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AP Pro Football WriterWine country fires force Raiders to alter practiceBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders adjusted their practice schedule Wednesday because of poor air quality resulting from the wildfires in nearby wine country.The Raiders took the practice field in smoky conditions with even some ash...

Mike Ditka apologizes for comment on racial oppressionCHICAGO (AP) Mike Ditka is apologizing for saying he wasn't aware of any racial oppression in the U.S. over the last 100 years.The famed former Chicago Bears coach issued the apology Tuesday, a day after he made the comments during a...

Trump: 'About time' NFL demands players stand during anthemWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says ''it is about time'' that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands ''that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY.''Trump made a reference Wednesday on Twitter to Goodell's meetings next week with NFL...

Mike Ditka apologizes comment on racial oppressionCHICAGO (AP) Mike Ditka is apologizing for saying he wasn't aware of any racial oppression in the U.S. over the last 100 years.The famed former Chicago Bears coach issued the apology Tuesday, a day after he made the comments during a radio...

Mike Ditka apologizes for comment on racial oppressionCHICAGO (AP) Mike Ditka is apologizing for saying he wasn't aware of any racial oppression in the U.S. over the last 100 years.The famed former Chicago Bears coach issued the apology Tuesday, a day after he made the comments during a...

Mike Ditka apologizes comment on racial oppressionCHICAGO (AP) Mike Ditka is apologizing for saying he wasn't aware of any racial oppression in the U.S. over the last 100 years.The famed former Chicago Bears coach issued the apology Tuesday, a day after he made the comments during a radio...

AP Pro Football WriterJerry Jones: Cowboys 'will not play' if they disrespect flagBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dallas owner Jerry Jones said the NFL can't leave the impression it tolerates players disrespecting the flag and any Cowboys making such displays won't play.Jones had his strongest comments so far...

AP Pro Football WriterInjuries to Watt, Beckham emphasize fragility in NFLBy BARRY WILNERFor all the non-football headlines the NFL has drawn - the latest centering on the vice president rather than the president - what happens on the field defines the pro game.On Sunday, while eight road teams walked...

Hall of Fame QB Y.A. Tittle dead at 90By The Associated PressY.A. Tittle, the Hall of Fame quarterback and 1963 NFL Most Valuable Player, has died. He was 90.His family confirmed to LSU, where Tittle starred in college, that he passed away. No details were immediately provided.Known as ''The...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he learned hours after the team's latest game about a video on social media that appeared to show offensive line coach Chris Foerster snorting three lines of a white powdery substance at a desk. Gase says he can't describe his reaction,...

Terrell Owens originally was famous for his many National Football League records and over-the-top touchdown celebrations. But he's also famous for running through most of the $80 million he made during his 15-year career, thanks in part to bad investments and business deals. ''Having a lot of money it's good...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster resigned Monday and said he was seeking medical help after a social media video surfaced appearing to show him snorting three lines of a white powdery substance at a desk. Hours after the 56-second video was posted on Facebook and...