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49ers release offensive lineman Zane BeadlesSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have released offensive lineman Zane Beadles.The 49ers announced the move Monday to cut ties with their opening day starter at left guard from a year ago.Beadles was replaced in the starting lineup after one game...

Raiders sign former Chiefs LB Derrick JohnsonALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have officially signed free agent linebacker Derrick Johnson to a one-year contract.Coach Jon Gruden had said last week the sides agreed to terms and the contract became official on Monday. Oakland waived defensive back Darius Hillary...

Players' union files grievance on behalf of Eric ReidBy The Associated PressThe NFL players' union has filed a non-injury grievance on behalf of free agent safety Eric Reid.The NFLPA cites one team appearing ''to have based its decision not to sign a player based on the player's statement that...

Associated PressSuit alleging Manning sold bogus memorabilia nears trialBy DAVID PORTERHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) A New Jersey memorabilia dealer who claims New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning conspired with the team's equipment staff to sell bogus ''game-used'' helmets to unsuspecting collectors as part of a long-running scam could get...

Associated PressSuit alleging Manning sold bogus memorabilia nears trialBy DAVID PORTERHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) A lawsuit alleging Eli Manning and the New York Giants sold bogus memorabilia to collectors is headed to trial this month in New Jersey.Memorabilia dealer Eric Inselberg filed the suit in 2014 claiming Manning's backup...

49ers sign 3 draft picks to contractsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed three of their draft picks to four-year contracts.The team announced Saturday that third-round defensive back Tarvarius Moore and seventh-rounders Richie James Jr. and Jullian Taylor have all signed contracts.Moore was drafted 95th...

Alcoholics Anonymous founding document sells for $2.4MLOS ANGELES (AP) The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the ''Big Book,'' has been sold at auction for $2.4 million to the owner of the Indianapolis Colts.The auction house Profiles in History says the manuscript with handwritten notes...

AP Sports WriterChiefs open 3-day rookie minicamp after D-filled draftBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Turns out there were enough bodies on offense for the Kansas City Chiefs to practice after all.The Chiefs opened a three-day rookie minicamp on Saturday after selecting six defensive players in last week's...

AP Sports WriterShepherd, Fatukasi could make big impact on Jets' D-lineBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Nathan Shepherd jumped off the defensive line, got into the New York Jets' backfield and saw Sam Darnold standing just a few feet away.Then, the third-round draft pick put on the...

Alcoholics Anonymous founding document sells for $2.4MLOS ANGELES (AP) The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the ''Big Book,'' has been sold at auction for $2.4 million to the owner of the Indianapolis Colts.The auction house Profiles in History says the manuscript with handwritten notes...

Raiders sign 6th round pick Azeem VictorALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed sixth-round linebacker Azeem Victor to a four-year contract.The team announced its first draft pick signing of the year on Saturday.Victor was selected 216th overall out of Washington. He played in 44 games in college...

AP Entertainment WriterAlcoholics Anonymous founding document sells for $2.4MBy ANTHONY McCARTNEYLOS ANGELES (AP) ??? The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the "Big Book," sold at auction Saturday for $2.4 million to billionaire and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.The auction house Profiles in History announced the...