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AP Pro Football WriterColumn: NFL keeps open pipeline for game officialsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) One NFL fan is enraged by a penalty flag he sees fly on TV. He turns to the woman next to him and asks, ''Where do they get these guys?''Replay then proves the...

AP Sports WriterEx-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73By BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications...

Griffey Jr.'s son among 18 rookie free agents signed by IndyINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have signed 18 undrafted rookies, including receivers Trey Griffey and Jerome Lane, whose fathers were pro athletes.Griffey, the son of baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., finished his career at Arizona with...

AP Pro Football WriterQB Josh McCown retires after 16 NFL seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK JR.NEW YORK (AP) Quarterback Josh McCown has announced he is retiring from playing football after an NFL career that spanned 16 NFL seasons and included stints with 10 teams.McCown , who turns 40 on...

AP Sports WriterPouncey released by Dolphins and replaced by KilgoreBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) As part of an attempted upgrade on offense, the Miami Dolphins even decided to switch snappers.Three-time Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey was released Thursday as part of an offensive line makeover. Miami also acquired center...

Saints' Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributorATLANTA (AP) New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday.''I believe I can be a voice for other athlete activists and those who have dedicated their lives...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Sen'Derrick Marks slipped by Andy Levitre, grabbed Charlie Whitehurst around the legs and dragged him to the ground.It was the most rewarding sack of Marks' six-year career - literally.Forget that it came against his former team. Forget that it came on the final play of...

NFL Combine Top PerformersINDIANAPOLIS (AP) A list of top 10 performers in each drill during the NFL's annual scouting combine, which ended Monday.40-YARD DASHJohn Ross, WR, Washington, 4.22 secondsJalen Myrick, DB, Minnesota, 4.28Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State, 4.31Fabian Moreau, DB, UCLA, 4.35Marshon Lattimore, DB, Ohio State, 4.36T.J. Logan,...

NEW YORK (AP) Brandon Marshall thought the New York Jets' dismal season really stunk. The wide receiver had one of his least productive years as the team struggled to a 5-11 record while dealing with injuries, in-fighting and ugly losses. ''The best way I can describe it is, having a diaper...

Cowboys QB Dalton out vs Eagles, rookie set for 1st startFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys declared quarterback Andy Dalton out Saturday for their game in Philadelphia because of a concussion, clearing the way for rookie Ben DiNucci's first start.DiNucci will appear in prime time Sunday night against...

Seahawks release Boykin after assault allegationDALLAS (AP) The Seattle Seahawks released quarterback Trevone Boykin on Tuesday shortly after his girlfriend alleged in a television interview that he physically assaulted her in Texas last week.The practice squad player was released from the team after WFAA-TV in Dallas posted an...

Brian Urlacher's brother pleads not guilty in gambling caseCHICAGO (AP) Casey Urlacher, the brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges alleging he was part of an offshore sports gambling business.Urlacher, the mayor of the suburban Chicago village of...