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AP Sports WriterSecond down a focal point as Patriots prepare for ChiefsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots coach Bill Belichick had much to lament about his team’s loss to the Texans last week. But one thing that stuck out was how his defense struggled to defend the pass...

AP Pro Football WriterTagliabue, NFL Films' Sabol headed to Hall of FameBy BARRY WILNERFormer NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fifth attempt.Tagliabue and former New York Giants general manager George Young made it to the hall in Canton, Ohio, as contributors....

The Latest: Cardinals president Bidwill wins diversity awardATLANTA (AP) The Latest on Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta (all times EST):2:35 p.m.Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill will receive the Paul Tagliabue Award from the Fritz Pollard Alliance on Thursday in Atlanta.The award is given to a person who demonstrates...

AP Sports WriterReceiver Odell Beckham Jr. misses another Giants practiceBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has missed his third practice this week and his status for the season opener against the Cowboys in Dallas remains in doubt because of a...

Associated PressHead of authority overseeing Vikings stadium resignsBy KYLE POTTERMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The chairwoman of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium resigned Thursday after weeks of criticism over the questionable use of luxury suites by officials' family and friends, a practice that auditors labeled an ethical violation.Michelle Kelm-Helgen...

Bears re-sign CB Cooper to 1-year contractLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed cornerback Marcus Cooper to a one-year contract after releasing him this month.Cooper made four starts and broke up three passes last season, his first with the Bears. He has 145 tackles, seven interceptions...

AP Sports WriterQB Brock Osweiler signs 1-year deal with DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Quarterback Brock Osweiler has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, where he will be reunited with coach Adam Gase.They were together when Gase was an assistant with the Denver Broncos in 2012-14. In...

Broncos-Bills CapsuleBy The Associated PressDENVER (2-0) at BUFFALO (1-1)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSOPENING LINE - Pick-emRECORD VS. SPREAD - Denver 1-0-1, Buffalo 2-0SERIES RECORD - Bills lead series 20-16-1LAST MEETING - Broncos beat Bills 24-17, Dec. 7, 2014LAST WEEK - Broncos beat Cowboys 42-17; Bills lost to Panthers 9-3AP...

AP Sports WriterLazard, Packers moving on from Monday, focused on RaidersBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Next man up: Allen Lazard.Lazard caught his first pass from Aaron Rodgers on Monday night. He ended up catching three more, including one for a 35-yard touchdown in the Packers' win over...

AP Sports WriterChiefs prepped for Texans in pseudo-rematch of Week 6By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs will welcome the Texans to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday for the divisional round of the playoffs, a rematch in name only of their Week 6 nail-biter won by...

AP Sports WriterNo Mo' Mo: Jets release DE Wilkerson after 7 seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets decided it was time for Mo to go.Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson was released by New York on Wednesday, ending the one-time Pro Bowl selection's stint with the team that...

The Latest: Rams backup QB Wolford starts against SeahawksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)4:40 p.m.The NFC wild card weekend is under way with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Seattle Seahawks and John Wolford is getting the start for the...