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36-year-old daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch diesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The 36-year-old daughter of New York Giants co-owner and film producer Steve Tisch has died.Hilary Anne Tisch died Monday, Steve Tisch said in a statement issued on behalf of the family. The statement did not cite...

AP Pro Football WriterVrabel: Titans switch to Tannehill at QB looking for sparkBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans want to jump-start an offense that has just one touchdown over the past 10 quarters, so they're turning to veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill and benching Marcus Mariota.At...

AP Sports WriterStaying sharp: Sack artist Donald fueled by Super Bowl lossBy PAT GRAHAMTo stay a cut above the competition, Aaron Donald again trained this offseason by dodging knives.Fake blades, of course. But the results from the reaction exercises have certainly been real.The two-time reigning AP defensive player of...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ten wins weren't enough to get the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs last year. Eight or nine should win the NFC East this season.One thing is certain about this division at the midpoint: It's mediocre.A big hit by a rookie linebacker in Week 2 changed everything....

Seahawks reduce roster to 80, release Hunt and JacksonRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks released nine players Sunday to reduce their roster to 80 players, including veterans Branden Jackson and Joey Hunt.Terminating the contract of Hunt will save Seattle about $2.2 million against the salary cap. But it...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayer reps not voting on NFL labor deal; more talks TuesdayBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL owners' eagerness to approve negotiated terms of a new labor agreement apparently is not matched by the players.They want more talks.Union player representatives decided Friday to not vote on...

Raiders sign free agent DE Damontre MooreALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent defensive end Damontre Moore.The Raiders announced the move to sign Moore on Monday, a week after he was released by Miami.Moore was originally a third-round draft pick by the New York Giants...

NFL teams with foundation to support veterans, familiesNEW YORK (AP) The NFL is joining an effort for nonprofit organizations to support healthy lifestyle programs for veterans and their families.The league will contribute $2 million to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which was established in 2006 after the television journalist...

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...

AP Sports WriterBengals' Boyd would love to beat hometown Steelers for onceBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Hines Ward was Tyler Boyd's favorite Steelers player while he grew up in Clairton, Pennsylvania. He loved how No. 86 made the tough catches in the biggest games and helped Pittsburgh win two...

Report: Petition with NLRB seeks union for NFL running backsBy The Associated PressA petition reportedly has been filed with the National Labor Relations Board seeking to create a separate union for NFL running backs.According to the website Law360, the petition was filed Thursday by the International Brotherhood of Professional...

AP Sports WriterChiefs release veteran LB Justin Houston to free cap spaceBy DAVE SKRETTAThe Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran linebacker Justin Houston after they were unable to work out a trade, freeing up $14 million in much-needed salary cap space.The 30-year-old Houston signed a $101 million, six-year deal...