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Union seeks to block ruling so Cowboys' Elliott can playNEW YORK (AP) The union for NFL players has asked a judge to temporarily delay the effect of her ruling permitting the league to enforce a six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations.The...

AP College Football WriterNFL Draft: Defensive Player ThumbnailsBy RALPH D. RUSSOA look at some of the top prospects available at each position in the upcoming NFL draft (x-denotes early entrant):DEFENSEEDGE RUSHERS/ENDSPosition outlook: Beyond Bradley Chubb, most of the best potential pass rushers have question marks that could keep them...

AP College Football WriterNFL Draft: Top offensive players available by positionBy RALPH D. RUSSOSome of the top offensive players, by position, available in the NFL draft, which takes place April 25-27 in Nashville, Tennessee (x-indicates early entrant to draft):QUARTERBACKPosition outlook: The most interesting player in the draft and a...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders release CB Sean Smith, RT Marshall NewhouseBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders released cornerback Sean Smith and right tackle Marshall Newhouse on Monday to create more salary cap room heading into free agency.The Raiders also officially announced the signing of defensive tackle...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders' Hurst happy to turn focus from heart to footballBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After months of questions about the health of his heart sent him tumbling down the draft board until being taken by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round, Maurice Hurst was...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Davante Adams doesn't know what it means to be the Packers' offseason MVP. The second-year wide receiver knows this much: His coaches and teammates are excited about him.Now, he has more work to do.From coach Mike McCarthy to quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Aaron...

Man charged with shining laser at Patriots QB Tom BradyKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) A citation has been issued against a Missouri man accused of flashing a laser at New England quarterback Tom Brady during the Patriots' AFC championship game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.Prosecutors said Tuesday that...

AP Sports WriterDolphins face Giants in game between 2 of NFL's worst teamsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The 2019 season isn't ending the way Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores or New York Giants counterpart Pat Shurmur had hoped months ago.Both knew they were taking young teams into...

Ex-NFL player violates restraining order, threatens womanLOS ANGELES (AP) A former NFL cornerback has been arrested after police say he broke into the Southern California house of an ex-girlfriend who has a restraining order against him.Police say Brandon Browner broke into the house, threatened to kill the woman...

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins meet at FedExField. Philadelphia at Washington When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland Oddsmakers currently have the Redskins listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total...

AP Pro Football WriterGurley helps Rams clinch NFC West in 27-23 win over TitansBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Putting the ball in the hands of Todd Gurley is the easiest decision for the Los Angeles Rams. The star running back is doing his best to push himself...

Pats add Folk, Bryant to 53-man; sign 2 to practice squadFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have promoted kicker Nick Folk and cornerback Myles Bryant from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.Folk handled kicking duties in Sunday's win over Miami, but was sent back down after the game....