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AP Sports WriterBills sign son of former Dolphins linebacker Bryan CoxBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Bills have signed defensive end Bryan Cox Jr., whose father never hid his dislike for Buffalo during his days playing for the AFC rival Miami Dolphins in the 1990s.Cox Jr. was signed...

Vikings re-sign Terence Newman, NFL's oldest on defenseEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed cornerback Terence Newman, bringing the NFL's oldest active defensive player back for a 16th season that will begin five days after he turns 40.Newman, who has played the last three years with the...

AP Sports WriterChiefs stick to game plan in AFC title game win over TitansBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their first Super Bowl in 50 years by doing things decidedly their way.They let Patrick Mahomes and their potent offense wing the ball...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger was helped to his feet and walked slowly to the sideline, trying to clear his head from a hard hit and a night that didn't go his way.Postseasons don't usually end at Heinz Field. Not like this. Not to hated Baltimore.Without injured All-Pro back...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Hill close to returning while other stars remain outBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs could get star wide receiver Tyreek Hill back for Sunday's game against Houston, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes avoided any serious injury to his ankle, though that may be about...

AP Pro Football WriterAnderson: temporary paralysis only reinforced love of gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game's risks but was skeptical he'd ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.That changed on New Year's Day when the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos reverse the script, can they keep it up?By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos will try to replicate their energy and emotion from their 45-10 blowout of the Arizona Cardinals so they don't fall into the same morass they did the last...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the Pete Rozelle Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for having the most efficient public relations staff in the NFL.The award, named for the NFL commissioner from 1960-89, is given to the club public relations staff that consistently strives for excellence in...

WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) - A Hummer owned by former New England Patriots star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez has been found for sale at a used car lot.Hernandez was convicted last month of the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd's mother is suing him, and her lawyers have been...

Tom Brady to offer secret to success in debut bookNEW YORK (AP) Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is adding the title of author to his resume.Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that it will publish the Patriots quarterback's debut book in September. ''The TB12 Method: How to Achieve...

Bills add Diggs in trade, shore up defensive needsBy The Associated PressBUFFALO BILLS (10-7)UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Shaq Lawson, DL Jordan Phillips, RB Frank Gore, CB Kevin Johnson, OL LaAdrian Waddle, LB Lorenzo Alexander, LB Julian Stanford, DB Kurt Coleman, DB Dean Marlowe, LB Maurice Alexander, RB Senorise Perry.RESTRICTED...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL didn't learn its lesson after Ray Rice incidentBy ROB MAADDIAfter mishandling Ray Rice's domestic violence incident two years ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said ''I got it wrong'' and vowed ''the same mistakes can never be repeated.''It doesn't appear the league learned its lesson.The NFL...