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AP Pro Football WriterCanadian Brett Jones joins Vikings, the team of his youthBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The fan base for the Vikings stretches well beyond Minnesota, with strongholds in North Dakota, South Dakota and parts of Iowa.It crosses the Canadian border, too. Just ask Brett Jones.Acquired in...

SAN FRANCISCO (0-0) at MINNESOTA (0-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE - Vikings by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD - San Francisco 9-7, Minnesota 12-4 SERIES RECORD - 49ers lead 23-22-1 LAST MEETING - 49ers beat Vikings 20-3, Sept. 14, 2015 AP PRO32 RANKING - 49ers No. 15, Vikings No. 3 49ERS OFFENSE - OVERALL...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams fire veteran defensive coordinator Wade PhillipsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has been fired by the Los Angeles Rams after three winning seasons.Phillips announced Monday on Twitter that the Rams are not renewing his contract, and the team later...

AP Pro Football WriterDaughters challenge Pat Bowlen's trust, risk inheritanceBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Pat Bowlen's two oldest daughters have put themselves at risk of being disinherited by challenging their father's trust, which is in charge of selecting the next controlling owner of the Denver Broncos, a franchise...

Titans add QB Austin Davis with injuries to Mariota, GabbertNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have added a quarterback with Marcus Mariota dealing with an injured elbow and backup Blaine Gabbert in the concussion protocol.The Titans made a flurry of moves Tuesday agreeing to terms with veteran quarterback...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activitiesBy ROB MAADDISome NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different.Players are keeping it simple and sticking to football instead of the annual weeklong bonding trips...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A person familiar with the Buffalo Bills' coaching search has told The Associated Press the team has offered the job to former New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.The person says the sides are negotiating the final details of a contract Sunday morning. The person spoke...

AP Sports WriterEx-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73By BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications...

NEW YORK (AP) For the last five years, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have had a firm grip on this border state rivalry with the Minnesota Vikings that has otherwise been remarkably close.Well, the Vikings have a prime opportunity to pry themselves loose in the NFL...

Chicago Bears put transition tag on DB Kyle FullerLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have placed the transition tag on veteran defensive back Kyle Fuller, giving them a chance to match any offer he might receive in free agency.The 26-year-old Fuller is considered a key player for...

Cowboys TE Rico Gathers gets 1-game substance-abuse banFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers has been suspended for the first game in 2019 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.The decision Friday came about 10 months after the former Baylor basketball player was arrested on a...

AP Sports WriterZiggy Ansah likely to play for banged up SeahawksBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks are likely to have an important pass rusher and their starting right guard ready to go for Sunday after they missed time with injuries.There are still plenty of other starters...