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First night of NFL draft draws record 15.6 million viewersBy The Associated PressThe first night of the NFL draft averaged a record 15.6 million viewers on television, easily shattering the record set six years ago.Thursday night's first round was aired on ABC, ESPN, the NFL Network and ESPN Deportes....

The Latest: Fangio gets tech support for draft openerBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the second and third rounds of the NFL draft.---The Denver Broncos are hoping to get off to a better start in Day 2 of the NFL draft. Coach Vic Fangio says his internet and cable...

AP Sports WriterGoff creates cap room for Rams to sign Floyd, RobinsonBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams announced the signings of linebacker Leonard Floyd and defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson on Friday after quarterback Jared Goff restructured his contract to create salary cap room.Floyd and...

The Latest: McShay misses draft telecast with coronavirusBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first round of the NFL draft.---ESPN analyst Todd McShay said he won’t be part of the network’s broadcast of the NFL draft because he’s recovering from the coronavirus.McShay said in a statement that he’d be...

AP Sports WriterBeane dismisses buzz of Bills being AFC East front-runnersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Brandon Beane dismisses the growing buzz suggesting the Buffalo Bills are suddenly the AFC East favorites after Tom Brady left for Tampa Bay.''The team to beat in the East is the Patriots,'' the...

The Latest: 12-year-old fan will help with Browns' pickBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first round of the NFL draft.---NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will take a special, virtual hand-off before announcing Cleveland’s first draft pick.Fletcher Rollinson, a 12-year-old Browns fan who has been battling a rare form of...

Perks approved to move Carolina Panthers practice HQ to SCROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) A county in South Carolina approved a deal loaded with tax breaks for the Carolina Panthers to move their headquarters and practice site.The York County Council approved the deal in a 4-3 vote after listening...

The Latest: 6 teams set to sit out first round of NFL draftBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first round of the NFL draft.---Six teams are scheduled to sit out the first round of the NFL draft, though that could be a mirage.The Colts, Rams, Texans, Bills, Bears...

AP Sports WriterThrowback Thursday: Steelers rare first-round spectatorsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin doesn't need to let the post-NFL draft grades come in. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach is certain his team hit a home run in 2020 regardless of what happens over the next three day.It helps when...

AP Sports WriterGronk says he's healthy and fire burns to play with BradyBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Rob Gronkowski planted the seed for a NFL comeback when he played catch with Tom Brady two months ago.He told the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback he was getting an itch...

AP Sports WriterBeane dismisses buzz of Bills being AFC East front-runnersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Brandon Beane dismisses the growing buzz suggesting the Buffalo Bills are suddenly the AFC East favorites after Tom Brady left for Tampa Bay.''The team to beat in the East is the Patriots,'' the...

Cardinals kicker Gonzales inks 1-year deal to stay with teamTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Kicker Zane Gonzalez has signed a one-year contract to stay with the Arizona Cardinals.The 24-year-old Gonzalez was a restricted free agent and was offered a one-year tender in March. He was open to shop for other...