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Associated PressWaller hoping for encore to breakout season with RaidersBy W.G. RAMIREZHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) Darren Waller has become many things since joining the Raiders organization.A well-rounded tight end, a leader on and off the field, an inspiration to his teammates and fans, and now, a bargain.When Kansas City's...

Titans agree to terms with Dane Cruikshank, QB Luke FalkNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with half their draft class in reaching deals with defensive back Dane Cruikshank and quarterback Luke Falk.The Titans announced the deals Thursday.Cruikshank was selected in the fifth round after...

LA Rams sign all 8 draft picks to initial contractsTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams' eight draft picks have signed their rookie contracts.The Rams announced the deals Friday.The NFC champions didn't make a first-round selection for the third straight year. Their second-round pick, Washington safety Taylor...

AP Sports WriterNew Pats kicker says tattoo doesn't represent militia groupBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) New Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser says a tattoo on his arm is not representative of a loosely organized right-wing militia group that has adopted the symbol.Rohrwasser, who played at Rhode Island and Marshall, was...

AP Sports WriterJets beat deadline, sign Muhammad Wilkerson to extensionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have signed Muhammad Wilkerson to a five-year contract extension, beating Friday's deadline after which the Pro Bowl defensive end would have had to play this season under the franchise...

AP Sports WriterDebate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change nameBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name, with Native American advocates believing the climate is right for action despite no evidence owner Dan Snyder is...

AP Sports WriterPatriots sign veteran LB David Harris to 2-year dealBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The New England Patriots have signed former New York Jets linebacker David Harris.The team announced the move Thursday. The Patriots also released receiver DeAndrew White.Terms of Harris' deal were not disclosed, but a person...

Jan. 18 - Conference championships.Jan. 25 - Pro Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.Feb. 1 - Super Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.Feb. 16 - First day for teams to designate franchise or transition players.Feb. 17-23 - NFL combine, Indianapolis.March 2 - Final day to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - All teams must...

AP Sports WriterBengals, Ravens have issues heading into pivotal clashBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Joe Flacco's sore right hip means Ravens coach John Harbaugh may have to wait until Sunday before deciding who to start at quarterback in a pivotal game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Harbaugh's options are Flacco, an...

AP Pro Football WriterOn Football: A look at what got done at NFL meetingsBy BARRY WILNERPHOENIX (AP) NFL owners got plenty done in their meetings, including approving the Raiders' relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas, and addressing a variety of rules changes.So what does it all mean?VIVA LAS...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A man and a woman who hung from the rafters during a Vikings game and unfurled a banner in protest of the Dakota Access oil pipeline entered U.S. Bank Stadium with tickets, and stadium officials said Tuesday that protesters hid their climbing equipment under winter clothing. Three people...

AP Sports WriterColts defense rounding into form under new coordinatorBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts' defense appears to be rounding into form.Rookie linebacker Darius Leonard leads the league in tackles. Safeties Clayton Geathers and Malik Hooker look healthy. The sacks and turnovers are up, the miscues are...