NFL

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez orchestrated the killing of a semiprofessional football player, then covered up, prosecutors charged Thursday in opening statements, while the defense countered that authorities ignored the evidence and zeroed in on their client from the beginning.The prosecution and...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos D-coordinator Ed Donatell under COVID-19 protocolsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos say defensive coordinator Ed Donatell won't be at the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday because of COVID-19 protocols.That leaves head coach Vic Fangio without his top assistant on the...

AP Pro Football WriterCharles soon gets to prove he's still a playmaker in the NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos will soon discover if Jamaal Charles is still Jamaal Charles.Coach Vance Joseph says he'll take the bubble wrap off the veteran running back sometime this preseason,...

AP Sports WriterLions moving on without Tate after trade to EaglesBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions had a lot of possible factors to weigh before trading Golden Tate.The Lions are in last place, but only a game out of first. Tate is on pace for...

AP Sports WriterLindsay willing to play any role to latch on with BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The fieriness of undrafted rookie running back Phillip Lindsay will be put on the backburner.Not for long, just for now.The former Colorado standout known as the ''Tasmanian Devil " for his...

The Buffalo Bills and the Oakland Raiders will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Oakland Alameda Coliseum. BUFFALO vs OAKLAND When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, December 4, 2016 Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 367 BUFFALO -3.5 (-110) 50 (-110) 130 -150 368 OAKLAND TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Raiders -3. O/U: 49 PREDICTION: Bills...

EATON, Ohio (AP) - An Indianapolis Colts running back has been cited on a marijuana possession charge in western Ohio.The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Ahmad (AH'-mahd) Bradshaw was stopped for a traffic violation on Interstate 70 this month. He was charged with a misdemeanor count of possession of...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings' Bradford out against Bucs; Keenum to start againBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings face another quarterback quandary, with Sam Bradford sidelined against Tampa Bay because of an ailing left knee and Case Keenum set for his second straight start.Vikings coach Mike...

Jets sign top draft pick S Jamal Adams of LSUFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets on Friday signed safety Jamal Adams of LSU, the sixth overall pick in the draft.Adams gets a four-year deal worth about $22 million. As with all first-round contracts under the current...

Jets claim safety Derrick Kindred off waivers from ColtsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed safety Derrick Kindred off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts, giving them some experienced depth in the secondary.The team also announced Tuesday it waived cornerback Montrel Meander to make room on...

The Latest: Crosby misses first 4 FGs in loss for Green BayBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):4:20 p.m.Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby had a day he'll want to forget. He missed his first four field goal attempts and an extra point...

AP Sports WriterSaints recall tension, tears in Vikings' last playoff visitBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Ten years ago, when the Minnesota Vikings last visited New Orleans in the playoffs, Saints punter Thomas Morstead wasn't prepared for what he saw.''I remember after the game was over, I didn't expect...