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AP Sports WriterJackson's incident lasting memory of last Houston Super BowlBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) It's rare when Tom Brady takes a back seat in a Super Bowl. Janet Jackson managed to make that happen.Jackson's wardrobe malfunction is a lasting memory of the last Super Bowl in Houston, overshadowing...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tre Mason averaged just 2.5 yards per carry last week. A critical lost fumble hurt the most for the St. Louis Rams' rookie running back, and he is looking for a bounce-back game against the New York Giants.Rams coach Jeff Fisher is confident his young...

CLEVELAND (AP) - A person familiar with the process says troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon filed a grievance against the Browns, arguing he should not have been suspended for the 2014 finale.The NFLPA filed the grievance last week on behalf of Gordon, the person told The Associated Press on...

Ravens K Tucker agrees to 4-year deal; loses franchise tagOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker agreed to a four-year contract Friday after being designated the team's franchise player.The Ravens and Tucker beat the 4 p.m. deadline in reaching accord on a long-term deal. If no...

CLINCHED: Denver - AFC West; Indianapolis - AFC South; New England - AFC EastClinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with:- Win and Denver lossClinches first-round bye with:- Win, OR- Tie and Indianapolis loss or tie, OR- Loss and Cincinnati loss or tie and Pittsburgh loss or tie and Baltimore...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back long snapper Greg Warren.The team and Warren agreed to a one-year contract Wednesday for his 11th season with the team. Warren has played in 149 regular- season games and 10 postseason games since making the team as a free agent...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins tells ESPN.com he plans to transfer, and he says the Wolverines' staff asked him to sign a medical scholarship form that would have halted his career.Pipkins says doctors initially said he has arthritis in his knee but should not...

AP Sports WriterBills sign top draft pick, Lawson, to $10.3 million contractBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed their top draft pick, defensive end Shaq Lawson, to a four-year, $10.3 million contract.The signing was announced by the team Monday, while a person familiar with...

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...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed says he knew he had suffered a concussion during a recent game and didn't tell anyone. Reed missed the Redskins' most recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was limited in practice Wednesday and was wearing a yellow noncontact jersey. Coach Jay...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller signs record-breaking $114.5M deal with BroncosBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Super Bowl MVP Von Miller practiced both pirouettes and patience this offseason.While his dance moves didn't earn him the title on ''Dancing With The Stars,'' Miller's stare-down in contract negotiations paid off Friday...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick jumped into the open arms of his leaping coach and all seemed right with the San Francisco 49ers for a few hours Saturday night.Then, in a matter of minutes, a matter of three clutch completions by Philip Rivers, the good feelings were...