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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Despite missing out on some of the biggest names on the open market like Ndamukong Suh and DeMarco Murray, Oakland Raiders general manager is happy with how the first week of free agency went.McKenzie was able to spend his ample salary cap room to add...

It's not difficult to pinpoint the teams that have unexpectedly prospered or just as stunningly plummeted halfway through the 2016 season. Yep, we're looking at you, Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Last January, you played for a spot in the Super Bowl. Right now, you're hanging with the mediocrities (or...

AP Pro Football WriterJets fire Gregg Williams after call on defense costs 1st winBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase thought through the final agonizing moments of the New York Jets' stunning loss and tried to not make a rash decision.The coach got a little bit of...

Jets' plan for helipad at training center draws objectionsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets' plan for a helicopter landing pad at their New Jersey training facility is drawing objections from some who question the need since an airport is just a couple of miles away.NJ.com (http://bit.ly/2tGs67O...

AP Sports WriterWolfe rediscovers his love for football with winning RavensBy DAVID GINSBURGDerek Wolfe signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens last March because he missed the joy of competing in the NFL playoffs.Wolfe, an energetic and talented defensive end, lost his passion for the game during...

Bills sign tackle-tight end Jake Fisher to 1-year dealORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed free agent tackle and tight end Jake Fisher and free agent linebacker Maurice Alexander to one-year contracts.Fisher's deal was announced Friday after he visited the team's facility. He was drafted in...

AP Sports WriterBengals sign former Giants offensive tackle Bobby HartBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals took their first step in bolstering their offensive line, signing former New York Giants tackle Bobby Hart on Wednesday.Hart started 21 games for the Giants in the past three seasons, including seven last...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Keenan Allen looks to show extension was worth itBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Keenan Allen celebrated his four-year, $80.1 million extension with Taco Tuesday and a margarita.Even though the Chargers wide receiver took a low-key approach to mark becoming one of the league's highest-paid...

Buffalo Bills sign safety Coleman after Rafael Bush retiresORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed safety Kurt Coleman to replace Rafael Bush after Bush unexpectedly announced his retirement less than a week before the start of training camp.The Bills announced the moves Friday in placing Bush...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Moubarak Djeri takes long journey in NFL questBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The journey from the tiny African nation of Togo to the Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League to the Arizona Cardinals is a very long one.Now, still learning English, Moubarak Djeri is...

Thousands who attended New Orleans protest raised $57, 000NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thousands of people attended the city of New Orleans' protest parties on Super Bowl Sunday, and many of those who attended a special fundraiser contributed more than $57,000 for a foundation that works to improve the community.A...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Colts agree to deal making Reich new head coachBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich has agreed to become the Indianapolis Colts' new head coach.The person spoke Sunday...