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AP Sports WriterQuestions about Giants, McAdoo after Jenkins' suspensionBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants linebacker and defensive captain Jonathan Casillas stood in front of his locker for more than 10 minutes answering questions, and only one dealt with playing the surprising Los Angeles Rams this...

AP Sports WriterESPN hires former Jaguars, Raiders coach Del Rio as analystBy JOE REEDYJack Del Rio never shied away from giving his opinion as a player and a coach. He isn't about to change his approach as an ESPN analyst.ESPN announced the hiring Thursday of the former Jacksonville Jaguars...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: TE Lee Smith agrees to deal to stay with RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have reached a deal with another blocking tight end, agreeing on a three-year contract to retain Lee Smith.A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement...

49ers sign punter Justin Vogel to 1-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed punter Justin Vogel to a one-year contract.The 49ers had been seeking a replacement after free agent Bradley Pinion signed with Tampa Bay last week and found their man on Monday.Vogel spent...

Associated PressNFL player pulls out of Israel trip, feels 'used'By JOSEF FEDERMANJERUSALEM (AP) An American professional football player has pulled out of a sponsored trip to Israel, accusing its government of trying to use him for PR purposes and citing sympathy for the Palestinians.Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) The NFL says New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro will serve a four-game suspension, starting this Sunday at Tampa Bay, because he violated league rules pertaining to performance enhancing drug use. The league did not specify which banned substance was found in Vaccaro's system. The league not...

AP Sports WriterLong lines at Pro Bowl to get Jackson's autograph, pictureBy MARK LONGLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey was signing autographs following Pro Bowl practice Thursday and wrapping up an interview when his sister jumped in with a desperate request.''You have to help mom,''...

Titans' Casey says he will protest during anthem this seasonBy The Associated PressTennessee Titans defensive lineman Jurrell Casey says he plans to protest during the national anthem this season, even if it means getting a fine.Casey tells CNN that ''I'm going to take a fine this year, why not?...

Reich names Eberflus defensive coordinator, adds 3 to staffINDIANAPOLIS (AP) New Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has officially named Matt Eberflus as his defensive coordinator and Nick Sirianni as offensive coordinator.He also hired Bubba Ventrone as special teams coordinator and Rusty Jones as director of sports performance.Eberflus was...

The New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at CenturyLink Field. When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, November 9, 2014 Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks –10. O/U: 44.5. PREDICTION: Seahawks 16, Giants 10 Join...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) With Tom Brady under center, the Patriots have always had one of the NFL's best passing games. But New England is starting its playoff run with unprecedented efficiency. The Patriots set an NFL record this season by throwing just two interceptions . The previous record for fewest...

HONOLULU (AP) Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota has been voted the 2016 Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year after leading the Titans to their first winning record since 2011 in his second season. The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced the award Thursday. ''What an incredible gift,'' Mariota said in a...