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AP Pro Football WriterNFL prospects have been prepping for this big weekBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The 330 players arriving at the National Football League's annual combine have been preparing for this week's ''Underwear Olympics'' like a prize fighter gets ready for his big night, pumping iron and cutting...

Seahawks sign veteran DE David Bass, releases 8 othersRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seahawks have signed veteran defensive end David Bass as Seattle continues to look for options on the defensive front.Seattle announced the signing of Bass on Tuesday, along with the release of eight players, ahead of this...

AP Pro Football WriterDenver's dazzling defense is a real dawdlerBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' dazzling defense has a fatal flaw: It keeps showing up late.The Broncos (4-2), who host the Houston Texans (4-2) on Monday night in Brock Osweiler's much-anticipated homecoming , have surrendered first-drive...

Panthers claim defensive end Moore off waivers from 49ersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have claimed defensive end Zach Moore off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers.The team announced the move Wednesday.The 6-foot-6, 280-pound Moore entered the NFL in 2014 as a sixth-round draft choice of the New...

AP Sports WriterAtlanta Falcons' brotherhood starts with a little white ballBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) For the Atlanta Falcons, brotherhood begins at three pingpong tables in the middle of the locker room.That's where friendships are forged and friendly wagers settled.And when that little white ball starts flying,...

Robbie Gould joins Giants in London, replaces Josh BrownLONDON (AP) Robbie Gould has become the second placekicker to join the New York Giants on short notice, with Josh Brown again ineligible to play after admitting to abusing his wife.Gould arrived in England on Friday and took part in...

Associated PressUncertainty over Vikings stadium leadership after dustupBy KYLE POTTERST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) There's some uncertainty over who will run the Minnesota Vikings' new stadium after a dustup over the oversight authority's use of luxury suites culminated in the exit of two top officials.Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority chairwoman...

New York Giants sign former Chargers OL D.J. FlukerEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed former San Diego Chargers offensive lineman D.J. Fluker to a one-year, $3 million deal.The Giants announced the signing Sunday.The 11th pick overall in 2013, Fluker started 61 of 66 regular-season...

Raiders announce deal with free agent OL Marshal NewhouseALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have officially announced the signing of free agent offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse.Newhouse agreed to a two-year deal with Oakland late last week and signed the contract on Monday.Newhouse is the only free agent signed...

Raiders sign 3 players after rookie camp tryoutsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed linebackers Najee Harris and LaTroy Lewis and defensive end Chris Casher to three-year contracts after tryouts at the team's rookie minicamp.The team waived linebacker Dwayne Norman, safety Ahmad Thomas and defensive tackle Jordan...

AP Sports WriterAnguish, sympathy for Heap after ex-NFL player's kid killedBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Condolences poured in for retired NFL player Todd Heap and his family on Saturday, a day after police say the former Pro Bowl tight end accidentally ran over his 3-year-old daughter with a truck,...

'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...