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AP Sports WriterAP source: Ex-Redskins become 'Washington Football Team'By STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team until a new name is chosen, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition...

The fans at EverBank Field will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars when they take their seats on Thursday. Tennessee at Jacksonville When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, December 18, 2014 Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Jaguars -3. O/U: 40.5 PREDICTION:...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDTMarch 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDTMarch 29-April...

Trial set to begin for former Baltimore Ravens running backOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) A trial begins Monday for the Baltimore Ravens' former starting running back Alex Collins on drug and weapons felony charges.Collins is charged with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm during a drug-trafficking...

Associated PressFalcons keep winning, but still struggling to put teams awayBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons' path to the playoffs is simple - win this week at New Orleans, and they're in.If only it were that easy.Atlanta (9-5) has yet to figure out how to...

Rams fire coach Jeff Fisher after 42-14 loss to FalconsLOS ANGELES (AP) - Jeff Fisher's tenure in Los Angeles didn't last one full season.The Rams fired their coach on Monday. Special teams coordinator John Fassel will serve as interim coach. The Rams are at Seattle on Thursday night.Fisher was...

Milanovich resigns as Argonauts head coach to join JaguarsTORONTO (AP) Scott Milanovich stepped down as head coach of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts on Friday to become the Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterbacks coach.The move came three days after Jim Barker was fired as Toronto's general manager.Barker hired Milanovich in December...

Bucs waive CB Vernon Hargreaves from struggling secondaryTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, the 11th overall pick in the 2016 draft and the most experienced starter in the team's struggling secondary.The team announced the move Tuesday, two days after the fourth-year pro...

Chiefs sign former first-round pick Charlton to help defenseKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a contract with defensive end Taco Charlton, adding a former first-round pick who flamed out in Dallas and Miami but whose athleticism is a perfect match for coordinator Steve...

DENVER (AP) - Broncos special teams standout David Bruton Jr. was carted off the field after a block in the back while covering a punt Sunday against Oakland.The team said he suffered a concussion and wouldn't return.Bruton was racing downfield when he was hit from behind by Denico Autry,...

Associated PressChargers WR Keenan Allen shows signs of moving past injuriesBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) If there were any doubts that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is healthy again, joint practices with the Rams and New Orleans Saints have quashed them.Allen caught touchdowns in live...

The Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 13, 2016 Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida Prediction: 23.8 - 26 ATS 49.8...