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AP Pro Football Writer49ers CEO Jed York goes from vilified to Super BowlBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York got rid of his third coach in as many seasons three years ago and faced calls for his removal as well to get...

NFL teams pursue byes like they are precious jewels. Are they really? Or does the road to the Super Bowl not particularly come with a rest stop? History tells us that reaching the Super Bowl, let alone winning it, after playing in a wild-card game is anything but ideal. Not...

The TAMPA BAY and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2017 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TAMPA BAY vs ARIZONA When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU ML 267 TAMPA BAY 2.5 (-110) 44.5 (-110) -140 120 268 ARIZONA TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX.  LINE: Buccaneers -1.5. O/U: 45 PREDICTION: Cardinals 27, Buccaneers 20 Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Bradley 'will not tolerate lack of discipline'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) A day after the most embarrassing loss in his NFL tenure, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley still had a job.And it seemed to be causing him some angst.Bradley expressed frustration Friday with his team's...

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins are undergoing a “thorough review” of their nickname. The team said Friday it has been talking to the NFL for weeks about the subject. In a statement, the team said recent events around the U.S. and feedback from the community prompted the formal review. “This process...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Tagovailoa signs $30.275 million, 4-year dealBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Tua Tagovailoa signed a $30.275 million, four-year guaranteed contract with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.The contract includes a $19.6 million signing bonus, according to the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos QB battle again tops in the NFL this offseasonBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) This offseason's biggest position battle is again in Denver, the quarterback-crazed city where John Elway and Peyton Manning both left the game caked in confetti and continue to cast long shadows.The...

Lions rule out Davis and Wagner for SundayALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have ruled out linebacker Jarrad Davis and tackle Rick Wagner for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.Quarterback Matthew Stafford also remains out after missing the past five games with back and hip problems. Davis has...

Associated PressJames White a key to Patriots' offensive productionBy MIKE SHALINFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The numbers don't lie: The New England Patriots are a better offensive team in 2018 when James White is on the field.The running back, known more for his pass catching than his running, has seen...

Ex-NFL lineman Bennett, wife found dead; son soughtLONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Authorities in Minnesota are investigating the deaths of a former NFL lineman and his wife and say the couple's son is a suspect.The bodies of 63-year-old Barry Bennett and his wife, Carol, were found Wednesday after a...

Vikings sign 2nd-round draft pick OT Brian O'NeillEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed offensive tackle Brian O'Neill, their second-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh.The four-year deal was done Friday, before Vikings rookie minicamp began. They have three of their eight draft picks left unsigned: first-round cornerback...

The Indianapolis Colts public relations staff has won the Pete Rozelle Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for its work with both local and national media. The Colts public relations staff of Steve Campbell, Matt Conti, Christian Edwards, Pamela Humphrey and interns Hayden Clark and Kaila Lewis won...