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AP Pro Football WriterDefensive additions fail to make early impact for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders set out to bolster the middle of their defense this offseason by adding a penetrating defensive tackle in Maliek Collins and a versatile linebacker in Cory Littleton.Through three games, the return on...

Ed Croke, New York Giants' former PR director, dies at 86EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Ed Croke, the New York Giants' former public relations director, died Wednesday. He was 86.The NFL team said Croke died at his home in Jupiter, Florida.Croke joined the Giants in 1965 as director of...

QB Nick Foles rejoins Jaguars after wife's miscarriageJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Nick Foles has rejoined the Jacksonville Jaguars for organized team activities following his wife's miscarriage.Foles arrived at the practice facility Thursday morning and was expected to take part in the team's two-hour practice.Foles' wife, Tori, announced Wednesday...

The Latest: First day of draft has 2nd-largest TV viewershipARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):5:25 p.m.The NFL said that Thursday's first round of the draft had the second-largest viewership ever for an opening night.The first round of the draft, which was televised...

Vikings hire ex-NFL vet Kaeding as part-time kicking coachEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have hired nine-year NFL veteran Nate Kaeding as a part-time kicking coach.Kaeding, a two-time Pro Bowl pick with the San Diego Chargers, has begun working with Vikings specialists this spring. He's been at the...

AP Sports WriterChargers' offense looking to maintain consistency at OaklandBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Gordon and Philip Rivers didn't have much time to savor the Los Angeles Chargers' best offensive performance of the season.They quickly had to look ahead to Thursday night's game at Oakland and...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Doubts and cautious optimism followed Brandon Marshall from Chicago to New York last March.The Jets pulled off a deal to acquire the star wide receiver for a measly fifth-round draft pick. It was considered a bargain, even a steal, but many fans and media...

The CINCINNATI and the SEATTLE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/8/2019 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CINCINNATI vs SEATTLE When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 8, 2019 Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington ROT TEAM PS OU ML 471 CINCINNATI -10 (-110) 43 (-110) 325 -475 472 SEATTLE TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS.  LINE: Seahawks -9.5. O/U: 44 PREDICTION: Seahawks 31, Bengals 23 Oddsmakers currently have the SEATTLE listed as -9.5...

AP Sports WriterJags' Fournette arrested for driving with suspended licenseBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was arrested Thursday for driving with a suspended license and released a short time later.Fournette paid a $1,508 bond and was freed after spending less than 30 minutes...

Saints' Okafor leaves practice hurt, Davenport returnsMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints defensive end Alex Okafor is dealing with another lower leg injury as he tries to come back from an Achilles tear that sidelined him much of last season.Okafor recently has been competing in training camp to regain his...

AP Sports WriterPeyton Manning appears on Saints practice field - in a tieBy BRETT MARTELWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) A lanky 6-foot-5 man in a button-down, long-sleeve shirt and tie walked onto the field during Saints training camp on Sunday, bringing a mixture of fond and painful memories...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - From the moment Rex Ryan first strolled through the door, it was clear things would be different around the New York Jets.He was a larger-than-life character with a mouth that matched his size and swagger, starting with his declaration at his introductory news conference...