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AP Pro Football WriterRay Lewis joining Showtime's "Inside The NFL"By BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Football has been Ray Lewis' passion since he was a child. One of his lasting memories is watching ''Inside The NFL'' when it was hosted by Nick Buoniconti and Len Dawson.On Tuesday night, Lewis...

Associated PressAt birthplace of NFL, last stop for football art collectionBy DAKE KANGCANTON, Ohio (AP) It's the last chance for football fans to see a one-of-a-kind art exhibition devoted exclusively to football, now on display in the birthplace of the NFL.The exhibit, titled ''Scrimmage,'' opened Tuesday at the...

AP Pro Football WriterJamaal Charles signs 1-year deal with Denver BroncosBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Declaring ''I still have more in my tank,'' Jamaal Charles, the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time rushing leader, signed with the AFC West rival Denver Broncos on Tuesday for a chance to prove it.''Excited...

Former NFL tight end Mitchell Henry dies at 24BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) Mitchell Henry, a tight end for three NFL teams following a standout career at Western Kentucky, has died after battling leukemia. He was 24.Western Kentucky announced on its website that Henry died Friday, and a school...

Michael Vick joins Fox Sports as NFL studio analystNEW YORK (AP) Michael Vick has joined Fox Sports as an NFL studio analyst.The retired quarterback will be on pregame and other broadcasts throughout the season. Fox Sports president of production and executive producer John Entz announced the addition of...

AP Sports WriterLions coach hopes team can work out any issues with JohnsonBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell hopes the franchise's relationship with Calvin Johnson will eventually improve.Johnson told the Detroit Free Press over the weekend that he felt he should have been...

SUV in Aaron Hernandez double murder trial is up for auctionBOSTON (AP) The SUV prosecutors say ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez was in when he killed two men in 2012 is up for auction.The Boston Globe reports more than 60 people had placed bids on the Toyota 4-Runner on...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign LB Thomas Davis to 1-year contract extensionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Thomas Davis won't have to worry about ever playing for another NFL team.The Panthers have signed the 34-year-old veteran outside linebacker Thomas Davis to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team...

Jets waive Raymond, who had costly fumbled punt at OaklandFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Kalif Raymond, two days after his fumbled punt changed momentum in the team's loss at Oakland.Raymond was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Sept. 3 after...

Chiefs promote Brett Veach to general managerKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have promoted co-director of player personnel Brett Veach to general manager.The appointment was announced Monday, about 2+ weeks after Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt surprisingly fired John Dorsey, their GM of the past four years....

AP Sports WriterSwearinger brings the noise for Redskins defenseBy HANK KURZ Jr.RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Bashaud Breeland intercepts a pass during practice and heads toward the end zone, and free safety D.J. Swearinger runs alongside hooting and hollering as if the play just won the Washington Redskins the Super...

The Associated PressBills acquire WR Clay from Pant for CB Seymour after makingBy JONAH BRONSTEINORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) After establishing their 53-man roster on Saturday for a few moments, the Buffalo Bills made more moves.The Bills traded cornerback Kevon Seymour to the Carolina Panthers for kick return specialist...