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Petition: Detroit stadium roof causes light pollutionDETROIT (AP) A petition is circulating that calls on Detroit's NFL stadium to turn off its blue nighttime roof lighting.The blue glow began last August as part of a $2 million renovation at Ford Field that added LED lighting with changeable colors...

AP Sports WriterChan Gailey resigns as Dolphins' offensive coordinatorBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has resigned one season after coming out of retirement.The announcement was made Wednesday, one day after Gailey's 69th birthday and one day after coach Brian Flores said he expected...

AP Sports WriterFresh start: Brandon Allen gets his break with BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) It took Brandon Allen four seasons and three different teams to get his shot at starting in the NFL.The gig may only be temporary, even if Joe Flacco is out for a while...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - There are a lot of questions about the New York Giants' defense heading into Steve Spagnuolo's second stint as coordinator and none is more pressing than the safety spots.The Giants have gone from a veteran group that struggled last season to the young and...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Garrett vows to not let 'one moment' define himBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett knows his shocking, helmet-swinging assault on Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph last season will always follow him. It's part of his legacy, unwanted or not.He said he won't let it define him.''My...

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...

AP Sports WriterChiefs holding unique virtual competition for punting jobBy DAVE SKRETTALEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) It's a good thing an NFL kicking operation requires no more than three players.There's the long snapper, tasked with delivering the ball. The kicker, who is expected to send it through the uprights. And...

AP Sports WriterQuestions linger about Trubisky as Bears open with new lookBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) As the Chicago Bears prepare for a prime-time season opener against Aaron Rodgers and the archrival Green Bay Packers, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky sees a team with no limits.He's not talking about...

AP Sports WriterBullock perfect on kicks, gets 2-year extension from BengalsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) While Minnesota and Cleveland changed kickers after only two games, the Bengals gave Randy Bullock a two-year contract extension for his perfect start.He's made every field goal and extra-point attempt, helping the Bengals remain...

The New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AT&T Stadium. N.Y. Giants at Dallas When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, September 13, 2015 Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Cowboys -6. O/U: 51.5 PREDICTION: Cowboys...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tre Mason averaged just 2.5 yards per carry last week. A critical lost fumble hurt the most for the St. Louis Rams' rookie running back, and he is looking for a bounce-back game against the New York Giants.Rams coach Jeff Fisher is confident his young...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Veteran running back and respected team leader Fred Jackson has been released by the Buffalo Bills.With nine seasons in Buffalo, the 34-year-old Jackson had been the second-longest serving active player and one of the team's most popular players among fans. The move came as...