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AP Pro Football WriterNFL commissioner Goodell signs 5-year contract extensionBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Roger Goodell has signed a five-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the NFL through 2024.A memo from the NFL's compensation committee to team owners and obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press confirms that...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Ed Garvey, the lawyer who led the National Football League Players Association through strikes in 1974 and 1982, has died at age 76. The Capital Times reported that Garvey died Wednesday at a nursing home in Verona after a battle with Parkinson's disease. Garvey was the players' union...

Chiefs' Pierre-Louis charged with drug, traffic misdemeanorsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis has been charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, THC and drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in suburban Kansas City on Thursday night.Pierre-Louis also was charged with driving without a valid license and failure...

Associated PressRavens' Yanda works out during Baltimore-LA Rams practicesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ravens coach John Harbaugh is reaping some health benefits with the return of Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda.''Seeing him out there doing individual drills was good for my blood pressure,'' Harbaugh said.Yanda participated in...

AP Sports WriterAfter 20 years in college, Sean Spencer joins Giants' staffBy TOM CANAVANAfter spending more than two decades in the college ranks as an assistant coach, Sean Spencer is bringing his high-energy approach to the New York Giants.Spencer has a big personality and the Giants defensive linemen are...

AP Sports WriterSteady WR duo Woods, Kupp adapt to change in Rams' offenseBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Robert Woods spent his workdays during this bizarre NFL offseason sneaking over fences and through unlocked doors onto the fields and tracks of various Los Angeles-area high schools.''You might see a...

Cardinals cut OT Harrison after arrest warrant issuedTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals released tackle Desmond Harrison on Wednesday after police in North Carolina issued a warrant for his arrest on assault charges.The Greensboro Police Department says the alleged assault was reported on Tuesday. Police spokesman Ron Glenn...

Chiefs agree with ex-Giants CB Hamilton on 1-year contractKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs agreed to a one-year contract with former New York Giants cornerback Antonio Hamilton on Friday, the first deal made by the Super Bowl champions since the start of free agency earlier in the week.Kansas...

AP Sports WriterIncognito becomes a free agent after being cut by BillsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Richie Incognito's playing days might not be over after all.The veteran guard is free to resume his career after the Buffalo Bills released him from their reserve/retired list on Monday.The move...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Tony Romo has been listed as a full practice participant for the first time since the Dallas quarterback broke a bone in his back in a preseason game in August. The 36-year-old Romo ran with the scout team in practice Wednesday. Rookie Dak Prescott remains the starter...

Seahawks Rees Odhiambo being examined after hit in chestSEATTLE (AP) Seahawks' left tackle Rees Odhiambo was tended to by medics in the locker room because of trouble breathing following Seattle's 46-18 win over Indianapolis on Sunday night.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Odhiambo was hit in the chest on...

Ex-player, scout Studwell retires after 42 years with VikesEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings college scout Scott Studwell has decided to retire after 42 years with the organization, including 14 seasons as a linebacker who became the franchise's all-time leading tackler.General manager Rick Spielman made the announcement Tuesday at...