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Associated PressMedia seek open hearing on NFL team's emails with churchBy KEVIN McGILLNew Orleans news outlets were set to argue Thursday for an open hearing on the confidentiality of emails between Roman Catholic officials and the city's NFL franchise concerning clergy sex-abuse scandals.As The Associated Press reported last month,...

AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: Offseason Fix: Where are the free QBs headed?By BARRY WILNERNow that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit.Just a little bit. Indeed, not knowing where Rivers might...

McVay mum on reasons for Rams' defensive coordinator changeTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay still isn't saying why he fired defensive coordinator Wade Phillips after their third straight winning season with the Los Angeles Rams.McVay introduced new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley at the Rams' training complex Wednesday, nearly...

NFL to stage additional combine for draft prospects in MiamiMIAMI (AP) The NFL will stage an additional event beyond the upcoming scouting combine in Indianapolis.The league's combine series will have a regional invitational and historically black colleges and universities combine from March 27-29 at the Miami Dolphins' Baptist...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Garrett reinstated by NFL from indefinite suspensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett is allowed to play and chase quarterbacks again after the NFL reinstated the Browns' star defensive end from his indefinite suspension for a vicious attack on Pittsburgh QB Mason Rudolph last season.The league...

Jaguars hire former Giants coach Ben McAdoo as QBs coachJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo as quarterbacks coach.McAdoo replaces Scott Milanovich, who left at the end of last season to take the head coaching job with the CFL's...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Garrett reinstated by NFL after 6-game suspensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has been reinstated by the NFL after he was suspended indefinitely for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet.Garrett missed Cleveland's final six games...

Associated PressNFL team's deep Catholic ties behind role in abuse crisisBy JIM MUSTIAN, REESE DUNKLIN and BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Why would an NFL team, even one called the Saints, strike a behind-the-scenes alliance with the Roman Catholic Church on an issue as emotionally fraught as clergy sex...

AP Pro Football WriterNow play-calling for Vikings, Kubiak 'never lost the joy'By DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) After a smooth first year as an offensive adviser for the Minnesota Vikings, Gary Kubiak was presented with the opportunity to rediscover his play-calling acumen.When offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski climbed the ladder...

AP Sports WriterPanthers owner says Cam Newton's future depends on healthBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers owner David Tepper remains noncommittal on Cam Newton's future with the organization, saying it will largely depend on how the quarterback recovers from foot surgery.''Listen, I'm not a doctor,'' Tepper said Tuesday....

Vegas agency allocates $2.4M to host NFL draft in AprilLAS VEGAS (AP) Tourism officials in Las Vegas are allocating $2.4 million to host the NFL draft in April.The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board on Tuesday approved the budget for promotions, police, and ''marquee event elements,'' including...

Vegas agency allocates $2.4M to host NFL draft in AprilLAS VEGAS (AP) Tourism officials in Las Vegas are allocating $2.4 million to host the NFL draft in April.The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board on Tuesday approved the budget for promotions, police, and ''marquee event elements,'' including...