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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities have suspicions about a fire that gutted a mansion owned by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain.Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Lt. Andy Norris says a witness reported seeing a car speeding away from the scene of the blaze Monday night.Norris says the vehicle could be...

AP Pro Football WriterD.K. Metcalf shared experiences, lessons with 547 rookiesBy ROB MAADDID.K. Metcalf says the best advice he received as a rookie was to sit down last at team meetings.Metcalf shared his experience as a first-year wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks with 547 players in the NFL’s...

Tennessee Titans waive kickoff specialist Ryan SantosoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have waived kicker Ryan Santoso, who had been working as the team’s kickoff specialist.The Titans announced the move Tuesday.Santoso had signed with the Titans on Nov. 27 to handle kickoffs and provide some insurance for the...

AP Sports WriterRooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) - Art Rooney II isn't quite sure what to make of what the Pittsburgh Steelers president called one of the "craziest" seasons he's experienced during his 50-plus years around the NFL.The Steelers lost quarterback Ben...

AP Sports WriterPanthers coach says Cam Newton to begin throwing next weekBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton is almost ready to get back to work.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the six-year NFL veteran quarterback is ahead of schedule in his rehab from shoulder surgery and is expected...

Raiders sign 3rd-round pick DT Eddie VanderdoesALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed third-round defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes to a four-year contract.The team announced the deal on Wednesday that leaves only Oakland's two top picks still unsigned.Vanderdoes was selected 88th overall after four seasons at UCLA. He...

AP Sports WriterTepper wants to build retractable roof stadium in CharlotteBy STEVE REEDSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Carolina Panthers billionaire owner David Tepper says his goal is to build a retractable roof stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina within the next 10 years in an effort to attract major sporting events...

AP Pro Football WriterThe Latest: Eagles players individually decided on WH tripBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Latest on the canceled White House visit for the Super Bowl champion Eagles (all times local):4 p.m.Eagles players and officials made individual decisions to not go to the White House for a...

AP Sports WriterEarl Thomas says he's skipping Seahawks mandatory minicampBy TIM BOOTHEarl Thomas is putting the pressure on the Seattle Seahawks for a new contract, saying he will not participate in any team activities until his contract situation is resolved.That includes the upcoming mandatory minicamp.The three-time All-Pro safety posted...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Tyrann Mathieu working to get confidence backBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Entering his fifth NFL season, Tyrann Mathieu is trying to get his confidence back.Fighting through injuries in all four of his NFL seasons, he has had a hard time maintaining the dynamic ''Honey Badger''...

AP Sports WriterEx-Saint Gleason considered for Congressional Gold MedalBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Federal lawmakers from Louisiana and Washington have submitted legislation to award former New Orleans Saints and Washington State football player Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.U.S. Senator...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Mahomes to start against Titans, barring setbacksBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes will start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, just over two weeks after the quarterback's season was jeopardized by a dislocated kneecap.Mahomes never missed a practice...