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Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake dies at 62PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, who spent more than 30 years molding some of the best players at the position at both the collegiate and professional level, has died. He was 62.The team said Drake, who...

Ndamukong Suh headed to Tampa Bay to replace Gerald McCoyTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Ndamukong Suh is headed to Tampa Bay.Suh, who helped the Rams make the Super Bowl last season, has agreed to terms with the Buccaneers as a replacement for Gerald McCoy.McCoy was released earlier this week after...

Orchard Park, NY - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers built a big halftime lead behind touchdowns from Doug Martin and Mike Evans and held on to beat the Buffalo Bills 27-14 on Saturday Josh McCown passed for 112 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the first half as the...

SAN DIEGO (AP) In a continuing effort to keep the Chargers from leaving for the Los Angeles area, Mayor Kevin Faulconer says he told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three influential owners that San Diego ''is absolutely an NFL city.''Faulconer met with Goodell and separately with John Mara...

Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical researchMIAMI (AP) Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research.Sapp announced on social media Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.The 44-year-old said in a statement that he's...

AP Sports WriterChiefs owner Hunt touts reduced preseason, 17-game scheduleBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The chairman of the Kansas City Chiefs believes the NFL must “seriously consider” reducing the preseason and expanding the regular season to 17 games, giving the league additional inventory that would allow for...

AP Sports WriterCardale Jones, once "star-struck" by Rivers, is newest BoltBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Cardale Jones is already adjusting splendidly to his first few days in Southern California. He's soaking in the summer sun at practice and asking fans on Twitter for the best sushi restaurants...

AP Pro Football WriterDerrick Henry starts settling in at Titans rookie minicampBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans rookie linebacker Aaron Wallace looks across the line of scrimmage and sees an almost a mirror image of himself standing on the other side.Except Derrick Henry is a running back.And...

AP Pro Football WriterElway says not trading stars, will see team through diveBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) John Elway says that despite Denver's 1-4 start, none of his veteran players are on the trading block and the general manager remains committed to seeing his beloved Broncos out of their...

AP Pro Football WriterVirus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or TuesdayBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have at least one more day to see if the team's coronavirus outbreak is under control before their game with the Steelers is rescheduled for Monday or Tuesday.Only one...

Bills sign linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to 4-year dealORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed first-round draft pick Tremaine Edmunds of Virginia Tech to a four-year deal.The team announced the signing of the linebacker Saturday. Buffalo traded up to the 16th selection to get Edmunds. He had...

Associated PressGoff happy with Rams' work in joint practice with RaidersBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Jared Goff hoped the Los Angeles Rams would be much crisper in their first joint practice with the Oakland Raiders than they were last week against the Chargers.A broken play capped by Goff's...