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BOSTON (AP) - Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says he ''would love to'' give the truck he got for winning his third Super Bowl MVP to defensive back Malcolm Butler.Butler made the game-saving interception at the goal line in the final minute of Sunday night's 28-24 victory over the Seattle...

Chiefs sign 3 draft picks, add 12 college free agentsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs signed their first three draft picks, 12 college free agents and claimed running back Kelvin Taylor off waivers from Seattle as they began their rookie minicamp Saturday.Kansas City reached agreements with fourth-round pick...

Vikings-Eagles CapsuleBy The Associated PressMINNESOTA (5-0) AT PHILADELPHIA (3-2)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FoxOPENING LINE - Vikings by 2+RECORD VS. SPREAD - Minnesota 5-0, Philadelphia 3-2SERIES RECORD - Vikings lead 13-12LAST MEETING - Vikings beat Eagles 48-30, Dec. 15, 2013LAST WEEK - Vikings had bye; Eagles lost to Redskins 27-20AP...

Associated PressTrump says Clinton trying to rig debates with NFL conflictsBy DOUGLASS K. DANIELWASHINGTON (AP) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says opponent Hillary Clinton and other Democrats ''are trying to rig'' the fall debates by scheduling two of the events opposite NFL games. The football league has complained...

Texas county not getting repaid for Super Bowl securityHOUSTON (AP) Harris County may not be getting repaid from the host committee of February's Super Bowl in Houston for some of the $1.3 million the county spent for security and support.The Houston Chronicle reports the host committee says it...

A week after an inept debut as a starter, Johnny Manziel had his shot at redemption cut short by a hamstring injury.The rookie quarterback had led Cleveland to a mere field goal when he was hurt late in the first half Sunday during a 17-13 loss to the Carolina...

AP Sports WriterJerry Jones expects suspended Gregory to return to CowboysBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas owner and general manager Jerry Jones expects defensive end Randy Gregory to play for the Cowboys again despite a suspension that will last at least a year.A day after the NFL announced...

AP Sports WriterTop pick Garrett's status cloudy as Browns wrap up minicampBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett missed the final practice of Browns' minicamp. It's still not known when he'll be back.The No. 1 overall draft pick was kept off the field Thursday with a left foot injury...

AP Sports WriterBolts' Gates begins passing tight end torch to rookie HenryBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Star tight end Antonio Gates is under contract with the San Diego Chargers through the 2017 season.Hunter Henry is a rookie who has played in six games.And yet, the transition is already...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Wes Schweitzer was in no mood to talk Wednesday. That was obvious as soon as he got to his locker. The Atlanta Falcons offensive guard rummaged through his belongings, barely acknowledging a pair of reporters standing behind him. When he finally turned around, he answered a...

Dante Fowler Jr.'s rookie season lasted less than an hour, ending abruptly when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during 11-on-11 drills in the first day of the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie minicamp. The 6-foot-3, 261-pound defensive end is facing surgery and a grueling rehab that could last...

Redskins OL Kory Lichtensteiger announces retirement at 31ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins offensive lineman Kory Lichtensteiger is retiring at age 31 after eight seasons in the NFL.Lichtensteiger announced the news via the Redskins on Friday.He made a total of 75 starts at left guard or center for the...