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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy stood near an entrance to Tampa Bay's locker room talking about the end to another disappointing season.But instead of venting frustration, the NFL's highest-paid player at his position spoke about what he's convinced will be much better days ahead...

AP Sports WriterBengals receiver A.J. Green signs 1-year franchise dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Receiver A.J. Green signed his one-year, $17.9 million contract Friday after the deadline passed for agreeing to a long-term deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.The club used its franchise tag on Green, who missed all last...

AP Sports WriterTale of Two Seasons: Falcons turn it around after 1-7 startBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Falcons can’t explain it.They’ll try to come up with this reason or that, but the perplexed looks betray that they’re just as baffled as everyone else.In a tale of...

GOP candidate for Ohio governor pulls ad over NFL protestsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A Republican congressman running for Ohio governor has pulled a $20,000 television ad from an upcoming NFL broadcast over protests by players kneeling during the national anthem.U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci (reh-NAY'-see) announced Friday he was cancelling...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: 49ers agree to deal with DE Kerry HyderBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end Kerry Hyder.A person familiar with the deal says the sides came to the agreement on Monday. The person spoke on condition of...

AP Legal Affairs WriterEx-NFL star Hernandez acquitted in Boston double murderBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.The...

AP Sports WriterRivera says Panthers adding versatility to defensive schemeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera learned a valuable lesson when he took over defensive play-calling duties midway through last season: You can't afford to be predictable in today's NFL.That's why Rivera is mixing in a...

Associated PressJudge orders open hearing on NFL team's emails with churchBy KEVIN McGILLNews outlets and the public will be able to attend a hearing next week in New Orleans on the confidentiality of emails between Roman Catholic officials and the city's NFL franchise concerning clergy sex-abuse scandals.A state judge...

Chiefs sign Parker, place Sorensen on IR amid roster movesKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs announced the signing of veteran Ron Parker and placed fellow safety Daniel Sorensen on injured reserve amid a series of roster moves that included the signing of their practice squad.Parker had spent the...

The Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at TCF Bank Stadium. When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 2, 2014 Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -2.5. O/U: 45.5 PREDICTION: Vikings 17, Redskins 16 Join BetOnline...

Former Bears, Illini standout J.C. Caroline dies at 84CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) J.C. Caroline, a star University of Illinois running back in the 1950s who played for the Chicago Bears for a decade, has died. He was 84.Officials with Walker Funeral Home in Champaign say Caroline died Friday at...

Dolphins' Parker, Falcons' Sanu inactive because of injuriesBy The Associated PressThe Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons are missing starting wide receivers because of injuries.Miami's DeVante Parker is inactive with an ankle injury after being listed as doubtful on the team's most recent update.As expected, Mohamed Sanu is out for...