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AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: Offseason Fix: Where are the free QBs headed?By BARRY WILNERNow that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit.Just a little bit. Indeed, not knowing where Rivers might...

Associated PressEx-pro football player accused of murder in death of girl, 5By KEN RITTERLAS VEGAS (AP) A Las Vegas judge expressed shock Tuesday at the severity of injuries found on a 5-year-old girl whose death led to murder and felony child abuse charges against her 25-year-old mother and...

Cowboys cut safety George Iloka, keep 2 RBs behind ElliottFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released safety George Iloka, one of their most notable signings in free agency, to get their roster down to 53 players for the regular season.Iloka was added after the Cowboys weren't significant...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The questions were similar, and Dorial Green-Beckham had virtually the same response for each one.''I'm disappointed in myself for all those things I did at Missouri,'' said the wide receiver, who spent last season on the sideline in large part because of legal troubles, including allegations...

NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL draft heads to Chicago this year, with the top overall choice in our mock draft not planning to be on hand. No matter: Tampa Bay will already have let its selection know when the crowd in the Windy City gets, uh, wind of...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Time's up for cheerleaders/dancers at NFL, NBA gamesBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) This is not a rant against cheerleading.That's a legitimate sport, played by elite athletes - men and women - who are worthy of admiration for their daring and skill.There might even come a day...

Bears re-sign DB Houston-Carson to 1-year contractBy The Associated PressThe Chicago Bears have re-signed defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson to a one-year contract.A sixth-round draft pick by Chicago in 2016, Houston-Carson has four defensive tackles and 18 special teams stops in 32 games. He played in 13 games last season...

AP Sports WriterVick writes letter to Atlanta, says he's huge Falcons fanBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Michael Vick never led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl.His career with the team ended in disgrace.Yet no one is rooting harder for the Falcons to win their first championship.''A lot of...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos eluded a crushing collapse thanks to Shelby Harris. Trevor Siemian dodged injury - no thanks to his new tackle tandem. A restless few hours after watching Siemian get clobbered in Denver's 24-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, coach Vance Joseph called out his...

Perks approved to move Carolina Panthers practice HQ to SCROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) A county in South Carolina approved a deal loaded with tax breaks for the Carolina Panthers to move their headquarters and practice site.The York County Council approved the deal in a 4-3 vote after listening...

AP Sports WriterRaiders guard Gabe Jackson agrees to $56M, 5-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have locked up another member of their stellar 2014 draft class, agreeing to a five-year extension Friday to keep guard Gabe Jackson under contract through the 2022 season.The deal is...

AP Sports WriterQB McCarron eager for chance to prove himself in BuffaloBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Quarterback A.J. McCarron is eager for the opportunity to prove himself with the Buffalo Bills after spending the previous four seasons working in Andy Dalton's shadow.And it makes no difference...