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Jaguars to interview Linehan for potential OC replacementJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to interview former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan for their offensive coordinator job.Linehan is scheduled to meet with coach Doug Marrone this weekend. Linehan was out of the NFL the past year after...

AP Sports WriterCan Zac Taylor take long-suffering Bengals the next step?By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals liked Zac Taylor the first time they talked to him, but there was one overriding concern when they discussed offering him their head coaching job. He's 35 with only a few...

Favre says he went to rehab 3 times to fight addictionsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Retired quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his Hall of Fame career to fight his dependence on painkillers and alcohol.Favre told Sports Illustrated he took as many as...

AP Sports WriterBrowns fire coach Jackson, owner cites 'internal discord'By TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Hue Jackson's failed, flawed tenure with the Cleveland Browns is finally over.The team fired its embattled coach on Monday, ending a run of futility nearly unmatched in NFL history. Jackson, who went 3-36-1 in...

AP Sports WriterKaepernick's reps call audible, workout moved at last minuteBy PAUL NEWBERRYRIVERDALE, Ga. (AP) Colin Kaepernick limbered up on a high school field after his NFL workout was suddenly moved Saturday, the latest strange twist in the saga for the exiled quarterback.Just 15 minutes before Kaepernick was...

AP Sports WriterWhat's the frequency? Steelers D working on communicationBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Tom Brady's good enough on his own, he doesn't need the help.The Pittsburgh Steelers seemed insistent on providing some anyway while letting Brady and the rest of the New England Patriots zip up and down...

AP Sports WriterEngram showing signs of breakout season, health permittingBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is tired of listening to people talk about his talent, potential and, of course, his injuries.In three seasons, the 2017 first-round draft pick has missed 14...

Former Denver Broncos backup QB pleads guilty to trespassingCENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) Former Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor second-degree criminal trespassing for entering a couple's suburban Denver home uninvited.After Kelly entered the plea Wednesday in Arapahoe County District Court, he was sentenced to one...

New England Patriots draft capsuleBy The Associated Press23. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (15-4)LAST SEASON: New England stumbled early, losing twice in first four games. Patriots recovered and won 11 of final 12 behind MVP season of quarterback Tom Brady. He dazzled at age 40, throwing for 4,577 yards, 32 touchdowns...

Judge approves $24 million settlement over Rams' PSLsST. LOUIS (AP) A federal judge has approved a settlement calling for the NFL's Rams to pay up to $24 million to personal seat license holders in St. Louis.U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. approved the settlement Monday.Several St. Louis PSL...

Associated PressOther football leagues seek boost from legal sports bettingBy WAYNE PARRYATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The National Football League is king when it comes to legal sports bets, but other professional gridiron leagues are also looking to embrace and profit from it.Casino sportbooks are already taking action on...

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are No. 2 - in the NFL draft in April - after two late-season victories. And, stunningly, in a row. This little winning streak has the players feeling pretty good about how they're ending things during a year when nothing seemed to go...