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AP Sports WriterRodgers feeling strong as surging Packers head into playoffsBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe vibes from Aaron Rodgers are all positive heading into the postseason as he seeks the second Super Bowl berth that has eluded him for the last decade.''I think it's the strongest I've definitely felt and probably...

The NFL will hold public hearings later this month in Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego as the league looks into potentially relocating a franchise or two to Los Angeles.The St. Louis hearing will take place on Oct. 27, followed the next day by a hearing in San Diego,...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Colin Kaepernick's roller coaster career hit a low point the last time he played in Arizona against the Cardinals. The starter in Super Bowl XLVII described the game from early 2015 as his worst start as a pro. He threw two pick-sixes on his first two...

AP Sports Writer'Clean and sober' Gordon wants to be NFL's best receiverBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Through the haze of his troubled past, Josh Gordon still sees a bright future.Only he can save it.Declaring himself ''clean and sober'' and committed to reviving his NFL career, Gordon embarked on...

AP Sports WriterSteelers LB Shazier remains in hospital with back injuryBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier will remain in a Cincinnati hospital until at least Wednesday to undergo further testing on a spinal injury suffered in the first quarter of Monday night's win over the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos D-coordinator Ed Donatell under COVID-19 protocolsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos say defensive coordinator Ed Donatell won't be at the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday because of COVID-19 protocols.That leaves head coach Vic Fangio without his top assistant on the...

The San Diego Chargers and the Houston Texans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at NRG Stadium. San Diego Chargers vs. Houston Texans When: 11/27/2016 1:00 PM Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 251 SAN DIEGO 0 (-110) 47 (-110) -130 110 252 HOUSTON TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -1.5. O/U: 46.5 PREDICTION: Texans 23,...

NFL increasing grants to military organizationsBy The Associated PressThe NFL has expanded plans to honor, empower and connect the nation's military service members, veterans and their families.Since 2011, more than $44 million has been raised for military and veteran support organizations.During November, all 32 teams are honoring the military...

Veteran referee Vinovich heads Super Bowl crewNEW YORK (AP) Veteran referee Bill Vinovich will head the crew for the Super Bowl in Miami.Vinovich is in his 15th season as an NFL official. He previously worked the 2015 game between New England and Seattle.It's been a difficult season for...

Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore ruled out for game against BillsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Cornerback Stephon Gilmore will miss his first regular-season game in three seasons when the New England Patriots visit AFC East-leading Buffalo on Sunday.Gilmore, who has been dealing with a knee injury, was downgraded to out Saturday,...

AP Sports WriterShula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better year. Or career.He looked the part, thanks to a jutting jaw and glare that would intimidate 150-pound sports writers and...

Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to SundayBy The Associated PressThe Thanksgiving night game between the Ravens and Steelers has been switched to Sunday afternoon because of coronavirus issues with Baltimore.The NFL announced the move Wednesday, placing the game at 1:15 p.m. EST on NBC. Previously, it was scheduled...