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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) It will be the end of an era of sorts this weekend in Oakland. Not that anyone figures to be mourning what should be the final NFL game ever played on a field with infield dirt, especially the players who have had to deal with the bad...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Disgruntled Miami Dolphins defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick has requested and received permission to seek a trade, but coach Brian Flores says the 2018 first-round pick is expected to have a significant role for the team Sunday against the New England Patriots. Fitzpatrick has been displeased with the...

Two people with direct knowledge of the decision, say Antonio Brown will be eligible to play for the New England Patriots. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Friday because the decision has not been announced. Brown has been accused of rape and sexual assault in...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams says he and his coaching staff don't instruct players to use dirty tactics against opponents, as Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. accuses. Williams said Friday he has never told any players to take cheap shots, and his...

LAS VEGAS (AP) When Roxy Roxborough set the lines for the big Las Vegas sportsbooks in the `80s and `90s, he was also working behind the scenes to help the head of the NFL's security team keep a close eye on point spreads that moved suddenly for suspicious reasons. He...

AP Sports WriterTime keeper: Beckham said he'll wear watch if he wantsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. said he's done talking about his controversial watch. That's all, though.''If I want to wear it, I'll wear it,'' he said.Beckham said Thursday that he intends to keep sporting...

AP Pro Football WriterGeorge challenges Titans to seize moment as team honors pastBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are honoring their past by retiring the Nos. 27 and 9 of Eddie George and the late Steve McNair.The franchise's all-time leading rusher challenged the Titans to...

AP Sports WriterBlast from past: Fitzgerald, Suggs make plays for CardinalsBy DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals may represent the future of the NFL with their rookie quarterback and first-year head coach.But some of the team's highlights from Week 1 could have been from 2009 just as...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has returned from suspension not a moment too soon for New Orleans' defensive front. The Saints allowed more yards rushing in Week 1 against Houston - 180 - than in any game last season and now have to face the Rams' Todd...

Associated PressFalcons hoping for quick turnaround on defenseBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Ricardo Allen hopes to return to pro football after spending last Sunday back in the Big Ten.At least that's what it felt like to Allen, a fifth-year free safety whose Atlanta Falcons gave up 172...

BEREA, Ohio (AP) Chris Smith's football family is comforting him through the toughest days of his life. Smith was surrounded by most of his Browns teammates Wednesday, hours after the popular defensive end watched helplessly as his girlfriend was killed in a horrific accident as they were driving home. The Browns'...

AP Sports WriterNFL suspends Bills rookie linebacker Dodson for 6 gamesBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson for six games as a result of an alleged altercation with his girlfriend at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona.Dodson was suspended for...