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NFL player pulls out of Israel trip, feels 'used'JERUSALEM (AP) An American professional football player has pulled out of a planned trip to Israel, accusing its government of trying to use him for PR purposes.Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett cited Muhammad Ali's support for the Palestinians, saying...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Jake Butt a feel-good story on NFL's cutdown dayBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt felt better this summer than ever before. On Saturday he joined Washington quarterback Alex Smith as one of the NFL's biggest feel-good stories on cutdown day.Smith...

Falcons sign first-rounder McKinley, remaining 3 draft picksFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-rounder Takk McKinley and three more draft picks - linebacker Duke Riley, running back Brian Hill and tight end Eric Saubert.The Falcons have signed all six draft picks before Friday's start of...

AP Sports WriterPatriots release Antonio Brown after another accusationBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior that has...

AP Sports WriterPat Shurmur hasn't provided quick fix for Giants offenseBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The additions of new coach Pat Shurmur and No. 2 overall draft pick Saquon Barkley didn't provide a quick fix for the New York Giants' offense.The 20-10 loss to the Cleveland Brown...

AP Pro Football WriterSherman tells contract critics 'I keep all the receipts'By JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The bet Richard Sherman placed on himself when he personally negotiated a free-agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers that included significant incentive clauses is paying off in a big...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers lock up Armstead, plan deal for BucknerBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers locked up one star defensive lineman with a long-term contract and made plans to deal another to add a needed draft pick and salary cap room.The defending NFC...

Associated PressMixed results for Redskins rookie classBy BENJAMIN STANDIGASHBURN, Va. (AP) Headlined by defensive lineman Jonathan Allen's run-stuffing game, there is plenty to like about the performances from the Washington Redskins' 2017 draft class.When they played, that is.Ultimately, that was not as often as hoped.Of Washington's 10 selections,...

Rams tight end Higbee pleads guilty to assault in KentuckyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to assault for a fight outside a bar in Kentucky last year.The Daily News reports the former Western Kentucky University standout...

AP Pro Football WritersGoodell: Forfeits possible for NFL virus protocol violationsBy TERESA M. WALKER and BARRY WILNERNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is warning the league's 32 teams of penalties including potential forfeits of games for violations of COVID-19 protocols that force changes in the schedule.In a memo sent to the...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Essentials for drafting the right 2018 squadBy SCOTT ENGELFantasy football is supposed to be fun, but some players stress a lot about their upcoming drafts.Most notably, they obsess about their first-round pick and who may be available when their turn comes. Don't play the guessing game -...

The LAS VEGAS and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LAS VEGAS vs DENVER When: 1/3/2021 4:25 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 129 LAS VEGAS -2 (-110) 50.5 (-110) 110 -130 130 DENVER TV: 4:25 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: DENVER , LAS VEGAS Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed as -2 point...