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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...

AP Pro Football WriterTagovailoa’s agent says he's healthy, will be ready for campBy ROB MAADDITua Tagovailoa’s agent says the quarterback is healthy and will be ready for training camp.Tagovailoa held a virtual pro day with former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer on Thursday after the former Alabama star’s personal pro...

AP Sports WriterFalcons choose stability: Quinn, Dimitroff to remain in 2020By PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Wrapping up another disappointing season but buoyed by a strong finish, the Atlanta Falcons announced Friday they are keeping coach Dan Quinn in 2020.Owner Arthur Blank also decided to retain general manager Thomas Dimitroff...

Ravens kicker Tucker signs 4-year extension through 2023OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) With an eye toward the future, Baltimore Ravens first-year general manager Eric DeCosta provided contract extensions to kicker Justin Tucker and guard Marshal Yanda.Tucker signed a four-year extension through 2023, and Yanda added a year to a...

Bears waive cornerback Amukamara, receiver GabrielLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears waived cornerback Prince Amukamara and speedy receiver Taylor Gabriel on Friday.Amukamara started 42 games over the past three seasons and gave the Bears a physical presence in the backfield while helping the defense emerge as a...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Because they couldn't win on the road, the New York Giants ensured they won't open at home if they make the playoffs. Three of Eli Manning's career-high 63 passes were intercepted, including one that Malcolm Jenkins returned for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants 24-19...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter big win over Denver, Falcons face next test in SeattleBy BARRY WILNERFollowing the most impressive win of the early NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons aren't exactly being rewarded.One week after going into Denver and handling the defending league champion Broncos 23-16, the Falcons stayed out...

AP Sports WriterLongtime Washington broadcaster Larry Michael leaves teamBy STEPHEN WHYNOLongtime Washington broadcaster Larry Michael announced Wednesday he's leaving the team after 16 years, the latest in a series of changes within the organization.Michael released a statement saying he's ''retiring'' from his position. In addition to being the ''Voice...

The NHL and NHL Players' Association went a second straight day without a formal in-person negotiating session, although the sides remain engaged in mediation. The league and union met separately with federal mediator Scot Beckenbaugh during a series of meetings that spanned the whole day Friday and late into the...

AP Sports WriterBills sign son of former Dolphins linebacker Bryan CoxBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Bills have signed defensive end Bryan Cox Jr., whose father never hid his dislike for Buffalo during his days playing for the AFC rival Miami Dolphins in the 1990s.Cox Jr. was signed...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Raiders WR Tyrell Williams has injured shoulderBy JOSH DUBOWLas Vegas Raiders receiver Tyrell Williams has a torn labrum in his shoulder that he will try to play through this season.A person with knowledge of the injury confirmed Monday that Williams got injured in practice...

Associated PressSt. Louis sues NFL, teams over Rams relocation to LABy JIM SALTERST. LOUIS (AP) The city of St. Louis filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the National Football League over the Rams' relocation to Los Angeles, alleging the league violated its own relocation guidelines and enriched itself at...