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Vikings RB McKinnon out of boot, still not practicingEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon is out of the walking boot that was protecting his injured ankle earlier this week. But he was still not able to practice Friday as the team prepares for its...

AP Sports WriterRoethlisberger undergoes knee surgery, not out "long term"By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The cartilage in Ben Roethlisberger's aching left knee is repaired.And while the Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic their franchise quarterback will return sooner rather than later after tweaking the knee in the second quarter of a...

AP Sports WriterSteelers hoping pressure blueprint can slow down BradyBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Take it from Wade Phillips, slowing down Tom Brady is a goal often sought, but seldom achieved.''Good luck,'' the new defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams said this week when asked about the...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Don't worry. The New England Patriots should be just fine for the playoffs.That's the message Tom Brady delivered after his offense's second straight poor performance.And this time they had an excuse: Brady played just the first half and six other key starters didn't play at...

DALLAS (AP) - Joseph Randle's attorney denies that the Dallas running back threatened his former girlfriend or pulled a gun during an incident that led to his arrest on a marijuana possession charge that was later dropped.Randle was arrested on the drug charge at a hotel in Wichita, Kansas,...

Seattle's Michael Bennett ruled out versus New OrleansRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New Orleans with a knee injury.Seattle released its final injury report Friday. Bennett will miss his first game since coming to Seattle in 2013....

Redskins interview Gus Bradley for defensive coordinator jobASHBURN, Va. (AP) Gus Bradley has interviewed for the Washington Redskins' defensive coordinator job.The team said on Twitter that former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Bradley interviewed on Wednesday, two days after Mike Pettine's candidacy was announced.Bradley was fired by the Jaguars...

Court won't reconsider ruling on NFL concussions settlementPHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal appeals court in Philadelphia says it won't reconsider a ruling that upholds the potential $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims.Critics of the plan for retired players had hoped the full court would reconsider the approval granted...

AP Sports WriterJets beat deadline, sign Muhammad Wilkerson to extensionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) After months of frustration and uncertainty, Muhammad Wilkerson got the long-term contract he believed he deserved.The New York Jets pulled off a last-minute stunner, signing the Pro Bowl defensive end to a five-year...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Don't worry. The New England Patriots should be just fine for the playoffs.That's the message Tom Brady delivered after his offense's second straight poor performance.And this time they had an excuse: Brady played just the first half and six other key starters didn't play at...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Arizona Cardinals will enjoy their new hats and T-shirts for a night. Then they'll focus on bigger goals.David Johnson ran for 187 yards and three touchdowns, Carson Palmer threw a TD pass and the Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 40-17 on Sunday night to clinch...

The Latest: Mondale quits body overseeing Vikings stadiumMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on departures at the authority overseeing management of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium (all times local):2:40 p.m.The executive director of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium has resigned, joining the chairwoman in leaving after weeks of criticism...