AP Sports WriterLB Julian Stanford standing out, hoping to stick with JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Julian Stanford was stunned by...

Celtics to retire Paul Pierce's No. 34BOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics will retire Paul Pierce's No. 34 during their Feb. 11 game against...

Celtics to retire Paul Pierce's No. 34BOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics will retire Paul Pierce's No. 34 during their Feb. 11 game against...

Associated PressRaiders' Marshawn Lynch avoids questions about anthemBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch spoke to reporters Thursday for...

Associated PressOakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith faces assault chargeBy MICHAEL BALSAMOLOS ANGELES (AP) Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith has been charged with beating...

Giants sign Severin, Eagan, waive-injured Johnson, SneadEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed receivers Canaan Severin and Ed Eagan and...

Gun charge against NFL linebacker Khaseem Greene is droppedELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) A gun charge against an NFL linebacker has been dropped because the...

Bears sign free-agent LB Sheppard, waive rookie EkpeCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed veteran free-agent linebacker Kelvin Sheppard.The team announced the signing...

Zuttah returns to Ravens after being traded in MarchOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have signed center Jeremy Zuttah, who returns to...

Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled listCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have placed ace left-hander Jon Lester on the 10-day disabled...