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Associated PressTrial delayed in Giants, Eli Manning memorabilia fraud caseBy DAVID PORTERHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) A trial has been delayed in a lawsuit accusing New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning of selling bogus ''game-worn'' equipment to unsuspecting collectors as part of a long-running scam.Jury selection was to have begun...

Law professor takes up appeal for ex-NFL player's killerGRETNA, La. (AP) A law professor is taking up the appeal of the man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road-rage shooting death of former NFL running back Joe McKnight.Loyola University's Dane Ciolino tells the New Orleans Advocate that he...

Associated PressTrial on tap in Giants, Eli Manning memorabilia lawsuitBy DAVID PORTERHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Monday in a New Jersey memorabilia dealer's lawsuit that accuses New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning of conspiring with the team's equipment staff to sell bogus ''game-used''...

It's a Mother's Day engagement for Taraji P. HensonLOS ANGELES (AP) Taraji P. Henson got more than a card on Mother's Day.The 47-year-old ''Empire'' actress got engaged to former Super Bowl star Kelvin Hayden.Henson posted a photo on Instagram showing off her diamond ring. She says the day...

AP Sports WriterDive play: Browns coach jumping into Lake Erie for charityBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns coach Hue Jackson is keeping his promise to jump into Lake Erie.Jackson announced Monday that he will take a dip into the chilly waters on June 1 for charity. Last season, Jackson...

Saints add 4 players, waive 4 others after rookie campMETAIRIE, La. (AP) New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed four players and waived four players following a recent rookie camp that also included veterans who were offered tryouts.Loomis says the Saints have signed...

49ers sign 6th-round safety Marcell Harris to rookie dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers signed sixth-round safety Marcell Harris to a four-year deal.The deal announced Monday means the Niners have six of their nine draft picks already signed.Harris was drafted 184th overall last month out of...

Raiders sign 5th-round pick Johnny Townsend to rookie dealALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed fifth-round pick Johnny Townsend to a four-year contract.The team also announced deals Monday with undrafted free agent safety Dallin Leavitt and long snapper Drew Scott. Both players took part in this month's...

Associated PressSettlement reached in Giants, Manning memorabilia fraud caseBy DAVID PORTERHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) Three sports memorabilia collectors who accused New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning of providing bogus ''game-worn'' equipment that was sold to unsuspecting fans settled their lawsuit against the Super Bowl-winning quarterback on Monday, days before...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos running back Henderson recovering from auto accidentBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson is recovering from minor shoulder and ankle injuries he sustained over the weekend when his Jeep was hit by a driver fleeing police in a stolen vehicle.KCNC-TV...

AP Sports WriterDive play: Browns coach jumping into Lake Erie for charityBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Hue Jackson's shuddering season with the Cleveland Browns will include one last chill.The coach is keeping his promise and plans to jump into Lake Erie on June 1 in an event for charity...

Chuck Knox, former Rams, Seahawks, Bills coach, dies at 86By The Associated PressChuck Knox, the former NFL coach who took the Los Angeles Rams to three straight NFC championship games and also led the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills, has died. He was 86.The Rams and Seahawks said Sunday...