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Brother of 49ers quarterback killed outside Nashville barNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Two men were stabbed to death early Saturday at a Nashville bar and one of the victims was the brother of NFL quarterback C.J. Beathard, authorities said.Nashville Police said 22-year-old Clayton Beathard and 21-year-old Paul Trapeni were stabbed...

Brother of 49ers quarterback killed outside Nashville barNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Two men were stabbed to death early Saturday at a Nashville bar and one of the victims was the brother of NFL quarterback C.J. Beathard, authorities said.Nashville Police said 22-year-old Clayton Beathard and 21-year-old Paul Trapeni were stabbed...

Brother of 49ers quarterback killed outside Nashville barNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Two men were stabbed to death early Saturday at a Nashville bar and one of the victims was the brother of NFL quarterback C.J. Beathard, authorities said.Nashville Police said 22-year-old Clayton Beathard and 21-year-old Paul Trapeni were stabbed...

McCourty returns for Patriots for AFC East matchup vs BillsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is back for New England's game against the Buffalo Bills after missing one game with a groin injury.Defensive back Jonathan Jones was out, also with a groin injury, after missing all week...

Injured Eagles RB Sproles retires after 15 seasonsBy The Associated PressPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles has decided to retire, ending a 15-year career for the three-time Pro Bowl player.Sproles announced his decision Saturday on the Eagles' website, saying ''Spending the past month on Injured Reserve...

WR Fuller, RB Hyde active for Texans against BuccaneersTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Houston receiver Will Fuller and running back Carlos Hyde are active for the Texans against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being listed as questionable on this week’s injury report.Fuller has been slowed by a hamstring injury while...

Associated PressNetflix series examines 'perfect storm' that felled NFL starBy WILLIAM J. KOLEBOSTON (AP) More than two years after he killed himself in his prison cell, former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's story still fascinates - and now it's heading back to the small screen.Netflix is releasing...

Titans RB Henry downgraded to questionable for Saints gameNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Derrick Henry’s status has been downgraded to questionable for the Tennessee Titans’ game Sunday with the New Orleans Saints as the Pro Bowl running back deals with a hamstring injury.The Titans have promoted running back Dalyn Dawkins...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Hines Ward finds himself in 'strange' spot vs SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Hines Ward has been a popular guy this week - and he has the countless voicemails, texts and emails to prove it.The Steelers are coming to town and the...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings boast backfield depth as injuries elevate BooneBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Standing safely on the sideline in their caps and sweats, Minnesota's starters found a compelling reason over each of the last two preseasons to pay attention to the second half of those otherwise...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks defensive lineman Woods suspended 4 games for PEDsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods was suspended for four games by the NFL on Friday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Woods is the second Seattle player to be suspended this...

Titans will have Derrick Henry, not Jackson against SaintsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry practiced fully Friday for the Tennessee Titans, who will be without starting cornerback Adoree' Jackson for a third straight game against the Saints.Henry did not practice Thursday and was limited Wednesday....