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The Latest: Mexico City to host Raiders vs Patriots in '17HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's pre-Super Bowl news conference (all times local):2:30 p.m.The NFL says Mexico City will host a regular-season game between the Raiders and the New England Patriots in 2017.The date and...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles OC Mike Groh has familiarity with Bears DC Vic FangioBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Mike Groh's transition from wide receivers coach to offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles has been bumpy.His familiarity with Vic Fangio's defense could give the team a slight edge against the...

Lions address need, re-sign DT Christian RingoALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Christian Ringo.Detroit made the move Monday, addressing a need by adding depth on the defensive line. Ringo has five career tackles and has forced one fumble.He played in six games for...

AP Sports WriterGeno Smith trying to resurrect his career with the GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Geno Smith didn't catch a break in his final two seasons with the New York Jets, and it seems his chances of resurrecting his career with the Giants are facing obstacles.Not...

AP Sports WriterThomas will return to Denver with Houston on SundayBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Demaryius Thomas is playing for a team other than the Denver Broncos for the first time in his career after his trade to the Houston Texans.The receiver won't have long to miss Denver though,...

Associated PressClowney, Kendricks ruled out for Seahawks against PanthersBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and linebacker Mychal Kendricks have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.Meanwhile, cornerback Shaquill Griffin and defensive end Ziggy Ansah are questionable.Clowney missed a pair of days...

Associated PressMatt Stafford has modest goals for Lions offense vs. RaidersBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.''Just execute and communicate at...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Shanahan unsure of possible interview with RamsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan says he doesn't know when he'll be able to reschedule an interview with the Los Angeles Rams that was postponed last week due to weather.Shanahan had interviews...

Bills add Diggs in trade, shore up defensive needsBy The Associated PressBUFFALO BILLS (10-7)UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Shaq Lawson, DL Jordan Phillips, RB Frank Gore, CB Kevin Johnson, OL LaAdrian Waddle, LB Lorenzo Alexander, LB Julian Stanford, DB Kurt Coleman, DB Dean Marlowe, LB Maurice Alexander, RB Senorise Perry.RESTRICTED...

Jay Berwanger won the inaugural Heisman Trophy in 1935 for the University of Chicago and became the No. 1 player taken in the first NFL draft a few months later. He chose to work at a rubber company and be a part-time coach for his alma mater rather than try...

Giants' Beckham fined $24K for taking helmet off after TDBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been fined $24,309 by the NFL for taking off his helmet during a touchdown celebration last Sunday against Baltimore.After scoring the go-ahead 66-yard TD...

AP Pro Football WriterMiller loves Pacman signing, takes friendly swipe at TalibBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller took a friendly, subtle swipe at former teammate Aqib Talib while praising the signing of veteran cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones .''I think it's great,'' Miller said Wednesday following the team's...