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AP Sports WriterAnother step in Jets purge: WR Decker releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Now, it's official: Eric Decker's days with the New York Jets are done.The team released the veteran wide receiver Monday, six days after saying it would do so if it couldn't work out...

AP Sports WriterPrescott strong arm even running as Cowboys win 10th in rowBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott showed off his strong arm even when effectively using his feet in yet another victory.While the rookie's season-low passing total of 195 yards was less than half of what...

New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson arrested in MiamiMIAMI (AP) Authorities say a wide receiver for the New York Jets has been charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after sparring with officials who asked him to leave a Miami music festival.A Miami Police Department arrest report...

Oakland Raiders sign 6 draft picksALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed six draft picks.Oakland finalized deals Friday with fourth-round tackle David Sharpe, fifth-round linebacker Marquel Lee and all four seventh-rounders. Those picks are safety Shalom Luani, tackle Jylan Ware, running back Elijah Hood and defensive tackle...

AP Sports WriterAnother step in Jets purge: WR Decker releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Now, it's official: Eric Decker's days with the New York Jets are done.The team released the veteran wide receiver Monday, six days after saying it would do so if it couldn't work out...

Tom Brady to offer secret to success in debut bookNEW YORK (AP) Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is adding the title of author to his resume.Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that it will publish the Patriots quarterback's debut book in September. ''The TB12 Method: How to Achieve...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Lynn didn't block Rivers, Gates from LT ceremonyBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says he hasn't forbidden Philip Rivers or Antonio Gates from attending former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend.Lynn also...

New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson arrested in MiamiMIAMI (AP) A wide receiver for the New York Jets has been charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after police say he fought with security officials after being asked to leave a Miami music festival.A Miami Police Department...

Justice Department gives up Washington Redskins name fightWASHINGTON (AP) The Justice Department is giving up the legal fight over the name of the Washington Redskins.In a letter to a federal appeals court, the department said last week's Supreme Court decision in Matal v. Tam in favor of an...

AP Pro Football WriterThe ins and outs of how some teams handled 2017 NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERPHILADELPHIA (AP) With 253 selections over three days, and a couple hundred thousand people on hand, the NFL draft seems as complex an operation as exists.Don't believe it, at least not for...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Branden Albert retires after 3 practices, 9 seasonsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Branden Albert abruptly retired Monday, ending his NFL career after nine seasons and two Pro Bowls.Albert called it quits following three training camp practices and a brief discussion with...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos GM Elway not sweating his many needs on offenseBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway has a wicked defense and a wretched offense.In many respects, Denver's defense last year was even better than the one that carried Peyton Manning across the finish line of...