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About half of Americans say they are fans of pro football, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll, and nearly a third of those fans say they would not consider attending a Super Bowl -- even though few have any idea how much it costs. The NFL is still the most...

AP Sports WriterBengals release kicker Nugent, claim former Steeler BullockBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) After sticking with kicker Mike Nugent during the worst slump of his 12-year career, the Bengals gave up on him Tuesday and acquired former Steelers kicker Randy Bullock off waivers.Nugent was 23 of 29 on...

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks meet at CenturyLink Field. St. Louis at Seattle When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 28, 2014 Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks -13. O/U: 41 PREDICTION: Seahawks 30,...

Dallas Cowboys starting nose tackle Jay Ratliff was arrested and charged with DWI in the early-morning hours Tuesday after he crashed his 2011 Ford pickup truck into a 18-wheeler, according to Grapevine, Texas, police senior officer Sam Shemwell. Ratliff and the driver of the tractor trailer were not injured, according...

Unable to reach an agreement on a restructured contract, the Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Kevin Kolb. Kolb was set to make a $2 million bonus if he was still on the club's roster Saturday. He also had a $9 million base salary for this season. Kolb's future in Arizona became...

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Sunday's 34-minute blackout won't impact the city of New Orleans' chances of hosting another Super Bowl. "I fully expect that we will be back here for Super Bowls," he said Monday morning. "And I hope we will be back. We want to be back." The outage...

IRVING, Texas (AP) Dez Bryant didn't travel with the Cowboys to New York, making it less likely the All-Pro receiver will return from a broken right foot against the Giants.Bryant was listed as doubtful Friday after missing practice all week. He broke his foot in the opener against...

NEW YORK (AP) -The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice):BALTIMORE RAVENS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS - RAVENS: DNP: LB Arthur Brown (thigh), DT...

HOUSTON (AP) Kansas City and Pittsburgh advanced in the NFL playoffs with wild-card road wins achieved in contrasting fashion Saturday, with the Chiefs cruising past a disappointing Houston and the Steelers needing a late field goal to beat playoff-jinxed Cincinnati.Kansas City had gone 22 years without a playoff...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton expressed frustration with New Orleans' special teams play this week, and now he's tinkering with the roster in hopes of doing something about it. At the very least, two of the three players he's brought in this week can help the Saints scout...

AP Sports WriterBrowns owners pick up tab to refurbish high school fieldsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam wouldn't trade the way the club's new front office handled its first NFL draft.After dealing away the No. 2 overall pick and dropping down again in the...

The division rival Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at FedExField. Dallas at Washington When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 28, 2014 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cowboys -6.5. O/U: 49.5 PREDICTION: Redskins 23, Cowboys 21 Join BetOnline and get...