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The Latest: 'Complex and myriad' causes for Hernandez deathFALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) The Latest on defense attorneys' efforts to erase Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction following his death (all times local):1:55 p.m.A judge who agreed to erase Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder has said there may be...

AP Legal Affairs WriterAaron Hernandez's murder conviction is tossed after suicideBy DENISE LAVOIEFALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) A judge on Tuesday erased a 2013 murder conviction against former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, ruling that case law in Massachusetts has long established that defendants who die before their appeals are...

Falcons sign 2 draft picks, OG Harlow and S KazeeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed two of this year's draft picks, offensive guard Sean Harlow and safety Damontae Kazee.Harlow was a fourth-round pick from Oregon State. Kazee was a fifth-round pick from San Diego State.Harlow...

Falcons sign 2 draft picks, OG Harlow and S KazeeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed two of this year's draft picks, offensive guard Sean Harlow and safety Damontae Kazee.Harlow was a fourth-round pick from Oregon State. Kazee was a fifth-round pick from San Diego State.Harlow...

Panthers OT Oher to appear in court June 6 on assault chargeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher is scheduled to appear in court June 6 to answer misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an altercation with an Uber driver last month.Police online records state that Oher turned...

Proposed Raiders stadium would be finished by June 2020LAS VEGAS (AP) A preliminary timeline for the proposed stadium that would be home to the Raiders in Las Vegas shows construction would be finished only three months before the 2020 regular season begins.The draft of the timeline made public...

Raiders sign 3 players after rookie camp tryoutsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed linebackers Najee Harris and LaTroy Lewis and defensive end Chris Casher to three-year contracts after tryouts at the team's rookie minicamp.The team waived linebacker Dwayne Norman, safety Ahmad Thomas and defensive tackle Jordan...

AP Sports WriterPanthers undrafted LB Boulware out to prove NFL teams wrongBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Ben Boulware has a message for NFL teams: You made a mistake.The linebacker who was the heart and soul - as well as the leading tackler - for the national champion Clemson...

49ers sign 3 players after rookie camp tryoutsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed safety Chanceller James, receiver BJ Johnson III and offensive lineman Richard Levy to three-year deals after tryouts at the team's rookie minicamp.To make room on the roster, the 49ers released receiver...

New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson arrested in MiamiMIAMI (AP) Authorities say a wide receiver for the New York Jets has been charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after sparring with officials who asked him to leave a Miami music festival.A Miami Police Department arrest report...

New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson arrested in MiamiMIAMI (AP) Authorities say a wide receiver for the New York Jets has been charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after sparring with officials who asked him to leave a Miami music festival.A Miami Police Department arrest report...

Chicago Bears sign LB Dan Skuta to 1-year contractLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Veteran linebacker Dan Skuta has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.The 31-year-old Skuta - released by Jacksonville last month - has appeared in 112 games, including 26 with the Jaguars. Skuta signed a five-year...