NFL

Johnny Robinson selected Hall of Fame's Seniors FinalistCANTON, Ohio (AP) Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Johnny Robinson has been selected as the Seniors Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.Robinson was picked by the Hall of Fame's Seniors Committee on Friday.Robinson played 12 seasons...

AP Sports WriterLuck, RG3 following different paths through NFL careersBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III spent most of their football careers going head to head.The two high-profile Texas prep stars were both recruited by Stanford, finished one-two in the 2011 Heisman Trophy race,...

Associated PressSeahawks sign LB Erik Walden, release DE Marcus SmithBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seahawks added veteran linebacker Erik Walden on Friday and terminated the contract of defensive end Marcus Smith.Smith spent 2017 with Seattle and re-signed with the team this offseason on a one-year deal. However,...

Associated PressChargers happy with progress of first-rounder Derwin JamesBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Chargers rookie defensive back Derwin James has been steadily improving throughout training camp, but the next two weeks should be a better indicator of how much the first-round pick will be able to contribute...

49ers sign defensive back Dexter McCoilSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive back Dexter McCoil to a one-year contract.The 49ers placed safety Terrell Williams Jr. on injured reserve with a leg injury Friday to make room on the roster.McCoil originally joined the 49ers last...

Raiders president looks at Reno for future training campsRENO, Nev. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are considering holding training camp in Reno when the team moves to Las Vegas before the 2020 season.Team President Marc Badain toured potential training sites Thursday at the University of Nevada and two high...

AP Sports WriterIs yoga more beneficial than stretching for NFL players?By TERRIN WAACKNEW YORK (AP) During the mandatory rookie camp back in June, the New York Giants required players to take a yoga class. Running back Robert Martin walked in, looked around at his new teammates and thought,...

AP Sports WriterFormer NFL linebacker credits yoga for saving his lifeBy TERRIN WAACKNEW YORK (AP) Keith Mitchell only ever considered himself a football player. It was a label he willingly claimed for so long. When that was ripped away, he was lost.''You don't realize how attached you are...

AP Sports WriterTackle this: NFL players benefit from regular yoga practiceBy TERRIN WAACKNEW YORK (AP) Without stretching, New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler folds his 6-foot-7, 317-pound frame over far enough to place his palms flat on the ground. His knees are straight but not fully locked,...

AP Sports WriterIs yoga more beneficial than stretching for NFL players?By TERRIN WAACKNEW YORK (AP) During the mandatory rookie camp back in June, the New York Giants required players to take a yoga class. Running back Robert Martin walked in, looked around at his new teammates and thought,...

AP Sports WriterFormer NFL linebacker credits yoga for saving his lifeBy TERRIN WAACKNEW YORK (AP) Keith Mitchell only ever considered himself a football player. It was a label he willingly claimed for so long. When that was ripped away, he was lost.''You don't realize how attached you are...

AP Sports WriterBears QB Trubisky getting on same page with Robinson, BurtonBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Matt Nagy read off the numbers almost like the winning lottery ticket: 12-80-10.The Chicago Bears coach is hoping the offense can strike it rich this season with the additions of receiver Allen...