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Terrell Owens has decided to celebrate his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Chattanooga, where he played college football. The former NFL All-Pro receiver, who has said he was not attending the induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, released a statement on Tuesday saying he would give his...

AP Sports WriterChargers' WR Allen productive despite lack of touchdownsBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Keenan Allen is having another productive season for the Los Angeles Chargers with the exception of one area - touchdowns.The wide receiver has the second-most receptions (41) and yards (506) through seven games...

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will make his return from a torn triceps in Sunday's wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts, coach John Harbaugh said Friday. "He's ready to go,'' Harbaugh said. "He's going to play in this game and he should be full speed.'' It's uncertain how much Lewis --...

AP Pro Football WriterOrder restored for Vikings defense, after 3rd straight winBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings sputtered into the second quarter of their season after a concerning and humbling performance by their well-decorated defense in Los Angeles, raising questions about whether this team was still...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL At 100: Jets-Browns squared off in MNF's debut in 1970By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.It was the prime-time football game that kicked off decades of must-see TV.Broadway Joe and the New York Jets traveled to Cleveland to take on Leroy Kelly and the Browns in the 1970...

AP Legal Affairs WriterEx-NFL star Hernandez, serving life, acquitted in 2 slayingsBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks' Wilson setting QB standard for Cardinals' MurrayBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Russell Wilson is proof that a mobile quarterback who is slightly undersized by NFL standards can have a long and successful career in the league.Arizona rookie Kyler Murray would love to follow Wilson's path...

The Washington Redskins and the Cincinnati Bengals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Wembley Stadium. Washington Redskins vs. Cincinnati Bengals When: 9:30 AM ET, Sunday, October 30, 2016 Where: Wembley Stadium, London Oddsmakers currently have the Bengals listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Redskins, while the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL didn't learn its lesson after Ray Rice incidentBy ROB MAADDIAfter mishandling Ray Rice's domestic violence incident two years ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said ''I got it wrong'' and vowed ''the same mistakes can never be repeated.''It doesn't appear the league learned its lesson.The NFL...

AP Pro Football WriterJets WRs Crowder, Perriman and RT Fant out vs. ColtsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman were ruled out for the team's game at Indianapolis on Sunday because of injuries.And add another injured receiver to the...

Ravens-Bears to meet in Hall of Fame game on Aug. 2BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears will launch the NFL's 99th season by playing in the annual Hall of Fame game on Aug. 2.The Ravens' first appearance in the Hall of Fame game, which launches the...

Associated PressGiants' defense hits lowest point in 51-17 loss to RamsBy ERNIE PALLADINOEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants' defense has hit rock bottom, at least for now.It allowed four passes of 35 yards or more, two runs in excess of 20 yards, and 473 yards of...