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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the New England Patriots and the New York Jets meet at MetLife Stadium. New England at N.Y. Jets When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 21, 2014 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -10.5....

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick. Agent Patrick Dye announced the move on SportsTrust Advisors' verified Twitter account and posted a photo of Quick signing his contract Friday morning. The Redskins are expected to announce the deal Friday. The...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have hired former Rams assistant Dennard Wilson as their defensive backs coach. Wilson replaces Joe Danna on Todd Bowles staff, which has five other vacancies, including offensive coordinator after Chan Gailey retired after the season. Wilson was the Rams' defensive backs coach the...

AP Sports WriterWelcome to "Blitzburgh"; Sack-happy Steelers causing chaosBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The pressure came from everywhere. Up the middle. Off the edge. On stunts. On good old-fashioned one-on-one domination.Still, Denver quarterback Jeff Driskel thought he'd figured things out late on Sunday afternoon, leading the Broncos down to...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans, Raiders headed into opposite directionsBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders are moving in opposite directions heading into a stretch run.The Titans (7-5) have won five of six games since switching to Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, turning a mediocre season...

Associated PressCoach John Harbaugh undaunted by Ravens escalating injuriesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh's steely resolve is being tested with nine players already lost for the season because of injuries, suspension or retirement.Nonetheless, Harbaugh contends the Ravens have enough depth to overcome those...

Landry fined $48K for post-TD celebrationBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Jarvis Landry's post-touchdown celebration in a game against New England last weekend came with a hefty price tag: The NFL fined the Miami Dolphins wide receiver $48,618.Half the fine was for grabbing his crotch. The other half...

AP Sports WriterPost reports misconduct allegations against DC NFL teamBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Washington Post reported that 15 female former employees of the city's NFL franchise said they were sexually harassed during their time with the teamAP Photo transref:NY155Eds: UPDATES: with recast headline, new lead. With AP Photos.By STEPHEN WHYNO=AP...

WR Ricardo Louis agrees to 1-year contract with DolphinsMIAMI (AP) Receiver Ricardo Louis has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins.The Dolphins were also allocated Brazilian defensive tackle Durval Queiroz Neto (Dur-VAHL' KEY'-ay-royce NAY'-toh) via the NFL's international pathway program. Queiroz...

AP Sports WriterK-State's Klieman aware of optics of raise during COVID-19By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) It was some time in January when Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor approached Chris Klieman about a contract extension, one that would include a raise that put him in the upper...

The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19By The Associated PressThe NFL has seen major COVID-19 outbreaks for the Titans and Ravens. Big stars and coaches have been stricken by the disease. There have been plenty of scheduling adjustments. Here's a look at how each...

Panthers QB Newton resting after surgery on injured footCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has had surgery on his injured foot and is resting in his hometown of Atlanta.Carolina interim coach Perry Fewell said Wednesday that the surgery was a success, but added there is no timetable...