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Associated PressOfficial: Saints emails on clergy crisis should stay secretBy JIM MUSTIANHundreds of emails detailing the New Orleans Saints’ efforts to conduct damage control for the area's Roman Catholic archdiocese amid its clergy sexual abuse crisis should remain shielded from the public, a court official recommended Thursday.The recommendation by...

Chiefs' success big reason why fans will be at Super BowlBy The Associated PressThere will be about 25,000 fans inside Raymond James Stadium for the Super Bowl on Sunday. One reason the Buccaneers and Chiefs won't be playing before oceans of empty seats is Kansas City helped to prove...

The BALTIMORE and the OAKLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 10/8/2017 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BALTIMORE vs OAKLAND When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017 Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 469 BALTIMORE -2.5 (-110) 39 (-110) 150 -170 470 OAKLAND TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS.  LINE: Raiders -2.5. O/U: 39 PREDICTION: OAKLAND , BALTIMORE Oddsmakers currently have the OAKLAND listed as...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers prepared to deal with challenges of extended tripBy JOSH DUBOWWhen the San Francisco 49ers arrived at their temporary home in Arizona, coach Kyle Shanahan gathered several players and told them to make sure everyone is looking out for each other.As important as practice, game plans...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys release star WR Dez Bryant after 8 seasonsBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys released Dez Bryant on Friday, deciding salary cap relief with the star receiver's declining production outweighs the risk of him returning to All-Pro form with another team.Bryant never lived...

NFL Notes: Staubach among Salute to Service award nomineesBy The Associated PressPro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is among the 32 nominees announced by the NFL this week for the ninth annual Salute to Service Award.The award recognizes NFL players, coaches, personnel and legends who demonstrate a commitment...

AP Sports WriterAlive and kicking; Boswell delivering for SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Danny Smith wasn't just looking for somebody who can kick. A lot of guys can kick. The Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator was searching for something more on that raw fall day at Heinz Field two...

DENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman is a huge Harry Potter fan. So with Halloween looming, Sherman agreed to a request from his son. He donned a cape and grabbed a wand for his weekly media session, presenting a very authentic Harry Potter look. His display came three days...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina Panthers fans voiced their displeasure more than once with boos during a 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Perhaps being soaked by an early evening thunderstorm that delayed game action in the first quarter for 25 minutes led to their ill mood....

Bears release TE BrauneckerLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday.Undrafted out of Harvard in 2016, Braunecker caught 13 passes for 142 yards in 47 games for Chicago. The Bears now have eight tight ends on their roster, including second-round draft pick...

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 Sports WriterLazard 'fulfills journey' in standout effort against LionsBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Allen Lazard wasn't even on the Packers' initial 53-man roster.The 6-foot-5 receiver was cut before the season, signed to the practice squad, only to end up on the roster in short order.But on...