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AP Sports WriterLong lines at Pro Bowl to get Jackson's autograph, pictureBy MARK LONGLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey was signing autographs following Pro Bowl practice Thursday and wrapping up an interview when his sister jumped in with a desperate request.''You have to help mom,''...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Vikings make Gary Kubiak offensive coordinatorBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Gary Kubiak as their offensive coordinator, filling the vacancy created by Kevin Stefanski's departure to become head coach of the Cleveland Browns.The widely expected move was confirmed Thursday by...

Raiders sign Nevin Lawson to 1-year extensionALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders signed cornerback Nevin Lawson to a one-year contract extension Thursday.Lawson is the first player to sign with the Raiders since they officially added Las Vegas to their name Wednesday. The Raiders are set to play...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Vikings make Gary Kubiak offensive coordinatorBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Gary Kubiak as their offensive coordinator, filling the vacancy created by Kevin Stefanski's departure to become head coach of the Cleveland Browns.The widely expected move was confirmed Thursday by...

AP Pro Football WriterBrett Favre sees some of his own traits in MahomesBy BARRY WILNERBrett Favre sees some of his own traits as a football player in Patrick Mahomes.The mobility and passing outside the pocket, usually on the run. The willingness to stick with a play and see if...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo gets 49ers to Super Bowl with handoffs not throwsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Maybe it was fitting that Jimmy Garoppolo did his best Bob Griese impersonation in the victory that sent the San Francisco 49ers to Griese's old stomping grounds in Miami for...

Patriots rookie arrested after being stopped for speedingCROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) New England cornerback Joejuan Williams faces charges after being stopped by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper for speeding on Interstate 40 on Jan. 17.The trooper stopped Williams, the 45th pick overall in the 2019 NFL draft, at 9:37...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, 2 Super BowlsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Eli Manning, who led the New York Giants to two Super Bowls in a 16-year career that saw him set almost every team passing record, has retired.The Giants said Wednesday that...

Green Bay Packers stay with Pettine as defensive coordinatorGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers coach Matt LaFleur has decided to stick with Mike Pettine as his defensive coordinator.In LaFleur's first season, the Packers went from 6-9-1 in 2018 to 13-3 and the NFC championship game this season as second-year...

Green Bay Packers say with Pettine as defensive coordinatorGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers coach Matt LaFleur has decided to stick with Mike Pettine as his defensive coordinator.In LaFleur's first season, the Packers went from 6-9-1 in 2018 to 13-3 and the NFC championship game this season as second-year...

AP Sports WriterBrowns still seeking GM, meet second with Vikings assistantBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) New Browns coach Kevin Stefanski isn't campaigning to bring a former close colleague and friend to Cleveland.At least not publicly,Looking for a general manager to pair with Stefanski, the Browns interviewed Vikings assistant general...

AP Sports WriterGiants Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, 2 Super BowlsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Eli Manning, who led the New York Giants to two Super Bowls in a 16-year career that saw him set almost every team passing record, has retired.The Giants said Wednesday that...