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Former Bears, Illini standout J.C. Caroline dies at 84CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) J.C. Caroline, a star Illinois running back in the 1950s who played for the Chicago Bears for a decade, has died. He was 84.The Walker Funeral Home in Champaign says he died Friday at Carle Hospital.Caroline, a...

Former Bears, Illini standout J.C. Caroline dies at 84CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) J.C. Caroline, a star University of Illinois running back in the 1950s who played for the Chicago Bears for a decade, has died. He was 84.Officials with Walker Funeral Home in Champaign say Caroline died Friday at...

AP Sports WriterDolphins waive linebacker Rey Maualuga after arrest in MiamiBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The Dolphins waived linebacker Rey Maualuga on Saturday after he was arrested on a battery charge in Miami.The team announced the move without comment on the legal situation, saying they were promoting...

Jaguars activate WR Westbrook, S Pryor, promote WR PinkardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have activated rookie receiver Dede Westbrook and safety Calvin Pryor from injured reserve and promoted Larry Pinkard from the practice squad.To make room on the 53-man roster Saturday, the Jaguars (6-3) waived defensive tackle...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Dolphins waiving Maualuga after his arrestBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Miami Dolphins are waiving linebacker Rey Maualuga after an arrest in Miami.The transaction will be complete later Saturday, according to the person...

Ravens activate RB Danny Woodhead from injured reserveOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have activated running back Danny Woodhead from the injured reserve-designated for return list.He is eligible to play in Sunday's game against Green Bay.Woodhead hasn't played since suffering a hamstring injury during the opening drive...

AP Pro Football WriterStreaking Patriots face inconsistent Raiders in Mexico CityBy BARRY WILNERHola, Los Patriots y Los Raiders. Bienvenido a Azteca.The NFL's final international game this season features the back-on-target Patriots and the disappointing Raiders on Sunday.It's the second straight year Oakland has given up a game in California...

Seahawks sign CB Byron Maxwell, place Sherman, Prosise on IRRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran cornerback Byron Maxwell to help make up for the loss of Richard Sherman to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.Seattle formally announced Maxwell's signing Tuesday and placed Sherman on injured reserve....

Redskins put RB Rob Kelley, LB Will Compton on IRASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have placed starting running back Rob Kelley and inside linebacker Will Compton on injured reserve.The team announced several moves Tuesday, including signing free agent defensive lineman Caraun Reid and Philadelphia Eagles practice squad...

Panthers WR Samuel out for season with ankle injuryCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina rookie wide receiver Curtis Samuel is done for the year. The Panthers announced Tuedsay that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ankle and will be placed on injured reserve.That means Carolina (7-3) will be...

AP Sports WriterEagles remain No. 1 in the latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Despite a week off, the Philadelphia Eagles are still on a roll.The Eagles, one of two teams on a seven-game winning streak, maintained their top spot in the latest AP Pro 32...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Vegas rolls the dice and comes up a winnerBy TIM DAHLBERGLAS VEGAS (AP) This was a sight no self-respecting bookie in this gambling town would have ever laid odds on seeing.There was Roger Goodell, praising Las Vegas with the lights of the glittering Strip shining...