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Peyton Manning to advise Riddell on product developmentROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) Peyton Manning will be advising helmet manufacturer Riddell on product development.The five-time NFL MVP, who retired after the 2015 season, wore Riddell's helmets and shoulder pads throughout his career. His insights will be used to help inform the...

3 ex-staff of truck stops controlled by Haslams convictedCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) Three of four former employees of truck stop chain Pilot Flying J who have been on trial since November were convicted Thursday in connection with a rebate scam.Former company President Mark Hazelwood and former account representative Heather...

AP Sports WriterBills give punter Vedvik the boot, sign Lachlan EdwardsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Punter and kicker Kaare Vedvik got the boot again, this time by the Buffalo Bills.The once-promising player from Norway has now been traded once and cut four times in just over a...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayers Coalition members at oddsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) San Francisco 49ers linebacker Eric Reid says he left The Players Coalition because founder Malcolm Jenkins excluded Colin Kaepernick from meetings, and asked players if they would stop protesting the anthem if the NFL made a charitable...

From high atop Kilimanjaro, Haloti Ngata retiresBy The Associated PressHaloti Ngata found a unique way to announce his retirement from the NFL: from atop Mount Kilimanjaro. The 35-year-old Ngata, who played with the Eagles last season following three years with the Lions, was at his best with BaltimoreEds: APNewsNow....

Vikings re-sign Terence Newman, NFL's oldest on defenseEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed cornerback Terence Newman, bringing the NFL's oldest active defensive player back for a 16th season that will begin five days after he turns 40.Newman, who has played the last three years with the...

AP Sports WriterGarrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett’s goal was to be NFL’s top defensive player this season. He won’t finish it.Garrett’s indefinite suspension for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet was upheld Thursday by...

AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: Kaepernick has stronger platform outside footballBy BARRY WILNERIt certainly would be a difficult decision for Colin Kaepernick to make. Yet if he comes to the realization that his platform of advocacy is now stronger than ever, attempting a return to the NFL might be unwise.Kaepernick...

The JACKSONVILLE and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. JACKSONVILLE vs HOUSTON When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017 Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 457 JACKSONVILLE -5.5 (-110) 39.5 (-110) 180 -220 458 HOUSTON TV: 1 p.m., CBS. LINE: Texans -5.5. O/U: 39.5. PREDICTION: Texans 30, Jaguars 14 Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -5.5...

WR Maclin inactive for Ravens vs ColtsBALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have placed receiver Jeremy Maclin on the inactive list for their game against the Indianapolis Colts.Maclin did not practice in the days leading up to Saturday's matchup after he got hurt last Sunday in Cleveland. He has...

Chiefs promote Borgonzi to director of football operationsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have promoted Mike Borgonzi to director of football operations and Ryan Poles to assistant director of player personnel as part of a series of front-office moves made following the NFL draft.Chiefs general manager Brett Veach...

AP Sports WriterBucs mum on whether Winston will start with suspension overBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can't avoid questions about Jameis Winston's return much longer.The young quarterback's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy ended after Monday night's 30-27 loss to the...