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AP Sports WriterAfter trading Beckham, Giants made sure Shepard staysBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Sterling Shepard to a four-year contract extension.The Giants announced the signing Friday just a month after general manager Dave Gettleman stunned many by trading offensive...

AP Sports WriterBengals hold out hope WR Green could play vs RavensBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals are leaving a slight possibility that receiver A.J. Green could play Sunday at Baltimore even though he hasn't practiced the last two weeks because of a toe injury.Green initially was listed...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Hill relishes Super Bowl run after ruinous offseasonBy DAVE SKRETTAMIAMI (AP) Just over six months ago, Tyreek Hill was uncertain whether he would ever play another game in the NFL.He had become the object of scorn among many Kansas City Chiefs fans when audio surfaced...

AP Sports WriterBrowns interview Vikings OC Stefanski for head coaching jobBy TOM WITHERSKevin Stefanski was the Cleveland Browns' second choice last year. He could be the first this time.The Vikings offensive coordinator interviewed with the Browns for their coaching job on Thursday, the 37-year-old taking a break from preparing...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers with a hamstring strain. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Sherman would be a game-time decision, but he sounded optimistic that Sherman would be able to play. ''He did well today....

AP Sports WriterGarrett jumped at chance to be Giants' offensive coordinatorBy TOM CANAVANJason Garrett wasn't interested in sitting around for a year after the Dallas Cowboys didn't renew his contract as their head coach after 10 years in charge.So when the New York Giants and new head coach Joe...

AP National WriterSafeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of FameBy EDDIE PELLSMIAMI (AP) He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.Didn't matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays.The Steelers great...

Mike Ditka apologizes for comment on racial oppressionCHICAGO (AP) Mike Ditka is apologizing for saying he wasn't aware of any racial oppression in the U.S. over the last 100 years.The famed former Chicago Bears coach issued the apology Tuesday, a day after he made the comments during a...

CLEVELAND (AP) Duke Johnson got his wish, and the Browns got more than expected for him. Cleveland traded the disgruntled running back to the Houston Texans on Thursday for an undisclosed 2020 draft pick. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that the Browns are getting a...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Hill completes year-long reclamation of himselfBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The steady stream of nurses filing out of St. Luke's Hospital for close to an hour was finally slowing down, which was altogether fortunate, because the young man with thighs like tree trunks was...

NFL's latest Huddle for 100 cleans up Douglas ParkCHICAGO (AP) The NFL staged its third national NFL Huddle for 100 event Wednesday at Douglas Park, with beautifying areas of the park the main goal.Commissioner Roger Goodell and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot attended Huddle Up to Play it Forward,...

AP Sports WriterBills defenders seek to build on stingy reputationBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The continuity the Buffalo Bills have established on defense over the past three years has plenty of benefits - and, perhaps, one minor drawback.Safety Micah Hyde said he and Buffalo's 10 returning starters...