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Associated PressTrial on tap in Giants, Eli Manning memorabilia lawsuitBy DAVID PORTERHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Monday in a New Jersey memorabilia dealer's lawsuit that accuses New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning of conspiring with the team's equipment staff to sell bogus ''game-used''...

Tomas Vokoun had forgotten what it was like to start in the playoffs. Tyler Kennedy wondered if he'd ever get the chance again. That's never an issue for Sidney Crosby, who followed the lead of his decidedly less-heralded teammates to establish a bit of order to the Pittsburgh Penguins'...

St. Louis sues NFL, teams over Rams relocation to LAST. LOUIS (AP) The city of St. Louis and that region's sports authority are suing the National Football League over the Rams' relocation to Los Angeles.The lawsuit filed Wednesday in St. Louis Circuit Court also names the NFL's 32...

Chiefs sign free-agent cornerback David Amerson for depthKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs signed free-agent cornerback David Amerson on Friday to provide secondary depth.The veteran cornerback has made 56 starts and appeared in 68 games over five seasons with the Washington Redskins and the Chiefs' AFC West rival,...

AP Sports WriterPatriots sign veteran LB David Harris to 2-year dealBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The New England Patriots have signed former New York Jets linebacker David Harris.The team announced the move Thursday. The Patriots also released receiver DeAndrew White.Terms of Harris' deal were not disclosed, but a person...

AP Sports WriterRavens MVP Lamar Jackson headlines QB-driven AFC NorthBy DAVID GINSBURGIt's all about the quarterbacks in the AFC North, a division that includes the reigning NFL MVP, the top pick in the 2020 draft and a two-time Super Bowl winner looking to make a successful comeback.The Baltimore Ravens...

Houston's Watt added to active roster ahead of playoff gameHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt has been added to Houston's active roster ahead of the Texans playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.Watt, who tore a pectoral muscle in October, returned to practice on Dec. 24 and was activated to the...

Philly cops use hydraulic fluid on poles to deter climbersPHILADELPHIA (AP) While Philadelphia Eagles fans prepare for the Super Bowl, police are working to keep any victory celebrations firmly on the ground.The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that police officers were out Sunday afternoon rolling hydraulic fluid onto light poles...

AP Pro Football WriterRay Lewis joining Showtime's "Inside The NFL"By BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Football has been Ray Lewis' passion since he was a child. One of his lasting memories is watching ''Inside The NFL'' when it was hosted by Nick Buoniconti and Len Dawson.On Tuesday night, Lewis...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos headed to the White House next weekBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' trip to the White House next week holds special meaning for one player in particularThe Super Bowl champions will visit the White House on Monday and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas...

AP Sports WriterAntonio Gates ready to move on following 16-year careerBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Gates was hoping to get a final chance at reaching the Super Bowl.However the teams that he thought would be a good fit ended up not making the postseason.Gates said during...

Chiefs sign Breeland in upgrade to beleaguered secondaryKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have signed cornerback Bashaud Breeland to a $2 million contract for the upcoming season that could be worth an additional $3 million if incentives are met.The club announced the agreement, largely reached over...