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Antonio Brown apologizes to Patriots, owner Robert KraftBOSTON (AP) Antonio Brown has apologized to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft for any negative attention he brought to the team during his brief stint in New England.The four-time All-Pro receiver posted his apology on Instagram Tuesday, writing: ''All...

AP Music WriterJay-Z defends NFL deal with Roc Nation, talks KaepernickBy MESFIN FEKADUNEW YORK (AP) A day after Jay-Z announced that his Roc Nation company was partnering with the NFL, the rap icon explained that he still supports protesting, kneeling and NFL player Colin Kaepernick, but he's also...

Lions cut Anderson, Johnson after adding Perkins, DriskelALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have released running back C.J. Anderson, quickly cutting ties with a player who helped the Los Angeles Rams reach the Super Bowl.Detroit made the relatively surprising move Tuesday night after adding running back Paul...

The Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Carson Palmer to a three-year extension that keeps the two-time Pro Bowler under contract through 2017, the team announced Friday. Contract terms were not disclosed by the Cardinals, but sources confirmed to ESPN that the deal is worth $50 million in total. It is guaranteed...

The Latest on Week 10 of the NFL season (all times eastern): 1:50 p.m. A difficult catch that was initially ruled incomplete has given Denver a 7-0 lead over the New Orleans Saints. Receiver Jordan Taylor made a leaping 14-yard catch near the sideline, but was immediately hit by Saints safety Jairus...

AP Sports WriterJoe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offenseBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Back in pads for the first time since he won a national championship at LSU, Joe Burrow got a baptism in NFL red-zone defense.The new Bengals quarterback fumbled a snap - a steady rain...

AP Sports WriterSeattle's defense coming around just in time for stretch runBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Justifiably maligned for the first half of the season, something has happened to the Seattle Seahawks defense in the past three weeks.They're getting stops. They're causing disruption and forcing turnovers. They're starting to...

Colt McCoy did it again. The small-town West Texas kid calmly led a winning drive at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. McCoy's successful return to his home state trumped Tony Romo's dramatic return to the game. McCoy directed Washington to Kai Forbath's 40-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas was...

AP Sports WriterStatue of former Panthers owner removed from outside stadiumBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, which had stood in front of the team's stadium since it opened nearly 25 years ago, was removed by workers on Wednesday.''We were aware...

The Latest: Wilson atones for pick-6 with long TD to MetcalfBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST):6 p.m.Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to D.K. Metcalf to cut the Los Angles Rams' lead to 13-10 in the second...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Cowboys add QB Dalton as Prescott's backupBy SCHUYLER DIXONAndy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys.Dalton and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth up...

Offensive tackle signed by Bills after minicamp tryoutORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed offensive tackle Justin Renfrow after inviting him to their mandatory minicamp.Listed at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, Renfrow split the 2014 season with Seattle and Green Bay but has yet to appear in...