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AP Sports WriterNew York Giants believe breakout is near despite 1-4 recordBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's hard to say whether the New York Giants are engaging in wishing thinking or there is something to their optimism these days.The reality is the Giants have a 1-4 record...

AP Sports WriterRams WR Cooks ruled out with concussion, seeing specialistBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams receiver Brandin Cooks won't play Sunday against Pittsburgh while he seeks further medical help for his second concussion in a month.Cooks was ruled out by Rams coach Sean McVay...

AP Sports WriterChargers say goodbye to temporary home by hosting RaidersBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers will bid farewell to their temporary home of three seasons on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Don’t expect much fanfare as both teams go into the final two...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL owners discuss labor deal proposal to playersBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL's labor committee met Thursday morning before presenting to the owners the current state of ongoing negotiations with the players' union on a new labor agreement.With the league eager to reach a...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos staying the course in 2021 after another bad yearBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) It appears the Denver Broncos are all getting a mulligan for 2020, their fourth consecutive losing season and fifth without a trip to the playoffs.Vic Fangio, Drew Lock and Pat Shurmur...

Associated PressSteelers WR Brown wants contract, but won't hold outBy DAN SCIFOLATROBE, Pa. (AP) Antonio Brown made it clear that he wants a new contract, but never considered holding out despite greatly outperforming his current deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The wide receiver spoke about his contract status for...

The Latest: Lamar Jackson's 47-yard TD run is out of MaddenBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 10 in the NFL (all times Eastern):3:10 p.m.Lamar Jackson's breakout season now has its signature moment.The Baltimore Ravens quarterback took off on a videogame-worthy run, replete with a spin move, for a...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Peyton Manning will take a physical and sign his revised contract at Broncos headquarters Thursday, then head home until the Broncos reconvene April 13 for the start of offseason workouts.Then, it's time to adapt to new coach Gary Kubiak's West Coast offense and continue his...

Associated PressEagles DE Bennett charged with injury to elderly paraplegicBy JUAN A. LOZANOHOUSTON (AP) Authorities issued a warrant Friday for the arrest of three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett, who is accused of injuring a paraplegic woman as he tried get onto the field at last year's...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders release OL Donald PennBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders released offensive lineman Donald Penn on Saturday, cutting ties with the longest-tenured player on their roster.The Raiders said they came to a mutual decision to cut ties with Penn, who became expendable after...

AP Sports WriterNew Seahawks WR already has connection with Russell WilsonBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) New Seattle wide receiver Gary Jennings already has a connection with the quarterback he's about to start catching passes from.He was once coached on a YMCA youth basketball team by Russell Wilson back...

49ers center Daniel Kilgore receives three-year extensionSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has his man to snap the ball for the next several seasons after center Daniel Kilgore received a three-year contract extension.The team announced the deal Wednesday that takes Kilgore through the 2020 season. Last...