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Former Jaguars player charged with crashing into ex-wifeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Authorities say former Jacksonville Jaguars safety and assistant coach Marlon McCree was arrested over the weekend following a vehicle chase with his ex-wife and crashing his truck into her SUV.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report says the 41-year-old McCree...

Associated PressFalcons' Deion Jones out, Matt Bryant active for DallasBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones is still not ready to play and will be inactive Sunday against Dallas.Kicker Matt Bryant had a good week of practice and will be on Atlanta's game-day roster...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Mahomes continues to evolve as an NFL quarterbackBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs faced a crucial third-and-long with just under two minutes to go, clinging to a 33-28 lead over the Baltimore Ravens and hoping to put the game away.Patrick Mahomes...

MIAMI (AP) - The Miami Dolphins' Mike Pouncey has agreed to terms on a $52.2 million, five-year contract extension that makes him the NFL's highest-paid center.The deal averages $10.4 million per year. Pouncey, who is going into his fifth season with the Dolphins, had been due to earn $7.4...

AP Sports WriterAfter trading Beckham, Giants made sure Shepard staysBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After shipping superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns in a stunning trade, the New York Giants made sure Eli Manning had his second-favorite target locked up for years to...

Patriots obtain OL Eluemunor in trade with RavensOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The New England Patriots have acquired offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor from the Baltimore Ravens for an undisclosed draft pick.Eluemunor was competing to be Baltimore's starting left guard, but evidently didn't make enough of an impression to keep...

AP Pro Football WriterPatriots-Falcons, the latest case of trophy inequityBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl for the ninth time in the last 31 years, chasing their fifth championship next weekend in Houston.No coach or player in the current NFL could have a more palpable...

AP Sports WriterBills sign McDermott to multiyear extensionBy JOHN WAWROWThe Buffalo Bills have signed coach Sean McDermott to a multiyear contract extension.A person with direct knowledge told the Associated Press the contract is a four-year extension that runs through the 2025 season. The person spoke on the condition of...

2021 Pro Bowl to be played at new Las Vegas stadiumLAS VEGAS (AP) The Pro Bowl is headed to Las Vegas.The NFL announced Tuesday that the 2021 all-star game will be played at the new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, Jan. 31 - one week before...

AP Pro Football WriterClemson star Isaiah Simmons a do-it-all talent for the NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONSeveral years before building a Super Bowl roster in San Francisco, John Lynch the broadcaster was pining for a new kind of defensive playmaker.What the NFL needed to counter all the offensive innovations driving up...

AP Sports WriterNew York Giants finalize deal to make Joe Judge head coachBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New England Patriots special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach Joe Judge has been hired as the New York Giants head coach.The Giants and representatives for Judge reached a contract...

Foam cheesehead is hot when Packers do wellBy Associated PressMILWAUKEE (AP) There’s no milk, bacteria, fermentation or refrigeration at this Wisconsin cheese factory. That’s because they are making foam cheeseheads.Ralph Bruno invented the oversized yellow wedge hat in 1987 from his mother’s couch stuffing and it has since...