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Associated PressTrump says Clinton trying to rig debates with NFL conflictsBy DOUGLASS K. DANIELWASHINGTON (AP) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says opponent Hillary Clinton and other Democrats ''are trying to rig'' the fall debates by scheduling two of the events opposite NFL games. The football league has complained...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Matchup scares, performance illusionsBy SCOTT ENGELThere are only two NFL teams with byes this week and the Vikings and Buccaneers offenses won't hurt fantasy teams too much beyond losing standout wide receiver Mike Evans and the Minnesota defense. Be prepared to go full throttle in...

AP National WriterHow often have athletes snubbed the White House?By PAUL NEWBERRYThe routine is familiar. The president makes a few bad jokes. The championship-winning team presents the leader of the free world with a personalized jersey. Everyone smiles for the cameras.Nothing political about that, right?Not exactly.In a divided nation,...

The Latest: Browns DB Poyer taken to hospitalBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):2:57 p.m.Cleveland Browns defensive back Jordan Poyer has been taken to a Nashville hospital for evaluation after a being crushed on a block on punt return coverage against...

The Latest: NFL seeking ways to cut delays, shorten gamesHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's pre-Super Bowl news conference (all times local):1:40 p.m.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is looking into ways to shorten the lengths of games.Among the possibilities he mentioned Wednesday to...

'Hamilton' cast to sing at Super Bowl 51NEW YORK (AP) Original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit ''Hamilton: An American Musical,'' will sing ''America the Beautiful'' during pregame festivities at Super Bowl 51, the NFL and Fox announced Friday.The performance by Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas...

Man indicted in shooting death of ex-NFL player Joe McKnightGRETNA, La. (AP) The Louisiana man accused of killing former NFL running back Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute was indicted Thursday on a charge that carries a mandatory life sentence.A grand jury charged Ronald Gasser, 55, of...

PHOENIX (AP) - The Super Bowl location in sunny Arizona will present a dilemma for league officials as they grapple with a question that is faced by many pro sports teams in an era of retractable roofs: whether to play the game with the stadium open or closed.At this...

AP Sports WriterFormerly unknown names key in Patriots' Super Bowl runBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) When it comes to filling out his roster each season, Bill Belichick has always placed a premium on potential.From late-round draft picks to guys that never heard their name called on draft night,...

Associated PressNFL auditioning Orlando as permanent Pro Bowl homeBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) As the NFL plays its first Pro Bowl in Orlando, wondering if it can be a long-term landing point for the beleaguered all-star game, Drew Brees can't help but think about what was left behind.The...

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...