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LAS VEGAS (AP) A $1.9 billion stadium being built for the NFL's Oakland Raiders when the team moves to Las Vegas next year is being named for Allegiant Travel Co., team and company officials said Monday. The announcement came during a ceremony marking the installation of the final steel beam...

Rams win Rozelle Award for public relations performanceBy The Associated PressThe Los Angeles Rams public relations staff has been selected as the 2019 Pete Rozelle Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America.They also won the award in 1997 while in St. Louis.The Rozelle Award is given to...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Veteran running back and respected team leader Fred Jackson has been released by the Buffalo Bills.With nine seasons in Buffalo, the 34-year-old Jackson had been the second-longest serving active player and one of the team's most popular players among fans. The move came as...

AP Sports WriterFree agent WR Robby Anderson officially signs with PanthersBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers officially signed free agent wide receiver Robby Anderson from the Jets to a two-year contract on Wednesday.A person familiar with the situation says the deal is worth $20 million. The person...

NFL Notes: Staubach among Salute to Service award nomineesBy The Associated PressPro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is among the 32 nominees announced by the NFL this week for the ninth annual Salute to Service Award.The award recognizes NFL players, coaches, personnel and legends who demonstrate a commitment...

Associated PressBrowns acquire Pro Bowl linebacker Collins from PatriotsBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) The winless Cleveland Browns were perceived to be sellers, not buyers, on the eve of the NFL's trade deadline. They proved that theory wrong Monday.Cleveland acquired Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins from the Patriots in...

AP Sports WriterBills coach criticizes past regime for 'irresponsible' movesBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Sean McDermott took a swipe at Buffalo's former front office in defending the team's decision to stand pat at the trade deadline despite having several needs to address.''If there's not a...

49ers sign Tom Savage as backup quarterbackSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Tom Savage to a one-year deal to add depth behind C.J. Beathard.The 49ers waived tight end Cole Wick on Tuesday to make room on the 53-man roster and also released offensive lineman...

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...

AP Sports WriterCardinals, WR Hopkins agree to 2-year extension through 2024By DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with star receiver DeAndre Hopkins that will keep the three-time All-Pro in Arizona through the 2024 season.The team announced the deal on Tuesday but...

Jets agree to terms with RB Bilal PowellNEW YORK (AP) The Jets have agreed to terms with Bilal Powell, bringing back the franchise's 10th-leading rusher after a neck injury cut short his season last year.The 30-year-old Powell worked out for New York on Friday and appears to have...

Giants long-snapper Zak DeOssie retires, won 2 Super BowlsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants long snapper and Pro Bowler Zak DeOssie has retired.DeOssie, who spent all 13 of his seasons with the Giants, announced his retirement on Friday in a statement released by the team. The decision...