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AP Sports WriterRivers focuses on playoffs instead of possible career finaleBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The thought crossed Philip Rivers' mind.Win this weekend, get some help and he'll have another shot to reach his first Super Bowl. Lose to Jacksonville on Sunday, and it could be the end of...

The Detroit Lions desperately need to figure out how to draft better players and they're leaning on Brad Holmes to lead the way, drawing on his expertise with the Los Angeles Rams. Holmes and the Lions agreed to terms Thursday on a deal Thursday that makes him their general manager....

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cayleb Jones has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault and theft. Dakota County Jail records show that Jones was arrested Tuesday by Eagan police. He also is accused of interfering on a 911 call. Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said in a statement...

The NY GIANTS and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/7/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY GIANTS vs CAROLINA When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 7, 2018 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 457 NY GIANTS -6.5 (-110) 44 (-110) 220 -260 458 CAROLINA TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: CAROLINA , NY GIANTS Oddsmakers currently...

No NFL team wants to distance itself from last season - or even the previous year - more than the Cleveland Browns. They get a chance to prove all of those offseason maneuvers paid off when they host their archrivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Sunday. It's not fair to fully judge...

The DETROIT and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs NEW ORLEANS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 257 DETROIT -4.5 (-110) 50 (-110) 150 -170 258 NEW ORLEANS TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Saints -4.5. O/U: 50 PREDICTION: Saints 27, Lions 2 Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Jamaal Charles shares story of 'outcast' childhoodBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel like I...

NFL includes 7 rookie officials for upcoming seasonNEW YORK (AP) The NFL roster of game officials for the upcoming season includes seven rookies among the 121.The newcomers announced Friday are: field judges Land Clark of the Pac-12, Matt Edwards and Don Willard of the Big Ten, and Anthony...

The NEW ORLEANS and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 10/21/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS vs BALTIMORE RAVENS When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 469 NEW ORLEANS -3 (-110) 49.5 (-110) 130 -150 470 BALTIMORE TV: 4:05 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: BALTIMORE , NEW ORLEANS Oddsmakers currently...

The PITTSBURGH and the OAKLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 12/9/2018 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH STEELERS vs OAKLAND RAIDERS When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 9, 2018 Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 131 PITTSBURGH 10 (-110) 51.5 (-110) -475 325 132 OAKLAND TV: 4:25 PM LINE: 10 PREDICTION: OAKLAND , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have the OAKLAND listed as...

Kraft trial postponed while prosecutors appeal video rulingWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) A Florida judge has delayed the trial of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on a misdemeanor charge that he paid for sex at a massage parlor.Judge Leonard Hanser agreed Tuesday to postpone the trial indefinitely...

Associated PressLions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh JohnsonBy MATT SCHOCHALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Jermaine Kearse on injured reserve and signed quarterback Josh Johnson.Kearse hurt his left leg during Detroit's first possession of Thursday's preseason opener against New England,...