OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens say they didn’t write a script for Ray Rice and Janay Rice during their joint news conference on May 23.

In an interview this week on the “Today” show, Janay Rice said the team suggested to her that she apologize for her involvement in the February incident in which Ray punched her in an elevator.

Janay Rice also said the Ravens gave the couple “a general script” for the news conference.

Kevin Byrne, Senior Vice President of Public and Community Relations for the Ravens, said in a statement Wednesday that the team provided talking points to Ray Rice, but not Janay.

He said, “At no time prior to the May 23 session did we provide talking points, a script or suggested script to Janay or speak with her about the press event.”

Bryne also said, “We did not recommend or suggest to Ray or Janay that she apologize in any way.”

Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray has been cleared to play this week against San Francisco after missing the previous game with a concussion.

Murray was officially cleared Tuesday morning and was back at practice on Wednesday as the Raiders (1-11) prepare to face the rival 49ers (7-5) on Sunday in Oakland.

Murray gave the Raiders a big spark in their only win of the season, carrying four times for 112 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-20 victory over Kansas City on Nov. 20. Murray left that game with a concussion and had to sit out last week’s 52-0 loss at St. Louis as well before he was deemed healthy again this week.

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Vikings

wo people familiar with the case say Adrian Peterson won’t attend the conclusion of his suspension appeal hearing Thursday when NFL executive Troy Vincent is scheduled to testify.

Peterson gave a statement without testifying on Tuesday, according to one person. Another person said hearing officer Harold Henderson asked Vincent to testify after the NFL Players Association submitted an audio tape and a transcript of a conversation between Vincent and Peterson as evidence.

Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side is discussing the case publicly.

According to one source, Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, told Peterson he would be credited with time served while he was on a special exempt list and receive a two-game suspension if he attended a disciplinary hearing Nov. 14 with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Rodriguez

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pete Rodriquez, one of the first Hispanic coaches in pro football, has died. He was 75.

The family said Wednesday that Rodriguez died on Sunday and will be buried on Dec. 10. His daughter, Marla, said he died of a rare complication after surgery.

Rodriguez worked for the Raiders, Cardinals, Redskins, Seahawks and Jaguars, as well as for two USFL and one CFL team.

Rodriguez was a two-time special teams coach of the year and was selected by the Dallas Morning News as the top special teams coach of the 1990s.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry, and his two daughters, Marla and Gina.

Patriots

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The New England Patriots settled into their home away from home on Wednesday.

The Patriots practiced at the University of San Diego in preparation for Sunday night’s game against the Chargers.

After losing to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Patriots flew to Southern California. The players were off the early part of the week but coach Bill Belichick said the time in San Diego is no vacation.