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Associated PressJudge: NFL concussion victims hit with 'deceptive practices'By MICHAEL RUBINKAMA federal judge overseeing the NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement with former players says she's concerned about ''deceptive practices'' by claims service providers, lenders and other groups seeking a share of the money.U.S. District Judge Anita Brody will hold...

Eagles get title banner, play Falcons on NFL's opening nightPHILADELPHIA (AP) The NFL is opening its season by giving Philly fans one last celebration of their Super Bowl title before their team dives in to chase another.The Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night in the first...

The DALLAS and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/9/2018 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 9, 2018 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 473 DALLAS -3 (-110) 44 (-110) 130 -150 474 CAROLINA TV: 4:25 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: CAROLINA , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Legal Affairs WriterJury selection set to begin in ex-NFL star's murder trialBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is going on trial again for murder - this time for the 2012 fatal shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub. Hernandez already is serving a...

Colts continue to tinker with roster on eve of minicampINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have claimed Tyvis Powell off waivers and signed receiver Chris Briggs.To make room on the roster, Indy put undrafted rookie Trey Griffey on the waived-injured list. If Griffey clears waivers, he will go on...

AP Sports WriterWinston, Buccaneers conclude offseason programBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up their first offseason conditioning program under coach Bruce Arians, hopeful they're on course to end the franchise's long, frustrating playoff drought.Arians became the club's fourth coach in a...

The Latest: Chief: 2 players 'in wrong place at wrong time'TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Latest on the killing of a Washburn University football player and wounding of a New York Giants draft pick (all times local):4:15 p.m.Topeka police Chief Bill Cochran says Washburn University football teammates Dwane Simmons...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressMarch 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April 1 - Annual league meeting, Palm Beach, Fla.April 17 - Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.April...

AP Sports WriterJets rookie Herndon on DUI arrest: 'This is not who I am'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets rookie tight end Chris Herndon says his arrest last weekend for driving while intoxicated does not reflect the person he is.The fourth-round draft pick from...

AP Sports WriterRole reversal: Pro Bowl provides chance for position swapBy MARK LONGLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Pittsburgh’s Cameron Heyward jogged through the end zone, stretched out his right arm and made a one-handed catch to start Pro Bowl practice Wednesday.Not bad for a defensive lineman.And no one...

HARVEY, La. (AP) The Louisiana man who fatally shot ex-NFL player Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute was jailed on a manslaughter charge as a sheriff angrily defended the investigation Tuesday, saying authorities ''strategically'' waited for days to make the arrest because they needed to find independent witnesses. Ronald...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys DL David Irving banned 4 games for 2nd straight yearBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, the second straight year the pass rusher is facing a ban to start...