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The NFL is very precise about its game and equipment - including the number of footballs prepared for games, how much each must weigh, and who monitors them until kickoff.One rule is very clear: Don't tamper with a football once it has been inspected for use in a game.The...

Associated PressGovernor signs bill clearing way for NFL stadium in VegasBy MICHELLE RINDELSLAS VEGAS (AP) Nevada's governor signed a bill Monday clearing the way for a Las Vegas stadium that could be home to the Raiders, although NFL owners still need to approve the team's move to Oakland...

AP Sports WriterMcVay's coaching staff believes in young Rams boss' skillsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, California (AP) Although Sean McVay is the youngest head coach in modern NFL history, he'll have plenty of experienced help around the Los Angeles Rams.McVay's new coaching staff spent the past week at the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The NFL has filed a petition in North Carolina court to have the protective order lifted from Greg Hardy's trial last July in which the Panthers defensive end was convicted on two counts of domestic violence.Although the case against Hardy was dismissed Monday when he...

The Latest: Legion of Boom is back in SeattleBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):5:40 p.m.It looks like the ''Legion of Boom'' is back in Seattle even with safety Kam Chancellor sidelined.The Seahawks held the Atlanta Falcons, who came in with...

AP Sports WriterBrowns hire former Buffalo assistant David Lee to coach QBsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have hired former Buffalo assistant David Lee as their quarterbacks coach.Lee spent the past two seasons with the Bills, where he helped develop Tyrod Taylor, whose future in Buffalo is...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders sent Derek Carr home to rest after the rookie quarterback showed up Tuesday feeling ill.It's the first practice that Carr has missed since being selected as Oakland's starter at the end of the preseason. The 23-year-old has also been slowed by ankle,...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A judge has ruled that off-duty police officers may carry handguns at Minnesota Vikings games at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.The Minneapolis police union and the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association sued last year after the NFL banned guns for all but working...

AP Sports WriterBills safety Aaron Williams cleared from concussion protocolBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams has returned to practice after missing nearly a month recovering from a concussion and is set to start in the team's season opener at Baltimore on Sunday.Coach Rex...

AP Sports WriterDolphins believe win over Steelers marks start of turnaroundBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) For the first time all season, the Miami Dolphins' offensive line consistently put opposing players on their backsides, leaving the impression coach Adam Gase's team is finally headed in the right direction.And it...

Colts reach deal with OLB Ayers, finalize practice squadINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms on a contract with outside linebacker Akeem Ayers on Tuesday.Ayers was Tennessee's second-round selection in 2011 but was cut Sunday by the Los Angeles Rams. He's made 57 career starts and enters...

Associated PressFrustrated Steelers defense looks to rebound during byeBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is a frustrated and embarrassed group after back-to-back losses against Miami and New England.One day after defensive end Cameron Heyward said he felt like his defensive teammates quit during Sunday's home loss...