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Leigh Steinberg: Talking to Saskatchewan about Vince YoungBy The Associated PressFormer NFL quarterback Vince Young's agent says he's talking to the Saskatchewan Roughriders about his client playing in the Canadian Football League.''We have opened discussions with Saskatchewan Roughriders,'' agent Leigh Steinberg tweeted.Young is on Saskatchewan's negotiation list, giving it...

The Latest: Mondale quits body overseeing Vikings stadiumMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on departures at the authority overseeing management of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium (all times local):2:40 p.m.The executive director of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium has resigned, joining the chairwoman in leaving after weeks of criticism...

AP Sports WriterSteelers already working on new contract for Antonio BrownBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers are following through on their promise to offer All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown a new contract.General manager Kevin Colbert said Thursday the team has already begun negotiations with Brown, who has...

Associated PressAmid suite heat, top Vikings stadium leaders resignBy KYLE POTTERMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The two top leaders of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium resigned abruptly Thursday after weeks of criticism over the questionable use of luxury suites by officials' family and friends, a practice that auditors labeled...

AP Sports WriterBranden Albert, Mario Williams among 4 Dolphins releasedBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Left tackle Branden Albert was among four players released Thursday by the Miami Dolphins, clearing the way for 2016 first-round draft pick Laremy Tunsil to move over from guard.Also departing were four-time Pro Bowl...

The Latest: Dayton says he didn't ask for stadium departuresMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on departures at the authority overseeing management of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium (all times local):4:10 p.m.Gov. Mark Dayton says he didn't ask for the resignations of two top leaders from the Minnesota Vikings' stadium oversight...

Associated PressHead of authority overseeing Vikings stadium resignsBy KYLE POTTERMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The chairwoman of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium resigned Thursday after weeks of criticism over the questionable use of luxury suites by officials' family and friends, a practice that auditors labeled an ethical violation.Michelle Kelm-Helgen...

Associated PressNFL player pulls out of Israel trip, feels 'used'By JOSEF FEDERMANJERUSALEM (AP) An American professional football player has pulled out of a sponsored trip to Israel, accusing its government of trying to use him for PR purposes and citing sympathy for the Palestinians.Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael...

NFL player pulls out of Israel trip, feels 'used'JERUSALEM (AP) An American professional football player has pulled out of a planned trip to Israel, accusing its government of trying to use him for PR purposes.Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett cited Muhammad Ali's support for the Palestinians, saying...

AP Legal Affairs WriterNext up in ex-NFL star's 2nd murder case: Jury selectionBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is going on trial again for murder - this time for the 2012 fatal shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub. Hernandez already is serving a...

AP Legal Affairs WriterJury selection set to begin in ex-NFL star's murder trialBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is going on trial again for murder - this time for the 2012 fatal shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub. Hernandez already is serving a...

AP Legal Affairs WriterJury selection set to begin in ex-NFL star's murder trialBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is going on trial again for murder - this time for the 2012 fatal shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub. Hernandez already is serving a...