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Redskins' Williams reveals cancer scare, explains holdoutASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams revealed a cancer diagnosis that played a part in his lengthy holdout and distrust of the team's medical staff and the organization.Williams says he told the team of the medical issue six years ago,...

AP Sports WriterBengals release 8-year veteran LB Rey MaualugaBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals have released eight-year veteran linebacker Rey Maualuga, saying they were moving to a younger group at the position.Saturday's move comes five days after they signed free-agent linebacker Kevin Minter to a one-year deal, an...

Associated PressShurmer: Collins shouldn't talk about Flowers situationBy MATT SUGAMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Pat Shurmer thinks Landon Collins should just speak for himself.The Giants safety recently made headlines with radio comments that teammate Ereck Flowers was ''unhappy'' the team signed Patriots left tackle Nate...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Robert Griffin III's fifth-year contract option for the 2016 season will be exercised by the Washington Redskins.New general manager Scot McCloughan says the team will submit the proper paperwork to the NFL by next week's deadline.McCloughan made the announcement at the beginning of his news...

Jets activate TE Herndon, waive LB LuvuFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have activated tight end Chris Herndon after he completed a four-game suspension and waived linebacker Frankie Luvu.The Jets had a roster exemption for Herndon that expired Monday, causing them to make a move to...

Raiders announce deal with free agent OL Marshal NewhouseALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have officially announced the signing of free agent offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse.Newhouse agreed to a two-year deal with Oakland late last week and signed the contract on Monday.Newhouse is the only free agent signed...

AP Sports WriterCardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended for betting on NFL gamesBy DAVID BRANDTArizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended through at least the end of the 2020 season for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson and Titans safety Da'Norris Searcy were banged-up in the opening quarter of Friday night's preseason game.Wilson hurt his shoulder on the game's first drive, while Searcy hurt his knee later in the opening quarter. Both were questionable to return.The...

AP Sports WriterBrees will stand for anthem, but respects those who kneelBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he will continue to stand for the American flag but respects and supports any form of peaceful demonstration - including kneeling during the national anthem - by...

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (1-4) at OAKLAND (2-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - Raiders by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Los Angeles 1-3-1, Oakland 2-3 SERIES RECORD - Raiders led 63-50-2 LAST MEETING - Raiders beat Chargers 19-16, Dec. 18, 2016 LAST WEEK - Chargers beat Giants 27-22; Raiders lost to Ravens 30-17 AP...

2 guilty of conspiracy in Pilot Flying J caseCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) Three of four former employees of truck stop chain Pilot Flying J who have been on trial since November have been convicted in connection with a rebate scam.News outlets report former company President Mark Hazelwood and former...

AP Sports WriterBills sign defensive end Ryan Russell, release OdighizuwaBy JOHN WAWROWPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills continue shuffling their defensive front during the first week of training camp by signing end Ryan Russell.Russell is listed at 6-foot-5 and 267 pounds, and has three seasons of NFL experience,...