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Bears say they will hold training camp at homeLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears will hold their entire training camp at their headquarters rather than spend the first few weeks in Bourbonnais, Illinois.The Bears announced Tuesday they will remain at Halas Hall rather than practice the first...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Stefanski impresses but faces huge challengeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski made a favorable first impression. Dressed impeccably, he came across lawyer-like, polished and articulate. He exuded confidence and passion.Now, he's got to win.In Cleveland, that's always the issue for coaches.''I'm excited for this challenge,''...

AP Sports WriterAntonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year careerBy JOE REEDYAntonio Gates, who became one of the most prolific tight ends in the NFL without playing a down of college football, announced his retirement Tuesday.Gates spent his entire 16-year career with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers. His...

AP Sports WriterDay Won: Browns' Stefanski impresses in roll out by BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Like so many Browns coaches before him, Kevin Stefanski won the news conference. As he'll soon find out, the games will be so much tougher.The former Vikings offensive coordinator was introduced Tuesday as...

Top draft choices Murray, Bosa make All-Rookie TeamBy The Associated PressArizona quarterback Kyler Murray and San Francisco edge rusher Nick Bosa, the top two selections in last year's NFL draft, have made the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team.Also on the PFWA squad announced Tuesday are...

Parkland football team to run plays on Super Bowl fieldMIAMI (AP) The football team at a Florida high school where 17 people were killed in a mass shooting will get a taste of what it's like to play in the Super Bowl.Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School football...

AP Pro Football WriterBye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survivesBy ARNIE STAPLETONThe San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers used their bye week to rest, relax and recharge.Now they'll meet in the NFC championship for the first time since 1997, when Reggie White, Brett Favre and...

Associated PressDrug charge to be dropped against Patriots safety ChungBy KATHY McCORMACKCONCORD, N.H. (AP) A cocaine possession charge against New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung will be dropped with the understanding that he will undergo periodic drug testing and perform 40 hours of community service, a prosecutor said...

AP Sports WriterAnother Seahawks playoff run falls short of expectationsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) It’s been six years since Russell Wilson raised the Super Bowl trophy. Five years since his fateful pass from the 1-yard line.While he’s become one of the top quarterbacks in the time since Wilson...

AP Sports WriterStefanski officially hired as Browns coach, GM search onBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski is getting a turn at fixing the busted Browns.The Vikings offensive coordinator was officially hired by Cleveland on Monday as the 18th full-time coach in franchise history and 10th since the Browns'...

AP Pro Football WriterEmbracing road warrior mentality why Titans go to KC nextBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel made it clear before flying to Houston needing to win their regular-season finale that the Titans would have to be road warriors to keep this season...

Redskins promote Kyle Smith to VP of player personnelASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins continued their organizational overhaul Monday by promoting Kyle Smith to vice president of player personnel.The son of former NFL general manager A.J. Smith spent the past three seasons in charge of college scouting and...