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49ers release LB Ahmad Brooks after 8 seasons with teamSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have released outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks after eight seasons with the team.The Niners cut Brooks on Friday because they determined he would not make the roster and wanted to give him...

Associated PressPatriots owner pledges $20 million to fight anti-SemitismBy ARON HELLERJERUSALEM (AP) The owner of the New England Patriots, Robert Kraft, accepted Israel's prestigious Genesis Prize at a lavish ceremony on Thursday, where he pledged $20 million to establish a foundation dedicated to combating anti-Semitism and the Palestinian-led...

HOUSTON (AP) The Rams belong to Los Angeles once again.The Chargers might be headed there, as well.What about the Raiders? Who knows at this point.What is certain is that all three franchises face serious challenges over the next few years now that the NFL has approved the relocation...

Judge orders ex-Pilot Flying J president on house arrestKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A judge says the ex-president of the Pilot Flying J truck stop chain must wear an electronic monitoring device and be placed on house arrest while he awaits sentencing on his conspiracy and fraud conviction.The Knoxville News...

Colts add 3 assistants to Frank Reich's staffINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich added three assistant coaches to his staff Thursday and reassigned two others.The Colts announced the hiring of Brian Baker as defensive line coach, Mike Groh as receivers coach and Tyler Boyles as assistant to...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL didn't learn its lesson after Ray Rice incidentBy ROB MAADDIAfter mishandling Ray Rice's domestic violence incident two years ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said ''I got it wrong'' and vowed ''the same mistakes can never be repeated.''It doesn't appear the league learned its lesson.The NFL...

AP Sports WriterBears' chairman wants to talk to Urlacher about postsBy ANDREW SELIGMANChicago Bears chairman George McCaskey at first thought Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher's Instagram account was hacked last month.The eye-opening posts just didn't mesh with the man he knows. And until they talk, McCaskey is reserving judgment.''Brian...

AP Sports WriterJags bring back Shatley, announce deals with 3 free agentsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back a key backup on their offensive line.The Jaguars agreed to terms Thursday with center/guard Tyler Shatley on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. The deal includes...

The NY JETS and the BUFFALO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY JETS vs BUFFALO When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017 Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 453 NY JETS -9.5 (-110) 40 (-110) 310 -440 454 BUFFALO TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -9.5 O/U: 39.5. PREDICTION: Bills 28,...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers get needed good news with negative test for BourneBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) After a week filled with bad news from injuries, a positive coronavirus test and a lopsided loss to Green Bay, the San Francisco 49ers finally got a piece of good...

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,...

AP Pro Football WriterBolles living up to first-round status at age 28 in year 4By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Garett Bolles went back to the basics to transform himself from a grabby, penalty-prone lineman into one of the top left tackles in the NFL.That focus on the fundamentals...