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McVay mum on reasons for Rams' defensive coordinator changeTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay still isn't saying why he fired defensive coordinator Wade Phillips after their third straight winning season with the Los Angeles Rams.McVay introduced new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley at the Rams' training complex Wednesday, nearly...

The OAKLAND and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/1/2018 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OAKLAND RAIDERS vs SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS When: 8:20 PM ET, Thursday, November 1, 2018 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 307 OAKLAND -3 (-110) 46.5 (-110) 130 -150 308 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 8:20 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: SAN FRANCISCO , OAKLAND Oddsmakers currently...

AP Music WriterJennifer Lopez and Shakira vow 'empowering' halftime showBy MESFIN FEKADUMIAMI (AP) Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said their Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latino culture, promising a joint performance that has an empowering message and also one that will remember NBA icon Kobe Bryant.Lopez...

HARVEY, La. (AP) The Louisiana man who fatally shot ex-NFL player Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute was jailed on a manslaughter charge as a sheriff angrily defended the investigation Tuesday, saying authorities ''strategically'' waited for days to make the arrest because they needed to find independent witnesses. Ronald...

AP Pro Football WriterMarquette King signs with Raiders' rival DenverBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Marquette King has signed a three-year, $7 million contract with the Denver Broncos less than a week after his surprising release from the Oakland Raiders.King said he wasn't sure if his oft-flagged on-field antics,...

AP Sports WriterNFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchiseBy JOE REEDYThe Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that...

AP Pro Football WriterEarl Thomas returns to Seattle in Ravens-Seahawks showdownBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.Earl Thomas is going back to the place where it all started for him.The playmaking safety was a star in Seattle for nine seasons, helping the Seahawks win a Super Bowl while establishing himself as one...

AP Sports WriterReport: NFL owner made inappropriate sexual, racist remarksBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The NFL and the Carolina Panthers declined comment on a report Sunday that at least four former Panthers employees received monetary settlements due to inappropriate workplace comments and conduct by owner Jerry Richardson.The Sports...

Brooks looking for more success against Brees, SaintsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Ahmad Brooks is no stranger to Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Some of the biggest plays of the 49ers linebacker's career have come against the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.''Maybe I just have a ray of light over me when...

AP Sports WriterWhat elbow problem? Roethlisberger quiets doubters in openerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Time to stop talking about Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow.At least for now.Whatever lingering doubts Roethlisberger or the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers might have had over the state of their franchise quarterback's passing...

AP Sports WriterChiefs expecting Hill in camp; Jones' status still uncertainBy DAVE SKRETTAST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs expect wide receiver Tyreek Hill to report to training camp with the rest of the veterans this week, though whether star defensive tackle Chris Jones joins him remains...

AP Sports WriterSnow rejoins Rhule as Panthers new defensive coordinatorBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Phil Snow is rejoining head coach Matt Rhule in Carolina as the new Panthers defensive coordinator.Snow previously served as defensive coordinator under Rhule at Baylor from 2017-19 and Temple from 2013-16.Snow has spent 37...