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Associated PressPolice had previously responded to Bills star's homeBy KATE BRUMBACKATLANTA (AP) Police responded to several nonviolent disputes at the home where Buffalo Bills star LeSean McCoy was attempting to evict his former girlfriend before an unidentified man bloodied the 34-year-old woman in a home invasion, according to...

AP Sports WriterGiants head into 2018 with no Super Bowl hypeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Coming off a three-win season, the New York Giants have changed.They have a new coach, a new general manager, a new 3-4 defensive scheme and a slew of new players led by...

The Latest on Week 13 of the NFL season: (all times Eastern): 1:34 p.m. The Green Bay Packers have taken another hit at the linebacker position after Nick Perry left the game with the Houston Texans early with a hand injury. His return was questionable. Perry leads the team with eight sacks....

Chargers' Bosa, Allen among 6 starters ruled out vs. ChiefsCOSTA MESA, Calif (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers will be without six starters, including both of their Pro Bowl selections, for Sunday's season finale at Kansas City.Wide receiver Keenan Allen has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Allen, who...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' offensive momentum derailed in loss to VikingsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons' offensive revival proved to be short-lived.Minnesota's stingy defense frustrated the Falcons as quarterback Matt Ryan's streak of throwing at least one touchdown pass in 30 straight games ended. It was the longest...

AP Pro Football WriterStaley's patience pays off with 49ers trip to Super BowlBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When the San Francisco 49ers were mired in a two-win season back in 2016 and headed to a third straight offseason with a coaching change, Joe Staley wondered if it...

AP Sports WriterAntonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year careerBy JOE REEDYAntonio Gates, who became one of the most prolific tight ends in the NFL without playing a down of college football, announced his retirement Tuesday.Gates spent his entire 16-year career with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers. His...

Domestic violence case dismissed against ex-Jaguars LB BrownJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) A domestic violence complaint against former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown has been dismissed.A judge dismissed the case last week, according to Duval County court records. Brown's agent, Michael Boyer, released a statement Wednesday saying Brown ''is very...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Middleton an inspiration as master's-toting playmakerBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Doug Middleton was impressing the New York Jets with his playmaking skills last summer when a torn pectoral muscle sidelined him for the season.The young safety refused to wallow in disappointment. He...

The CHICAGO and the NY GIANTS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/2/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO BEARS vs NY GIANTS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 2, 2018 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey ROT TEAM PS OU ML 363 CHICAGO 4.5 (-110) 45 (-110) -180 160 364 NY GIANTS TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 4.5 PREDICTION: NY GIANTS , CHICAGO Oddsmakers currently...

Associated PressChargers CB Verrett set for season-ending knee surgeryBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett will undergo season-ending knee surgery for the second consecutive year.Verrett will end the season on injured reserve for the third time in his four-year career. Verrett was limited...

AP Sports WriterBengals release oft-suspended LB Vontaze BurfictBy JOE KAYThe Cincinnati Bengals released oft-suspended linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday.Burfict's career was marked more by his behavior than his tackling skills. In his seven years with the Bengals, he was suspended by the NFL to start each of the past...