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AP Sports WriterRuss Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres presidentBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Russ Brandon abruptly resigned his dual role as president of the NFL Buffalo Bills and NHL Buffalo Sabres after being confronted by the teams' owners regarding an inappropriate relationship with a female employee, two...

Jaguars promote Wilds in case Fournette doesn't play vs PatsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have promoted running back Brandon Wilds from the practice squad, making a roster move in case Leonard Fournette doesn't play against the New England Patriots on Sunday.The Jaguars made room for Wilds on...

Ex-NFL star Mario Williams accused of trespassing at a homeKATY, Texas (AP) Former Texans star Mario Williams has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge accusing him of trespassing at a woman's Houston-area home.Harris County court records show Williams was arrested Tuesday and freed on $100 bond. Online records...

Associated PressVikings' Barr says he was not trying to injure Aaron RodgersBy SAM EKSTROMEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr said Friday he did not intend to ''take out'' Aaron Rodgers with a hit last weekend that left the Packers quarterback with a broken right collarbone.After...

AP Sports WriterRobinson ready to help lift Bears, says knee will be fineBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Allen Robinson sees no reason he can't regain the form that made him a Pro Bowl receiver and help energize the Chicago Bears.He says there are ''no questions'' in his...

With his NFL career yet to start, Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Dion Jordan decided he didn't want to fall any farther behind. Jordan, a defensive end and linebacker from Oregon, signed a multiyear contract Saturday and will take part in the first training camp practice Sunday. He missed all...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL going with virtual format for upcoming draftBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures...

Associated PressGiants defense struggling so far after 3 gamesBy JIM HAGUEEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The stats speak for themselves.After three games, the New York Giants are ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed passing per game (332.3), 31st in yards per game (460) and 31st in points...

Raiders reward coach Jack Del Rio with new 4-year contractALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders rewarded coach Jack Del Rio with a new four-year contract Friday, replacing the original four-year deal he received when he took the job in January 2015.Owner Mark Davis made the announcement Friday evening...

Associated PressJaguars' Ramsey wants defense to earn recognitionBy ZAC BOYERLONDON (AP) Jalen Ramsey knew the Baltimore Ravens were considered to have one of the better defenses in the NFL. Five turnovers in consecutive games to open the season will earn a team that reputation.But Ramsey, the Jacksonville Jaguars'...

AP Sports WriterSeattle's defense coming around just in time for stretch runBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Justifiably maligned for the first half of the season, something has happened to the Seattle Seahawks defense in the past three weeks.They're getting stops. They're causing disruption and forcing turnovers. They're starting to...

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...