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AP Pro Football WriterCarr hopes new receivers open up deep game for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Whether it was because of the poor pass protection, a lack of big-play receiving threats downfield or a fear of making mistakes, almost no quarterback was as cautious as Oakland's Derek...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9By SCHUYLER DIXONThe Dallas Cowboys tried to fake their way through rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci's first - and they're thinking only - start.From the reverses, to the fake reverses, to the receiver option pass play to...

AP Pro Football WriterDefensive additions fail to make early impact for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders set out to bolster the middle of their defense this offseason by adding a penetrating defensive tackle in Maliek Collins and a versatile linebacker in Cory Littleton.Through three games, the return on...

Prosecutors appeal Hernandez's voided murder convictionBOSTON (AP) Prosecutors are asking the highest court in Massachusetts to overturn a ruling that erased former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction in the 2013 killing of a semi-professional football player.Hernandez's conviction in the fatal shooting of Odin Lloyd was voided after...

DALLAS (AP) The NFL is asking a federal court to toss a request from Ezekiel Elliott's legal team for a temporary restraining order that would prevent the league from enforcing a suspension of the Dallas running back over a domestic violence case. The filing Monday night said the request on...

AP Sports WriterJaguars receiver Lee practices for 1st time in nearly a yearBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee is practicing for the first time since tearing three ligaments in his left knee last preseason.Lee was removed from the physically unable to perform list Saturday...

Man charged in shooting of Giants draft pick and teammateTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) An 18-year-old Kansas man has been charged in the April attack that wounded New York Giants draft pick Corey Ballentine and killed one of his Washburn University teammates, Dwane Simmons.Francisco Alejandro Mendez was charged Friday with...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers DE Nick Bosa prepares for bigger second seasonBy JOSH DUBOWNick Bosa is doing his best to make an uncertain offseason as normal as possible.Forced to train at home in south Florida with his Pro Bowl brother Joey instead of his San Francisco 49ers teammates, the...

AP Sports WriterNew Era asks to pull out of Bills stadium naming rights dealBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) New Era Field will no longer be the name of the Buffalo Bills home stadium, after the global sports headware and clothing apparel company asked to be released from its...

AP Sports WriterNext Bengals coach inherits roster ready for big changeBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals owner Mike Brown must decide whether to bring in another newcomer to coach his team, or return to his pattern of trusting someone he already knows well.Whoever gets the job will inherit a...

Packers' RB/KR Ervin, DB Greene, DL Winn on injured reserveGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers running back/kick returner Tyler Ervin, safety Raven Greene and defensive lineman Billy Winn have all gone on injured reserve.The designation means that all three players must miss at least three games. The...

AP College Football WriterTua, Young among juniors granted eligibility for NFL draftBy RALPH D. RUSSOAlabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor were among 99 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft.The NFL on Tuesday released the official list...