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The war of words between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots already is under way. While New England was in the process of defeating the Houston Texans on Sunday to set up an AFC Championship Game rematch with Baltimore, Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo ripped the Patriots on Twitter, particularly...

Bears chairman McCaskey backs NFL's new anthem policyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey says he supports the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem or stay in the locker room.McCaskey says the vote by NFL owners two weeks ago will ''return...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The developers behind a sprawling sports and housing complex in the Los Angeles suburbs - whose centerpiece stadium could become home for an NFL team - expect to recoup up to $100 million in local tax dollars in the first five years of operation, an...

49ers bring back DB Antone Exum Jr., put McKinnon on IRSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Defensive back Antone Exum Jr. and offensive lineman Matt Tobin have signed one-year contracts with the San Francisco 49ers.The team also announced Monday that safety Marcell Harris and running back Jerick McKinnon were placed...

Jets claim safety Derrick Kindred off waivers from ColtsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed safety Derrick Kindred off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts, giving them some experienced depth in the secondary.The team also announced Tuesday it waived cornerback Montrel Meander to make room on...

AP Pro Football WriterStaley's patience pays off with 49ers trip to Super BowlBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When the San Francisco 49ers were mired in a two-win season back in 2016 and headed to a third straight offseason with a coaching change, Joe Staley wondered if it...