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AP Pro Football WriterFrom LeBeau to Pees, Titans learning new defensive schemeBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) All-Pro safety Kevin Byard believes it doesn't get much better for he and his Titans teammates: First learning from defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and now Dean Pees.''Just having two legends as...

AP Sports WriterProtests muted week after NFL responds to Trump criticismBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers played on Thursday last week, before President Donald Trump lashed out at NFL players for not standing during the national anthem.So as teams across the league kneeled, sat and...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressMarch 16 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 11:59 a.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April 1 - Annual league meeting, Palm Beach, Fla.April 17 - Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.April...

Chiefs put Duvernay-Tardif, Watts on IR, sign ZomboKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs placed right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and safety Armani Watts on injured reserve Tuesday and signed outside linebacker Frank Zombo to provide depth at that depleted position.Duvernay-Tardif broke a bone in his left leg with a...

Vegas agency allocates $2.4M to host NFL draft in AprilLAS VEGAS (AP) Tourism officials in Las Vegas are allocating $2.4 million to host the NFL draft in April.The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board on Tuesday approved the budget for promotions, police, and ''marquee event elements,'' including...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie WR Callaway cited for marijuana possessionBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Antonio Callaway didn't take long to run into trouble with the Browns.The fourth-round draft pick and wide receiver from Florida, who arrived in Cleveland with a history of issues while in college, was cited...

AP Sports WriterMcCarron unfazed by talk of Bills drafting a quarterbackBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) AJ McCarron couldn't help notice the number of draft-eligible quarterback prospects the Buffalo Bills have paraded through their facility in recent days.UCLA's Josh Allen was in town Monday. Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield visited...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Time's up for cheerleaders/dancers at NFL, NBA gamesBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) This is not a rant against cheerleading.That's a legitimate sport, played by elite athletes - men and women - who are worthy of admiration for their daring and skill.There might even come a day...

Associated PressJamon Brown is giving a big lift to Giants' offensive lineBy JIM HAGUEEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) A reclamation project off the waiver wire is galvanizing the New York Giants' beleaguered offensive line.Just two weeks ago, Jamon Brown thought he was without a job. He was released by...

Ravens sign LB Jake Ryan to 1-year contractOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Linebacker Jake Ryan has signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, who hope he can return to form after playing in only two games over the last two seasons.Ryan tore his ACL in training camp with...

AP Sports WriterAnother playoff berth, another bye for Brady and PatriotsBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots center David Andrews has gone to the playoffs every year he's been in the NFL, reaching the AFC title game in his first three tries and making the Super Bowl...

AP Pro Football WriterNewton's favorite opponent, the Bucs, visit Thursday nightBy BARRY WILNERCam Newton enjoys facing the Buccaneers. The only thing is, this might not be the same Panthers quarterback who has thrown for 29 touchdowns against Tampa Bay.Newton was so-so in the opening loss to the Rams, and...