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S Eric Reid: 49ers won't force players to stand for anthemSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers won't be forcing their players to stand during the national anthem, safety Eric Reid said Wednesday.Reid, the first player to join Colin Kaepernick in protest last season, said he had...

Griese, Riddick to serve as analysts on ESPN's late openerBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN's broadcast crew for the season-opening ''Monday Night Football'' doubleheader between Denver and Oakland will feature analysts who played for the Broncos and Raiders.The network announced Wednesday that former Denver quarterback Brian Griese and former Raiders...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Ryan Tannehill sat out the Miami Dolphins' practice Wednesday, making it unlikely he'll return from a left knee injury for the team's playoff game Sunday at Pittsburgh . Tannehill has missed the past three games. Ten-year veteran Matt Moore, who is 2-1 as Tannehill's replacement, is...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Cornerback Dee Milliner is doubtful for the New York Jets' game against the New England Patriots on Sunday with a strained hamstring.Milliner did not practice this week after being hurt in the Jets' 19-16 victory at Dallas last Saturday.Linebacker David Harris, who left the...

AP Sports WriterLights, cameras, Browns: Team set for "Hard Knocks" seriesBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Mostly unwatchable for several seasons, the Cleveland Browns could become a summer TV sensation.HBO's banking on it.''It's an underdog story,'' said network executive Peter Nelson. ''And people love rooting for underdogs.''Despite the Browns'...

The CINCINNATI and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2020 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CINCINNATI vs CLEVELAND When: 9/17/2020 8:20 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 101 CINCINNATI -7.5 (-110) 46 (-110) 250 -310 102 CLEVELAND TV: 8:20 PM LINE: -7.5 PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have the CLEVELAND listed as -7.5 point favorites versus the CINCINNATI,...

AP Sports WriterColts' Vinatieri gets new deal, chance to set scoring recordBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL's oldest player is going to try to break the league's career scoring record.If Adam Vinatieri gets his way, it might not be the only record to fall.On Thursday, the 45-year-old kicker...

Redskins hire Rob Ryan as inside linebackers coachASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have hired longtime NFL defensive guru Rob Ryan as inside linebackers coach.The team announced the move Wednesday, a day after promoting Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator on coach Jay Gruden's staff. Ryan most recently served...

Chiefs' Hill has mild hamstring strain; Watkins, Jones backKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has only a minor hamstring strain and the Kansas City Chiefs intend to be cautious with their dynamic playmaker, who missed practice Friday after pulling up while running a route the previous...

Jets sign third-rounder DL Nathan Shepherd to 4-year dealFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd, the team's third-round draft pick out of Fort Hays State , to a four-year deal worth the slotted amount of $3.4 million.The 6-foot-4, 315-pound native of...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Rams have added former Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia to the coaching staff as an offensive assistant.Garcia will primarily assist wide receivers coach Ray Sherman. The move was announced on Tuesday.Garcia was with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL last year, and...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez sits in a Massachusetts courtroom, listening intently as prosecutors build a case that he killed another man.Hernandez appears to pay close attention during the trial, where he stands accused of murder in the June 2013 killing of...