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AP Sports Writer49ers offense going through learning curveBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) A couple of passes bounced off receivers' hands into defenders for interceptions. Even more were dropped. Then there were the throws that didn't get made because the quarterback got sacked.The installation of new coach Kyle...

AP Sports WriterJerry Jones backs Elliott again as Cowboys prep for campBy SCHUYLER DIXONOXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his belief that star running back Ezekiel Elliott wasn't guilty of domestic violence in a case the NFL has been investigating for a year.Jones said Sunday...

Titans, offensive tackle Dennis Kelly agree to new dealNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with offensive tackle Dennis Kelly.The team did not announce terms of the deal Wednesday, two days before the Titans report for training camp.The Titans traded for Kelly...

Ex-NFL player Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to Florida DUIWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge in Florida.The Palm Beach Post reports that Taylor pleaded guilty Monday in Palm Beach County to DUI with injury or...

Los Angeles Rams sign veteran quarterback Dan OrlovskyIRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have signed veteran quarterback Dan Orlovsky.The Rams announced the deal Wednesday while players began reporting to training camp at UC Irvine.Orlovsky is the third quarterback on the Rams' roster. He is likely to compete...

Packers add free agent defensive tackle Ricky Jean-FrancoisGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent tackle Ricky Jean-Francois, adding depth to a defensive front depleted in the offseason.General manager Ted Thompson did not disclose terms of the deal announced on Friday.The 6-foot-3, 295-pound Jean-Francois...

AP Sports WriterRiley Cooper gets tryout with Bucs, hopes to revive careerBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Riley Cooper is trying to revive his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The former Philadelphia Eagles receiver is one of 56 players participating in the Bucs' rookie minicamp this weekend, hoping...

Associated PressTrial of former Pilot executives could take up to 6 weeksBy ERIK SCHELZIGCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) The complexity of a federal fraud case against former employees of a truck stop chain owned by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam could cause...

AP Sports WriterChiefs rookie QB Mahomes already turning heads in campBy DAVE SKRETTAST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes III trotted onto the practice field with just under 2 minutes on the clock and 75 yards to the end zone, the rookie thrust into a challenging spot on the...

Patriots sign DE Rivers, highest selection in 2017 classFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have signed third-round draft pick Derek Rivers.The team announced the signing Friday. A defensive end out of Youngstown State, Rivers was the Patriots' highest selection in April's draft at 83rd overall.With his signing,...

Associated PressRowe hopes to move up New England secondary depth chartBy MAUREEN MULLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Cornerback Eric Rowe added some depth to New England's secondary and performed well after he was traded from the Eagles last year. Now he will have to work his way up the depth...

Associated PressRaiders purchase land near Las Vegas Strip for new stadiumBy REGINA GARCIA CANOLAS VEGAS (AP) The Oakland Raiders have checked off one more item on a long to-do list in their effort to move to Las Vegas after buying more than 60 acres near the Las Vegas...