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AP Sports WriterDolphins' Williams a backup as he prepares to face BillsBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) In a mischievous mood, Mario Williams walked across the Miami Dolphins locker room Wednesday carrying a single strawberry on a spoon.He stopped at a media scrum surrounding defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and...

Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill practices on limited basisDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill practiced on a limited basis Friday and might be available next week if his team advances to the second round of the playoffs.Tannehill worked with the scout team in his first practice since being...

Jets cornerback Revis' court date Thursday on fight claimsPITTSBURGH (AP) New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has a court date next week on criminal charges stemming from a fight after he turned himself in to police and was later released on a non-monetary bond.Revis faces aggravated assault and...

Bears sign kicker Barth to replace GouldLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed kicker Connor Barth to replace Robbie Gould.General manager Ryan Pace announced the move on Monday.Barth played in 12 games for Tampa Bay last season, going 23 of 28 on field goals and making...

Jets activate Giacomini from PUP, waive ButlerFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have activated right tackle Breno Giacomini from the reserve/physically unable to perform list, making him eligible to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.To make room on the roster Saturday, the Jets waived wide receiver...

BALTIMORE (AP) - Ex-Ravens player Ray Rice has posted a statement apologizing to fans for a ''horrible mistake'' and asking for forgiveness.In a statement released Friday to The Baltimore Sun and posted on his Facebook page, Rice wrote that he was sorry for letting down the young fans who...

PHOENIX (AP) - NFL owners head into their final day of a busy set of meetings with plenty more work to do.After a flurry of votes and news, several more items on this week's agenda remain.A change in overtime that would require both sides to have a possession even...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles suburb of Carson will consider a proposed $1.7 billion NFL stadium Tuesday - even though many details haven't been worked out and funding is uncertain.The City Council was expected to vote on whether to approve the stadium plan now or schedule a...

AP Pro Football WriterComing from Germany, learning curve steep for Vikings rookieBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) When Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer canceled the last session of minicamp as a reward for the team's offseason work, most players were surprised and delighted by the early start on...

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...

SEATTLE (AP) - Melinda Gates says she and her husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, are most likely going to see their hometown team play in the Super Bowl.Their friend and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is the owner of the Seattle Seahawks, so they shouldn't have any trouble picking up...

Associated PressMore than 66,000 attend Packers' Family Night practiceBy TODD McMAHONGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers completed their first week of training camp under the lights at a packed Lambeau Field on Sunday night.Coach Mike McCarthy put his team through a lively practice of about 90...