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AP Pro Football Writer49ers regroup after loss in first game at temporary homeBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers' stay at their temporary home in Arizona started with a dud.After a mostly seamless transition to the new location, the Niners put together what they felt was a productive week of...

AP Sports WriterPolice: Woman assaulted at home of NFL star LeSean McCoyBy JOHN WAWROWPolice acknowledged Tuesday that a woman was assaulted during a home invasion at a suburban Atlanta house owned by NFL star LeSean McCoy, hours after graphic posts on social media accused the Buffalo Bills running back...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The NFL will ask a U.S. appeals court to uphold a potential $1 billion plan to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed by former players.Critics appealing the settlement on Thursday complain it protects some retirees at the expense of others.The awards could reach several million dollars...

The Latest: Rams backup QB Wolford starts against SeahawksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)4:40 p.m.The NFC wild card weekend is under way with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Seattle Seahawks and John Wolford is getting the start for the...

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...

AP Sports WriterCB Jalen Ramsey confident in contract, new role with RamsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) When Jalen Ramsey's agent finalizes the Pro Bowl cornerback's new contract with the Los Angeles Rams, Ramsey insists it will be news to him.That's right, the player who showed up to the...

Cowboys rookie DT Hill active vs Bills after sitting 4 gamesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rookie defensive tackle Trysten Hill of the Dallas Cowboys is active for the first time in five games for the Thanksgiving matchup with Buffalo with Antwaun Woods sidelined by a knee injury.Dallas safety Jeff Heath...

Raiders president looks at Reno for future training campsRENO, Nev. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are considering holding training camp in Reno when the team moves to Las Vegas before the 2020 season.Team President Marc Badain toured potential training sites Thursday at the University of Nevada and two high...

AP Sports WriterElection day over, Chiefs' Mahomes refocuses on footballBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Now that Election Day is over, Patrick Mahomes can turn his focus back to the football season.Well, sort of over.As the nation awaited final results in several battleground states Wednesday, the quarterback of...

AP Sports WriterCareer in limbo, Steelers LB Shazier helping in other waysBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) At least one portion of Ryan Shazier's daily routine hasn't changed much from the previous time the Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing to face Cincinnati, even if the rest of the injured linebacker's life...

Bears agree to deals with Acho, AmukamaraLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to contracts with linebacker Sam Acho and cornerback Prince Amukamara.A seven-year pro, Acho had three sacks last season. Amukamara had seven pass breakups and 48 tackles after signing a one-year contract.Quarterback Mike Glennon,...

AP Sports WriterRedskins release CB Josh Norman, WR Paul RichardsonBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins on Friday released cornerback Josh Norman with one year left on the big contract he signed in 2016, and wide receiver Paul Richardson after two disappointing, injury-plagued seasons.Norman struggled to live...