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AP Sports WriterKoo looks to bring stability to Falcons kicking positionBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) When Younghoe Koo heads out to practice for the Atlanta Falcons, he's the only kicker on the field.That doesn't mean he feels secure.The 26-year-old South Korean knows that he's competing for a spot on...

AP Sports WriterPatriots have much to fix with Newton's status up in the airBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots anticipated having some offensive limitations without starting quarterback Cam Newton in the lineup against the defending champion Chiefs.It turned out to be worse than expected.A whirlwind week for...

Associated PressPatriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting prostituteBy TERRY SPENCER and JOSHUA REPLOGLEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in Florida,...

AP Sports WriterShort-handed Browns face tough, familiar task in PittsburghBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Cleveland Browns waited nearly two decades to return to the playoffs. To extend their breakthrough season, they'll have to do it without their unflappable first-year coach in a place where the franchise's shortcomings are...

Redskins LB Trent Murphy suspended 4 games for PED useASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy has been suspended the first four games of next season for violating the NFL's performance enhancing drug policy.The league announced the suspension Friday. Murphy is suspended without pay for the first...

AP Pro Football WriterCarr-Gruden relationship will help decide Raiders successBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) When Jon Gruden was hired for a second stint as Oakland Raiders coach, there were immediately questions about how quarterback Derek Carr would respond to Gruden's intensity, cursing and hands-on approach after four seasons...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers dominant D prepares for challenge of Lamar JacksonBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) With heavy pressure off the edge and lockdown coverage in the secondary, the San Francisco 49ers dominant defense forced Aaron Rodgers into the least efficient game of his career.Having similar success...

Vikings re-sign punt returner Marcus Sherels againEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed punt returner Marcus Sherels for a ninth season with his home state team.Though he's played sparingly at cornerback, Sherels has carved out a solid niche since latching on with the Vikings in 2010 out...

AP Sports WriterNFL has 1st female replay official, more leeway to celebrateBy STEPHEN HAWKINSIRVING, Texas (AP) Terri Valenti always enjoyed football as a little girl, but never dreamed then of being in the NFL. That became her goal only after officiating games for the first time in 1999.Valenti...

AP Sports WriterPlenty of blame to go around after Redskins' loss to EaglesBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) It wasn't a good sign for the Washington Redskins when receiver Terrelle Pryor lost sight of the ball in the sun on the first play of the game.It also didn't help...

AP Sports WriterMiller believes in Lock, goes back to basics to sack MahomesBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Take the word of a Pro Bowl pass rusher who's expended a lot of energy chasing him around: Patrick Mahomes is the best QB in the business at the moment.Still, Broncos standout...

AP Sports WriterDespite skid, Daniel Jones shows he is the Giants' futureBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The past three weeks haven't been the greatest for rookie quarterback Daniel Jones and the New York Giants.The team has lost three in a row. Jones and the offense have averaged...