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Officer describes 'happy-go-lucky' stop in Kraft caseWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) A Florida police officer testified Wednesday that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was ''very engaging'' during a ''happy-go-lucky traffic stop'' after his luxury car was pulled over following his visit to a massage parlor where he...

AP Sports WriterReceiver Golden Tate back from PED suspension for GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The extra space wide receiver Sterling Shepard had around his dressing area for the past month in the New York Giants' locker room disappeared early Monday morning.A couple of minutes after 8...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Stephen Gostkowski's field goal streak is over.The New England Patriots' placekicker missed a 54-yard attempt in the third quarter of Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. He had made 22 in a row this season and 32 in a row overall, going back to...

AP Sports WriterBills' depleted offense can't take advantage of chancesBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Three turnovers and a long punt return gave the Bills all they needed to keep their surge going. Their depleted offense simply wasn't up to it.Buffalo wasted chances and gave up a fourth-quarter lead Sunday,...

AP Pro Football WriterJaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight lossBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Dave Caldwell on Sunday after the team's 10th consecutive loss, sending a clear message that the small-market franchise is headed in a new direction.It was a...

NFL Network, RedZone goes dark on DISH Network, Sling TVLOS ANGELES (AP) NFL Network and NFL RedZone went dark on DISH Network and Sling TV Thursday night as both sides try to reach a new distribution agreement.The league said in a release that ''while NFL Media remains committed...

Cardinals add depth with safety Brice, receiver PattonTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have added depth to their roster by signing safety Kentrell Brice and receiver Andre Patton.The 25-year-old Brice was recently released by the Chicago Bears. He played three seasons for the Green Bay Packers from 2016-18...

AP Sports WriterSaints getting a more refined Robinson this time aroundBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson sees his ease in front of a swarm of microphones as symbolic of the more secure person and player he has become since his unsatisfying first stint in New...

Prosecutors appeal Hernandez's voided murder convictionBOSTON (AP) Prosecutors are asking the highest court in Massachusetts to overturn a ruling that erased former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction in the 2013 killing of a semi-professional football player.Hernandez's conviction in the fatal shooting of Odin Lloyd was voided after...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Middleton an inspiration as master's-toting playmakerBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Doug Middleton was impressing the New York Jets with his playmaking skills last summer when a torn pectoral muscle sidelined him for the season.The young safety refused to wallow in disappointment. He...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Peterson to those who doubt him: "Wait and see"By DAVID BRANDTPatrick Peterson is about six weeks shy of his 30th birthday. Judging by a modest decline over the past few seasons, it's easy to believe his best playing days are behind him.The Arizona Cardinals cornerback has...

Giants' Williams designated with non-football injuryBy The Associated PressNew York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams has been designated with a non-football injury as the team made several moves to get to the 80-player limit.Williams was acquired from the Jets in October for two draft picks. He has 17 1/2...