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Five-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers has agreed to a deal with the San Francisco 49ers, leaving the Eagles after 12 seasons.

Nothing personal, Peyton. Rex Ryan and the New York Jets finally got the made-for-TV ending they wanted - they beat you.

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed said Thursday the NFL ordered him to undergo an evaluation after he became involved in an alcohol-related dispute with Pittsburgh police following a home game in October.

A person familiar with the contract says the Oakland Raiders and Sebastian Janikowski have agreed on a $16 million, four-year deal that is the richest for a kicker in NFL history.

See you in Pasadena, Ohio State. The Buckeyes won at least a share of a fifth straight Big Ten title as MLS-player-turned-kicker Devin Barclay hit a 39-yarder to top Iowa 27-24 in OT.

USF player falls 35 feet from Busch Gardens ride Eds: APNewsNow. UPDATES that Busch Gardens did not immediately identify employee; team named him.

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The Bengals have used their franchise tag on kicker Shayne Graham, the team announced this afternoon.

Get set for action with this fun soccer set that's perfect for your little kicker. Comes complete with a large 4 x 2.5 foot goal, practice cones, a ball and a pump to make sure the fun doesn't suddenly run out of air. Measures 48"L x 18"W x 30"H.

Adam Vinatieri still has it. The 36-year-old kicker showed his old team Sunday night that age hasn't sapped his distance, accuracy or proclivity for making big field goals.