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NFL seeks special investigator in concussion settlementBy The Associated PressThe NFL accused some lawyers representing players in the $1 billion concussion settlement of fraud and wants a special investigator appointed.Plaintiffs' lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough. So far, $227 million in claims have been...

Associated PressRaiders embracing extended 10-day road trip to FloridaBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) For a team that hasn't had much success playing at home this season, the Oakland Raiders are embracing a 10-day road trip to Florida.Rather than disrupt his team's normal schedule with a pair of 5,600-mile...

AP Sports WriterLions sign free agent defensive end Robert AyersBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) When healthy, Robert Ayers has been a pretty productive pass rusher.The Detroit Lions could use some help in that area, and now the veteran defensive end has a chance to provide it.The Lions...

Associated PressNFL players accused of armed robbery at South Florida partyBy DAVID FISCHERMIAMI (AP) Police in South Florida are trying to find New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar after multiple witnesses accused them of an armed robbery at a party, authorities said...

Associated PressQuinn tells Falcons to move on after narrow loss at SeattleBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Coach Dan Quinn says there's no reason for the Atlanta Falcons to worry about a penalty that wasn't called late in Sunday's narrow loss at Seattle.Cornerback Richard Sherman pulled down Julio...

The fans at Oakland Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders when they take their seats on Sunday. Kansas City at Oakland When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California Oddsmakers currently have the Raiders listed as 1½-point favorites...

From high atop Kilimanjaro, Haloti Ngata retiresBy The Associated PressHaloti Ngata found a unique way to announce his retirement from the NFL: from atop Mount Kilimanjaro. The 35-year-old Ngata, who played with the Eagles last season following three years with the Lions, was at his best with BaltimoreEds: APNewsNow....

Associated PressEagles player charged for pot, gun after traffic stopBy JOSH CORNFIELDA Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was charged Tuesday with possession of a 9 mm handgun without a permit and for a small amount of marijuana after he was pulled over for speeding, according to a court complaint.Josh Huff...

Bears' Long, Sitton out for Vikings game because of injuriesCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears are holding star right guard Kyle Long and left guard Josh Sitton out of their game against the Minnesota Vikings.Long, a three-time Pro Bowl lineman, was listed as doubtful after exiting last week's loss...

The Latest: 'Thank You Fans' - Eagles flash Lombardi trophyPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Latest on the parade for the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles (all times local):11:25 a.m.The Philadelphia Eagles are thanking the fans and sharing their championship glory as the Super Bowl parade makes its way up Broad Street,...

SEATTLE (AP) - Melinda Gates says she and her husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, are most likely going to see their hometown team play in the Super Bowl.Their friend and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is the owner of the Seattle Seahawks, so they shouldn't have any trouble picking up...

AP Sports WriterKitchens among additions to Judge's staff with N.Y. GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Recently fired Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has been hired as the New York Giants tight end coach.New coach Joe Judge announced his 20-member staff on Wednesday, retaining six men from Pat...