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AP Sports WriterColts fire coach Chuck Pagano after 4-12 seasonBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts fired coach Chuck Pagano on Sunday, less than two hours after they ended a 4-12 season with a 22-13 victory over Houston.Team owner Jimmy Irsay made the announcement in a statement, wishing...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Jay-Z sells out Kaepernick, grabs big money from NFLBy PAUL NEWBERRYRemember when Jay-Z was a dynamic hip-hop artist whose stark lyrics gave voice to the oppressed and downtrodden?Well, those days are over.He may have 99 Problems - but a conscience certainly ain't one.Completing his transformation to...

AP Sports WriterRavens-Steelers rescheduled again by COVID-19 to WednesdayBy DAVID GINSBURGThe Baltimore Ravens' struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday night against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers to be moved back to Wednesday.It's the third fix to a matchup originally slated to be...

NFL investigating laser pointed at Brady in AFC title gameKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) NFL security is investigating whether a fan attempted to shine a laser into the face of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during their AFC championship game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.Local television...

AP Sports WriterNew Dolphins defensive coordinator Joseph likes what he seesBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) As Vance Joseph began to evaluate the Miami Dolphins' front four, linebackers and secondary in offseason drills, he felt a little uncomfortable about his own position.The first-time defensive coordinator was unsure how to...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets lose LB Williamson for season with torn ACLBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the nature of the injury says New York Jets linebacker Avery Williamson has a torn knee ligament that will sideline him for the season.Williamson injured...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) The instant Fred Jackson got word he was being released by the Buffalo Bills he made a brief phone call to the West Coast.The recipient was Marshawn Lynch and the request was to put in a good word with Seahawks management that Seattle would be...

AP Sports WriterPackers sign DT Kenny Clark to four-year contract extensionBy STEVE MEGARGEEGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark has signed a four-year contract extension.The Packers announced the signing Saturday without disclosing the length or terms of the deal. Clark's agent, Doug Hendrickson, confirmed...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans coach still waiting for chance to work with BeasleyBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans coach Mike Vrabel wants to start coaching Vic Beasley Jr.A week after rookies and other players got started, Tennessee still is waiting for Beasley to report.And Vrabel said Wednesday...

The ARIZONA and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/13/2020 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ARIZONA vs SAN FRANCISCO When: 9/13/2020 4:25 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 473 ARIZONA -8 (-110) 46.5 (-110) 260 -330 474 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 4:25 PM LINE: -8 PREDICTION: SAN FRANCISCO , ARIZONA Oddsmakers currently have the SAN FRANCISCO listed as -8...

AP Sports WriterRavens' Martindale can't wait to unleash big, fast defenseBy DAVID GINSBURGRavens defensive coordinator Don Martindale was quite pleased with a virtual minicamp that enabled his unit to get a grasp on the playbook this spring without actually getting on the field.After the final session was completed, Martindale...

AP Sports WriterDolphins coach Flores tries to build on 2019 turnaroundBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Eager to get to the practice field one morning, Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores had an asymmetrical look he blamed on what he called his ''quarantine haircut.''Someone dared to suggest a razor could fix...