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AP Sports WriterBengals release safety George IlokaBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals have released safety George Iloka, clearing the way for rookie Jessie Bates III to move into a starting role.The seventh-year safety has been sharing time during preseason games with Bates, a second-round pick out of Wake...

AP Pro Football WriterBrady, Patriots don't get usual R&R heading into playoffsBy ARNIE STAPLETONTom Brady and the defending champion New England Patriots aren't getting their usual bye week to rest, relax and recharge.Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens earned the AFC's top seed for the first time since the...

Redskins LT Trent Williams' left knee 'structurally sound'ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden says an MRI shows that left tackle Trent Williams' left knee is ''structurally OK.''Speaking to reporters Monday, Gruden called the information about his Pro Bowl offensive lineman ''good news'', but added that Williams...

AP Legal Affairs WriterEx-NFL star Hernandez, serving life, acquitted in 2 slayingsBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a drink spilled...

Punter Lechler re-signs with Texans for 19th pro seasonHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have signed punter Shane Lechler to a contract extension.An 18-year veteran, Lechler comes off one of his finest seasons. He led the NFL in punting yards (4,507), finished second in both net punting yards (3,799)...

Jaguars give Foles help by signing Conley, OgbuehiJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars gave new quarterback Nick Foles some help Saturday by signing receiver Chris Conley and right tackle Cedric Ogbuehi.Conley started 34 of 53 games in four seasons with Kansas City, totaling 104 receptions for 1,238 yards...

Associated PressCardinals' Kirk gets ready to catch more TDs from pal MurrayBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Christian Kirk owns the distinction of having caught Kyler Murray's first college touchdown pass, a 10-yarder on Sept. 12, 2015, when both were freshmen at Texas A&M.But the Arizona Cardinals duo...

AP Sports WriterGiants kept Manning in dark about future and Beckham tradeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants kept two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in the dark until recently about his future with the team, and didn't give him a warning about the trade...

The OAKLAND and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OAKLAND vs DENVER When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU ML 285 OAKLAND -6 (-110) (-110) 160 -180 286 DENVER TV: 4:25 PM LINE: -4.5 PREDICTION: DENVER , OAKLAND Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns star Garrett meets with NFL about returnBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press.Garrett, who was banned indefinitely...

NFL suspends QB Sanchez 4 games for PED violationNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has suspended free agent quarterback Mark Sanchez for the first four games of next season for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.The league announced the punishment Friday. He is eligible to participate in offseason...

NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York Giants running back David Wilson significantly improved his performance in the triple jump in his second meet in two days but still was short of the qualifying standard for the U.S. championships.Wilson jumped 52 feet, 3/4 inches at the East Region Open...