans QB Tannehill back at work after father-in-law's deathBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Focusing on football hasn't been very easy the past week for Ryan Tannehill.The eight-year veteran quarterback is starting again in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, trying to give the offense...

AP Pro Football WriterThe ins and outs of how some teams handled 2017 NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERPHILADELPHIA (AP) With 253 selections over three days, and a couple hundred thousand people on hand, the NFL draft seems as complex an operation as exists.Don't believe it, at least not for...

Associated PressCautionary fraud tale for pro athletes with sudden wealthBy JONATHAN DREWRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Worn out after an away game, a former NFL player was informed by a bank teller that suspicious withdrawals were siphoning away his money. Another was persuaded to try to rescue a losing investment...

Panthers sign second-round pick Greg LittleCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed second-round draft pick Greg Little to a four-year contact.The 6-foot-5, 310-pound Little has the inside track to be the team's starting left tackle this season.He was selected by Carolina with the 37th overall pick out of...

New York Giants safety Will Hill has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, the league announced Saturday. This is the second time Hill has been banned by the NFL. Last season, Hill served a four-game suspension for violating the league's...

12:50 P.M.The jurors who convicted Aaron Hernandez of murder say the judge spoke to them privately after they rendered their verdict and told them other allegations against the former New England Patriots player.All 12 jurors and three alternates spoke to the media Wednesday after finding Hernandez guilty in the...

Titans waive 2, add pair of linebackers, defensive linemanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with linebacker Tony Washington, outside linebacker Davond Dade and defensive lineman Francis Kallon.The Titans also announced Sunday they waved linebacker and tight end Nick DeLuca and defensive back Josh Kalu.The...

AP Sports WriterGiants interview Judge, Rhule on deck, McCarthy to DalllasBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have interviewed New England Patriots assistant coach Joe Judge for their vacant head coaching job.The 38-year-old Judge has been a part of five championship teams, winning three Super...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' McCaffrey set for return to action vs. BroncosBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey is chomping at the bit to get back on the field Sunday against the Denver Broncos after what has been a frustrating season marred by injuries.The Panthers' running back has been...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Free agent CB Davis meets with 49ers, RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Free agent cornerback Vontae Davis has met with the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders about upgrading their secondaries.A person familiar with Davis' plans says he met with the Raiders on...

The Indianapolis Colts and the Minnesota Vikings will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at U.S. Bank Stadium. Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016 Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT ...

AP Sports WriterWorn out? Loss puts Kitchens’ future with Browns in jeopardyBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns coach Freddie Kitchens swears he’s not anxious about his fashion choices or future.Maybe he should be. They’re both under heavy scrutiny.On Sunday, the Browns’ playoff hopes took a devastating hit with...