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Grand jury declines rape charges against Raiders' ConleyCLEVELAND (AP) A grand jury in Cleveland has decided not to charge Oakland Raiders rookie with any crimes after a rape investigation.Spokesman Ryan Miday of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement Monday that the grand jury declined all...

AP Sports WriterCardale Jones, once "star-struck" by Rivers, is newest BoltBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Cardale Jones is already adjusting splendidly to his first few days in Southern California. He's soaking in the summer sun at practice and asking fans on Twitter for the best sushi restaurants...

AP Sports WriterSaints' Kikaha eyes 'great story' in comeback from injuryBy BRETT MARTELMEATIRIE, La. (AP) Saints defensive end Hau'oli Kikaha often maintains the pleasant disposition of someone kicking back on the north shore of Oahu, even when fielding questions about his ability to bounce back from a third...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Lynn didn't block Rivers, Gates from LT ceremonyBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says he hasn't forbidden Philip Rivers or Antonio Gates from attending former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend.But Lynn...

AP Pro Football WriterNow healthy, Titans' Kevin Dodd eager to prove he's no bustBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nearly nine months without playing football is bad enough and if the injured player is worried that it's a career-ending setback, it makes the time away worse.Tennessee Titans linebacker...

AP Sports WriterColts run new route with younger, faster, cheaper playersBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard followed his gut.Watching game tapes only reinforced the notion that his team needed to get younger, faster and tougher.So Ballard spent the offseason releasing aging team leaders, allowing...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Lynn didn't block Rivers, Gates from LT ceremonyBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says he hasn't forbidden Philip Rivers or Antonio Gates from attending former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend.Lynn also...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Branden Albert retires after 3 practices, 9 seasonsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Branden Albert abruptly retired Monday, ending his NFL career after nine seasons and two Pro Bowls.Albert called it quits following three training camp practices and a brief discussion with...

Rape case involving Raiders rookie Conley goes to grand juryCLEVELAND (AP) A grand jury in Cleveland has begun hearing evidence to determine if Oakland Raiders rookie Gareon Conley should face a rape charge.Cleveland police said in a statement the case went to the grand jury Monday.Conley is a...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks open camp minus Malik McDowell after accidentBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) An offseason that was filled with drama for the Seattle Seahawks added another layer on Sunday as rookie defensive tackle Malik McDowell did not report for the start of training camp after being involved...

AP Pro Football WriterDenver's defenders say the QB competition helps them, too.By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Lorenzo Doss began and ended the Denver Broncos' first padded practice Sunday with pick-6s, snaring a Paxton Lynch pass to start things off and snatching Trevor Siemian's toss to end it.''I always...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Casillas sees more give and take with SpagnuoloBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) No one on the New York Giants' defense has spent more time working with coordinator Steve Spagnuolo than weakside linebacker and captain Jonathan Casillas.The two worked together in New Orleans in 2012...