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Bills sign wide receiver Rod Streater, tight end SaxtonORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed wide receiver Rod Streater and tight end Wes Saxton, while releasing tackle Cyrus Kouandjio and quarterback Josh Woodrum.Streater is entering his sixth season after spending four with Oakland and 2016 with...

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.But Lynn...

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 Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.The 44-year-old says in an essay on the Players' Tribune website...

Carolina fires general manager Gettleman after 4 seasonsCHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) The Carolina Panthers have fired general manager have fired general manager Dave Gettleman less than two weeks before the opening of training camp.Team owner Jerry Richardson said Monday in a statement he made the decision after a long...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders QB Derek Carr looks to maintain upward trajectoryBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr's career has been on an upward trajectory ever since entering the NFL as a second-round pick three years ago.Ten straight losses to open an up-and-down rookie season in 2014 was...

Wrongful death lawsuit against ex-NFL star's estate in courtBOSTON (AP) A wrongful death lawsuit filed against the estate of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is headed back to court.A status hearing is scheduled for Tuesday in Suffolk County Superior Court.Hernandez was accused of gunning down Daniel de Abreu...

Arbitrator Harold Henderson to hear Elliott's appeal of banNEW YORK (AP) Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott's appeal of a six-game suspension over a domestic violence case will be heard by arbitrator Harold Henderson, who reduced Greg Hardy's ban when the defensive end was with the Cowboys two years...

1st-round pick Charles Harris signs with DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) First-round selection Charles Harris has signed his rookie deal with the Miami Dolphins, who now have all seven 2017 draft picks under contract.Harris, a defensive end from Missouri, was the No. 22 choice overall. He's expected to play a...

Associated PressJudge tosses suit against NFL over cheerleader wagesBy SUDHIN THANAWALASAN FRANCISCO (AP) A lawsuit accusing the NFL and team owners of conspiring to suppress wages for cheerleaders lacks evidence to support that claim, a federal judge said.U.S. District Judge William Alsup dismissed the lawsuit by a former...

Peyton Manning to advise Riddell on product developmentROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) Peyton Manning will be advising helmet manufacturer Riddell on product development.The five-time NFL MVP, who retired after the 2015 season, wore Riddell's helmets and shoulder pads throughout his career. His insights will be used to help inform the...

Former NFL receiver James Hardy's death ruled a suicideFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) The death of former NFL wide receiver James Hardy has been ruled a suicide by Indiana officials.The Allen County Coroner's Office said Wednesday that the 31-year-old Hardy died of ''asphyxia due to drowning.'' Michael Burris, chief...

AP Sports WriterRaiders' Conley maintains innocence in rape accusationBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders first-round draft pick Gareon Conley called his meeting with police this week about a rape accusation another chance to prove his innocence.Conley met with Cleveland police Monday to give a statement and a...