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NEW YORK (AP) The NFL has hired 24 full-time game officials, including veteran referees Walt Anderson and Pete Morelli. The NFL and NFL Referees Association made the announcement Thursday. The number of full-time officials is up from 21 last season. All seven on-field officiating positions - referee, umpire, down judge, line...

The NY JETS and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY JETS vs DETROIT When: 7:10 PM ET, Monday, September 10, 2018 Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 479 NY JETS -6.5 (-110) 44.5 (-110) 220 -260 480 DETROIT TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: DETROIT , NY JETS Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT...

The CLEVELAND and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs NEW ORLEANS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 277 CLEVELAND -8.5 (-110) 49.5 (-110) 270 -350 278 NEW ORLEANS TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -8.5 PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports WriterMayfield set for rough test against Ravens' rabid defenseBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield's first NFL start came inside Oakland's notorious Black Hole.No. 2 will be against some nasty black birds.It can only get easier after this.The top overall pick in this year's draft, Mayfield faces...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Jamaal Charles shares story of 'outcast' childhoodBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel like I...

The TAMPA BAY and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/14/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS vs ATLANTA FALCONS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 14, 2018 Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 263 TAMPA BAY -3 (-110) 57 (-110) 130 -150 264 ATLANTA TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: ATLANTA , TAMPA BAY Oddsmakers currently have...

The LA RAMS and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/4/2018 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA RAMS vs NEW ORLEANS SAINTS When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 469 LA RAMS 2 (-110) 58 (-110) -130 110 470 NEW ORLEANS TV: 4:25 PM LINE: 2 PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS ,...

The HOUSTON and the NY JETS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/15/2018 at 4:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON TEXANS vs NY JETS When: 4:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey ROT TEAM PS OU ML 303 HOUSTON 6 (-110) 41.5 (-110) -230 190 304 NY JETS TV: 4:30 PM LINE: 6 PREDICTION: NY JETS , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The new stadium at Hollywood Park being built for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will have American Airlines as one of its corporate sponsors. The LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park announced that American will be a founding partner. The airline will...

Associated PressVikings acquire kicker Kaare Vedvik from RavensBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Looking for solutions for their longtime kicking issues, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Kaare Vedvik from the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.Vedvik has kicked and punted for Baltimore, which was set at the position with standouts Justin...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams says he and his coaching staff don't instruct players to use dirty tactics against opponents, as Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. accuses. Williams said Friday he has never told any players to take cheap shots, and his...

Associated PressHe’s cooking: Vikings RB’s recipe is speed, strength, visionBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Tackling Dalvin Cook has been a challenge this season. The Minnesota Vikings running back has vaulted to the top of the league’s rushing list while leaving behind a trail of defenders who have either...