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AP Sports WriterGM Veach gets to place stamp on Chiefs with his 1st draftBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) From the moment he took over the Kansas City Chiefs' front office, general manager Brett Veach has been willing to go out on a limb, whether it was signing...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers may need temporary home because of new COVID-19 rulesBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers and other teams may need to find a temporary new home after Santa Clara County on Saturday banned all contact sports from holding games and practices for the next three weeks.County...

NFL adds 2 former players among 6 officials for '19 seasonNEW YORK (AP) Two former NFL players are among the six new officials for the upcoming NFL season.Field judge Nate Jones joins the NFL officiating staff from the Pac-12, following an eight-year pro career as a defensive back....

The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Coach Kyle Shanahan says Kittle will be activated off injured reserve before Saturday's game and see his first action since breaking his foot Nov. 1 against Seattle. "I'm feeling...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles still have holes to fill after start to free agencyBy ROB MAADDIfThe Philadelphia Eagles improved their biggest strength, weakened a thin secondary and still have to fill several needs.The team has added former Steelers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, released standout safety Malcolm Jenkins and retained...

Packers QB Rodgers says he will guest-host on 'Jeopardy!'GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will be a guest host on ''Jeopardy!'' during the offseason.The show is currently using a series of interim hosts to replace Alex Trebek, who died of cancer ...

AP Sports WriterDespite win, Bears have room to improve to make deep runBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) It was ugly. It was gut wrenching. And it was, ultimately, a win for Chicago.A 16-14 victory at Denver on Sunday has the Bears breathing a little easier, and they...

AP Sports WriterBengals sign WR Tyler Boyd to 4-year contract extensionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Receiver Tyler Boyd turned his breakthrough season into a four-year contract extension.The Cincinnati Bengals signed Boyd to a deal that runs through the 2023 season on Tuesday. The second-round pick out of Pittsburgh in...

Colts RB Turbin suspended for first 4 games of seasonINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancers.The NFL announced the suspension Friday. Turbin is eligible to participate in...

The Latest: Stanley Cup champs take in Chargers-Bucs gameBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT):--3:20 p.m.The Stanley Cup is taking in the action at the Chargers-Buccaneers game in Tampa. Several members of the NHL champion Tampa Bay Lightning, including captain Steven Stamkos,...

AP Sports WriterMatchup of misery when Jets visit DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Ryan Tannehill is throwing touchdown passes for the Titans. Matt Moore is doing the same for the Chiefs. Laremy Tunsil is protecting the blind side for the Texans. Ndamukong Suh is plugging the middle for the...

Jets waive Raymond, who had costly fumbled punt at OaklandFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Kalif Raymond, two days after his fumbled punt changed momentum in the team's loss at Oakland.Raymond was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Sept. 3 after...