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AP Legal Affairs WriterJose Baez: Hernandez acquittal burnishes lawyer's reputationBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) During Aaron Hernandez's double murder trial, the former NFL star's lawyer wanted to drive home his point that the prosecution's star witness was a ''three-legged pony'' whose testimony could not be believed. So he galloped...

New Cowboys player suspected of DWI after own welcome partyDALLAS (AP) Newly acquired Cowboys cornerback Nolan Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of a driving while intoxicated after leaving a promotional event welcoming him to Dallas.Dallas police say the 30-year-old Carroll was arrested early Monday after being stopped...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Group submits Oakland stadium plan to NFLBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The investment group seeking to build a new stadium to keep the Raiders in Oakland has submitted a formal plan to the NFL for the first time.A person familiar with the deal said...

Adviser gets 5 years in prison for defrauding NFL playersWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) A North Carolina financial adviser has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for stealing about $3 million from his clients, including at least two pro football players.Michael Rowan, of High Point, received the...

AP Sports WriterJets cut injured S Marcus Gilchrist, re-sign LB Bruce CarterBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have released veteran safety Marcus Gilchrist, a move that appeared a strong possibility after the team drafted safeties with their first two picks last week.The Jets also...

AP Sports WriterBlank, Falcons hold retirement celebration for Vick, WhiteBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Michael Vick received a big hug from Arthur Blank.Vick also received an embrace from Blank's team that he said would last a lifetime.Vick, the dynamic quarterback whose career with the Atlanta Falcons ended in disgrace,...

Associated PressNBC to unveil new theme song for 'Sunday Night Football'By KRISTIN M. HALLNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Carrie Underwood won't be ''waiting all day for Sunday night'' this fall when NBC premieres a new theme song for its prime-time ''Sunday Night Football'' program.The Grammy-winning country star will be singing...

Packers' McCarthy focused on same approach going into campGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Mike McCarthy made no grand pronouncements Wednesday.There was not any sort of guarantee from the 12th-year Green Bay Packers head coach.Going into training camp, McCarthy said he and his staff were focused on the same steady,...

Victim's mom denied access to Aaron Hernandez's remainsBOSTON (AP) Lawyers for the mother of a man Aaron Hernandez was convicted of killing won't be allowed access to his brain, blood and urine samples in support of her wrongful death suit against the former NFL star's estate.Attorneys for Ursula...

Former Packers RB Ahman Green charged with child abuseGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green was charged Monday with felony child abuse after his 15-year-old daughter told police he punched her in the face.Green, 40, is also charged with disorderly conduct in the...

Ravens TE Pitta injures hip again; status for 2017 uncertainOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has reinjured the same troublesome right hip that already has been surgically repaired twice.The injury occurred during an offseason practice session Friday. Each time Pitta hurt the hip previously,...

Manning's number to be retired during fall ceremony in IndyINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Peyton Manning will become the first Indianapolis Colts player to have his jersey retired during a two-day celebration of his career this fall.The weekend begins with the unveiling of Manning's statue outside Lucas Oil Stadium on Oct....