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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...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Retaining coach Tom Coughlin for 2015 was only the start of what promises to be a busy offseason to-do list for ownership, the coaching staff, and general manager Jerry Reese.Co-owner John Mara said Tuesday that re-signing unrestricted free agents Jason Pierre-Paul and Antrel Rolle...

Kyle Williams said he was "shocked" that the New York Giants were not disciplined for comments made by a couple of their players that the San Francisco 49ers receiver was targeted in last year's NFC Championship Game because of his history of concussions. It was during the Giants' 20-17 overtime...

AP Sports WriterDalton expects cooler reception in latest visit to BuffaloBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Andy Dalton fondly recalls the warm welcome he received a little over a year ago, when the Bengals traveled to Buffalo for a preseason game.The Cincinnati quarterback drew several ovations after winning...

Associated PressJudge tosses suit against NFL over cheerleader wagesBy SUDHIN THANAWALASAN FRANCISCO (AP) A lawsuit accusing the NFL and team owners of conspiring to suppress wages for cheerleaders lacks evidence to support that claim, a federal judge said.U.S. District Judge William Alsup dismissed the lawsuit by a former...

Eagles release cornerback Leodis McKelvinPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Eagles have released cornerback Leodis McKelvin, saving $3.2 million in salary cap space.McKelvin started 12 games in his only season in Philadelphia. He had two interceptions, including one returned 29 yards for a touchdown.McKelvin was a first-round pick by Buffalo in...

AP Sports WriterQB Allen eager to clear the air with Bills teammatesBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Josh Allen is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to meet with his new Buffalo Bills teammates and clear the air over a series of racially insensitive tweets the Wyoming quarterback posted while...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: The NFL preseason shows all its ills in 1 nightBy PAUL NEWBERRYCam Newton hobbling to the locker room, the recipient of an unnecessary injury in an unnecessary game.A cash-grab in Canada, leading to what didn't even qualify as a glorified scrimmage on an 80-yard field.The Falcons...

Titans waive CB Johnathan Joseph, long snapper Beau BrinkleyNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have waived veteran long snapper Beau Brinkley and cornerback Johnathan Joseph.The Titans made the moves Tuesday.Brinkley had been the Titans' long snapper since 2012, playing in 135 games over the past nine seasons. He...

Associated PressTrump says Clinton trying to rig debates with NFL conflictsBy DOUGLASS K. DANIELWASHINGTON (AP) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says opponent Hillary Clinton and other Democrats ''are trying to rig'' the fall debates by scheduling two of the events opposite NFL games. The football league has complained...

RB Foreman released by Houston TexansHOUSTON (AP) Running back D'Onta Foreman has been released by the Houston Texans.Foreman, who was a third-round pick in 2017, appeared in just one game last season after rupturing his Achilles tendon late in his rookie year.The Doak Walker Award winner played 10...

Radio host suspended for using stereotyped Asian accentBOSTON (AP) A Boston sports radio host who impersonated a sports agent on air using a stereotyped Asian accent has been suspended for five days.Radio station WEEI says in a statement it doesn't support host Christian Fauria's ''insensitive and ill-conceived attempt...