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AP Pro Football WriterVikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, ZimmerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings President Mark Wilf issued a statement of confidence in general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer on Friday, tamping down speculation about their future two days prior to the team's...

AP Pro Football WriterPeyton Manning adds another honor in TN Sports Hall of FameBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Peyton Manning, the former quarterback with a record five NFL MVPs among the string of awards and honors to his credit, calls his decision to attend the University of...

AP Sports WriterColts agree to new deal with NFL's career scoring leaderBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Adam Vinatieri will still be the NFL's oldest active player next season.The 46-year-old kicker and the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a new deal, general manager Chris Ballard announced Friday on 1070 The...

Associated PressRavens' Yanda works out during Baltimore-LA Rams practicesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ravens coach John Harbaugh is reaping some health benefits with the return of Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda.''Seeing him out there doing individual drills was good for my blood pressure,'' Harbaugh said.Yanda participated in...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - John Dorsey likes to say that it takes several years before a verdict can be returned on a draft pick. There is a learning curve for rookies, often a steep one. The pro game is faster, players are stronger and the plays more complex.If...

The Latest: NFL says no basis for suit over Rams' departureST. LOUIS (AP) The Latest on a lawsuit filed over the Rams' departure from St. Louis (all times local):3 p.m.The National Football League says there is ''no legitimate basis'' for a lawsuit filed over the Rams' 2016 relocation...

ARIZONA (11-4) at SAN FRANCISCO (7-9)Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOXOPENING LINE - 49ers by 4RECORD VS. SPREAD - Arizona 10-5, San Francisco 4-9-2SERIES RECORD - 49ers lead 28-18LAST MEETING - Cardinals beat 49ers 23-14, Sept. 21LAST WEEK - Cardinals lost to Seahawks 35-6; 49ers lost to Chargers 38-35AP PRO32...

NFL cornerbacks Baker, Dunbar released from jail on bondFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) NFL cornerbacks DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar were released from Broward County Jail on Sunday, a day after surrendering on felony charges stemming from a cookout at a Miramar home.Baker posted a $200,000 bond after a...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams start draft in 3rd round after big veteran pickupsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) General manager Les Snead already made most of his big offseason moves well before this draft.That's one reason why the Los Angeles Rams don't have a pick in the first...

AP Pro Football WriterUnexpected losses by solid favorite host teams in Week 4By BARRY WILNERThe two most recent Super Bowl teams were at home against big underdogs. So the Patriots and Falcons lost.Dallas held the Rams to two touchdowns in Jerry's Palace. That seems like a sure bet.Nope, should...

Cardinals sign S Swearinger 1 day after release by RedskinsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Safety D.J. Swearinger, released by Washington after he criticized the team, was signed Tuesday by the Arizona Cardinals.Swearinger said Monday, when he was cut by the Redskins, that he received no explanation for the move. A...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter winning opener, Eagles' offense looks to improveBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz misfired on some deep throws and tossed a pick-6, the run game was ineffective, and the offensive line had some rough moments.Despite winning their opener, the Philadelphia Eagles have room to improve...