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Bears acquire kicker Eddy Pineiro from RaidersLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have acquired Eddy Pineiro from Oakland, adding another kicker to the mix to replace Cody Parkey.The Bears sent a conditional seventh-round pick in 2021 to the Raiders in the deal announced Tuesday. Oakland gets the...

AP Sports WriterWashington has virus case, Giants, Falcons add to COVID listBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons each put a player on the NFL's COVID-19 list Tuesday, while Washington had its first instance of someone in the organization testing positive for the coronavirus since the season...

AP Pro Football WriterPatriots-Falcons, the latest case of trophy inequityBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl for the ninth time in the last 31 years, chasing their fifth championship next weekend in Houston.No coach or player in the current NFL could have a more palpable...

The Latest: Giants' Beckham penalized for celebrating TDBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the third Sunday of the NFL regular season:---3:45 p.m.Odell Beckham Jr. caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning early in the fourth quarter and drew an unsportsmanlike penalty for his odd celebration. Beckham, down on...

AP Sports WriterMiami Dolphins assistant coach tests positive for COVID-19By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) An unidentified Miami Dolphins assistant coach tested positive for coronavirus and was quarantined, and receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. went on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but the team planned to play Sunday's game at Arizona as scheduled.Because...

Appeal hearing for Cowboys' Elliott over after 2-plus daysNEW YORK (AP) Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott's hearing on the appeal of his six-game suspension over a domestic violence case ended Thursday after 2 1/2 days.According to the labor agreement, Arbitrator Harold Henderson must rule on the NFL's punishment...

Associated PressOther football leagues seek boost from legal sports bettingBy WAYNE PARRYATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The National Football League is king when it comes to legal sports bets, but other professional gridiron leagues are also looking to embrace and profit from it.Casino sportbooks are already taking action on...

Associated PressMaryland governor: probably time to change Redskins nameBy BRIAN WITTEANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday he believes the name of Washington’s professional football team “probably should be changed" though he supported the team's name when he ran for governor in 2014.Hogan, a Republican, was...

Vikings dump 2015 starting guards Brandon Fusco, Mike HarrisEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have released Brandon Fusco and Mike Harris, the guards who started a combined 85 games for the team over the last five seasons.The moves were made Friday, one month before the start of...

AP Sports WriterOdell Beckham Jr. returns to practice on a limited basisBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has returned to practice on limited basis and hopes to play against the Los Angeles Rams this weekend in London.The 23-year-old Beckham missed...

AP Sports WriterRamsey 'overjoyed' by LA move; Rams eager for long-term dealBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams fully understand the risks they took in acquiring volatile cornerback Jalen Ramsey.The defending NFC champions believe the potential rewards are well worth it.''You want guys with some...

AP Pro Football WriterOverlooked? Underrated? Marrone thinks Jags 'can be special'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to surprise, possibly even shock, much of the NFL.Just not themselves.After dumping three potential starters last week - moves that raised speculation about the team tanking in...