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The Latest: Mondale quits body overseeing Vikings stadiumMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on departures at the authority overseeing management of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium (all times local):2:40 p.m.The executive director of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium has resigned, joining the chairwoman in leaving after weeks of criticism...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Buffalo Bills release center Eric WoodBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills are releasing veteran center Eric Wood in what is considered a formality after the player was diagnosed with...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL didn't learn its lesson after Ray Rice incidentBy ROB MAADDIAfter mishandling Ray Rice's domestic violence incident two years ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said ''I got it wrong'' and vowed ''the same mistakes can never be repeated.''It doesn't appear the league learned its lesson.The NFL...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: QB as deep as ever in standard leaguesBy GEORGE KURTZNo debate that the most important position in the NFL is quarterback. But in fantasy, there may be as much depth at the position as there ever has been.Sure, we'd all like Green Bay superstar Aaron Rodgers to...

AP Sports WriterMcVay's coaching staff believes in young Rams boss' skillsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Although Sean McVay is the youngest head coach in modern NFL history, he'll have plenty of experienced help around the Los Angeles Rams.McVay's new coaching staff spent the past week at the...

AP Sports WriterRidley enjoys 'more freedom' at Falcons rookie minicampBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Even with temperatures in the mid-80s for the opening day of the Falcons rookie minicamp, wide receiver Calvin Ridley wore long sleeves under his red No. 18 jersey.He just couldn't resist.It's a freedom...

AP Sports WriterGiants' defense gave team a chance to win despite tradesBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Trading cornerback Eli Apple and 2016 All-Pro defensive tackle Damon Harrison in the last week wasn't the reason the New York Giants lost to the Washington Redskins.The new-look defense, which was...

Associated PressRaiders running backs are content sharing the spotlightBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Marshawn Lynch sent a subtle message to the rest of the NFL when he had fellow running backs Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington join him in running onto the field during pregame introductions before the...

Steelers sign kicker Chris Boswell to new 5-year contractPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Bowl kicker Chris Boswell have agreed to a new five-year contract that will keep him in black and gold through the 2022 season.Boswell was entering the final season of his current deal and...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Tony Romo has been listed as a full practice participant for the first time since the Dallas quarterback broke a bone in his back in a preseason game in August. The 36-year-old Romo ran with the scout team in practice Wednesday. Rookie Dak Prescott remains the starter...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: 'We Don't Like to Draft a Guy Who's Too Smart'By JIM LITKELast week, nearly two decades after his death, straight-talking Giants front-office boss George Young finally got elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It seemed only fitting for a guy who took the long...

Wax museum seeks Tom Brady's help to improve 'creepy' statueBOSTON (AP) A new wax museum is asking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for help to improve a wax replica of him that has been ridiculed online.The Dreamland Wax Museum in Boston features a statue of Brady that...