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AP Sports WriterGashed again: Dolphins still trying to shore up run defenseBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) While the Miami Dolphins are much improved in the past 12 months, their run defense is still far from championship caliber, which might keep them out of the playoffs.The Dolphins gave up 189...

Leigh Steinberg: Talking to Saskatchewan about Vince YoungBy The Associated PressFormer NFL quarterback Vince Young's agent says he's talking to the Saskatchewan Roughriders about his client playing in the Canadian Football League.''We have opened discussions with Saskatchewan Roughriders,'' agent Leigh Steinberg tweeted.Young is on Saskatchewan's negotiation list, giving it...

Seahawks Rees Odhiambo being examined after hit in chestSEATTLE (AP) Seahawks' left tackle Rees Odhiambo was tended to by medics in the locker room because of trouble breathing following Seattle's 46-18 win over Indianapolis on Sunday night.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Odhiambo was hit in the chest on...

AP Sports WriterMichael McCaskey, who succeeded Halas as Bears' leader, diesBy ANDREW SELIGMANMichael McCaskey, who led the Chicago Bears for nearly three decades following the death of his grandfather George Halas, died Saturday after a lengthy battle with cancer, the team said. He was 76.The oldest of Ed and...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The way Cleveland taxes professional athletes who work for short periods of time in the city is unconstitutional because it violates athletes' due process rights, the Ohio Supreme Court said Thursday.The city unfairly imposed a 2 percent income tax on ex-Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer...

The Philadelphia Eagles interviewed Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley for their head coaching vacancy on Saturday in Atlanta, USA Today Sports reported, citing a source informed of the meeting. Bradley is helping the Seahawks prep for their playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. He's been the Seahawks'...

AP Pro Football WriterWinning NFL free agency often doesn't translate into winsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Winning NFL free agency often doesn't translate into wins on the field.Check out the ''Dream Team'' the Philadelphia Eagles put together in 2011. They spent a ton of money on free agents, including...

Panthers' Newton says he needs 'time away from game' to healCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton says he plans on taking ''time away from the game'' because of a mid-foot sprain that has bothered him since the third preseason game.Newton says in a 15-minute blog released Friday...

AP Sports WriterPats forcing turnovers a positive sign with Chiefs up nextBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots thrived last season when their defense was finding ways to take the ball away from opponents.It did that against the Raiders in Sunday's 36-20 win by forcing three turnovers, including...

Richard Sherman signs 3-year deal with 49ersSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Richard Sherman officially has gone to the other side.The four-time All-Pro cornerback signed a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, two days after being released by the rival Seattle Seahawks.The deal reportedly is worth up...

The Latest: Chargers QB Herbert 4th fastest to 20 TD passesBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 11 in the NFL (all times EST):---4:50 p.m.Justin Herbert tied George Ratterman for the fourth fastest to reach 20 career touchdown passes during the second quarter of the Los Angeles' Chargers game...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers RB Jerick McKinnon has setback in return from injuryBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had another setback in his return from a knee injury.General manager John Lynch told flagship radio station KNBR on Wednesday that McKinnon's return...